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Our shelves are heating up this July with an incredible line-up of pulse-pounding thrillers, big-name authors, and buzz-worthy fiction perfect for your next beach read. Highlights include Do Not Disturb, the latest addictive thriller from Freida McFadden, and The Woman in Suite 11, Ruth Ware’s highly anticipated follow-up to The Woman in Cabin 10. You’ll also find The Hamptons Lawyer, a new Jane Smith legal thriller from James Patterson and Mike Lupica; An Inside Job, the latest international intrigue from Daniel Silva; The View from Lake Como, a charming new novel from Adriana Trigiani; and These Summer Storms, a buzzy contemporary debut from Sarah MacLean. Place your holds now—just print our July Coming Soon list, circle your must-reads, and let us do the rest!
The Red Queen by Martha Grimes
A sudden murder in an English village pub sets off the twenty-sixth novel in the bestselling series starring Superintendent Richard Jury. When businessman Tom Treadnor is shot at The Queen pub, Jury quickly realizes that everyone in Treadnor’s life—from his widow to his staff to his business partner—had differing opinions of him. Meanwhile, Jury’s partner Wiggins is drawn into a personal mystery of his own when his long-missing sister resurfaces. As the two investigations converge, Jury’s sharp instincts and eye for unlikely clues are put to the test. A welcome return to a classic character in a series the Washington Post calls “delightful, surprising, even magical.” Available 7/1.
Do Not Disturb by Freida McFadden
Freida McFadden returns with another addictive psychological thriller. After committing an unthinkable crime, Quinn Alexander flees toward the northern border. But an unexpected snowstorm forces her to seek refuge at the remote Baxter Motel. The seemingly kind owner, Nick Baxter, offers her shelter—but the motel hides a dark past, and the silhouette of Nick’s ailing wife is always watching from the house across the way. By morning, Quinn plans to escape. But first, she must survive the night. Available 7/1.
These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean
In her contemporary fiction debut, romance author MacLean delivers a glamorous, emotionally rich story of a messy, ultra-wealthy family. Artist Alice Storm hasn’t set foot on her family’s private Rhode Island island in five years—until her father’s sudden death changes everything. As Alice returns to confront past secrets and old wounds, she finds herself forging new futures amid grief, love, and wild summer storms. A lush, smart summer read. Available 7/8.
The View from Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani
After a painful divorce and upheaval in working-class Lake Como, New Jersey, draftswoman Jess Baratta flees to Carrara, Italy. There, amid marble quarries and artistic ambition, new friendships and a hint of romance reshape her understanding of love, loyalty, and fulfillment. Trigiani’s trademark charm and celebration of Italian American family life make this a captivating read her fans won’t want to miss. Available 7/8.
The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware
Ruth Ware’s long-awaited sequel to The Woman in Cabin 10 finds journalist Laura “Lo” Blacklock now living in New York with her husband and children. Eager to revive her journalism career, she travels to the grand opening of a luxury Swiss hotel—only to be drawn into a dangerous chase across Europe when a mysterious woman pulls her into a web of secrets. A taut, twisty thriller about ambition, survival, and shifting alliances. Available 7/8.
The Unraveling of Julia by Lisa Scottoline
Widowed Julia Pritzker feels cursed—her husband’s murder seemingly foretold by her horoscope. Then, unexpectedly, she inherits a Tuscan villa from Emilia Rossi, a stranger obsessed with astrology and claiming descent from Duchess Caterina Sforza. In Italy, Julia uncovers eerie connections between her lineage and Rossi’s—and as strange events escalate, her quest for identity turns into a fight for survival. A gripping psychological thriller from the Edgar Award-winning author. Available 7/15.
An Inside Job by Daniel Silva
Gabriel Allon travels to Venice for an art restoration commission—only to stumble upon the body of a mysterious woman in the lagoon. His search for answers leads him into a dangerous race to recover a lost Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece and exposes the dark underbelly of the art world and Vatican finances. Silva once again delivers masterful international intrigue and suspense. Available 7/15.
The Hamptons Lawyer by James Patterson & Mike Lupica
The Hamptons on Long Island is known for its beautiful beaches, its luxury lifestyle—and its exclusive legal advice. When Jane Smith takes on a famous celebrity client, she’s armed and ready: with brilliant arguments, hard evidence—and two Glocks. Yet she’s chased down, shot at, and risks contempt of court. That’s when mounting a legal defense turns into self-defense. Library Journal raves: “A fun, quick read. The perfect companion for a trip or a vacation, this is a prime example of why Patterson has established himself as one of the bestselling authors of all time.” Available 7/21.
Something Whiskered by Miranda James
A dead baron, an Irish castle, and a meddling ghost... Charlie Harris, wife Helen Louise, and their cat Diesel are honeymooning in Ireland when a shocking murder occurs at Helen’s family’s ancestral castle. As they assist local authorities, Charlie and Helen uncover family secrets and danger lurking behind the castle walls. Another delightful installment in the beloved Cat in the Stacks series. Available 7/29.
Under the Stars by Beatriz Williams
In 1846, Providence Dare vanished after a steamship disaster near Winthrop Island. Two centuries later, chef Audrey Fisher and her actress mother Meredith discover paintings and secrets that link their family to Providence’s fate. A sweeping saga of mothers and daughters, lost love, and long-hidden truths, from the author of Husbands & Lovers. Available 7/29.