Sponsored by Flatiron Books, publisher of The Lost Man by Jane Harper
A stunning thriller from New York Times bestselling author, Jane Harper. Brothers Nathan and Bub meet for the first time in months at the remote fence line separating their cattle ranches in the outback. Their third brother, Cameron, lies dead at their feet.
They return to Cameron’s ranch and to those left behind by his passing: his wife, his daughters, and his mother.
Suspicion starts to take hold and Nathan is forced to examine secrets the family would rather leave in the past. Because if someone forced Cameron to his death, the isolation of the outback leaves few suspects.
Hello mystery fans! I’m baaaaack and bringing you things to click (your holiday recovering brain surely already needs a break from the mountain of work you’ve returned to), things to watch, and Kindle deals.
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News And Adaptations
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Watch Now
Briarpatch starring Rosario Dawson, based on the same titled novel by Ross Thomas, is a return-home mystery set in Texas now playing on USA Network. USA has put out a bunch of shows I’ve really enjoyed over the years so I’m definitely all in–even if I’m forever mad they didn’t renew Pearson–and you can check out the Briarpatch trailer here and watch it on it’s premiere day January 9th.
I am loving Megan Abbott’s adaptation of Dare Me, also on USA Network, and the second episode is up early on the app/site before it’s TV showing this Sunday. Think noir, murder, and suspense meets Friday Night Lights cheerleading team. (TW eating disorders)
Kindle Deals
Looking for a modern take on Agatha Christie’s classic? Rachel Howzell Hall’s They All Fall Down is $2.99! (Review) (TW suicide/ eating disorder/ anxiety attacks)
Maybe you want to start the new year by starting a great cozy mystery series: Vivien Chien’s Death By Dumpling is $2.99! (Review)
Want to start an Irish procedural series? Dervla McTiernan’s The Ruin is $1.99! (Review) (TW: child abuse/ suicide/ rape)
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Until next time, keep investigating! In the meantime, come talk books with me on Twitter, Instagram, and Litsy–you can find me under Jamie Canavés.
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