What's New on the Library Shelves? | Mystery/Thriller Edition

 Check out these new books at the Exeter Public Library.

The Fair Weather Friend by Jessie Gracia

The next gripping domestic suspense novel from Jessie Garcia, author of The Business Trip, an AudioFile Best Audiobook of 2025.

It's always sunny in Detroit for Faith Richards. The popular TV meteorologist, endearingly referred to as "The Fair Weather Friend" by her viewers, has the world by the tail. But one night, Faith leaves work on a dinner break and never returns. Her body is found the next morning.

The town is reeling, suspects emerge, and long-buried secrets are uncovered. While her allies rally, her list of adversaries also grows. Little does anyone know that only the deepest secrets will expose the truth.

In this riveting thriller, Jessie Garcia's signature multi-POV, rapid-fire style will propel you into the heart of a mystery no one could have forecasted.

The Murders in Beacon Hill by Elle Gray & K.S. Gray

FBI agent Olivia Knight has seen her fair share of shocking and gruesome cases.
So much so that she trained herself to expect the unexpected.
But when she is called onto a case in a sleepy small-town of Beacon Hill.
A case involving a brutal stabbing with the words…
“Death is inescapable. I am your penance.”, written in blood.
Olivia finds herself sleepless and unable to shake off the chilling words of a bloodthirsty killer.
After a second victim is found. The case takes another bizarre turn.

What are the connections between both victims?
What is the killer’s true motive?
And most importantly who will be next?

When Olivia gets a personal threat from a cloaked man that calls himself "The Messenger", she realizes that she is being watched.
Lives are on the line. A deranged killer is on the loose.
Will Olivia be able to save herself and keep the body count from rising?

Killing Hope by Stephen H. Arnold

A gripping crime thriller packed with aviation secrets, murder, and Southern suspense.

When a deadly storm hits rural Tennessee, a private plane is pulled from the depths of Tick Springs Lake. At first glance, it appears to be a tragic aviation accident, but quickly turns into a chilling homicide investigation.

TBI Special Agent Dani York, a decorated Marine turned homicide investigator, is assigned the case. The local sheriff is overwhelmed. The FAA wants answers. Politicians want it buried, and the media smells blood.

As Dani digs deeper, she uncovers more than a crash—she uncovers a conspiracy. The evidence leads to a secretive megachurch, a powerful Southern family, and a grieving husband with too much to lose. With time running out and pressure mounting from all sides, Dani’s only ally is an FAA inspector who pushes boundaries like she does. Together, they must follow the trail through forensic twists, government interference, and high-stakes deceptions.

Killing Hope delivers a high-stakes blend of mystery, murder, and suspense with a strong female lead, ripped-from-the-headlines realism, and a chilling web of secrets that refuse to stay buried.

Behind Enemy Lines by R.J. Patterson

When a routine black ops rescue goes awry, Black returns with more than just a left-for-dead pilot in tow — he's stumbled upon a secret operation with seismic implications that could shake the very foundations of the U.S. military to its core. As Black and his off-the-books team start to unravel this mystery, they find themselves caught in the crosshairs of a deadly conspiracy aimed at permanently silencing them.

If Black has any hope of exposing the corruption and getting justice, he'll need to evade capture and take down the one man who wants him dead above all else...the President of the United States. With the clock ticking and traps at every turn, the disavowed agent will need every trick up his sleeve to complete his mission and make it out alive. The hunters are about to become the hunted in this explosive thriller!

Game of Shadows by R.J. Patterson

Titus Black wasn’t the trusting kind of guy, even for a black ops agent. And when he ventures into Russia to bring home a missing scientist, Black learns some information that makes him question everything he’s known to be true about his director, J.D. Blunt.

Meanwhile, Black and the Firestorm team uncover a treasonous plot from one of the most powerful men in congress. As Black’s worlds converge, he must thwart an assassination attempt or face dire consequences, including the end of the very organization that keeps his country safe from terrorists of every kind.

The Woman Behind the Door by Elle Gray & K.S. Gray

This is a story about an ordinary woman, a mother of two.

To most women, to most mothers, her life is relatable in every way.

Except behind closed doors, her truth comes with unimaginable consequences.

Amid a night of fun and festivities, Isabella Walker found herself alone with a bold, masked man at her front door.

Unable to fight off her would-be abductor, the mother of two soon found herself a victim of extraordinary and grim circumstances.

FBI agent Olivia Knight has investigated her fair share of bizarre cases.

New Girl in Town by Elle Gray & K.S. Gray

WANTED - A picturesque new town, a fresh start, and a much-needed escape from the constant reminder that the world is still full of bad guys.

For FBI agent Olivia Knight that perfect place is Belle Grove, a charming small town in Northern Virginia, a place hidden by lush greenery and away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.
This quaint town checked all of Olivia’s boxes and it seemed to be the perfect place to give her the simple, quiet home life that she desperately craved.
A home life away from the Bureau, away from the sounds of sirens.
And most importantly, away from the grim nature of her job.
So, what sort of place does Olivia call home?
Well, in a cozy cabin, nestled in the woods.

FBI agent Olivia Knight sat on her comfy chair, reading her favorite novel.
Escaping into a world that no longer exists.
But in the dead of night, the darkness that she escaped from, found its way right to her doorstep…