Matthews, Jason. Red Sparrow. Scribner. (ISBN: 978-1-4767-0612-2)

This modern spy novel pits two covert operatives against each other in an intricate cat-and-mouse game. As Dominika and Nathaniel ply their tradecraft, they navigate the moral ambiguities of a post–Cold War world where no one is as they seem and betrayal is business as usual.

Schwab, V.E. Vicious. Tor Books. (ISBN: 9780765335340)

A friendly rivalry turns vicious when college friends Victor and Eli obtain superhuman powers and use them for very different purposes. This dark paranormal fantasy, a riveting tale of vengeance and redemption, proves that extraordinary powers don’t necessarily make superheroes.

Kent, Kathleen. The Outcasts. Little Brown and Company. (ISBN: 9780316206129)

Love, morality and greed collide in this Reconstruction Era western. A whore without a heart of gold, Lucinda escapes from a Fort Worth brothel to begin a new life—and a new con. She and her lover are bound to cross paths with Texas Ranger Nate, who is chasing stone-cold killer McGill. Both Nate and Lucinda are unforgettable characters, driven by the need to survive.

Nevill, Adam. Last Days. St. Martin’s Griffin. (ISBN: 9781250018182)

Deep in debt, documentary filmmaker Kyle Freeman reluctantly accepts the financial backing of an enigmatic self-help guru to make a movie about infamous cult The Temple of the Last Days. Unique, atmospheric and deeply disturbing, Nevill delivers a visceral horror experience that will haunt readers long after they put the book down.

Morrell, David. Murder as a Fine Art. Mulholland Books. (ISBN: 9780316216791)

London, 1854: The Artist of Death ritualistically recreates the sensational Ratcliffe murders inspired by the writings of the notorious opium addict Thomas De Quincey. In this fast-paced mystery, filled with colorful characters and authentic period detail, Scotland Yard detectives, along with De Quincey and his daughter must find the Artist of Death before he executes another macabre masterpiece.

Dare, Tessa. Any Duchess Will Do. Avon. (ISBN: 9780062240125)

Desperate for grandchildren, the Duchess of Halford strikes a bargain with her only son, Griff: pick a woman—any woman. If she can transform her son’s choice into duchess material, he must marry the girl. Griff picks the least likely candidate in bluestocking barmaid Pauline, only to quickly realize he has no idea who he is dealing with. A humorous and clever historical romance with engaging characters you won’t soon forget.

MacIntosh, Will. Love Minus Eighty. Orbit Books. (ISBN: 9780316217781)

Cryogenics adds a darkly humorous twist on dating, love, and relationships in the twenty-second century. This multi-perspective story provides a thought-provoking and poignant social commentary on power dynamics, gender, class, and the ethical issues surrounding life after life-after-death.

Moyes, Jojo. Me Before You. Pamela Dorman Books. (ISBN: 9780670026609)

Unemployed twenty-six-year-old Louisa takes the only job she can find: as a “care assistant” to thirty-five-year-old quadriplegic Will. When Louisa discovers the depth of Will’s unhappiness, she embarks on a mission to convince him that life is worth living and in the process begins to think about her own future. This bittersweet, quirky novel recounts an unlikely friendship while grappling with complex issues in a realistic and sensitive manner.