Best Thriller and Mystery Books of 2023
86 New Mystery Books That'll Have You on the Edge of Your Seat
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In Erin Kelly's "The Skeleton Key," a father's literary reputation threatens the lives of his loved ones. 50 years ago, Nell's father penned one of the greatest literary mysteries that led to a nationwide treasure hunt across England, citing the book as a guide. However, his fame came at a cost. With media and fans becoming increasingly more involved in their everyday lives, Nell moved away to evade the limelight and live a life of her own. A year later, the simultaneous release of a new edition of the book, a documentary surrounding it, and a new treasure hunt is drawing the spotlight back onto their family, and Nell can't say no when her father asks her to return home for the filming. When her father reveals the location of the final missing clue, a body turns up, and what started as a fun game is now a murder case, with Nell and her family at the crux of it all.
Release date: Jan. 24