Monday, July 7th, 2025 marks the start of a brand-new workweek-and what better way to kick it off than with some fresh new reads? Today sees the release of 30 new books, spanning a wide range of genres, so there’s something for every kind of reader.
Among the highlights: a gripping crime thriller by Wes Markin, a cozy mystery from Mary Grand, and a romantic suspense novel by Susan Sleeman. Let’s take a closer look!
Forgotten Shadows is the 5th book in Wes Markin‘s “Whitby’s Forgotten Victims” series, featuring his characters DCI Frank Black and DS Gerry Carver, and set in Whitby, North Yorkshire. “Forgotten Shadows” is recommended for readers of crime thriller authors JD Kirk and Rachel McLean.
If you can’t get enough of these characters, you won’t have to wait long for the sixth installment! Wes Markin is releasing the sixth book of the “Whitby’s Forgotten Victims” series – titled “Forgotten Depths” – in December.
When a body is pulled from the North Sea, it’s identified as Dr. Richard Firth-a psychiatrist who supposedly died by suicide in 1995. As DCI Frank Black and DS Gerry Carver investigate, they uncover a twisted trail of stolen identity, buried secrets, and a past that refuses to stay dead.
If you enjoy cozy mysteries – especially from authors like Frances Evesham and Faith Martin – you may be interested in A Halloween Murder by Mary Grand. It is the 4th book in her “Island of Wight Killings” series. It is a cleverly written whodunnit that will keep you guessing until the very end.
A group of old school friends plans a fun overnight stay in a remote castle, but when one of them is found dead, they realize the killer is among them. As police investigate, Susan is convinced her daughter and her friends couldn’t be involved-but doubts begin to creep in.
Susan Sleeman has come out with a new Christian-themed romantic suspense novel. Susan writes clean romantic suspense novels that include a healthy dose of faith. Lost Truth is the second book in the “Lost Lake Locators” series. A third book – titled “Lost Cause” – is slated for a November release.
Hayden Kraus is hired to investigate a local’s disappearance and soon crosses paths with reporter Cadence Vaughn, who’s chasing answers about her father’s murder. As their cases intertwine, they uncover a dangerous cover-up and must work together to expose the truth-no matter the risk.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for July 7th, 2025
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