10 books for those mad for mysteries on your list

Know someone who lovesa good mystery? We've sleuthed out 10books for further examination.

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Human Remains by Melissa Yi

What it's about:When Dr. Hope Szedecided to spend a month doing research at a stem cell lab in Ottawa, she expects to have a quiet and productive month. But that all changes when she discovers a dead body in the snow. And this man's death is just the first of many. Hope must figure out what is happening and who is responsible, before it's too late.

Let Darkness Bury the Dead by Maureen Jennings

What it's about:Maureen Jennings is best known as the author of the Detective Murdoch series a collection of novels that followToronto detective William Murdochas he attempts to solvethecity's most gruesome crimes.Murdoch Mysteriesisthe CBC television drama based onJennings's characters. Thelatest instalment in theseries of novelstraces what happens when the detective'sson returnshome from war injured and carrying dangerous secrets.

• Maureen Jennings on her favourite authors and why her dogs help her write

Glass Houses by Louise Penny

Whatit's about:Glass Housesis Louise Penny's 13th book in the Armand Gamache series, which takes place in a warm, eccentric, tight-knitcommunity known as Three Pines. Inspired by Knowlton, the small Quebec village the authorcalls home, Penny's beloved cast of characters have weathered many storms together Glass Housesmay present the most treacherous one yet.

• How Louise Penny keeps Armand Gamache fresh after 13 books

Our Little Secretby RozNay

What it's about:When her ex-boyfriend's wife goes missing, Angela is interrogated by police. Despite her claim that she's not involved, detective Novak is sure Angela is hiding something.

• How happy-go-lucky author Roz Nay wrote a very dark debut thriller

So Much Loveby Rebecca Rosenblum

What it's about:The theme of trauma is a driving force in this novel by Rebecca Rosenblum. Catherine Reindeer is abducted from the parking lot of the restaurant where she works as a waitress. After eight gruelling months in captivity, Reindeer returns to a life that is not her own, with traumatic memories that have damaged her beyond recognition.

• Why Rebecca Rosenblum reads fiction

The Substituteby Nicole Lundrigan

Whatit's about: In Nicole Lundrigan's chilling psychological thrillerThe Substitute, a middle school student is found dead in her science teacher's backyard. Narrated by an anonymous psychopath, the story unravels as a small community closes in around the man presumed guilty.

• The secret to a successful story for novelist Nicole Lundrigan? 'Love, authenticity and (a bit of) madness.'

The Blinds byAdam Sternbergh

What it's about: Thisthriller from Adam Sternbergh, takes place in a dusty, isolated West Texas town made up of former criminals and witnesses to crime. The memories and identities of every inhabitant havebeen erased and replaced with new ones,a system that works to createa tentative sense of order. Eight years of relative peace passes under the stewardship of Sheriff Calvin Cooper, until two violent, sudden deaths upend the community.

• Thriller writer Adam Sternbergh on spirtuality, redemption and making a living

The Traitors of Camp 133by Wayne Arthurson

What it's about:Wayne Arthurson's latest takes place in a German POW camp in Alberta. Someone has died suicide by hanging it seems. But what really happened?Sergeant August Neumann, a former police officer and war hero, is determined to find out the truth, while being closely watched by his Canadian captors.

• Wayne Arthurson on naming his murder victims after his friends

The Lost Ones by Sheena Kamal

What it's about:When Nora Watts receives a phone call informing her that the daughter she putup for adoption has gone missing, she decides to go and search for the teen girl.As Nora embarks on a harrowing journey of deception and violence,she will face her most terrifying demon, all to save a girl she wishes had never been born.

The Only Child by Andrew Pyper

What it's about:Forensic psychiatristDr. Lily Dominick has evaluated some of the country's most dangerous psychotics. But when she meets an especially twisted patient, claiming to be over 200 years old, Lilyembarks on a journey that will threaten her career, her sanity and ultimately her life.

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