Ape House – Sara Gruen (2010)
Ape House by Sara Gruen explores the bond between humans and bonobos as journalist John Thigpen uncovers the truth behind a lab attack and its aftermath.
Mystery
Psychological
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Historical
Mystery
Young Adult
The Ruby in the Smoke – Philip Pullman (1985)
In Victorian London, brave Sally Lockhart, with allies Jim and Frederick, unravels a deadly mystery of a cursed ruby, defying villains and discovering her own strength.
Historical
Mystery
Young Adult
The Shadow in the North – Philip Pullman (1986)
Sally Lockhart, Frederick Garland, and Jim Taylor face murder, greed, and dark secrets as they battle a ruthless tycoon threatening lives and justice in Victorian London.
Historical
Mystery
Young Adult
The Tiger in the Well – Philip Pullman (1990)
Amid Victorian London’s shadows, Sally Lockhart defies a sinister plot, battling Arthur Parrish and the Tzaddik to protect her daughter, aided by fierce allies and unwavering resolve.
Historical
Mystery
Young Adult
The Tin Princess – Philip Pullman (1994)
Becky, a gifted tutor; Adelaide, a fierce Cockney queen; Jim, a loyal detective; and Rudolf, an idealistic prince unite to navigate danger, love, and treachery in a fragile kingdom.
Mystery
Science Fiction
Thriller
The Terminal Man – Michael Crichton (1972)
A man becomes a machine’s prisoner inside his own mind when science dares to control human violence through brain implants - until the system learns to crave itself.
Classics
Mystery
Psychological
The Sittaford Mystery – Agatha Christie (1931)
Amid a snowbound village, Emily Trefusis, Inspector Narracott, and Major Burnaby race through secrets, séances, and suspicion to uncover a chilling murder.
Mystery
Thriller
Ford County – John Grisham (2008)
Seven tales from a Southern town unravel lives touched by folly, fate, and dark humor, revealing how ordinary people stumble into unforgettable moments.
Classics
Mystery
Psychological
Surfacing – Margaret Atwood (1972)
A woman returns to rural Quebec in search of her missing father, confronting repressed memories and embarking on a journey of psychological transformation.
Historical
Mystery
Frog Music – Emma Donoghue (2014)
In a city scorched by heat and secrets, a fearless friendship sparks rebellion, love, and betrayal - until bullets shatter the night and nothing is ever the same again.