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Irish Independent
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
New crime novels and thrillers to read this May, featuring John Connolly and Andrea Mara
Reviewed this month: The Children of Eve by John Connolly, Our Last Wild Days by Anna Bailey, The One You Least Suspect by Brian McGilloway and It Should Have Been You by Andrea Mara Today at 21:30 Our thriller and crime critic Myles McWeeney on the best new novels to read this month. Hodder & Stoughton, 416 pages, trade paperback €17.99, e-book £12.99 Maine-based PI Charlie Parker is asked by his lawyer friend Moxie Castin to help a local artist find her missing boyfriend Wyatt Riggins, a former soldier turned legal cannabis salesman.
Irish Examiner
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
10 new books for May: Rachel Gillig, Vogue Williams, and more...
Julie Chan is Dead, by Liann Zhang (May 1) A young woman steps into her deceased twin's influencer life, only to discover dark secrets in this debut novel. Zhang, a second-generation Chinese Canadian spent time as a skincare content creator before graduating from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology. The Names, by Florence Knapp (May 6) What's in a name? Florence Knapp takes an ordinary question and turns it into a meditation on identity, fate, and family. This 'sliding doors' novel set between Ireland and the UK tackles the ripple effects of domestic abuse and the messy ties of family, and has been tipped as one of the biggest novels of the year. The Tenant, by Frieda McFadden (May 6) Bestselling author Freida McFadden returns with a gripping story of revenge, privilege, and secrets turned sour. In her latest chilling thriller, Blake's new tenant seems perfect—until everything starts to go horribly wrong. It Should Have Been You, by Andrea Mara (May 8) We all know the fear of sending a message about someone to that person by mistake. That's what happens in crime writer Andrea Mara's new book, but when a text about the neighbours goes to the community WhatsApp, its sender receives death threats – and a person living in the same address in a different part of town is murdered. The Knight and the Moth, by Rachel Gillig (May 20) A BookTok sensation, Rachel Gillig's duology The Shepherd King went viral on TikTok. Her latest book, the first in a new romantasy series, has a different atmosphere. It follows a prophetess who is forced on an impossible quest with a handsome knight whose future she cannot see. The Aftertaste, by Daria Lavelle (May 22) This is a ghost story worth devouring. When spirits are near, Kostya can taste their favourite food. He opens a restaurant so he can reunite people with their deceased loved ones — at least for the length of their favourite meal. It has already received rave reviews from the likes of chef Nigella Lawson and author Louise Kennedy. Ripeness, by Sarah Moss (May 22) Sarah Moss, the Scottish-born bestselling author of Summerwater and assistant professor of creative writing at UCD, explores love and belonging in her latest novel, which moves from Italy in the 1960s to Ireland in the 2020s and touches upon migration and new beginnings. Big Mouth, by Vogue Williams (May 22) TV presenter and podcaster Vogue Williams's memoir promises to share what you don't see on social media: a deep dive into her stories of divorce, anxiety, family, immortality and showbiz. Let Me Go Mad In My Own Way, by Elaine Feeney (May 29) Booker Prize-longlisted Galway author and poet Elaine Feeney publishes her third fiction book in May. Claire, back living in her childhood home, is thrown back into a love she thought she'd left behind. It is a story of love and resilience, rich with the legacies of violence and redemption. Long Story, by Vicki Notaro (May 29) Reality Check author Vicki Notaro writes about two best friends torn apart by a celebrity memoir in her sophomore novel. Movie star Tara and podcast host Alex find their friendship tested when rockstar Sean Sweeney's memoir is published, revealing his past relationships with them both. Read More John Patrick McHugh: 10 of the books that have influenced me through the years
