10 Most Anticipated Mystery Novels of March 2023

Mystery enthusiasts are in for a treat in March 2023, with a slate of highly anticipated novels set to hit bookstores. From atmospheric thrillers to twisty whodunits, these books promise to keep readers on the edge of their seats with their gripping and unpredictable plotlines. Whether you’re a fan of classic detective fiction or prefer something more modern, there’s something on this list for everyone. So, get ready to delve into the shadows and solve some of the most tantalizing mysteries of the year with our roundup of the 10 most anticipated mystery novels of March 2023.

Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Vera Wong is a solitary, elderly woman who lives above her tea shop in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Though she enjoys her own company, she also keeps a watchful eye on her Gen-Z son through her detective work on the internet. One day, she discovers a dead man in her tea shop, holding a flash drive. After reporting the incident to the police, she secretly takes the flash drive, feeling confident she can solve the mystery better than the authorities. Vera is convinced the killer will return for the drive and starts observing her customers to identify the culprit. Unexpectedly, she develops a fondness for her customers, putting her protective instincts to the test when the killer resurfaces.

The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner

In 1873, a seance is to be held at an abandoned chateau near Paris, led by the renowned spiritualist, Vaudeline D’Allaire. With her reputation for conjuring the spirits of murder victims to identify their killers, she is in high demand by both widows and investigators worldwide. Lenna Wickes has arrived in Paris seeking answers about her sister’s death, but must overcome her skepticism about the occult to do so. When Vaudeline is summoned to England to solve a prominent murder, Lenna joins her as an apprentice. But as they work with London’s elite Séance Society, they begin to suspect they may be caught up in a crime themselves.

All That Is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay

On a November afternoon in 1975, ten-year-old Miranda Larkin returns home from school to a silent house. Her mother, Jane Larkin, is missing, with no signs of struggle or clues to her whereabouts. Despite suspicions falling on Jane’s husband, Dan Larkin, a criminal defense attorney, no evidence linking him to the case is found, and the investigation goes cold. Two decades later, Jane’s remains are discovered, reigniting the investigation and forcing her children to choose between loyalty to their father or seeking justice for their mother. All That Is Mine I Carry With Me explores the limits of familial loyalty amidst family secrets, love, and vengeance.

The Kind Worth Saving by Peter Swanson

Joan has always had an air of danger around her, making private investigator Henry Kimball uneasy when she appears at his office requesting help in investigating her husband. Henry recognizes Joan from his past life as a high school teacher, and memories of a tragedy resurface. While investigating Joan’s husband for infidelity, Henry discovers two bodies in an empty suburban home, and he realizes that the past may be repeating itself. Henry begins to wonder if Joan knows more about the tragedy, which leads him to question whether the killer may still be at large. As Henry gets closer to the truth, a dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues, with only one of them expected to survive.

What Have We Done by Alex Finlay

Jenna, Donnie, and Nico were once close friends who bonded while living in Savior House, a group home for parent less teenagers where they suffered abuse. The home was closed down after several children disappeared, and the three friends were separated. Despite going on to live successful but troubled lives, the trauma of their past never left them. After 25 years of not seeing each other, they are suddenly reunited because someone is trying to kill them. To stay alive, they must confront the nightmares of their past and the secrets that have been hidden for so long. It’s a reunion they never wanted, but it may be their only chance to survive.

Now You See Us by Balli Kaur Jaswal

The success of Singapore is owed in part to the immigrant women who work as domestic helpers, yet they remain invisible. Corazon, Donita, and Angel are three Filipina domestic workers, each with their own struggles. Corazon has returned to Singapore under mysterious circumstances, Donita is struggling with a difficult employer and a forbidden romance, and Angel is dealing with a recent breakup and the arrival of a new Filipina nurse. When a fellow Filipina maid is arrested for murder, the three women are shocked into action and use their wit and knowledge of Singapore’s elite to uncover the truth. Their story highlights the challenges faced by immigrant women who keep Singapore’s wealthy running smoothly.

Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia

In Greymist Fair, the dangerous and magical forest surrounding the village is well-known to its inhabitants who never stray from the road. When Heike, a young tailor, discovers a body on the road, her search for the culprit uncovers more strange happenings around the town. Inspired by the lesser-known fairytales of the Brothers Grimm, the murder-mystery novel by Francesca Zappia is reminiscent of Red Wolf by Rachel Vincent and A Twisted Tale series by Liz Braswell, as well as Into the Woods. The book features chapter decorations and a map, and is told from multiple perspectives, exploring themes of fear, growing up, and finding a home amidst life and death’s challenges.

Missing Clarissa by Ripley Jones

In 1999, Clarissa Campbell, a beautiful and popular cheerleader, goes missing from a party in the woods near Oreville, Washington, and is never seen again. Despite the extensive police investigation, Clarissa’s disappearance remains a mystery, and the case eventually goes cold. Two decades later, Oreville high-school friends Blair and Cameron decide to investigate the case for their true-crime podcast. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of secrets, including the truth about Clarissa’s relationship with her boyfriend and the involvement of a respected local figure. But as they get closer to the truth, Blair and Cameron must question whether their investigation will lead to the conviction of a guilty man or the destruction of an innocent one.

The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

Preparations for the tenth season of the baking competition show, Bake Week, are underway at the gothic estate of celebrity chef and host, Betsy Martin. The contestants are set, the ingredients are top-notch, and the crew is ready to roll. However, the arrival of the new co-host, Archie Morris, dampens Betsy’s excitement. As the competition heats up, strange incidents of sabotage start to occur, leading to a shocking discovery: a body. With everyone under suspicion, the race to solve the mystery begins. In this thrilling murder-mystery novel, The Golden Spoon, baking enthusiasts and mystery lovers alike will be hooked until the final page.

A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher

In A House With Good Bones, Sam Montgomery visits her mother’s North Carolina home for a rare extended stay. But upon arrival, she senses that something is off. The warm and cluttered charm of the home is gone, replaced by sterile white walls. Her mother seems paranoid and jumpy, and Sam discovers a jar of teeth hidden in the backyard. As she investigates, she realizes that the perfect veneer of the home and family is masking dark and twisted secrets. This haunting Southern Gothic novel from an award-winning suspense master will keep readers on edge as they uncover the buried secrets of the Montgomery family.

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