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VPL - Books Just for You - Mysteries, Thrillers and Indigenous Stories

This list is specially curated for a reader looking to explore a new genre this year. Titles in this list were inspired by the works of Valerie Perrin, Michael Scott and Sebastien de Castell. Created by the reading experts at Vancouver Public Library. Happy Reading! Would you like your own personalized reading list? Visit our Books Just for You book recommendation service and a real VPL staff member will help you! Simply visit https://vpl.ca/readnext or click on the link located at the very end of this list.

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  • Virgil Wounded Horse, the local enforcer on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, takes justice into his own hands when the legal system fails to address the influx of heroin affecting his community, particularly his nephew. Teaming up with his…
    Book, 2020New York, NY : Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020]
  • In a reborn Dinétah, Maggie Hoskie, a gifted monster hunter, becomes the last hope for a small town seeking help to find a missing girl. Teaming up with an unconventional medicine man, they navigate a patchwork world, unravel ancient legends, and…
    Book, 2018New York, New York : Saga Press, [2018]
  • In the aftermath of his mother's brutal attack on a North Dakota reservation, 13-year-old Joe Coutz, accompanied by his friends, embarks on a determined quest to uncover the identity of the person responsible, seeking justice for the devastating…
    Book, 2012New York : Harper, c2012.
  • In 1950s Vermont, four girls at the haunted Idlewild Hall bond over shared fears until one mysteriously vanishes. In 2014, journalist Fiona Sheridan, haunted by her sister's death near Idlewild Hall, confronts shocking secrets resurfacing during the…
    Book, 2018New York : Berkley, 2018.
  • Civilizations rise and fall but there has always been a constant, an ancient library containing a collection of all art and knowledge. This bastion out on the "Dust" is all that's left of past civilizations and is where one of our protagonists grew…
    Book, 2023New York : Ace, [2023]
  • As Detective Sergeant Matthew Ryan finds himself suspended from duty after the audacious escape of his former boss, he becomes entangled in a dangerous investigation when the official inquiry falters. Faced with a collapsing case and personal peril,…
    Book, 2015London : Macmillan, 2015.
  • As Mathias embraces his destiny to save the world, accompanied by his best friend Aaslo, the journey becomes far more challenging and less heroic than anticipated. Faced with dwindling allies and the looming specter of surrender, they must confront…
    Book, 2019New York : Tor, 2019.
  • Within the discovered manuscript, The Björkan Sagas tell the riveting tales of three explorers led by Juha, journeying beyond their valley and encountering the cunning story-trader Anthony de Marchand, gun-toting extraterrestrials in pursuit of…
    Book, 2021Toronto : Anansi, 2021.
  • During a flight from London to Boston, Ted Severson engages in a chilling conversation with Lily Kintner, confessing his desire to kill his wife. Lily's unexpected response sparks a deadly alliance as they conspire to turn Ted's murderous thoughts…
    Book, 2015New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2015]
  • Chava, a golem brought to life by a disgraced rabbi, and Ahmad, a jinni made of fire, forge an improbable friendship on the bustling streets of New York. Their bond faces a transformative test when a consequential decision alters the course of their…
    Book, 2013New York : Harper, ©2013.
  • As Fletcher, a blacksmith's apprentice, discovers his ability to summon demons, he embarks on a journey to an academy for Adepts to train as a Battlemage in the Empire's war against Orcs. However, within the academy's walls, he unravels hidden…
    Book, 2015New York : Feiwel and Friends, 2015.
  • Set in 1896 New York, a psychologist collaborates with a journalist to hunt down a brutal serial killer, blending psychological insight with investigative journalism in their pursuit of justice.
    Book, 1994New York : Random House, c1994.
  • During a business trip in rural Pennsylvania, Ben, a suburban family man, takes a short hike that unexpectedly thrusts him into a surreal and perilous world filled with man-eating giants, bizarre demons, and colossal insects. With each step, Ben…
    Book, 2016New York, New York : Viking, [2016]
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