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January 16, 2026
The best recent crime and thrillers
The Cut Up by Louise Welsh; The Persian by David McCloskey; The 10:12 by Anna Maloney; Very Slowly All at Once by Lauren Schott; Vivian Dies Again by CE Hulse
TL;DR
- "The Cut Up" by Louise Welsh: Auctioneer Rilke investigates the murder of a jewelry dealer, uncovering secrets from a reform school.
- "The Persian" by David McCloskey: A Jewish Iranian dentist becomes entangled in Mossad operations in Tehran, recounting his story through forced confessions.
- "The 10:12" by Anna Maloney: Claire Fitzroy battles train hijackers and later faces public judgment for her actions.
- "Very Slowly All at Once" by Lauren Schott: The Evans family's pursuit of a lavish lifestyle leads them into financial trouble and criminal entanglements.
- "Vivian Dies Again" by CE Hulse: Vivian Slade is trapped in a time loop after her murder, aided by a waiter, as she seeks the truth behind her death.
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