Books by Ruth Knafo Setton
“A story of magic, mystery and murder set in 1950s Atlantic City, New Jersey. When Lucy Moon, a fĂȘted female stage illusionist discovers a dead body, she is drawn into a murder investigation and towards the enigmatic Elvis Jones, both prime suspect and ill-advised love interest. This moody, noir-ish novel is perfect for readers who want to feel immersed in an atmospheric era.” Read more...
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The Best Thriller Books of 2026, recommended by the International Thriller Writers Awards
Every year we eagerly await the annual International Thriller Writers Awards shortlists, which seek to spotlight the very best new writing in the genre. The 2026 finalists up for the title of 'best standalone thriller' include a breathless psychological novel about an obsessive relationship and a fast-paced suspense book centred on a medieval manuscript that has been likened to the Da Vinci Code.




