A Novel
China Miéville
Del Rey: $26
The harmonious society between humans and an enigmatic race of aliens on a distant planet is upset by political machinations in this latest tale by a first-rate builder of imaginary worlds. (May)
Fallen
A Novel
Karin Slaughter
Delacorte: $26
When police detective Faith Mitchell finds a break-in at her mother's house and blood on the door, she charges in with gun blazing and is suddenly plunged into a world where she becomes a witness … and a suspect. (June)
Fatale
A Novel
J.P. Manchette
New York Review Books: $12.95 paper
A gorgeous killer travels through a sleepy town in this novel that takes the modern detective story and applies a hearty dose of satire. (available now)
The Gentlemen's Hour
A Novel
Don Winslow
Simon & Schuster: $25
Surfer-private eye Boone Daniels angers his fellow wave-catchers when he decides to help someone accused of killing a legendary surfer. (August)
The Hypnotist
China Miéville
The harmonious society between humans and an enigmatic race of aliens on a distant planet is upset by political machinations in this latest tale by a first-rate builder of imaginary worlds. (May)
Fallen
A Novel
Karin Slaughter
Delacorte: $26
When police detective Faith Mitchell finds a break-in at her mother's house and blood on the door, she charges in with gun blazing and is suddenly plunged into a world where she becomes a witness … and a suspect. (June)
Fatale
A Novel
J.P. Manchette
New York Review Books: $12.95 paper
A gorgeous killer travels through a sleepy town in this novel that takes the modern detective story and applies a hearty dose of satire. (available now)
The Gentlemen's Hour
A Novel
Don Winslow
Simon & Schuster: $25
Surfer-private eye Boone Daniels angers his fellow wave-catchers when he decides to help someone accused of killing a legendary surfer. (August)
The Hypnotist
