A Lark’s Gambit: The Sixth Verity Lark Mystery Arrives 24 July
Lynn Messina's sixth Verity Lark Regency cozy publishes 24 July 2026. An opium den, a marquess, and a killer on Verity's trail.
The Taken Girls: Glenn Cooper’s Conspiracy Thriller Returns 30 July
Two sisters vanish from a Calabrian villa and return years later, not a day older. Glenn Cooper's conspiracy thriller, new edition out 30 July 2026.
No Applause in Theresienstadt: Marion Kummerow’s New WWII Novel, Out 8 August
Theresienstadt, 1943. Sophie risks everything to reach the man she loves inside the ghetto. Marion Kummerow's WWII novel publishes 8 August 2026.
The Raven: Susan McCauley’s Gothic Plague Novel Arrives 8 September
England, 1665. Plague spreads north to York and a cobbler's reason begins to slip. Susan McCauley's gothic novel publishes 8 September 2026.
Where Historical Mystery Lives on Amazon
Amazon files books in a tree of parent and child category lists. Where your historical mystery sits in that tree is a launch decision — here is how the tree works, and what the genre's top 100 says about its readers.
Hustle Culture and Self-Publishing: You Are Not a Brand
Hustle culture has invaded indie publishing — but being an author isn't the same as being a social media influencer. Here's a reality check on what actually matters, and what doesn't.
