Discussions will be led by Linda Trouten through June. Linda would like to encourage members to join the Mystery Book Club. The books we read are fun and discussions are lively!

Contact Linda for more information.

March 28, 2023 – In the Library

Blood Sugar
by Sascha Rothchild

People keep dying around Miami Beach psychologist Ruby Simon, but she insists that doesn’t mean she’s always guilty. Outstanding screenwriter Sascha Rothchild presents her debut novel with the utterly addictive Blood Sugar, a clever thriller.

April 25, 2023 – In the Library

Murder in an Irish Village
by Carlene O’Connor

As the O’Sullivan family opens their bistro in Killbane, County Cork, one morning, they discover a man seated at a table, dressed in a suit as if for a funeral, a pair of hot pink barber scissors protruding from his chest. Not good for business!

May 23, 2023
LOCATION: Starbucks, 1062 Grand Avenue, St. Paul

The Violin Conspiracy
by Brendan Slocumb

Black classical musician, Ray McMillian, loves playing his family heirloom violin. When it is stolen on the eve of the most prestigious classical music competition in the world, he is determined to get it back. But several people also claim it should be theirs. 

June 27, 2023
LOCATION: Starbucks, 1062 Grand Avenue, St. Paul

Death of a Starling
by Linda Norlander

The cabin by the lake in northern Minnesota held such happy childhood memories for Jamie Forrest. When her job, partner, and apartment in Manhattan all fell apart, wouldn’t the cabin be a wise retreat?  Well, yes and no . . . not everyone is kind and friendly, and one is even killed. She has made her decision, but soon wonders if it was a good one. 

July 25, 2023
Host and location TBD

The Dark Hours
by Michael Connelly

LAPD Detective Sargent Renee Ballard liked working the overnight shift. It was usually less frenzied then, but when two rapists struck for the third time, the quiet was gone. Ballard’s quiet night becomes very busy . . . and very dangerous.

August 29, 2023
Host and location TBD

The Bangalore Detective Club
by Harini Narendra

When Kaveri moves to Bangalore in 1921 as the wife of Dr. Ramirez, they both expect they will have a happy, peaceful life. Not so. Kaveri finds herself searching for a murderer, while Ramu tries to keep her determination under control.  Guess who prevails?

2022-2023 Book List

September 2022
Pretty Little Wife by Darby Kane

October 2022
A Line to Kill by Anthony Horowitz

November 2022
Best in Snow by David Rosenfelt

January 2023
No Memes of Escape by Olivia Blacke

February 2023
The Maid by Nita Prose

March 2023
Blood Sugar by Sascha Rothchild

April 2023
Murder in an Irish Village by Carlene O’Connor

May 2023
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb

June 2023
Death of a Starling by Linda Norlander

July 2023
The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly

August 2023
The Bangalore Detective Club by Harini Narendra