A roundup of recent crime and thriller novels highlights several notable titles. Ian Rankin's 'The Heights' features DS Gillian Gish investigating a suspicious death in a luxury London tower, revealing secrets among its wealthy residents. Other titles include 'The Mortons,' a dark family saga by Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbalestier, and Alys Cummings' debut 'Murder Most Cryptic,' which combines recovery narratives with a murder mystery.
Additionally, AJ West's historical mystery 'The Deadly Inheritance of Everest Macdonald' explores a family tragedy linked to a real-life murder, while Gillian Slovo's 'Inheritance' delves into themes of trauma and memory in post-apartheid South Africa, as a sister seeks the truth behind her family's dark past.