Jordan Snowden

From a relaxing woodland village to the high-stakes halls of a Mumbai school, these four books peel back polished surfaces to reveal secrets.

Devney Perry, author of “Bluebird Gold.” (Hailey Booth Photography) By

New year, clean slate … same deeply suspicious vibes. If January is for reinvention, these books are here to remind you that fresh starts rarely go as planned.

Jones, who has written more than 30 books, will visit Seattle on March 30 for an event with Seattle Arts & Lectures.

Jones, who has written more than 30 books, will visit Seattle on March 30 for an event with Seattle Arts & Lectures.

By The Plot Thickens Humor and romance thread their way through this month's selections, even as each novel leans into darker

Author Ande Pliego spoke to The Seattle Times about her latest thriller, writing process and the ideas that shaped the novel.

Author Ande Pliego spoke to The Seattle Times about her latest thriller, writing process and the ideas that shaped the novel.

From a Stephen King-approved novel to the "Big Little Lies" sequel, here's a handful of mysteries and thrillers coming out this summer.

From a Stephen King-approved novel to the "Big Little Lies" sequel, here's a handful of mysteries and thrillers coming out this summer.