Bethanne Patrick

In a world governed by fear, a young boy embarks on a quest to find his mother, a Chinese American poet who left when he was nine. Our Missing Hearts explores the power of art, the lessons we pass down, and the unbreakable bond between parent and child in the face of injustice.

A gripping story about starting over and the secrets we keep. Olivia and Lily both have had to hit the reset button, but when their paths cross, their lives change forever. However, when Lily is found dead, Olivia must confront the truth about her son's involvement and the secrets he's been hiding. Mad Honey is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the risks we take to find ourselves.

In an alternate 2009, the US has been left behind thanks to Argentina's victory in the Falklands War and their development of "psychopigments" - colorful chemicals that can produce any human emotion. This noir detective story meets sci-fi follows Psychopigment Enforcement Agent Kay Curtida as she uncovers a conspiracy to bring down American democracy. A funny and brooding Latinx Sam Spade narrates this beautifully crafted mash-up, delving into the truth of emotions in a world where they've been weaponized.

The Western Wind is a gripping tale of faith and guilt set in 1491. Narrated by a local priest, the mystery surrounding a wealthy resident's death unravels through the community's disturbing confessions. Written with eloquence and suspense, this novel is a testament to Samantha Harvey's powerful storytelling abilities.

A suspenseful new novel explores family bonds, the pursuit of talent, and the power of revenge. When Saskia Kreis returns home after her mother's death, she discovers her inheritance has gone to a man with whom she shares a complicated history. As she digs for answers, she uncovers a dark and dangerous truth about her past. Set against a post #MeToo landscape, The Ingenue interweaves the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the price of ambition. This contemporary fairy tale is at once thrilling and poignant, and builds toward a shocking ending.

Life Is Hard offers a philosophical map for navigating life's adversities, from personal trauma to the injustice and absurdity of the world. With warmth and accessible humor, Kieran Setiya draws on ancient and modern philosophy, as well as fiction, history, memoir, film, and social science to show us how we can find hope and live well when life is hard. This profound and personal book is a work of solace and compassion for this moment.

Follow the creative journey of two childhood friends turned video game design partners as they navigate the highs and lows of fame, fortune and heartbreak. From their first blockbuster hit to thirty years of success and betrayal, this novel explores the complexities of identity, disability, and the redemptive power of play. Ultimately, it's a love story unlike any other, filled with heartfelt twists and turns that will leave you captivated until the very end.

In this Dickensian fantasy novel, Owen King creates a city where cats are revered religious figures and conjurers are wonderful criminals. Dora is a former domestic servant who is obsessed with finding out what happened to her brother. As she becomes the curator of the Museum of Psykical Research, Dora uncovers a monstrous conspiracy that leads her to the edge of worlds. Full of fascinating characters, fantastical twists, and delightful turns, The Curator is a must-read for fans of Susanna Clarke, Mervyn Peake, and Kelly Link.