March’s Most Anticipated Books Spotlight Mystery and Twisted Romance

Five upcoming releases feature daring sleuths, reimagined classics, and a race to decode ancient history.

Marcie R. Rendon’s 'Broken Fields' continues the 1970s-set mystery series with Ojibwe sleuth Cash Blackbear investigating her employer’s murder, aided by a silent child witness. Release date: March 4.
Clare Leslie Hall’s debut novel 'Broken Country' draws inspiration from 'The Go-Between,' exploring hidden romance and secrets in the English countryside. Release date: March 4.
Connie Briscoe’s 'Chloe' reimagines Daphne du Maurier’s 'Rebecca,' centering on a Black private chef navigating love, secrets, and a mysterious past in Martha’s Vineyard. Release date: March 11.
Joshua Hammer’s nonfiction 'The Mesopotamian Riddle' delves into the race to decipher the world’s oldest writing, blending archaeology and adventure. Release date: March 18.
Jesse Q. Sutanto returns with 'Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man),' where the quirky amateur detective investigates the death of a social media influencer. Release date: March 25.