As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing better than curling up with a good book. This month, the Peter White Public Library has added a range of fresh titles that promise mystery, adventure, and emotional depth.

The Museum Detective by Maha Hhan Phillips

The Museum Detective is an engaging mystery story about a young girl named Esha, who becomes an unlikely detective during a class trip to a museum. The story combines adventure, curiosity, and problem-solving, showing how careful observation and intelligence can help uncover the truth.

Esha a student who loves learning new things is very excited to see all the ancient exhibits and historical treasures while on a class field trip. The museum is full of fascinating objects, from ancient statues and jewelry to rare paintings and pottery. But as the students wander through the exhibits, Esha begins to notice that something is wrong.

Esha decides to investigate quietly. She pays close attention to the people around her — especially the museum staff and guards. She notices a nervous guard behaving strangely near the exhibit, and she also spots some muddy footprints leading away from the display case. Using her sharp mind, she starts piecing the clues together hoping to solve a mystery.

The Museum Detective is an exciting new crime thriller that will leave readers stunned.

The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware

Journalist Lo Blacklock returns 10 years removed from the harrowing events of The Woman in Cabin 10. We find her married with 2 children and ready to relaunch her travel writing career. She receives an invitation to a grand opening of a luxury hotel owned by reserved and mysterious billionaire on the shores of Lake Geneva. When she arrives Lo is greeted by many friends and a few enemies from her past. Late one night she receives a call to Suite 11 and meets a woman who claims to be the billionaire’s mistress and in danger. What starts out as something innocent quickly changes to a cat and mouse chase across Europe. A web of shifting alliances will have you questioning how much Lo is willing to sacrifice in the name of success and safety.

Death of a Smuggler by M.C. Beaton

With another clever and humorous mystery we find Constable Hamish Macbeth in a small village in the Scottish highlands trying to determine right from wrong in the strange happenings disturbing the peace effecting people of Lochdubh. What starts as a routine investigation slowly reveals layers of pride, lies and gossip. This book is sure to offer humor, laughs and plenty of mystery

By Jamie Goodwin

Finance Director