The keepsake, by Tess Gerritsen

A terrific blend of Egyptian mummies and present-day serial killers. Yes, two of them. Boston detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles team up to unwrap the mysteries. Gerritsen is another writer you don't want to read while eating.

The book of lies, by Brad Meltzer

By the author of the Book of Fate, I love the cover; looking up at a wall of books. This is a literary and historical mystery, based on the story of Cain. When a homeless man is shot, Cal Harper is called to respond and learns that the man is his long-lost father. Together, they start to put together the puzzle pieces of an eighty-year-old mystery involving the creator of Superman. Turns, twists, back roads and surprises from this great writer.

The beach house, by Jane Green

Nan, 65, learns she is running out of money, so opens her Nantucket home as a bed and breakfast. We learn about the people who come to stay, their families, their hopes and dreams, and find out more about Nan, over a lazy summer on the island. Hey, it's not autumn yet, and this is a great summer read.

Tribute, by Nora Roberts

Former child star Cilla McGowan is remodeling her grandmother's house in Virginia. Her neighbor across the street, handsome Ford Sawyer, writes graphic novels and decides she is a perfect character for his new story. They are drawn together when someone starts trying to scare Cilla away from town. Roberts combines romance and mystery very well; a great read.

Woman in red, by Eileen Goudge

I like this author. The story begins when a child is killed by a drunk driver. When the driver isn't punished, the mother's life changes again when she sees him after the trial. She's driving, he's in front of her, and her other young son is in the front seat. Nine years later, when she gets out of jail, her story continues. Meanwhile, we learn about her family and how they are connected to the man who killed her son. Set on Gray's Island off the coast of Seattle, this is a great family saga.

The condition, by Jennifer Haigh

Haigh writes brilliantly about family dynamics. When young Gwen is diagnosed with Turner's syndrome, her family realizes she will stay in her child's body forever. This is the story of how each one reacts to a truth they can't change. Well written.

Say goodbye, by Lisa Gardner

A horrifying story of a young boy who is kidnapped by a pedophile. Special agent Kimberly Quincy, now pregnant, is investigating the disappearance of prostitutes. They seem to be linked to a man who has a fascination for spiders; he wears a red baseball cap to cover up the eyes he has had tattooed on his forehead. Not for the squeamish.