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Fear The North: 10 Great Mysteries By Canadians

By Veronica Wilson
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From gripping thrillers to complex mysteries, Canadian authors continue to captivate readers with their storytelling prowess. As we celebrate Canada Day, this collection of ten unmissable titles showcases the incredible talent found across our country. Whether you are looking for an edge-of-your-seat race against time or a chilling psychological study, these books are sure to satisfy your craving for suspense.

One Second Away by Rick Mofina

Propulsive and binge-worthy, the latest from bestselling author Rick Mofina is a race-against-the-clock global thriller that will leave you breathless.

Hello, Juliet by Samantha M. Bailey

In this dark thriller, a TV reunion brings costars back for the drama and betrayals their viewers once craved—and this time, the stakes are deadly.

The Deepest Fake by Daniel Kalla

A razor-sharp psychological thriller about a CEO whose carefully curated life is falling apart. His wife is cheating, someone is stealing from his AI company, and he’s just been handed a fatal diagnosis. He’d end it all, if only he could trust his own reality.

A Killer Motive by Hannah Mary McKinnon

To Stella Dixon, sneaking her teenage brother out of their parents’ house for a beach party was harmless fun—until Max disappeared without a trace.

Getting Away With Murder by Shari Lapena

Jill and Ted adore their New York brownstone the way others adore their children. So when Ted’s inheritance runs out and he makes a bad investment, they panic. The death of one wealthy family member could solve all their problems. Together, they will get away with murder.

The Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose

When a daring art heist takes place at the Regency Grand, Molly’s life is threatened. The question is who’s out to get her, and why? Long-buried secrets will be revealed in this intriguing and heartwarming novel.

This Weekend Doesn’t End Well for Anyone by Catherine Mack

The third in the witty and captivating series following bestselling author Eleanor Dash, who once again has to swap her sun hat for her detective hat when a body is found at a murder-mystery writing conference in the Bahamas.

The Black Wolf by Louise Penny

From the apparent peace of his little village, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache finds himself playing a lethal game of cat and mouse with an invisible foe who is gathering forces and preparing to strike.

Strangers in the Villa by Robyn Harding

A psychological thriller about a couple rocked by infidelity who move to a villa in Spain’s Costa Brava to rebuild their relationship, only to welcome a pair of visitors who have no intention of leaving.

An Ordinary Sort of Evil by Kelley Armstrong

New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong returns to Victorian Scotland in the latest in the genre-blending Rip Through Time series.

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What is The Black Wolf by Louise Penny about?

From the apparent peace of his little village, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache finds himself playing a lethal game of cat and mouse with an invisible foe who is gathering forces and preparing to strike.

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Which Canadian mystery and thriller books are recommended in Fear The North?

The list includes One Second Away by Rick Mofina, Hello, Juliet by Samantha M. Bailey, The Deepest Fake by Daniel Kalla, A Killer Motive by Hannah Mary McKinnon, Getting Away With Murder by Shari Lapena, The Maid’s Secret by Nita Prose, This Weekend Doesn’t End Well for Anyone by Catherine Mack, The Black Wolf by Louise Penny, Strangers in the Villa by Robyn Harding and An Ordinary Sort of Evil by Kelley Armstrong.

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