Mystery & Science Fiction

Jerry Fegan has murdered more than a few people in his day as a “hard man” (or hitman) for the IRA, but peace is at hand and all that should be over, right? Sadly, not for Jerry. He’s being haunted by the ghosts of those who’ve died because of him, and they are seeking justice, or at least vengeance, for their wrongs. Jerry sets out to right the wrongs, but as is always the case in Ireland, politics get in the way of any simple act of expiation. Put it like this: I can already see the movie. —Seana Graham

This is a big moment. We’ve invested ourselves in The Wheel of Time series for so long and Jordan’s death was such a blow, but Sanderson is a great author. He is a fan of the series; he is staying true to Jordan’s vision, and he’s not trying to rush it. The Wheel of Time will take three more installments to finish. Don’t shoot me, but I think Sanderson is going to do a better job than Jordan could have done himself. —Nici Smith

Here’s the setup: Two men, with the same name, of the same Dublin family, die on the same night. One is murdered, execution style, and one dies in a road accident. Everyone takes this as given, until one member of the family, Gina Rafferty, starts asking questions. The more questions she asks, the more she’s told to forget it, but the more she’s told to forget it, the more questions she has to ask. I’m a sucker for Irish crime fiction these days, and Glynn adds a new voice to an already formidable circle of talent. —Seana Graham