SERIAL-KILLER JUSTICE
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll (£16.99, HB, Pan Macmillan)
Inspired by true events, this thriller unites two women to bring a killer to justice. In 1974, Tina’s best friend was kidnapped and assumed dead. In 1978, when Tina learns that Pamela saw the fleeing murderer of two students, she suspects the same man is responsible. Teaming up, they delve into the misogyny of a justice system they believe has already allowed the killer to escape custody twice. A captivating, empowering novel.
PROFOUND AND HEALING
Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum (£14.99, HB, Bloomsbury)
A word-of-mouth bestseller in Korea, this delightful novel invites you into Yeong-ju’s bookshop – a safe space for people to rest,.