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Middleman
By Brendan Flaherty
An atmospheric and thrilling tale, Middleman follows Jake Flynn, a struggling father who is forced to make an impossible choice when an eccentric, sordid con artist ropes him into a mausoleum heist that could cost him more than he bargained for. Though set in a small Connecticut town far removed from the glitzy suburbs, readers will find parallels to some of the very best Southern Gothic crime novels selling today.
Author Brendan Flaherty is from Connecticut.
Grove Atlantic • 9780802167422 • Hardcover • $27.00
Pub date: July 14th, 2026
25 copies are available for booksellers.
Email Natalie Church (nchurch@groveatlantic.com) to request.
The Architects of Control: A Political Thriller
By Harold Greene
A New England political thriller for readers of Robert Harris and Paul Doiron.
It isn't just coming for your job. It's coming for your vote.
When Deputy Robert Pures investigates a hit-and-run in the Allagash Woods, he finds five strangers in a fishing camp, no gear, no English, and a solar installation consuming power instead of producing it. Six weeks before Election Day, an unlikely alliance races to expose a conspiracy that decides elections before a single vote is cast.
A debut about AI, data centers, and a rural town as a testing ground for power.
Bright lights. Long shadows.
Harold Greene lives and writes in Hallowell, Maine.
Black Trumpet Press • 9798234035417 • Hardcover • $29.99
Pub date: June 23, 2026
5 copies are available for booksellers.
E-mail Harold Greene (harold@haroldgreene.com) to request.
Woodstake
By Darin S. Cape
A wickedly sharp reimagining of the Dracula myth, Woodstake unfolds against the legendary Woodstock festival of 1969. When a vampire crashes the Summer of Love, hippies, music lovers and anti-war protestors face three unforgettable days chaos and blood. Blending gothic horror, biting satire, and ’60s nostalgia, Woodstake is a wildly original, darkly funny spectacle brought vividly to life by Felipe Kroll’s evocative artwork. A Publisher’s Weekly Booklife editor’s pick.
Shawn Hainsworth, AKA Darin S. Cape, lives in Hatfield, MA. Shawn is also the publisher of SHP Comics, located in MA.
SHP Comics • 9798992749915 • Paperback • $18.99
Pub date: April 14, 2026
10 copies are available for booksellers.
Email Shawn Hainsworth (shawn@shpcomics.com) to request.
Zicky: Wrath of the Rat King
By Darin S. Cape
Zicky: Wrath of the Rat King is a fast, funny, manga-inspired graphic novel that blends fantasy adventure with heart, humor, and family appeal. When a cheeky underdog hero is pulled into a world of monsters, doppelgängers, and an army of rats, Zicky must rely on wit, courage, and unlikely friendships to survive. Bursting with kinetic action, playful mischief, and relatable growing pains, Zicky is a perfect gateway to manga for younger readers and a joyful, high-energy adventure for kids, teens, and families alike.
Shawn Hainsworth, AKA Darin S. Cape, lives in Hatfield, MA. Shawn is also the publisher of SHP Comics, located in MA.
SHP Comics • 9798992749939 • Paperback • $18.99
Pub date: April 14, 2026
10 copies are available for booksellers.
Email Shawn Hainsworth (shawn@shpcomics.com) to request.
Cuisine to Kill For
By Amy Bruni
From bestselling author, paranormal investigator, and Kindred Spirits co-host Amy Bruni, Cuisine to Kill For intertwines the macabre with the culinary to uncover some of history’s most gruesome true crime stories and the ghosts they left behind. Whether set in a haunted castle, a mysterious hotel, an abandoned prison, or a popular pub, these paranormal tales span the entire globe. Gruesome true crime tales are paired with spine-tingling paranormal encounters - plus, 59 recipes inspired by history, local flavors, and eerie menu items served at these haunted spots. History comes alive with authentic vintage photographs from each haunted site. Several New England locations are featured, including Bretton Woods, New Hampshire and Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
Amy Bruni lives in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
Harper Celebrate • 9798992749939 • Hardcover • $32.99
Pub date: July 28, 2026
20 copies are available for booksellers.
Email Robin Houston (robin.houston@harpercollins.com) to request.
So Easily Swept Away
By R.N. Ausable
A tender and timely novel that wraps the reader in a tightening vortex of conspiracy theories and human frailty. As an inland hurricane ravages their New England town, two men - each cancelled through their own past mistakes - must confront their social isolation to help others even more vulnerable then them.
Quirky and quietly urgent, So Easily Swept Away takes an unconventional look at the crush of modern life and climate change. By stepping outside of themselves to take on the damage all around, their decision to act reminds us that there is beauty in our need to be connected.
R.N. Ausable lives and writes in Sherman, CT and Great Barrington, MA.
Archway Publishing • 9781665786256 • Paperback • $17.00
Pub date: January 29, 2026
5 copies are available for booksellers.
Email Renn Ausable (RNAusable@gmail.com) to request.
Fractured Valor
By AA DaSilva
"She doesn't want a protector.
He just wants to complete the mission.
But danger isn't the only thing they can't outrun."
Sexy and suspenseful and unexpectedly funny, Fractured Valor has some of romance lovers’ favorite tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, hilarious banter, brother’s frenemy, and a touch of scorching spice.
AA DaSilva resides in Massachusetts, and all of her books are set in New England.
The Wild Rose Press • 9781509264896 • Paperback • $15.99
Pub date: April 27, 2026
10 copies are available for booksellers.
Email AA DaSilva (aadasilva@comcast.net) to request.