Recs if you like A Death in Door County (Monster Hunter, #1)...

red herring: 1. a dried smoked herring, which is turned red by the smoke. 2. a clue or piece of information that is, or is intended to be, misleading or distracting. these will make you go on a fishing expedition, if you will. this list will feature books highlighting the second definition.

Mysteries & thrillers for when the world is too chaotic for darker mysteries or tense thrillers but you don’t want traditionally “cozy” mysteries but still want an entertaining mystery that will keep you engaged.

Let’s hear it for the flyover states! Fictional books set in the Upper Midwest. Apparently we’re only worthy of being flown over but those who know, know.

Attention campers! It’s time to gather around the fire for a few stories of our favorite elusive pals…cryptids!

Fictional (and creative non-fiction) Books that mention, feature, and/or celebrate the great lakes and the waters within.