Rachel Hawkins continues her catalog of twisty mysteries with "The Villa." In it, childhood best friends Emily and Chess find they have grown apart in adulthood as life has taken them down divergent paths. When Chess suggests they take a trip to an Italian villa, it feels like the perfect chance to catch up. But Emily soon becomes engrossed with the villa's history when she discovers a famous rock star was murdered there, but there's more to the iconic case than meets the eye. Emily's investigation into the star's murder — aided by clues found around the villa — creates tension between her and Chess. The estate is the site of murderous secrets from the past, but it looks like history could repeat itself.
Release date: Jan. 3
