The Librarians

Hazel Lee is the newest addition to the close-knit staff at the branch library she frequented as a child. Fellow librarian Astrid is sweet, anxious, and eager to help. Program director Jonathan is boy-next-door handsome and, as an ex-military man, is as physically capable as he is kind. Composed and elegant, Sophie rounds out the group as the branch manager. All is well until detectives show up to investigate a murder. Something dark has crept into the library, and now the librarians have no choice but to expose their secrets to save lives.

Each character’s voice is distinct yet pairs well with the others, further displaying the bond between them. The librarians are clearly a close-knit family; the inclusion of their points of view underscores what they mean to each other in addition to providing a welcome look at their inner
thoughts. You never really know what anyone is going to say, and that is often delightfully funny. Thomas’s subtle inclusion of details grounds the story in more modern times, allowing the reader to better picture the library itself, which is essential considering it is very much a character. A definite must-read for mystery fans with a penchant for found family dynamics, The Librarians is a thrilling mix of cozy mystery and full-on suspense.