Noteworthy November Book Releases Featuring May Cobb and Louise Kennedy

**Fiction:** *The Squatters* by Salva Brelvi (November 10)

Salva Brelvi makes her debut with a novel that explores themes of migration, refugee resettlement, and societal responsibility. The story centers on an American expatriate in Surrey who assists asylum seekers and becomes entangled in conflict after she provides temporary housing to a couple, leading to complications when they refuse to leave.

**Thriller:** *All The Little Secrets* by May Cobb (November 17)

Following the success of Netflix’s adaptation of *The Hunting Wives*, May Cobb returns with a sequel to *All The Little Houses*. This installment picks up from a cliffhanger and continues the narrative of murder and betrayal set in Longview, Texas, appealing to fans of domestic thrillers.

**Historical Fiction:** *Stations* by Louise Kennedy (November 3)

Kennedy’s second novel traces the life of Róisín McCaffrey, who relocates with her family from Northern Ireland to a small town near Dublin after her father's mental breakdown. The narrative delves into her bond with a local boy and addresses themes of addiction and class disparities in Thatcher-era London.

**Fantasy:** *The Wolves Of War* by John Gwynne (November 3)

In his latest epic, Gwynne draws on Slavic mythology to tell the story of Ivan, a father fighting to protect his seemingly cursed daughter, Halia. Her unexplained magical abilities may hold the answer to their survival against northern invaders and monsters.

**Science Fiction:** *Monsters Of Ohio* by John Scalzi (November 3)

This inventive narrative combines elements of cozy fiction, sci-fi, and horror in a small Ohio town grappling with corporate greed and transformation. Scalzi's story reflects on the socio-economic challenges faced by its struggling residents.

**Horror:** *Pinfeathers* by Christina Henry (November 17)

Henry’s novel intertwines themes of motherhood and body horror, focusing on Nora, a stay-at-home mom who notices her daughter exhibiting strange changes. The story's premise merges family paranoia with conspiracy and government intrigue.

**Young Adult:** *Deadlock* by Chloe Gong (November 17)

The second book in Gong's StrangeLoom trilogy continues the techno-dystopian saga as Lia becomes a double agent battling the oppressive NileCorp. This sequel promises increased political tension and complex themes surrounding artificial intelligence and memory.

**Romantasy:** *Defy The Dusk* by Danielle L. Jensen (November 3)

In a post-apocalyptic world dominated by nocturnal monsters, Jensen’s narrative follows a powerful terramancer and the leader of anti-elitist rebels. The story is set aboard a train designed to outrun danger and is expected to feature a slow-burn romance.