Matchmaking for Psychopaths

In this jaunty mashup of rom-com and serial killer thriller from Coryell (Love Letters to a Serial Killer), professional matchmaker Lexie learns that her fiancé, Noah, is leaving her for her best friend. To make matters worse, Noah announces his intentions during a dinner that Lexie expected to turn into a surprise birthday party. Raised by her mother, a convicted felon, on a steady diet of romantic comedies, Lexie embarks on a ruthless crusade to win Noah back in time for their scheduled wedding. Eventually, she ropes in her matchmaking clients—each of whom have been classified as psychopaths by Lexie’s matchmaking company, unbeknownst to them—including one who’s madly in love with her. When Noah goes missing amid Lexie’s scheming, she starts to worry that her lovesick quest is becoming dangerous. Though the book’s title gives ample notice of Coryell’s intentions, casual mystery readers might find the combination of screwball comedy and slasher novel jarring, and Lexie, while memorable, isn’t an easy character to like. Still, adventurous readers and fans of Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan series will enjoy this twisted romp. Agent: Katie Greenstreet, Paper Literary. (July)