A mostly well-written science-fantasy novella featuring a skillful blend of ancient mythology, science, and character study.
The Gurkha and the Lord of Tuesday, by Saad Z. Hossain; 165 pages, published 2019

Here is another set of short stories in translation. This one features an octogenarian serial killer.
An Elderly Lady Is Up To No Good – 171 (small!) pages; published 2013-2018, translated 2018
An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed – 255 (small!) pages; published 2020, translated 2021
Written by Helene Tursten; translated by Marlaine Delargy

I just finished a curious little book. More of a collection of short stories, and rather more fiction than “mystery” as the library has cataloged it. But still…interesting.
Hisashi Kashwai – The Kamogawa Food Detectives
200 pages; US translation published in 2023; original Japanese publication in 2013
A retired detective turned gourmet chef recreates the virtually impossible from the least memory of beloved food experiences.