I clocked The Owl & the Woodpecker 2026 immediately because it sounds built for readers who want a real hook.
Paul Bannick seems to be working in a lane where pace matters, voice matters, and one good twist can carry the whole thing.
This one feels like it has the right ingredients for a lively recommendation post instead of a polite shrug. It is listed with The Mountaineers Books for 15-Aug-2025.