Fiction - Thrillers - Suspense

It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. Delighted by a surprise invitation, Miriam Macy sails off to a luxurious private island off the coast of Mexico with six other strangers. Surrounded by miles of open water in the gloriously green Sea...

When a strange letter signed Thanatos -- the ancient Greek name for death -- lands on Irene Kelly's desk, the intrepid reporter doesn't think much of it; she gets crazy mail all the time. A less cryptic message is sent when a body turns...

Gambling had grown out of control across the country and now a new syndicate is moving into the Vegas strip. Rumors spread about possible key national political figures involved and suspected of being on the take. The FBI's Los Angeles Bureau is heading up...

Irene Kelly is a reporter with a fierce integrity. Detective Frank Harriman is her lover and friend. Now they're both about to be plunged into political hellfire when a ruthless politician rocks a race for district attorney with a stunning allegation: his opponent's son...

Abrash amalgam of terrifying suspense, raw humor, and intriguing mystery that unfolds in the vividly rendered shadowy lowlands of East Texas. After a harrowing stint in the Iraq war, Cason Statler returns home to the small East Texas town of Camp Rapture, where he...

The telephone's insistent ringing at three in the morning snatched Sam Workman from dreamless sleep. "Hello," he mumbled. "This is a warning," said a digitally altered voice. "Leave Betterton now If you don't, you won't live long enough to regret it." "Who is this?"...

Get-even plots reverberate throughout where no one is spared When commercial actress Christi Newsom takes an early morning shuttle flight from Washington, DC to New York, she reminisces about the events of her 20th wedding anniversary celebration that took place the day before and...

Author: Robert F. McCutcheonISBN-10: 1410709442ISBN-13: 9781410709448Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/03/2003Pages: 316Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.08h x 5.06w x 0.81d

After serving ten years in prison for manslaughter, former Skuldmen motorcycle club president Landon "Blues" McKendry is released on parole. Instead of using violence to make his mark in the world, he is now armed with a university degree in architecture and a new...

Author: Shannon BakerISBN-10: 1648755062ISBN-13: 9781648755064Publisher: Severn River PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/17/2019Pages: 268Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 8.98h x 6.13w x 0.67d

Does Jessica know what the truth is? A stunning psychological debut with a shocking twist When she arrives at work to discover every trace of the company she was working for has disappeared, Jessica's life spirals into freefall. Her romance with Michael, a celebrated...

The Most Anticipated 2024 Book Releases by Nerd DailyMost Anticipated Crime Fiction Novels of 2024 by Novel Suspects"[An] entertaining thriller [that] maintain[s] tension and intrigue through to the satisfying end. The author's fans will devour this." --Publishers WeeklyThe Paris Apartment meets The Wrong Family...

The Vanishing Cartographer is an adventure mystery novel that takes place in the small coastal town of Seabridge. The story follows Evelyn, a young journalist who is determined to solve the disappearance of Arthur, a renowned cartographer who vanished while mapping the area decades...

"Greg Iles is one of America's great storytellers. -Stephen King, #1 New York Times bestselling authorThe hugely anticipated new Penn Cage novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Natchez Burning trilogy and Cemetery Road, about a man--and a town--rocked by...

A weathered letter, a woman's quest, a warrior's sword--from the deserts of Petra and Wadi Rum to the hallowed halls of Cambridge, enter the battlefield where truly the pen becomes mightier than the sword. Share the drama of those living and dying in the...

Fact-based conclusion of the Hui TrilogyIn Just Another Country, Moody brings an emotionally shattering, politically infuriating conclusion to his fact-based trilogy of China's relentless attempts to destroy the United States, be it through a deadly virus, an endless wave of illegal immigrants, shipments of...

When an army-vet-turned-safecracker is forcibly recruited to be part of a dangerous heist, she'll need all her skills to get out alive in this fast-paced thriller perfect for fans of Jeffery Deaver and P. J. Tracy. Nearly a decade after getting chased out of...

"A Beautiful Mind takes a life-and-death road trip in this battle of wits, maze of psychological suspense, and heartbreaking family drama." --Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of One Wrong WordA road trip to find closure... or a reckless chase that could turn...

How far would you go to save yourself when the truth can't set you free?Scotland, 1589.Besse Craw is a young mother whose husband has mysteriously vanished. And in a time when women were powerless, she is accused of witchcraft, abused by her employer, and...

Welcome to Eldey, an island in Wales with deadly secrets. Mona is a carefree artist staying at the island's upscale hotel to work on her illustrations. Beth is the harried mother of a toddler, on the island for a weekend escape with her family....

Beyond the Picture is not just about a mystery that needs to be solved. It also reveals how love can hurt us, yet with the power to heal us at the same time.Keith William's debut novel invites you to share the journey to uncover...

Secrets being leaked from an overseas embassy. A mole too clever to be fooled by standard red herrings. Can Kirsten keep herself alive and find the mole before he discovers her cover?Back in the pay of the British secret services, Kirsten must travel to...

The long-anticipated origin story of legendary Marine, fan favorite, and father of literary icon Bob Lee takes us to the battlefields of World War II as Earl Swagger embarks on a top secret and deadly mission--from Pulitzer Prize--winning and New York Times bestselling Stephen...

A newlywed librarian begins to suspect the man she married might be a murderer--in this spectacularly twisty and deviously clever novel by Peter Swanson, New York Times bestselling author of The Kind Worth Killing and Eight Perfect Murders.Martha Ratliff conceded long ago that she'd...

Outliers is the story of a physician assistant's (Kyle Sanderson PA-C) and his supervising physician's (Lucas Moses, M.D.) quest to discover how and why their patients insured by Americare are dying inexplicably, to bring this to an end, and to bring those responsible to...

Outliers is the story of a physician assistant's (Kyle Sanderson PA-C) and his supervising physician's (Lucas Moses, M.D.) quest to discover how and why their patients insured by Americare are dying inexplicably, to bring this to an end, and to bring those responsible to...

"For readers eagerly awaiting the return of Yellowjackets, this novel from McKinnon blends the musical highs of Taylor Jenkins Reid's Daisy Jones and the Six with the darkness of The Girls by Emma Cline in a twisty thriller that is hard to resist." --Library...

ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIMEIconic author Ira Levin's Edgar Award-winning debut novel set a new standard in the art of psychological suspense. A modern classic published to rave reviews, and twice adapted for the screen, A...

From New York Times bestselling authors Steve Berry and Grant Blackwood comes an action-packed adventure: in the waning days of the Cold War, Luke Daniels embarks on a quest in search of the legendary library of Ivan the Terrible--the unlikely key to ending a...

It was the perfect romantic honeymoon. Until her husband disappeared.It was supposed to be the happiest time of their lives. But for newlywed Stella, the dream honeymoon has turned into a nightmare overnight. Her perfect husband, Austin, has vanished without a trace.Alone in Venice,...

Three ordinary people risk everything for a chance at redemption in this audacious, utterly gripping novel of catastrophe and survival at the end of the world, from the acclaimed author of The Chalk Man."The wildest thriller of the year is three thrillers in one....

Running from unknown enemies... but the wilderness is no refuge. Narrowly escaping death after being attacked, photojournalist Kylie Robertson flees to the mountains with her ex, former navy SEAL Josh Harvath. She doesn't know who's after her--or why they want the flash drive of...

"Shocking, disturbing, and utterly original." --Paula Hawkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author This "haunting and poignant tale, one that won't be easy to forget any time soon" (Mystery and Suspense Magazine), follows an enigmatic woman confronting her unknown past--from internationally bestselling author Liz...

When his lover is killed by their mob boss, a hardened criminal insider decides to pursue one last elaborate heist in an effort to rid himself of his underground lifestyle for good.Barrett Rye has always been told he can be only one thing in...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs's twenty-second high-stakes thriller featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan who, following a series of bizarre disappearances on the islands of Turks and Caicos, enters a sinister labyrinth in which a new technology may wreak worldwide havoc. Called...

A friend's death reveals a shocking act of deception and betrayal in this suspenseful, twisting psychological thriller.Kate Downey witnessed a horrifying crime at the age of thirteen and her story helped solve the case. Now, fifteen years later and driven by a fascination with...

What if everything you know about the worst night of your life turns out not to be true? Nine years ago, with the world's eyes on her, Charlie Colbert fled. The press and the police called Charlie a "witness" to the nightmarish events at...

After avenging the death of his son, Frank Bellamy receives an offer he is forced to accept. The five-member New York Mafia Commission "politely suggested" he accept their invitation to become the boss of the Washington, DC, crime districts. The FBI and the CIA...

Secret service operatives being despatched. An unknown group with no known agenda. Can Kirsten discover the ringleader before the service is torn apart?Whilst looking for her damaged lover, Kirsten Stewart is hired by Godfrey to root out a terror group which is striking at...

One of Granta's Best Young British Novelists 2023 "Eliza Clark's writing embraces the socially unacceptable and wryly explores themes of gender, power, and violence."--Granta's Best of Young British Novelists 2023"Chilling, clever, and unputdownable."--GuardianFrom the author of the cult hit Boy Parts comes a chilling,...

Teddy Fay finds his skills put to the test in the latest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods. While filming on location in scenic Santa Barbara, California, Peter Barrington and Ben Bacchetti look to expand Centurion Studios's business by making...

The riveting new thriller from the bestselling, acclaimed father-son duo who write "brilliant, page-turning fiction" (Stephen King). Cut loose from his former life at the coroner's office, Clay Edison has set up shop as a private investigator. It's steady, safe work. Until it isn't....

You can stay, but you may never leave... For guests who spend a week at Arcania, a wellness retreat in the Outer Banks for those wanting to digitally detox, the gothic mansion is a welcome haven. Others aren't so lucky. When Lucy's mother dies...

In a small North Carolina town, a mysterious and beautiful woman running from her past slowly falls for a kind-hearted store owner . . . until dark secrets begin to threaten her new life.When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small...

What lengths would you go to avenge your fathers death? Would you take on a billion dollar empire? What if that empire was the music industry? In this new crime thriller fiction series, the vivid imagination of Phillip J Kriz brings the elusive backstage...

"Terrific characters and a riviting storyline...couldn't put it down." -Richard Wall, A Reviewer Detective Joe Cheo comes from a family with a history of crime and corruption. Though he has never taken part in any criminal activity, the reputation has been a burden to...

From the international and instant New York Times bestselling author John Connolly, the beloved and brilliant Charlie Parker series returns with a heart-wrenching crime only one man can solve. In Maine, Colleen Clark stands accused of the worst crime a mother can commit: the...

A dying man recounts the story of the most amazing person he has ever met, a brilliant, Soviet linguist whom he calls Youriko. It is a tale of love, daring-do, spies and danger set in Japan, Germany, Turkey, the USA, Canada and the UK,...

In the quiet town of Monroe, Georgia, the Penny Murderer once instilled fear through a reign of terror, leaving behind cryptic notes bearing the haunting words "A penny for your thoughts." Detective Mike Allen and his team managed to capture Samuel Johnson, a man...

A woman is left reeling when her former fiancé appears to take his own life, and she becomes desperate to prove it was actually murder--in the latest psychological thriller from New York Times bestselling author Kate WhiteAs Kiki Reed heads out to a party...