Fiction - Crime

Art student Nick Wood risks selling a few Ecstasy tablets at a party to impress friends and ends up with a two year prison sentence. He hopes to spend his sentence in an open prison, the type he's read about in the papers. The...

With all the makings of a lost season for the TV series 24, and in the bestselling tradition of Vince Flynn, Frank Miles finds himself thrust into a web of deceit with the fate of the nation at stake. And the clock is ticking....

The twistiest murder mystery you are ever likely to read? A story about a family that does the unthinkable?Both? Or something else altogether?You think it will never happen to you.The doorbell. The policeman. The words that turn your world inside out: I'm afraid there's...

Pittsburgh, 1995. The son of a Black father he's never known, and a white mother he sometimes wishes he didn't, twenty-two year-old Bobby Saraceno has passed for white his entire life. Raised by his bigoted maternal grandfather, Bobby has hidden the truth about his...

One reporter. Three dead. Five knives. Rookie crime reporter Will Finch is chasing the biggest story of his career. When a man falls to his death from a high-rise apartment tower, it looks like a tragic accident--until Finch spots a flickering lamp from the...

Some say all animal lovers are good people--but that's not always true. Excited for her upcoming wedding, Harvey Beckett treats her pups, Mayhem and Taco, to a day at the new doggy daycare in town. But when they escape and return frightened and bedraggled,...

The Maltese Falcon is the archetypal 'hardboiled' detective story, rich in intriguing characters, dark exciting action and featuring the greatest of all cool, tough private eyes, Sam Spade. Written in 1930, the novel has a timeless quality that makes it fresh and exciting for...

"Israel Rank: The autobiography of a criminal" by Roy Horniman is a darkly comic and satirical exploration of crime. This historical fiction, meticulously prepared for print republication, delves into the mind of a criminal as he recounts his life. A fascinating study of criminal...

Unravel a classic web of deceit in Anthony Partridge's thrilling mystery, "The Golden Web." A captivating blend of suspense and intrigue, this timeless detective story will keep you guessing until the very last page. Expertly crafted and meticulously republished, this edition of "The Golden...

From the creator of BBC drama Silent Witness, comes the gripping sixth instalment in the acclaimed DCI Mark Lapslie series. When Isabel, a British university student, travels to a remote Spanish town it isn't only to enjoy the atmosphere. It's also to trace how...

Million-copy bestselling author Kate Ellis returns with the brand new mystery in the DI Wesley Peterson crime series. When a body is discovered in a picturesque South Devon village, DI Wesley Peterson is called in to investigate. The victim, Barry Brown, is a celebrity...

Adam Thorpe's unflinching translation brings Zola's dark and shocking masterwork to lifeMysterious disappearances, domestic cases, noiseless, bloodless snuffings-out . . . the law can look as deep as it likes, but when the crime itself goes unsuspected . . . oh yes, there's many...

BOND MUST PROVE HIS LOYALTY TO MI6 IN A DEADLY DUELBond may have a license to kill, but "Pistols" Scaramanga has a talent for it. He's a KGB-trained assassin who's left a trail of dead British Secret Service agents in his wake. His weapon...

In this exclusive authorized edition from the Queen of Mystery, the indefatigable Hercule Poiroit investigates the troubling case of a twice-widowed woman. Now with a beautiful new series look!A few weeks after marrying an attractive widow, Gordon Cloade is tragically killed by a bomb...

A whip-smart and darkly funny crime novel--perfect for fans of My Sister, the Serial Killer and The Maid--that follows a wife and mother with a deadly secret that she must suppress if she wants to maintain her picture-perfect façade. Meet Lalla Rook. Lalla has...

Lily has a fresh new start when she marries Sebastian, but her controlling ex-husband soon makes an appearance, and soon she's fighting for her marriage ... and her life. A startling, twisty psychological thriller from bestselling author Lucy V Hay. 'Well written, engrossing and...

Written in reaction to what Bentley perceived as the sterility and artificiality of the detective fiction of his day, Trent's Last Case features Philip Trent, an all-too-human detective who not only falls in love with the chief suspect but reaches a brilliant conclusion that...

From a Bram Stoker Award-winning author, this horrifying retelling of the Pied Piper fairytale set in present-day Chicago is an edge of your seat thrill ride. ‪ When Detective Lauren Medina sees the calling card at a murder scene in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood,...

Author: Edward LeeISBN-13: 9798230647713Publisher: Edward LeeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/31/2025Pages: 214Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.45d

Author: Katie MarshISBN-10: 1836787367ISBN-13: 9781836787365Publisher: Boldwood Books LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/05/2025Pages: 290Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.72d

Author: Debbie YoungISBN-10: 1835185827ISBN-13: 9781835185827Publisher: Boldwood Books LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/16/2025Pages: 242Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.61d

Author: Robert WisehartISBN-10: 1685496679ISBN-13: 9781685496678Publisher: Rough Edges PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/19/2025Pages: 258Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.58d

Author: Makana YamamotoISBN-10: 006343086XISBN-13: 9780063430860Publisher: Harper VoyagerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/17/2026Pages: 368Format: Paperback

Dr. Emily Hartford finds herself dredging the depths of a remote lake--and her own past relationship--in What Darkness Does, the next thrilling mystery from Jennifer Graeser Dornbush.Called in to investigate the body of a young mother found floating in a small Michigan lake, Freeport...

Not all detectives are heroes.And when the dead can't defend themselves, help comes from the most unlikely sources.It might be from P.I.s with offices in unusually high places ("Heaven Knows"). It might come from shapeshifters in love ("Stakes & Adders"). Hell, it could even...

Sagamore is a crime novel set in the 1930s, a "captivating noir in the spirit of a Coen Brothers film with gangsters, grifters, and deep blues," according to New York Times bestselling author Ace Atkins. The novel is a wild ride through a rawer...

She destroyed his family. Now she's back-and so is his pain.Ten years ago, Brylee Whitmore killed Chase Foster's little brother in a tragic accident that tore both their lives apart. Though she was only sixteen, he's never forgiven her.Now, Brylee is back in Barton...fragile,...

Tracey Bauer has been missing for five years. Everyone in the small town of Brunswick believes the young girl is dead - and they know who did it.Assistant District Attorney Jason Caine isn't so sure. He's also convinced that she's not the only one....

Freak Zeenie is faced with extortion by a Mexican Paisa drug lord, forcing Freak Zeenie back into a game he'd played and lost before. A game he'd vowed never to play again once he regained his freedom. Life isn't a game though.Khashia finds out...

Northeast Louisiana University graduate with a BA degree in Education. Ex-Army Captain. I love playing outdoor sports and I love children. However, my greatest passion is writing. Writing takes me to new places, introduces me to new people, and relaxes me when creating a...

Large Print Hardcover EditionJust as Namekagon County sheriff John Cabrelli adjusts to his new job, a body is discovered in the woods-and he must race against time to unravel the case. Stressed relationships, public outcries for justice, and pressure from the media compound the...

The darker side of cozy."A top-notch mystery from a writer to watch out for." - Bookish JottingsMourning the death of her police inspector husband, Margot Renard moves to a small seaside town in the south of France. But when the body of a young...

The first major release in nearly a decade from the late New York Times bestselling author Elmore Leonard: the never-before-published story of a budding agricultural strike in Texas, the racial tension brewing in the fields, and what happens when brutality from "the man" goes...

FinnBeing the underboss for the most powerful mafia Don this side of the Mississippi requires a certain level of detachment. After vowing to myself I would never have a family, too afraid of what it'd be like to lose them, I pride myself in...

Gluttony...It's more than just the name on the door of one of my clubs.It's a way of life.See what you want and take as much of it as you can.Take it all.All I've ever wanted is Chicago-to control and expand on the empire my...

The Killer Chronicles, Volume 5: Zodiac Killer - The Civilian Sleuths by Jordan Chase"Dark secrets echo through time."Dive into one of America's most infamous unsolved cases with the fifth volume of the Killer Chronicles series. In The Killer Chronicles, Volume 5: Zodiac Killer -...

Multiple conversations on the web intimated that a disruption was being planned. The threats were vague; but with over seventy-five thousand people expected to arrive in town, they couldn't be ignored. What kind of disruptions were being planned? Would there be demonstrations? A mass...

USA TODAY BESTSELLER!From two-time Edgar Award-winning author Steve Hamilton, An Honorable Assassin is another terrifying thriller featuring the unstoppable Nick Mason.He was released from federal prison to a second life as an unwilling assassin, serving a major Chicago crime lord until the day he...

Murder. Unexplainable disappearances. Illegal surveillance inside private homes. Human organ trafficking. A secret society with unorthodox customs. Are these occurrences mere coincidences, or are the inexplicable phenomena connected? Welcome to Sunnyside Meadows, an elite community housing eclectic, bizarre citizens, one of whom is a...

The third novel in The L.A. Quartet. L.A. Confidential is one of the most beloved and influential crime novels ever written. "Nobody in this generation matches the breadth and depth of James Ellroy's way with noir." --Detroit News Christmas 1951, Los Angeles: a city...

A mysterious prophecy foretells the rise of a savior destined to challenge the world's most sinister forces-but at what cost?In a world teetering on the edge of chaos, a secret society grapples with the warnings of an oracle: their order is doomed, and a...

""Above The Dark Circus"" by Hugh Walpole is a captivating novel that immerses readers into a world of enchantment and intrigue. Set amidst the backdrop of a mysterious circus, the story unfolds with a cast of colorful characters navigating the complexities of life under...

Author: Garry MorseISBN-10: 1998779009ISBN-13: 9781998779000Publisher: At Bay PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/31/2025Pages: 400Format: Paperback

With his ex-wife receiving threatening phone calls, loose ends still flapping from his last big case and a ritual burial found in an archaeological dig; the last thing Greg Geldard needs is an East Coast flood and a cliff fall that reveals - what...

Detective Jack Knox is faced with a troubling case when a woman's body is found on a beach east of EdinburghPolice have to match her to missing persons, because her personal effects have been swept out to sea. When she is finally identified, the...

The brilliant new instalment of Katie Marsh's bestselling Bad Girls Detective Agency series 'Fresh, funny and charming - this is cosy crime at its absolute best!' Sarah Turner, The Unmumsy Mum Since Amber started the Bad Girls' Detective Agency, she's been feeling the pressure....

Welcome to Curious Beach, a quaint seaside village overflowing with quirky characters and bizarre murders.Author: Trapper WestingISBN-10: 1709804998ISBN-13: 9781709804991Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2019Pages: 226Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.53lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.48d

Former college All-American linebacker and Marine Force Recon officer, turned Milwaukee Police detective, teams up with an FBI agent to track down violent extremists setting off bombs and committing murders.Author: Larry PowaliszISBN-10: 1630479764ISBN-13: 9781630479763Publisher: Morgan James FictionLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/10/2017Pages: 276Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.78lbsSize: 8.50h x...

Part I THE DUKE ARRIVES I The local directory is a useful institution to the stranger, but the intimate directory of suburbia, the libellous "Who's Who," has never and will never be printed. Set in parallel columns, it must be clear to the meanest...

Sisters? Forever. Friends? NEVER. Who knew a reunion weekend could be so deadly?Meet the sorority sisters of Theta Gamma Mu: Roxy Callahan Gentry, the ruthless former sorority president and current hostess who has painstakingly choreographed every detail of this weekend--even matching the cocktails to...