Fiction - Thrillers - Suspense

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In the latest jaw-dropping thriller from New York Times bestselling author Riley Sager, a man must contend with the long-ago disappearance of his childhood best friend--and the dark secrets lurking just beyond the safe confines of his picture-perfect...

In this third installment of the Lilly DeFranco saga, Lilly continues her employment with Mexico City crime boss Jeronimo Hermosa who is in the process of divesting himself of his criminal enterprises. To this end, Lilly finds herself overseeing an agave harvest when an...

The thrilling adventure of four people who survive an airplane crash in the desolate reaches of western China. Fritz and Betta, German clothing designers, and Tegh, a Mongolian Uighur student, are expelled from China under suspicion of anti-government activities. Steve, an American forced to...

A deliciously thrilling new novel about a mysterious threat that puts targets on the backs of a group of roommates, from the author behind the "darkly funny, hilariously twisty, and completely charming" (Jennifer Close, New York Times bestselling author) Swiped. Kirby Cornell needs a...

"Cowan has combined the best parts of classic legal thrillers, with an unexpected new lead character that brings the genre into a new generation." --JAMES PATTERSON From a writer and executive producer of Suits comes a riveting and gritty legal thriller about murder, cover-ups,...

Military aide Luke Steele and FBI Special Agent Amberlyn Reiner go undercover once again to unravel a string of murders that may be tied to a nuclear threat capable of igniting a war. Military aide Luke Steele grapples with self-doubt after a tragic loss...

HOME TO BILLIONAIRES and their yachts, Turner Island is one of the wealthiest places on Earth. For a charismatic preacher who shelters the homeless and addicted, it's a sinful symbol of the growing chasm between the haves and have-nots.On a pleasant July morning, Charles...

The Viaduct Murder by Ronald Arbuthnott Knox is a witty mystery that explores themes of amateur investigation, the complexities of human nature, and the unexpected twists in seemingly simple situations. The story follows a group of unlikely investigators - a retired clergyman, a former...

Author: Liann ZhangISBN-10: 1668114259ISBN-13: 9781668114254Publisher: Simon & Schuster AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/29/2025Format: CD

"No one does suspense better." --Stephen King Cyrus Haven and Evie Cormac return in this "razor-sharp and emotionally charged" (Lisa Gardner) psychological thriller, which finally unlocks the secrets of Evie's past. The mystery of Evie Cormac's background has followed her into adulthood. As a...

In a world of lies, the truth is her deadliest weapon. Sierra Coleman awakens from a horrific crash, her mind a blank slate. But as she claws her way back to reality, she discovers her amnesia is just the tip of a sinister iceberg....

I protect what's mine.The ranch, my family, our buried secrets.Nothing will stop me from reassembling the life that went terribly wrong.Not the law.Not our enemies.Not even Maybe Quinn.The gorgeous, quarrelsome journalist shouldn't have meddled.I shouldn't have let her stay.But she's hiding something in those...

A serial killer is loose on the streets of Victorian Brighton.When two women are found brutally murdered, their deaths are so horrifying that fear and panic grip the entire town. It is only a matter of time before the killer strikes again- and only...

"Saboteur by Burt Jay Rice is an exciting political thriller that begins with an unexpected shake-up in the White House. When Vice President Damien Cromwell becomes President after a tragic event, no one expects him to alter the country's energy policy so drastically. Cromwell,...

Author: Simon ToyneISBN-10: 006344271XISBN-13: 9780063442719Publisher: William Morrow Large PrintLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/24/2025Pages: 656Format: PaperbackLarge Print

'A twisty tale of family complexities and high-risk secrets from an author who rarely disappoints' Daily Mail, Ones to WatchThe Abbotts' new lodger Luke hasn't told them much about himself, but they can't expect to know everything about a stranger who's just moved in.But...

In 2020, the world stood still. The silent enemy, COVID-19, cast its grim shadow across the globe, touching every life, every home, every heart. Amidst the rising storm, stood a warrior, Dr. Sam Naqvi.Ground Zero is not just a book. It is a testament...

Over the course of one sunbaked summer vacation, a family is pulled into a web of mysteries that the younger daughter sets out to solve. A tense, page-turning debut of childhood, innocence, and evil. At ten years old, she catches more than her parents...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Flowers in the Attic and Landry series--now popular Lifetime movies--an evocative and tender tale of star-crossed lovers on an isolated island. Off the coast of Maine, on an island shaped like a seagull in...

Rikki Thunder, twenty-two-year-old drummer for the scorching new '80s metal band Whyte Python, is about to have it all: absurd wealth, global fame, and a dream girlfriend. But an unwitting role as an international spy? That was definitely not part of the plan. "A...

After Sincere's mother was killed by a suspect fleeing apprehension, he was adopted by the pursuing officer and his loving wife. She was an Alameda County deputy district attorney with a heart of gold. After losing her to a painful battle with pancreatic cancer,...

From New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong comes an edge-of-your-seat riveting thriller that will keep you turning the pages until the very end. Genevieve has secrets that no one knows. In Rome she can be whoever she wants to be. Her neighbours aren't...

The Lost Clue by Mrs. O.F. Walton is an engaging children's novel that combines elements of mystery, adventure, and detective work to captivate young readers. Set in the Victorian era, the story revolves around the search for a mysterious lost clue, blending family dynamics,...

Dare you enter the stone circle? The world's most unlikely ghost-busting duo--actress Diana and handsome young bishop Alistair--are back in this spine-tingling paranormal mystery from New York Times bestselling British fantasy author Simon R. Green. There are stories about the dilapidated stone circle at...

Somebody wants her dead... Protecting her is his mission. An early-morning run takes a chilling turn when homicide detective Leila Kane is nearly abducted--and becomes a serial killer's latest target. She teams up with her ex-fianc?, Officer TJ Snowe, and they race against the...

Seeking refuge in the mountains... with killers in pursuit. Just as EMT Tracey Graham's murder conviction is about to be overturned, she is ambushed by the crime family who framed her--and now want her dead. Fleeing into the woods sends her into the path...

A glamorous woman suddenly turns up dead in the middle of nowhere in a tragic, mysterious puzzle that only Georges Simenon's legendary detective can solve. It's just another slow, rainy day on a French canal, until the discovery of a woman's body disrupts the...

On a late summer night in 2007, Phil and Beth Porter celebrated their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary with their wealthy Greenwich, CT friends. Then, they went home and made love with the passion of two people connected on a nearly cellular level. After which, Beth...

"From Out the Vasty Deep" by Marie Belloc Lowndes is a captivating Gothic mystery thriller that immerses readers in the chilling atmosphere of Victorian England. Lowndes expertly weaves a tale of suspense and psychological intrigue, where secrets lurk in the shadows and the supernatural...

A former cop turned minister is forced to bring back his old skills when his church is rocked by a murder within its hallowed walls.Asa Carter was once one of Chicago's best homicide detectives. But he left that world behind to go into the...

Caught in a pursuit that will change his life forever. Or end it. Step into the world of Chief Randall Steadman, a masterful interrogator with the uncanny ability to read people's thoughts and motives. But when his skills fail him at the poker table,...

In ""The Silent House,"" Fergus Hume masterfully crafts a tale steeped in mystery and suspense. Set in a sprawling mansion known for its eerie quietude, the story unravels the strange events that plague its inhabitants. When a crime occurs within the walls of this...

The latest attack in a string of violent home invasions kills senior Elsie Englehart. Security officer Casey Holland is devastated. She is supposed to be watching over elderly bus riders in an affluent, high-risk area, but she's let Elsie down. Determined to keep others...

A Sinkhole Swallows 12 Teens In the young-adult thriller novel, 12 senior high boys attempt to escape death by sliding down a rope and climbing into an old mine tunnel, the entrance to an underground labyrinth. One of the boys senses a menacing presence...

While Grace supports her artist husband, Wellington Holmes, as he recovers fully both mentally and emotionally from a deliberate plane crash, the faith-based power couple now face a new set of seasons in their lives. Grace celebrates the development of a ground-breaking Liquid Art...

The darkest crimes can't stay hidden forever A dead journalist?A matron murdered at a children's homeA young body washed up by the river The killer is a man of power and influence.A man who believes himself beyond the reach of the law. His Achilles...

Flynn Tazer never expected his summer to turn out like this. He had originally planned on moving in with his uncle and aunt in their snug, little flat; once there, he would enjoy a peaceful respite before heading off to university to pursue his...

Jagger rules everything. The cities from the elite districts, to the slums, and everything in between are his domain in one of three sovereigns on the planet Jaru. The only law is Jagger Law which can change at any moment. One wrong look or...

A young army chef and special forces vet inadvertently brings back mushrooms from Afghanistan that possess various qualities: Delicious; Psychedelic; Lethal. It takes a pro to determine the fine lines that delineate where danger begins. OVER EASY - reminds us that revenge is not...

After a short romance between Rya and his new girlfriend all hell breaks loose in a rapture. He is rescued by Joe who brings him to his militia and they are visited by two angels who advice the militia to come with them to...

"A thrill ride." -- Tosca Lee, New York Times best-selling author As part of his street performance, a deception specialist who goes by the name The Raven picks his audience's pockets while they watch. It's harmless fun -- until he decides to keep the...

Connie Kale and Mandy O'Hare were friends when they were young, before it mattered that Connie's father was the retired golf pro turned greenskeeper at the posh Sankaty Head Golf Course, of which the O'Hare family was the sole owner. But the time had...

Jo Sullivan just wanted some new material for her column in Winds of Change, a weekly rag willing to dust the dirt off the seamier side of Chicago. Then she meets fifteen-year-old Lexie Green, with her haunting eyes, eerie tale, and the terror that...

A collection of 19 thrilling short stories that will inspire and frighten you. You will be taken to worlds both familiar and unfamiliar as you journey into the mind of an up and coming writer that is a force to be reckoned with.Author: Troy...

Author: Patrick BetheaISBN-10: 1450087876ISBN-13: 9781450087872Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/07/2010Pages: 250Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

Amanda Pimbottom is a single, klutzy schoolteacher with a quiet, boring life. She goes on a Caribbean cruise during winter break hoping to liven things up a bit. Suddenly, she is mugged, pursued by members of a cartel, protected by a handsome DEA agent...

A taut, thrilling adventure story about buried treasure, a manhunt, and a woman determined to make a new life for herself in the old west. It's the 19th century on the Gulf Coast, a time of opportunity and lawlessness. After escaping the Texas brothel...

WINNER OF THE 2019 EDGAR FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL"Bearskin is visceral, raw, and compelling--filled with sights, smells, and sounds truly observed. It's a powerful debut and an absolute showcase of exceptional prose. There are very few first novels when I feel compelled to circle...

NO ONE IS SAFE FROM THE SERIAL KILLER NOT EVEN SCARPETTA... During the early hours of Christmas morning, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta receives a chilling call. The Phantom Slasher has struck again. The serial killer has terrorized Northern Virginia for months. His pattern is to stalk with a sophisticated technology that enables him...

When Vatican archaeologist Marcus Russo uncovers the fabled Nazi Gold Train buried deep within the Owl Mountains of Poland, he expects to find a forgotten trove of looted treasures. Instead, he unearths a chilling codex that points to a dark and dangerous legacy: Operation...