Fiction - Thrillers - Suspense

What actions must a boy take to become a man? One might use a razor to clear his first growth of beard, while another could employ it as a weapon -- both actions might be a fitting rite of passage.In these dazzling works of...

Soon after the wayward Lady Imogen Swain summons journalist Jemima Shore to her home, the old woman threatens to divulge the contents of her diaries. Before long, the eccentric Lady Imogen reveals a web of love affairs--old and new--intrigue, betrayal, and secrets someone will...

FINALIST FOR THE LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE!From Lou Berney, the acclaimed, multi award-winning author of November Road and The Long and Faraway Gone, comes a Dark RideSometimes the person you least expect is just the hero you needTwenty-one-year-old Hardy "Hardly" Reed--good-natured, easygoing, usually stoned--is...

The year is 1981.Executed serial killer Marvin Brumlow is the new superstar of the most violent entertainment sport in Hell, The Boogeyman Championships. He is a celebrity, a cultural icon, and the fans love him. They watch in delight as he returns for his...

Police officers Bank Arbaugh and Mack Steiner get a call over the radio: a teenage girl is missing. With a glance, the two close-knit cops know their lives have shifted off balance. Seven years before, Bank's own daughter vanished. As evidence mounts, one case...

Every year, the Morris Avenue Boys--chums since childhood--gather for a Father's Day reunion dinner. Now late in middle age, these men can bask in the rewards of honest success. So which of them seizes the opportunity that fateful evening to pull out an ice...

New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance returns with a new pulse-pounding suspense novel featuring beloved private investigator J. P. Beaumont as his investigation of a seemingly accidental death uncovers a complex web of evil.Former Seattle homicide cop J. P. Beaumont faces trouble...

British spy Emma Makepeace races against the clock to stop the Russians from carrying out a high-profile assassination in this gripping thriller from the author of Alias Emma. "Emma Makepeace is a worthy heir to the James Bond mantle."--JAMES PATTERSON She has just one...

From the New York Times best-selling author of Reconstructing Amelia: A daughter races to uncover the truth about her mother in the wake of her mother's disappearance in this "breathless, shocking thriller." --Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times best-selling author "Kim McCreight's thrillers are...

Nothing brings family together like crime.Working alone as a private investigator is tough. Estranged from her PI family, Margo Angelhart does what she must to get by--including taking on sordid cases that pay the bills, even if she'd rather be helping those the justice...

Daphne and Amber Parrish are thrust back into each other's lives upon the resurgence of a long-forgotten threat, forcing a vicious game of cat and mouse where everything is on the line, in this thrilling sequel to the million-copy-bestselling Reese's Book Club pick The...

"Lapena is a master of manipulation." --USA Today Another knockout domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door Nothing ever happens in sleepy little Fairhill, Vermont. The teenagers get their kicks telling ghost stories in the old...

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 neighborhood. The worst thing to ever...

Originally published: Annapolis, Md.: Naval Institute Press, 1984.Author: Tom ClancyISBN-10: 0425240339ISBN-13: 9780425240335Publisher: Berkley BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/07/2010Pages: 656Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 7.48h x 4.34w x 1.44dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 6.3Point Value: 25Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 6922 / Hunt for Red October

Ezekiel Tanner left his life as a spy to be a criminal. Wallace Constantine took a break from his accounting job for a nostalgia vacation. The two should never have crossed paths.But when Ezekiel turns up to a quiet village in Greece for an...

"This second book in Pepper's celebrated series not only meets but surpasses the high expectations set by its predecessor, firmly establishing itself as a notable work in its field." - Literary Titan, 5-Star Review.On the run. A powerful enemy closing in. A desperate race...

A woman's search for her missing sister on the sandy white beaches of the Hamptons uncovers a wealth of secrets worth killing for--a sultry and sumptuous psychological suspense from USA Today bestselling author Stephanie DeCarolis. Alex Walker has always looked up to her perfect...

Liam Lewis was once a superhero known as Faceless. Wanting to end with all the collateral damage from his battles against supervillains he stopped being a superhero. Two years later, still unable to sleep as the screams and crying of people caught in-between his...

A Scotland Yard detective investigates a peculiar case of murder, poetry, kidnapping, and German spies in this classic British wartime thriller. Insp. John Appleby is puzzled by the death of Philip Ploss. Who would want to kill such a harmless, quiet man known for...

Beneath the surface of every marriage there are secrets. This one is deadly. My husband is lying. The minute he came home with alcohol on his breath and unable to look me in the eyes I knew it. We used to be in love...

From USA Today bestselling author Robert Swartwood comes Enemy of the State, the propulsive, thrilling, and much anticipated follow-up to The Killing Room ...The world believed Daniel Burke was dead.At least, the few people in the government who knew he existed did. Once part...

Jed Walker is the man you want watching your back.A sinister group--code-named Zodiac--has launched devastating global attacks. Twelve targets across the world, twelve code-named missions. Operating distinct sleeper cells, they are the ultimate terrorist organization, watching and waiting for a precise attack to activate...

A collection of the year's best mystery and suspense short fiction selected by New York Times bestselling author S. A. Cosby, author of Razorblade Tears, and series editor Steph Cha.S. A. Cosby, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Razorblade Tears and Blacktop...

The "riveting" (Kirkus Reviews) BookTok sensation from bestselling author Rektok Ross that will "leave readers breathless and clamoring for more!" (Collider). A "deliciously scary and unforgettable experience that adds a new layer to vampire mythology!" ―#1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la...

Author: Stephen KingISBN-10: 1668052016ISBN-13: 9781668052013Publisher: Pocket BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2024Pages: 400Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 7.50h x 4.13w x 1.00d

From some of the biggest names in horror comes an Advent calendar of short holiday horror stories perfect for the darkest nights of the year. Edited by award-winning author and anthologist Lindy Ryan and with contributions from masters of horror like Josh Malerman, Eric...

1962: At a high-end art brokerage in Paris, Kate Atwell's friends know her as the lucky one. The daughter of a wealthy British family, she's got everything. Talent. Beauty. Privilege. A promising career as an art consultant.And a secret . . .Her name isn't...

The stunning Selena Mirrell, formerly a famed fashion model, marries young to the wealthy and charming Victor LaRoche. Her storybook romance becomes a living nightmare as Victor reveals his true, dark nature. When his behavior turns to violence, Selena fears the worst. She runs...

In the heart of Siberia, Nikoli Petrovich, a man driven by insatiable greed, will stop at nothing to amass unimaginable wealth, even if it means sacrificing countless lives. Controlling the world's most powerful High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program, he unleashes chaos and devastation upon...

Maria, the beautiful Russian former spy agent living with rookie FBI agent Ricardo Padilla, received a message from an unknown person giving her a heads-up on what had been discussed between Putin and the US President back in 2019. Padilla and his FBI partner...

Maria, the beautiful Russian former spy agent living with rookie FBI agent Ricardo Padilla, received a message from an unknown person giving her a heads-up on what had been discussed between Putin and the US President back in 2019. Padilla and his FBI partner...

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER - #1 INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER - Lisbeth Salander returns, in a trailblazing new installment to the best-selling Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series - Also known as the Millennium series "Lisbeth Salander is back--and maybe better than ever. Karin...

In The Adjuster, Young Swiss economist Paul Winter's rampage of greed, ambition and lust spans Europe but he is forced to flee to South America. He leaves dead bodies and broken hearts in his wake, but he is much better off financially... for the...

A degenerate gambler on the run from leg-breaking loan sharks. A near-abandoned motel in the middle of the desert. Sweltering heat, paranoia and murder. Will Timothy Price survive his stay at The Motel?Author: Nick VoroISBN-10: 1738319938ISBN-13: 9781738319930Publisher: VorobooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/06/2024Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.08lbsSize: 7.00h...

Think moving in with your mother-in-law is your worst nightmare? You have no idea . . . A jaw-dropping novel of domestic suspense from the author of the critically acclaimed Brigid Quinn series "Chilling, smart . . . and what a voice" Gillian Flynn...

A suspicious drowning throws New York State senior investigator Shana Merchant's life into turmoil in this taut, thrilling small-town mystery - perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Ruth Ware. Sixteen-year-old Henrietta used to be happy. But that was before her family hit the...

Some things are best left buried . . .Gunner Mathias is trying to come to terms with a life-changing injury that ended his career as a Navy SEAL. While at a retreat at Hope House on Lantern Beach, he hopes to heal so he...

The end of our marriage was only the beginning... Last night, we celebrated our anniversary. Over candlelight, we talked about the children, our work, and I was so happy, and felt so loved. But the next morning, when I check my phone, there is...

A small-time criminal. A has-been rock star. A shadowy government agency. And a severed hand whose dark powers threaten to destroy them all. "Rosson's novel plays out like a nightmare--one that's nearly impossible to put down."--Tor"The unsettling darkness of Joe Hill meets the cryptic...

Danni has seen more in her eight years on this planet than most people see in a lifetime. The sole survivor of a motorway pile-up which took her mother's life, she is now safe and thriving with her adoptive family. Until the day the...

Author: Derek RaymondISBN-10: 0345342895ISBN-13: 9780345342898Publisher: Random House Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/1987Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d

A mafia-connected billionaire and innocent mafia princess are forced together to fend off their rivals. When the enemies surface, will their shot at love survive?As one of the most powerful men in the world, I will do whatever it takes to keep Katarina safe...

Olivia Rose and her friends have just finished their first semester as college freshmen and are planning to raise a little hell on their college break, but have no idea just what hell is to be raised.Hungry for a good time, they provoke the...

Agatha Fontenot, aka Lil Baby is destined for big things. She has the brains, brawn and skills to take over her native New Orleans, if not the world. All she has to do is grow up. Which is easier said than done in the...

When a renowned crime podcaster vanishes without a trace, former FBI behavioral analysts turned private investigators River Ryland and Tony St. Clair are called upon to track her down. As they wade through the evidence she left behind, they unearth a startling connection--she may...

About the BookWhen a group of children are accidentally affected by a light experiment, they find themselves with the ability to travel at the speed of light between physical and spiritual realms. Armed with the swords of God's power, warring angels, and the name...

The thrilling new unputdownable Michael Flint novel from Best Selling Author Diane Capri! Greta Campbell was lost at sea four years ago. Or was she? "Clever premise, unusual story, great new characters. Couldn't put it down. Don't hesitate - you want this book!!" Hanna...

From the critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling author of When No One Is Watching comes a riveting thriller about the new caretaker of a historic estate who finds herself trapped on an island with a murderer--and the ghosts of her past. Years...

"Gritty and thoroughly gripping." --John DeDakis, award-winning novelist"With Nunzio's Way, Nick Chiarkas is the Elmore Leonard of New York crime fiction."-- Barry Wightman, award-winning author of Pepperland and president of Wisconsin Writers Association"This high-octane thriller moves fast with a captivating mix of violence and...

Wait Until Dark meets Gone Girl in For Worse, a debut thriller that pulls the reader deep into a dark web of sinister plots for marital revenge.Ellie is leaving her husband ... again.After twenty-two years of marriage and an unsuccessful separation, she can't take...