Fiction - Thrillers - Suspense

Every so often a character so captures the hearts and imaginations of readers that he seems to take on a life of his own long after the final page is turned. For such a character, one book is not enough--readers must know what happens...

"An electrifying read . . . I haven't read anything so terrifying since Red Dragon." -- Stephen King "Magnificent, thoroughly unnerving . . . I dare you to look away." -- Justin Cronin Caleb Maddox is a San Francisco toxicologist studying the chemical effects...

The dramatic New York Times-bestselling adventure in W.E.B. Griffin's Badge of Honor series about the Philadelphia police force. Having investigated his share of gruesome murders, Philadelphia Homicide Sergeant Matt Payne is beginning to think nothing can shock him--until the case of a young socialite's...

The dramatic New York Times-bestselling adventure in W. E. B. Griffin's Badge of Honor series about the Philadelphia police force. In Philadelphia--already suffering among the country's worst murder rates--homicide is at an all-time high. With each violent crime, tension builds between the police department,...

From New York Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay comes an explosive novel set in the peaceful small town of Promise Falls, where secrets can always be buried--but never forgotten... After his wife's death and the loss of his job, David Harwood moves back into...

High risk, high reward: a $5 million heist is the perfect job for Ned Kelly. But when it all goes horribly wrong, he discovers a world of secrets and sabotage.Working as a lifeguard at a luxurious Florida resort, Ned Kelly meets the woman of...

For generations, treasure hunters have searched for the key to the Water Pit, the labyrinth of shafts and tunnels that honeycombs Ragged Island. But the Pit is reluctant to give up its treasure, and many will die before its secret is revealed.Author: Douglas Preston,...

Our newest ambassador to an Iron Curtain country, Mary Ashley has been marked for death by the world's most proficient assassin. Only two people can offer her help. And one of them wants to kill her. "An entertaining, engaging mix of international intrigue, murder...

"Simon Green's Nightside is a macabre and thoroughly entertaining world."--#1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher John Taylor works in the Nightside--the gaudy, neon noir, secret heart of London, where it's always three in the morning, where gods and monsters make deals and...

In this high concept psychological suspense novel from the USA Today bestselling author of Somebody's Daughter, a chance meeting with a woman in an airport sends a man on a pulse-pounding quest for the truth. Joshua Fields takes the same flights every week for...

Jack Higgins "doesn't stint on action" (Publishers Weekly) in this New York Times bestseller featuring black ops specialist Sean Dillon.On a Long Island pier, a trusted operative for the President is wounded by gunfire. In London, an adviser to the Prime Minister approaches his...

From the acclaimed master of mystery and suspense comes the story of a self-imposed outcast who must refresh his detection skills in order to save himself and his family.Author: Dick FrancisISBN-10: 042519681XISBN-13: 9780425196816Publisher: G.P. Putnam's SonsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2004Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 6.78h x 4.28w...

From the bestselling author Jack Higgins comes a new thriller reuniting heroic American agent Blake Johnson and ex-IRA enforcer Sean Dillon. They join forces in a desperate race to stop a fanatical clan of international warriors from taking its ultimate revenge. Its target?The President...

"It's easy to see why Parker's snappy banter and cynical eye have kept fans turning pages for 25 years . . . his wisecracks, combined with Parker's shorthand flair for scathing characterization, make for a satisfying read," said Entertainment Weekly of last year's Hush...

They call themselves "January 30", after the date of a British massacre in Belfast. They are allied with no one, killing American diplomats and KGB agents, Arabs and Israelis, IRA gunmen and Loyalist soldiers. But they are definitely the enemies of peace--and they are...

From the "the dean of intrigue novelists" (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) comes a New York Times-bestselling novel of terrorism and revenge featuring IRA-hitman-turned-intelligence-operative Sean Dillon... "The bell rings at midnight, as death requires it."--Irish proverb In Ulster, Northern Ireland, a petty criminal kills a woman...

A grisly torture-murder, a haunting northern Sweden backdrop, and a dark drama of twisted sexuality collide memorably in sa Larsson's masterpiece of suspense--a tale of menace, hope, longing, and darkness beyond imagining. The dead woman was found on a frozen lake, her body riddled...

Murder on a Bad Hair DayIt's hard to believe practical, petite ex-schoolteacher Patricia Anne and amiable, ample-bodied, and outrageous Mary Alice are sisters, yet sibling rivalry has survived decades of good-natured disagreement about everything from husbands to hair color. No sooner do the Southern...

An intimate early novel from James A. Michener, now remembered as the beloved master of the historical epic, The Fires of Spring unfolds with the bittersweet drama of a boy's perilous journey into manhood. David Harper is an orphan, seemingly doomed to loneliness and...

For Alex Cross, the toughest cases hit close to home-and in this deadly thrill ride, he's trying to solve the most personal mystery of his life.When his cousin is accused of a heinous crime, Alex Cross returns to his North Carolina hometown for the...

Everyone in Kenton Hills knows that short-tempered, tongue-tied Bob Talbert wasn't the one responsible for the brutal crime that ended Josie Eddleman's life. Nevermind that he was the last one to see her alive. But in a town filled with the likes of an...

Joe Wilmot can't stand his wife Elizabeth. But he sure loves her movie theater. It's a modest establishment in a beat-down town--but Joe has the run of the place, and inside its walls, he's king. Without the theater, he'd be sunk. Without his leadership,...

To everyone he's every played dice with, Mitch Corley seems like the luckiest guy around. But in truth, Corley's fast hands are the only gift fate's ever given him. He's never held down a steady job, and when it comes to women, his luck...

In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Detective Harry Bosch joins LA's elite Open/Unsolved Unit to help piece together the mysterious death of a teenage girl.He walked away from the job three years ago. But Harry Bosch cannot resist the call to join the...

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Cockroaches comes a funny, dark, and twisted caper worthy of Quentin Tarantino and the Coen brothers--about an aspiring art thief and the target who's about to destroy his life. "If you don't...

"A master of plot and pacing--and one of those rare authors who can create a genuinely surprising ending." -- Lisa Scottoline "It takes a really crafty storyteller to put people on the edge of their seats and keep them there. Phillip Margolin does just...

"An eerie and gripping tale of suspense....A triumph."--Boston GlobeA stunning and chilling thriller from the author of the New York Times bestseller Island of Lost Girls that further burnishes her reputation as "One of the brightest new stars of literary suspense" (Los Angeles Times...

"Gross is a top-notch thriller writer."--Chicago Sun-Times"Andrew Gross knows how to make your skin crawl. Eyes Wide Open should be read with the door shut and the lights on; a truly terrifying descent into evil."--Nelson DeMilleNew York Times bestselling author Andrew Gross solidifies his...

Bernie Rhodenbarr has gone legit -- almost -- as the new owner of a used bookstore in New York's Greenwich Village. Of course, dusty old tomes don't always turn a profit, so to make ends meet, Bernie's forced, on occasion, to indulge in his...

The New York Times bestselling author of Dark Torte and Double Shot delivers another knockout novel featuring Colorado caterer Goldy Schulz. Goldy Schulz is thrilled to be catering a holiday breakfast feast for the staff of the Aspen Meadow Library. But her merriment goes...

She wants your life - and she'll do anything to get it...Erica has always wanted to be exactly like her neighbour, Faye: beautiful, thin, and a mother. But Faye's life isn't as perfect as it seems - she has a terrible secret, and slowly...

The #1 ebook bestseller'Thrilling, unputdownable, a fabulous rollercoaster of a read - I was obsessed by this book' B A PARIS, bestselling author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS'Compulsive reading with characters you will love to hate and an ending that will make your jaw drop.'...

From the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of Seven Days and The Choice comes a gripping serial killer thriller with a psychological edge you won't want to put down!A serial killer is stalking your home town.He has a type: all his victims look...

It's not the first time Edith's husband, Joe, has lied to her.But it will be the last.When she finds photos of a mysterious woman on her husband's phone, the heartbreaking implications are all too familiar, and Edith sets out to discover her identity. What...

While out on a hike, friends Greg and Jason become lost and stumble upon a mansion in the middle of nowhere. Hoping to find a ride into town, they knock on the door and are greeted by a familiar face, a former classmate named...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Special Agent Nick Tanner goes undercover to follow up on another agent's investigation-one that may have led to her murder. From the stark canyons and soaring rock walls of Book Cliffs to the gritty back streets of Las Vegas;...

"This place..." Tom looks around. "It's always noisy. For me." He swallows and rests his eyes back on Isabella's serene face. "You can't hear it. But I can."Former flame, Abigail Perkins turns up on Tom's doorstep covered in blood. An officer's wife has been...

The fifth book in the dark crime thriller series-Levon Cade. On the run from the law, Levon Cade and his daughter, Merry, head back to the hills and hollers that Levon once called home. But his return opens old wounds and tears brand new...

KHAN, BOOK NINE OF THE ACCLAIMED BIKER SERIES BY MIKE BARON, COMES ROARING TO LIFE LOUDER AND FASTER THAN A HARLEY V-TWIN HELL-BENT ON REVENGE!P. I. extraordinaire Josh Pratt is back with a quirky cast of characters in tow, exposing a mystery within a...

Angela and Joan, also known as earth's guardians, were here to protect this world from any evil marauder. For centuries, they've been behind the scenes, keeping this world safe. One sad day, the vamp-extraterrestrial prevailed. They will now destroy from within by gaining control...

In this electrifying #1 international-bestselling thriller, a police inspector and a former criminal informant in a race against time as they attempt to unravel past and present secrets. He thought she was safe. Then the past came knocking. Seventeen years ago, Criminal Inspector Ewert...

Victoria Meadows moves from Manhattan to Twelve Lakes in upstate New York, an area dominated by thousands of acres of state parks, lakes, and steep mountain slopes. She builds a massive lodge on the edge of a grand state park and offers horseback riding...

Ashley Hope is an average Southern woman, happily engaged, her whole life ahead of her, -until dark secrets from her past come bubbling up. She soon finds herself in a race against time to save herself-and her marriage-from her ex-husband turned serial killer, who...

A team of researchers exploring the myth of a witch find their numbers mysteriously dwindling in this irresistible psychological thriller for fans of Ruth Ware, Shari Lapena, and Lucy Foley. Bestselling debut novelist Penelope Berkowitz is desperate for inspiration for a second book. With...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs returns with her twentieth gripping novel featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, whose examinations of unidentified bodies ignite a terrifying series of events. "This is A-game Reichs, with crisp prose, sharp dialogue, and plenty of suspense" (Booklist).On...

Whatever It Takes is a compelling novel which follows the journey of Ethan Bachman. As he is swept into a world of darkness and deception through his first cousin and business partner Andrew and his manipulative wife Isabel. Bachman Tool and Dye is an...

While on Queen's Life Guard ceremonial duties in the heart of London, British Household Cavalry subaltern Jack Steele is stunned to see his estranged brother standing next to the daughter of an indicted Bosnian war criminal in Hyde Park. What happens later that day...

Combining the propulsive narrative drive of The Firm with the psychological complexity of The Silent Patient, a gripping and original thriller about two professional women--colleagues at an international fashion conglomerate--who enter an elevator together . . . but only one is alive when they...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK"Fantastic . . . A sweeping novel, unflinching and evocative in its engrossing study of love, motherhood, sex, Mexico, journalism and more." -- WASHINGTON POST"Masterful . . . Elegance, darkness, even fear are deftly intertwined...

This program is read by longtime series and award-winning narrator, Kathleen McInerney. The discovery of an Amish bishop's remains leads chief of police Kate Burkholder to unearth a chilling secret in The Hidden One, a new thriller from bestselling author Linda Castillo. Over a...