Friday, June 2, 2023

iTunes Store: Top 25 Books in Mysteries & Thrillers 2023-06-02

Lisa Jackson - Devious artwork Devious
Lisa Jackson
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: October 24, 2011
Publisher: Zebra Books
Seller: Kensington Publishing Corp.

In this twisted thriller from #1  New York Times  bestselling author Lisa Jackson, a killer is on the loose in The Big Easy, New Orleans detective Reuben Montoya recognizes the victim, and now it’s up to him and his partner, Rick Bentz, to make the dying stop.   When New Orleans detective Reuben Montoya is called to investigate a murder with his partner Rick Bentz, he’s shocked to recognize the victim. Camille Renard, an old high-school friend, was found on the altar of St. Marguerite’s cathedral, dressed in a yellowed bridal gown and viciously garroted . . . Valerie Houston’s younger sister, Camille, had a knack for making bad choices. She left Texas after falling for Val’s soon-to-be ex-husband, Slade. But as Val digs deeper into Camille’s death, she realizes how little she really knows about her sister and their shared past. Soon more bodies are found brutally slaughtered. No one is beyond suspicion. No one is safe—least of all Val, whose connection to a twisted case is closer, and more dangerous, than she ever could have imagined. For this killer knows all, forgives nothing, and will not rest until Valerie becomes the next to pay for her sins . . . “TERRIFYING . . . A CREEPY THRILLER.” –Publishers Weekly   “WILL SATISFY SERIES FANS AS WELL AS READERS WHO ENJOY LISA GARDNER AND LINDA FAIRSTEIN.” –Library Journal   “A NAIL-BITING TALE OF DANGEROUS SECRETS AND DEADLY PASSIONS.” – Booklist   “The plot machinations are wonderful, and emotional turmoil akin to the work of James Lee Burke and Tony Hillerman helps make Devious a stunning success.” –The Providence Journal



Tikiri Herath - Her Deadly End artwork Her Deadly End
A gripping crime thriller with a twist
Tikiri Herath
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: April 08, 2023
Publisher: Rebel Diva Academy Press
Seller: Tikiri Herath

She knows what you did. And now, you'll pay. Paradise Cove is the perfect vacation getaway. So, FBI Agent Tanya Stone thinks... Until a Porsche slams into the café where she and her detective friends are enjoying a morning coffee. To their horror, the driver shoots a man dead. Then, she turns the gun on herself next. The sheriff is quick to call it a case of extreme road rage, but Tanya realizes not all is well in this idyllic community. The sinister secret behind this brutal crime lies buried deep in the nearby woods. But no one wants to see the truth. With the help of her friends and her K9 partner, Max, Tanya becomes obsessed with unraveling the deadly mystery. But the more lies she exposes, the more dangerous it is to stay in town. A killer is hiding in plain sight, watching her.... ________________________ There is no graphic violence, heavy cursing, or explicit sex in this book. There is, however, a closed circle of suspects, twists and turns, fast-paced action, and nail-biting suspense. No dog is ever harmed but the villains always are. ________________________ TANYA STONE FBI K9 MYSTERY THRILLERS If they know you know the twisted truth, they’ll never let you leave. Some small-town secrets can haunt your mind. Escape if you can…. THE BOOKS: • Her Deadly End • Her Cold Blood • Her Last Lie • Her Secret Crime • Her Dead Girl • Her Perfect Murder • Her Grisly Grave SHE KNOWS WHAT YOU DID THAT NIGHT. NOW YOU WILL PAY. For fans of Lisa Gardner, Rachel Caine, Melinda Leigh, Lisa Gray, and Ruth Ware. ________________________ THE TANYA STONE FBI K9 MYSTERY THRILLER SERIES FBI Special Agent Tanya Stone has a terrifying undercover mission. Hunt the killers prowling the idyllic small towns of the west coast. A bone-chilling darkness seethes underneath the picturesque seaside suburbs. Girls go missing without a trace. Bodies wash up on the shore. Mysterious lights shine at night, and human bones lie buried in shallow graves in the woods. The string of violent abductions and gruesome murders wreak hysteria on the perfect lives of the towns’ affluent families. Is this the work of a cursed cult? A deranged secret society? Are serial killers lurking along the coast? Who is behind these cruel killings?



Jenny Blackhurst - The Hiking Trip artwork The Hiking Trip
Jenny Blackhurst
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: January 12, 2023
Publisher: Canelo
Seller: Canelo Digital Publishing Limited

‘A breathtaking page-turner of a mystery’ Susi Holliday Don’t trust everyone you meet here… A young British backpacker goes missing on the West Coast Trail. No one is sure whether she died or simply disappeared. Apart from Laura. Twenty years later, a body has been found. And there’s only one person who could reveal the secret that Laura’s been hiding all this time. But she knows that two  can  keep a secret. IF ONE OF THEM IS DEAD. A tense and suspenseful thriller perfect for fans of M.J. Ford and Susi Holliday. Praise for Jenny Blackhurst ‘Fast-moving and laced with suspense, it buzzes from first page to last’  Daily Mail ‘Electrifying’  Woman’s Own ‘Fabulously tense’  Prima ‘Addictive stuff’  Woman & Home ‘An addictive thriller’  Good Housekeeping ‘A thoroughly twisty treat’  Heat 'The duel timeline and clever narratives really hook you into this tense and atmospheric thriller.'  My Weekly ‘Utterly gripping’ Clare Mackintosh ‘Jenny is an evil genius’ Lisa Hall ‘Hooked from the first page’ Claire Douglas ‘This talented writer knows a thing or two about her craft’ Amanda Jennings ‘Compelling, disturbing and thoroughly enjoyable’ Sharon Bolton ‘An outstanding and original thriller’ B A Paris ‘Gripping and hugely enjoyable’ Jane Casey ‘Had me hooked from the very first line. Tense, dark and highly compelling’ B.P Walter 'A dark, clever, and twisty read... I devoured it' A.A. Chaudhuri 'A twisting tale... I was gripped until the final page' Sophie Flynn What readers are saying about  The Hiking Trip ‘ A heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat .’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘ A clever and enthralling story that I could not put down . Highly recommend this author as a whole as all her books are just brilliant.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘A brilliant book by  one of my favourite authors . I knew there was a twist coming and thought I had it all figured out until another twist blew me away! It's not often a book blindsides me so this was an amazing surprise.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘The story is  fast paced , the writing was really great, the thriller itself is  unputdownable with twists and turns .’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘ Definitely one of her best . I raced through it, just had to know how it was going to end and it  did not disappoint .’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘I'd easily say this is  one of my favourite thrillers of the year ! It’s modern and fresh and the main character makes smart choices. There are plenty twists and turns and it is  a really fascinating story that unfolds at such a good pace .’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘As usual  Jenny Blackhurst never disappoints . What a great book, I could not put this one down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘I raced through this… It is  a fast paced psychological thriller which will keep you on the edge  with the twists and turns. Will definitely be recommending this book to all.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘This novel of mystery and intrigue is  difficult to put down . I usually can guess the ending of a mystery story, but not in this case…’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘I was absolutely delighted to read another Jenny Blackhurst thriller…  I was hooked from the opening paragraph . Jenny’s books are always wonderful to read and so  deftly written .’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review



Carlene O'Connor - Murder in an Irish Churchyard artwork Murder in an Irish Churchyard
Carlene O'Connor
Genre: Police Procedural
Price: $5.99
Publish Date: February 27, 2018
Publisher: Kensington Books
Seller: Kensington Publishing Corp.

After joining the police force of her small Irish village, a local woman must investigate the murder of a stranger in this cozy mystery novel.   After solving two murders in the County Cork village of Kilbane, Siobhán O’Sullivan has accepted her calling and decided to join the Garda Síochána. The O’Sullivan clan couldn’t be prouder, but there’s no time to celebrate as she’s already on another case, summoned by the local priest who just found a dead man in the St. Mary’s graveyard—aboveground.    He’s a stranger, but the priest has heard talk of an American tourist in town, searching for his Irish ancestor. As Siobhán begins to dig for a motive among the gnarled roots of the victim’s family tree, she will need to stay two steps ahead of the killer or end up with more than one foot in the grave.   “Captivating . . . Fans of mysteries with an Irish flavor will look forward to Siobhán and Macdara’s further adventures.”— Publishers Weekly



Blake Pierce - The Girl He Wanted (A Paige King FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 7) artwork The Girl He Wanted (A Paige King FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 7)
Blake Pierce
Genre: Women Sleuths
Price: $6.99
Publish Date: June 02, 2023
Publisher: Blake Pierce
Seller: Lukeman Literary Management

Paige King, a Ph.D. in forensic psychology and an agent at the FBI’s elite BAU unit, has an uncanny expertise in understanding serial killers’ minds. Yet a new case has her at a loss: victims left bound to odd structures, with symbols pointing to some greater M.O. Can Paige crack the mysterious clues in time to save the next victim?   “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.” —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone ) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   THE GIRL HE WANTED is book #7 in a new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews.   A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the PAIGE KING mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night. It is a perfect addition for fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni.   Book #8—THE GIRL HE CLAIMED—is now available.   “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.” —Reader review ( Her Last Wish ) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!” —Reader review ( Her Last Wish ) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!” —Reader review ( City of Prey ) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.” —Reader review ( City of Prey ) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!” —Reader review ( Girl, Alone ) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!” —Reader review ( Girl, Alone ) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐



Jo Nesbø & Seán Kinsella - Killing Moon artwork Killing Moon
A Harry Hole Novel (13)
Jo Nesbø & Seán Kinsella
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: May 30, 2023
Publisher: Random House of Canada
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

In the thirteenth novel in the New York Times bestselling series, brilliant rogue police investigator Harry Hole is back, this time as an outsider assembling his own team to help find a serial killer. “Jo Nesbo is one of today’s most interesting thriller writers, and Harry Hole is an all-time great character.” —Lee Child Harry has gone to Los Angeles to drink himself to death, in the wake of his life back in Oslo falling to pieces. He’s nearly managed to, but then Harry decides to help an older film actress, Lucille, free herself from the grip of a drug cartel she owes a million dollars. In return she gives him shelter, company and a tailored suit. In Oslo, two girls have disappeared and been found murdered. One of the suspects is a well-known real estate magnate, and investigator Katrine Bratt wants to bring in the country’s foremost serial killings expert. But the idea of collaborating with Harry Hole is out of the question for the chief of police. The real-estate magnate under suspicion, on the other hand, wants to hire Harry as a private investigator to clear his name. Harry declines, but that’s before the drug cartel takes Lucille hostage. If Harry clears the real estate magnate, he will award Harry a bonus big enough to cover Lucille’s debt. So Harry puts together his own kind of investigative team, consisting of a cocaine-dealing childhood friend, a corrupt police officer and a cancer-stricken psychologist. The drug cartel has given them ten days. The clock is ticking, and a blood moon has been forecast over Oslo.



T. J. Newman - Drowning artwork Drowning
The Rescue of Flight 1421 (A Novel)
T. J. Newman
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $15.99
Publish Date: May 30, 2023
Publisher: Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

“The first terrific thriller of 2023.” —James Patterson * “Spectacular…Taut, gripping.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) * “Reads like Apollo 13 underwater.” —Don Winslow * “Masterful.” —Patricia Cornwell Flight attendant turned New York Times bestselling author T. J. Newman returns with an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a commercial jetliner that crashes into the ocean and sinks to the bottom with passengers trapped inside—and the extraordinary rescue operation to save them. Six minutes after takeoff, Flight 1421 crashes into the Pacific Ocean. During the evacuation, an engine explodes and the plane is flooded. Those still alive are forced to close the doors—but it’s too late. The plane sinks to the bottom with twelve passengers trapped inside. More than two hundred feet below the surface, engineer Will Kent and his eleven-year-old daughter Shannon are waist-deep in water and fighting for their lives. Their only chance at survival is an elite rescue team on the surface led by professional diver Chris Kent—Shannon’s mother and Will’s soon-to-be ex-wife—who must work together with Will to find a way to save their daughter and rescue the passengers from the sealed airplane, which is now teetering on the edge of an undersea cliff. There’s not much time. There’s even less air. With devastating emotional power and heart-stopping suspense, Drowning is an unforgettable thriller about a family’s desperate fight to save themselves and the people trapped with them—against impossible odds.



Kate Bold - In His Way (An Eve Hope FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 5) artwork In His Way (An Eve Hope FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 5)
Kate Bold
Genre: Women Sleuths
Price: $5.99
Publish Date: June 02, 2023
Publisher: Kate Bold
Seller: Lukeman Literary Management

FBI Special Agent Eve Hope can’t escape the shadow of her notorious serial killer father—though he is jailed, the puzzle of the loving father of her childhood haunts her. When she is assigned a new case which uncannily echoes her father’s work, Eve is forced to face her worst memories. Can she stop this new killer before he claims a new victim—while saving herself from being swallowed by her past? “This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!” —Reader review for The Killing Game IN HIS WAY is BOOK #5 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose books have received over 600 five star ratings and reviews. A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the EVE HOPE series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll, and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series will soon be available. “This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.” —Reader review for The Killing Game “Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!” —Reader review for The Killing Game “I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2.” —Reader review for The Killing Game “This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.” —Reader review for The Killing Game “Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!” —Reader review for The Killing Game “Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.” —Reader review for The Killing Game “WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.” —Reader review for The Killing Game “Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.” —Reader review for The Killing Game “Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.” —Reader review for The Killing Game “Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!” —Reader review for The Killing Game



Colleen Hoover - Verity artwork Verity
Colleen Hoover
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $17.99
Publish Date: October 05, 2021
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

Whose truth is the lie?  Stay up all night reading the sensational psychological thriller that has readers obsessed, from the #1  New York Times  bestselling author of Too Late and  It Ends With Us . #1 New York Times  Bestseller  ·  USA Today  Bestseller  ·  Globe and Mail  Bestseller  ·  Publishers Weekly  Bestseller Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish.   Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity’s notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn’t expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night her family was forever altered.   Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents could devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen’s feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife’s words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her.



Don Bentley - Tom Clancy Flash Point artwork Tom Clancy Flash Point
Don Bentley
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: May 23, 2023
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

If there’s one thing Jack Ryan, Jr’s father taught him, it’s that freedom isn’t free, but nothing can prepare Jack for the price he must pay in the latest electrifying entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Jack Ryan Jr. is in a world of trouble.  When a benign surveillance operation takes a deadly turn, Jack finds himself locked in a struggle with an unseen enemy bent on destroying the Campus.  The chase leads Jack to the South China Sea where a midair collision between aircraft from rival nations threatens to serve as a flash point for the entire region. As Jack frantically tries to put the pieces of the conspiracy together, the Campus is hit with a crippling attack.  When the dust settles, Jack is one of the few operators still standing and the Campus’s de facto leader. But the fight is just beginning.  As tensions escalate, Jack’s mysterious adversary executes a brilliant campaign to paralyze the American government even as China inches closer to invading Taiwan.  With the odds stacked against him and no help in sight, Jack and his shattered team must stop the world’s two remaining super powers from stumbling into war even as the noose around the Campus grows ever tighter. Every operation has a cost. This time the bill might just be too much to pay.



Molly Black - Beyond Normal (A Reese Link Mystery—Book Five) artwork Beyond Normal (A Reese Link Mystery—Book Five)
Molly Black
Genre: Women Sleuths
Price: $5.99
Publish Date: June 02, 2023
Publisher: Molly Black
Seller: Lukeman Literary Management

When bodies are found in seasonal pop-up haunted houses in rural Maine, the State Police need small-town police officer Reese Link to help them navigate the eerie scenes. It is clear the killer will strike again. But can Reese face her childhood fears and stop him in time to save a life?  “Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder BEYOND NORMAL is book #5 in a long anticipated new series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. Reese Link is determined to do right by her deceased older brother, to fill his shoes in the local police department, and to avenge his murder. She also wants to make her father, a local lobsterman, proud. But the local force is male, and close-knight, and Reese soon learns that being accepted won’t be so easy. Small town life on a harbor in Maine can be rough. Winters can be cruel and stretch forever, while the working class who inhabit the harbor suffer no fools. Reese knows this town like the back of her hand—but when she teams up with a State police officer, she quickly realizes she’ll have to branch out to other areas, way out of her comfort zone. She will have to learn quickly about all regions of Maine, as she hunts deadly killers wherever they may take her. All along, she must fight her own demons, shake off the heaviness of her childhood, the depression of this town, and ask herself: is she good enough? A harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured small-town police officer, the Reese Link series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! “I binge read this book. It hooked me in and didn't stop till the last few pages… I look forward to reading more!” —Reader review for Found You “I loved this book! Fast-paced plot, great characters and interesting insights into investigating cold cases. I can't wait to read the next book!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder “Very good book… You will feel like you are right there looking for the kidnapper! I know I will be reading more in this series!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder “This is a very well written book and holds your interest from page 1… Definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series, and hopefully others as well!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder “Wow, I cannot wait for the next in this series. Starts with a bang and just keeps going.” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder “Well written book with a great plot, one that will keep you up at night. A page turner!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder “A great suspense that keeps you reading… can't wait for the next in this series!” —Reader review for Found You “Sooo soo good! There are a few unforeseen twists… I binge read this like I binge watch Netflix. It just sucks you in.” —Reader review for Found You



Jack Carr - Only the Dead artwork Only the Dead
A Thriller
Jack Carr
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: May 16, 2023
Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

Navy SEAL James Reece faces a devastating global conspiracy in this high-adrenaline thriller that is ripped from the headlines—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author and “one of the top writers of political thrillers” ( Bookreporter ), Jack Carr. In 1980, a freshman congressman was gunned down in Rhode Island, sending shockwaves through Washington that are still reverberating over four decades later. Now, with the world on the brink of war and a weakened United States facing rampant inflation, political division, and shocking assassinations, a secret cabal of global elites is ready to assume control. And with the world’s most dangerous man locked in solitary confinement, the conspirators believe the final obstacle to complete domination has been eliminated. They’re wrong. From the firms of Wall Street to the corridors of power in Washington, DC, and Moscow, secrets from the past have the uncanny ability to rise to the surface in the present. With the odds stacked against him, James Reece is on a mission generations in the making. Unfortunately for his enemies, the former SEAL is not concerned with odds. He is on the warpath. And when James Reece picks up his tomahawk and sniper rifle, no one is out of range. From “a master novelist” ( Ballistic Magazine ), “quintessential hero James Reece is exactly what’s needed in today’s chaotic political milieu” (K.J. Howe, author of Skyjack ).



Linwood Barclay - The Lie Maker artwork The Lie Maker
A Novel
Linwood Barclay
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: May 16, 2023
Publisher: William Morrow
Seller: Harper Collins Canada Limited

In this twisty, fast-paced thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Find You First and Take Your Breath Away, a man desperately tries to track down his father—who was taken into witness protection years ago—before his enemies can get to him. Your dad’s not a good person. Your dad killed people, son. These are some of the last words Jack Givins’ father spoke to him before he was whisked away by witness protection, leaving Jack and his mother to pick up the shattered pieces of their lives as best they could. Years later, Jack is a grown man with problems of his own. He’s a talented but struggling author, barely scraping by on the royalties from his moderately successful first book. So when the U.S. Marshals approach him with a lucrative opportunity, he’s in no position to turn them down. They’re recruiting writers like Jack to create false histories for people in witness protection—people like Jack’s father. The coincidence is astonishing to Jack at first, but he soon realizes this may be a chance to find his dad. Only there’s one problem—Jack’s father hasn’t made contact with his handlers recently, and they have no idea where he is. He could be in serious danger, and Jack may be the only one who can find him. But how will he find a man he’s never truly known? A man who has done terrible things in his lifetime and made some deadly enemies in the process—enemies who wouldn’t think twice about using his own son against him.



Cate Holahan - Her Three Lives artwork Her Three Lives
Cate Holahan
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: April 20, 2021
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

Gaslight goes high-tech in USA Today bestselling author Cate Holahan's new standalone thriller in which a family must determine who the real enemy is after a brutal home invasion breaks their trust in each other. Her public life Jade Thompson has it all. She’s an up-and-coming social media influencer, and she has a beautiful new home and a successful architect for a fiancé. But there’s trouble behind the scenes. To Greg’s children, his divorce from their mother and his new life can only mean a big mid-life crisis. To Jade, his suburban Connecticut upbringing isn’t an easy match with her Caribbean roots.   Her private life A savage home invasion leaves Greg house-bound with a traumatic brain injury and glued to the live feeds from his ubiquitous security cameras. As the police investigate the crime and Greg’s frustration and rage grows, Jade begins to wonder what he may know about their attackers. And whether they are coming back.   Her secret life As Greg watches Jade’s comings and goings, he becomes convinced that her behavior is suspicious and that she’s hiding a big secret.  The more he sees, the more he wonders whether the break-in was really a random burglary. And whether he’s worth more to Jade if he were dead than alive. A Good Morning America book club pick PopSugar's Best Mysteries and Thrillers Books of April 2021



James Comey - Central Park West: A Crime Novel artwork Central Park West: A Crime Novel
James Comey
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $20.99
Publish Date: May 30, 2023
Publisher: Penzler Publishers
Seller: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.

A Newsweek and Reader's Digest most-anticipated read of 2023.  In the thrilling first crime novel from the former director of the FBI, a murder investigation reveals deadly connections between high-ranking politicians and the mafia. The gripping crime fiction debut from former FBI director James Comey takes readers deep inside the world of lawyers and investigators working to solve a murder while navigating the treacherous currents of modern politics and the mob. When a years-long case against a powerful mobster finally cracks and an unimpeachable witness takes the stand, federal prosecutor Nora Carleton is looking forward to putting the defendant away for good. The mobster, though, has other plans. As the witness’s testimony concludes, a note is passed to the prosecution offering up information into the assassination of a disgraced former New York governor, murdered in his penthouse apartment just days before. It’s enough to blow the case wide open, and to send Nora into a high-stakes investigation of conspiracy, corruption, and danger. Drawing from the author’s decades in federal law enforcement, including his years in Manhattan as a mob prosecutor and later the chief federal prosecutor, Central Park West is a fast-paced legal thriller with an intriguing plot enriched by real-life details and experiences. That unique perspective gives the novel much of its allure, but it’s the unforgettable characters, shocking twists, and courtroom scenes as authentic as they are dramatic that will leave readers looking forward to more from this bold new talent in the genre.



Karin Slaughter - Girl, Forgotten artwork Girl, Forgotten
A Novel
Karin Slaughter
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: August 23, 2022
Publisher: William Morrow
Seller: Harper Collins Canada Limited

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! “It’s Slaughter’s prodigious gifts of characterization that make her stand out among thriller writers.”   — Washington Post From the New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her, comes an electrifying thriller featuring newly minted US Marshal Andrea Oliver as she investigates a cold case with links to her father’s past.  A small town hides a big secret… Who killed Emily Vaughn? A girl with a secret… Longbill Beach, 1982. Emily Vaughn gets ready for the prom. For an athlete, who is smart, pretty and well-liked, this night should be the highlight of her high school career. But Emily has a secret. And by the end of the evening, that secret will be silenced forever.  An unsolved murder… Forty years later, Emily’s murder remains a mystery. Her tight-knit group of friends closed ranks; her respected, wealthy family retreated inwards; the small town moved on from her grisly attack. But all that’s about to change. One final chance to uncover a killer… US Marshal Andrea Oliver arrives in Longbill Beach on her first assignment: to protect a judge receiving death threats. But, in reality, Andrea is there to find justice for Emily. The killer is still out there—and Andrea must discover the truth before she gets silenced, too…



Jeff Rovin - Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Fallout artwork Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Fallout
A Novel
Jeff Rovin
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: May 30, 2023
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Seller: Macmillan

As fears of a dangerous nuclear confrontation between China and the US escalate, China targets individual members of the Black Wasp team in this heart-pounding entry in the bestselling series. After successfully extricating one of Beijing’s top scientists from captivity and escorting him to America, the Black Wasp commandos find themselves targeted by Chinese assassins. The killers are not only highly trained but invisible, launching tactical strikes from multiple embassies in Washington, D.C. The Chinese squad has also infiltrated American intelligence and is aware of every move Black Wasp makes. Complicating matters, the new president of the United States seems willing to let Op Center take the fall for the mission that precipitated the crisis. The shocking murder of one of their own forces the surviving team members to seek both a safe haven and an ally in the fight for survival -- an unexpected partner who might, in fact, be part of the problem.



Kate White - Between Two Strangers artwork Between Two Strangers
A Novel of Suspense
Kate White
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: May 16, 2023
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Seller: Harper Collins Canada Limited

A woman receives a bewildering inheritance that may have something to do with her past in this twisty and addictive psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author Entertainment Weekly calls “impossible to outwit.” Struggling artist Skyler Moore is flabbergasted when she receives a suspicious phone call from a lawyer she’s never met regarding a “private matter.” As soon as she arrives at the law firm’s office, she learns she’s the recipient of a large inheritance, a life-changing sum that will allow her to realize her long-held dream of becoming a mother. But who was her benefactor, Christopher Whaley? The late man’s name means nothing to Skyler, and she has no idea why he would leave her such an enormous bequest. Looking into his background, Skyler finally realizes they met once at a hotel bar and shared a one-night stand. But they never exchanged numbers, or even last names, and that was over a decade ago. She wonders if the inheritance is meant to be a message of some kind, but can’t imagine what it might be. Chris’ family is confused and suspicious too, and his widow accuses Skyler of having an affair with her late husband, then threatens revenge. In order to protect herself, Skyler has to understand the reason the money was left to her. But as she digs for the truth, it becomes clear that Chris Whaley might have taken other secrets to the grave, ones that could have terrifying consequences for her . . .



David Baldacci - Simply Lies artwork Simply Lies
A Psychological Thriller
David Baldacci
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $19.99
Publish Date: April 18, 2023
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

From the #1  New York Times  bestselling author of  The 6:20 Man  comes a twisting new psychological thriller in which two women—one a former detective, the other a dangerous con artist—go head-to-head in an electrifying game of cat and mouse. Mickey Gibson, single mother and former detective, leads a hectic life similar to that of many moms: juggling the demands of her two small children with the tasks of her job working remotely for ProEye, a global investigation company that hunts down wealthy tax and credit cheats.   When Mickey gets a call from a colleague named Arlene Robinson, she thinks nothing of Arlene’s unusual request for her to go inventory the vacant home of an arms dealer who cheated ProEye’s clients and fled. That is, until she arrives at the mansion to discover a dead body in a secret room—and that nothing is as it seems.    Not only does the arms dealer not exist but the murder victim turns out to be Harry Langhorne, a man with mob ties who used to be in Witness Protection. What’s more, no one named Arlene Robinson works at ProEye.   In the blink of an eye, Gibson has become a prime suspect in a murder investigation—and now her job is also on the line until she proves that she was set up. Before long, Gibson is locked in a battle of wits with a brilliant woman with no name, a hidden past, and unknown motives—whose end game is as mysterious as it is deadly.  



Peter Robinson - Standing in the Shadows artwork Standing in the Shadows
Peter Robinson
Genre: Police Procedural
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: May 16, 2023
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

The twenty-eighth and final installment of the #1 bestselling Inspector Banks series by “the grand master of the genre” ( Literary Review ), Peter Robinson. In November 1980, student Nick Hartley returns from a lecture to find his house full of police officers. As he discovers that his ex-girlfriend has been found murdered in a nearby park, and her new boyfriend is missing, he realizes two things in quick succession: he is undoubtedly a suspect as he has no convincing alibi, and he has his own suspicions as to what might have happened . . . Decades later, in November 2019, an archaeologist unearths a skeleton that turns out to be far more contemporary than the Roman remains she is seeking. Detective Superintendent Alan Banks and his team are called in, and as an investigation into the find begins, the past and the present meet with devastating consequences.



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If You Haven't Read the Women's Murder Club, Start Here
James Patterson & Maxine Paetro
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $19.99
Publish Date: May 01, 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An attention-seeking copycat is recreating murders by a famous killer from the Women’s Murder Club’s past—with devastating new twists.   Detective Lindsay Boxer put serial killer Evan Burke in jail.    Reporter Cindy Thomas wrote a book that put him on the bestseller list.   An obsessed maniac has turned Burke’s true-crime story into a playbook. And is embellishing it with gruesome touches all his own.    Now Lindsay’s tracking an elusive suspect, and the entire Murder Club is facing destruction.



J. D. Robb - Random in Death artwork Random in Death
An Eve Dallas Novel
J. D. Robb
Genre: Police Procedural
Price: $16.99
Expected Publish Date: January 23, 2024
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Seller: Macmillan

In the new crime thriller from #1 New York Times -bestselling J.D. Robb, a small and easily concealed weapon wreaks havoc, and the killer is just a face in the crowd. Jenna’s parents had finally given in, and there she was, at a New York club with her best friends, watching the legendary band Avenue A, carrying her demo in hopes of slipping it to the guitarist, Jake Kincade. Then, from the stage, Jake catches her eye, and smiles. It’s the best night of her life. It’s the last night of her life. Minutes later, Jake’s in the alley getting some fresh air, and the girl from the dance floor comes stumbling out, sick and confused and deathly pale. He tries to help, but it’s no use. He doesn’t know that someone in the crowd has jabbed her with a needle—and when his girlfriend Nadine arrives, she knows the only thing left to do for the girl is call her friend, Lieutenant Eve Dallas. After everyone on the scene is interviewed, lab results show a toxic mix of substances in the victim’s body—and for an extra touch of viciousness, the needle was teeming with infectious agents. Dallas searches for a pattern: Had any boys been harassing Jenna? Was she engaging in risky behavior or caught up in something shady? But there are no obvious clues why this levelheaded sixteen-year-old, passionate about her music, would be targeted. And that worries Dallas. Because if Jenna wasn’t targeted, if she was just the random, unlucky victim of a madman consumed by hatred, there are likely more deaths to come.



Rita Carla Francesca Monticelli - The Mentor artwork The Mentor
Rita Carla Francesca Monticelli
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: November 30, 2022
Publisher: Anakina
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

What if someone you love is a serial killer? DCI Eric Shaw, leading a forensic team at Scotland Yard, together with DI Miriam Leroux from a Murder Investigation Team, is investigating the death of a known offender. Killed by two gunshots: one to his neck, execution style, but preceded by another to his groin, implying a more personal motive. Shaw's attention at work is often distracted by a young forensic investigator, Adele Pennington, who is a beautiful woman over two decades his junior. However, his attraction to her is unreciprocated. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the London police, an anonymous blog describes the details of a very similar crime. The author of the blog signs herself as Mina, like one of the victims in a case Shaw investigated many years ago. Twenty years ago Eric saved her. Who will save him now? Meet DCI Eric Shaw . . . and his pupil. This book is written in British English. A different translation of this work was previously published by Amazon Publishing (2015).



Jack Benton - When the Wind Blows artwork When the Wind Blows
Jack Benton
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: July 05, 2022
Publisher: AMMFA Publishing
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

THE NEW SLIM HARDY MYSTERY – RELEASED JULY 5th 2022 Traumatised by a recent case, private investigator John "Slim" Hardy tries to create a new life for himself on the remote Cornish coast. However, when he is recognised by a local woman, he is unable to resist the draw of a dark mystery which has left a long shadow over the village. Fourteen years earlier, a local man, Richard Maynard, died in mysterious circumstances. The only witness was his five-year-old daughter, Ellen. Now, Richard's sister, Wendy, wants answers. But the only person who might have them is Ellen, now a wraith haunting the dark recesses of a nearby town. Was Richard murdered? And if so, by whom? And does Ellen have the answers? Or only more questions? When the Wind Blows is a dark mystery of small town lies and deceit, and secrets that remain buried until the last page from Jack Benton, the acclaimed author of The Man By the Sea and The Clockmaker's Secret.



Jack Carr - True Believer artwork True Believer
A Thriller
Jack Carr
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: July 30, 2019
Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

INSTANT BESTSELLER “Take my word for it, James Reece is one rowdy motherf***er. Get ready!” —Chris Pratt, star of the #1 Amazon Prime series The Terminal List “Jack Carr and his alter-ego protagonist, James Reece, continue to blow me away.” —Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mission Critical In #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr’s follow-up to The Terminal List , former Navy SEAL James Reece’s skill, cunning, and heroism put the US government back in his debt and set him on another path of revenge. When a string of horrific terrorist attacks plagues the Western world during the holiday season, the broader markets fall into a tailspin. The attacks are being coordinated by a shadowy former Iraqi commando who has disappeared into Europe’s underground. The United States government has an asset who can turn the Iraqi against his masters: James Reece, the most-wanted domestic terrorist alive. After avenging the deaths of his family and team members, Reece emerges deep in the wilds of Mozambique, protected by the family of his estranged best friend and former SEAL Team member. When a series of events uncovers his whereabouts, the CIA recruits him, using a Presidential pardon for Reece and immunity for the friends who helped him in his mission of vengeance. Now a reluctant tool of the United States government, Reece travels the globe, targeting terrorist leaders, unraveling a geopolitical conspiracy that exposes a traitorous CIA officer, and uncovering a sinister assassination plot with worldwide repercussions. A high-intensity roller-coaster race against time, True Believer is “one of this year’s hottest thrillers, and a perfect fit for fans of Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, and Daniel Silva” ( The Real Book Spy ).