Friday, October 6, 2023

iTunes Store: Top 25 Books in Mysteries & Thrillers 2023-10-06

John Sandford - Judgment Prey artwork Judgment Prey
John Sandford
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: October 03, 2023
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers team up to crack an unsolvable case in this thrilling new novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford. Alex Sand was spending the evening at home playing basketball with his two young sons when all three were shot in cold blood. A wealthy federal judge, there’s no short list of people who could have a vendetta against Sands, but the gruesome murders, especially that of his children, turn their St. Paul community on its head. Sand was on the verge of a major donation to a local housing charity, Heart/Twin Cities, and with the money in limbo, eyes suddenly turn to his grieving widow, Margaret Cooper, to see what she might do with the money. Margaret, distraught over the death of her family, struggles to move forward, and can’t imagine how or why anyone would target her husband. With public pressure mounting and both the local police force and FBI hitting dead end after dead end, Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers are called in to do what others could not: find answers. With each potential lead flawed, Davenport and Flowers are determined to chase every theory until they figure out who killed the Sands. But when they find themselves being stonewalled by the most unlikely of forces, the two wonder if perhaps each misdirection could lead them closer to the truth.



Michael Kardos - Before He Finds Her artwork Before He Finds Her
A Novel
Michael Kardos
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: February 03, 2015
Publisher: Grove Atlantic
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

A girl in witness protection hunts for her fugitive father in this thriller with “an ending you don’t see coming” ( The New York Times Book Review ).   Everyone in the quiet Jersey Shore town of Silver Bay knows the story. One day in the early 1990s, Ramsey Miller threw a blowout block party—then murdered his beautiful wife and three-year-old daughter.   But everyone is wrong. The daughter got away. Under another name, she has spent the last fifteen years in small-town West Virginia as part of the witness protection program. She has never been allowed to travel, go to a school dance, or even get onto the internet at home. Precautions must be taken at every turn, because Ramsey Miller was never caught and might still be looking for his daughter.   But now she has a pressing reason to defy her guardians and take matters into her own hands. Returning to Silver Bay, she hopes to do what the authorities have failed to do: find her father before he finds her . . .   “A compelling story about sad truths, loss, and resilience . . . should make fantastic fodder for book-group discussions.” — Booklist   “[An] outstanding crime thriller.” — Publishers Weekly , starred review   “Read the first page and kiss the next 24 hours goodbye.” —Jeffery Deaver



Sarah Ward - The Birthday Girl artwork The Birthday Girl
An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller
Sarah Ward
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: April 06, 2023
Publisher: Canelo
Seller: Canelo Digital Publishing Limited

Welcome to Eldey, an island with deadly secrets. Mona : a carefree artist, staying at the Cloister to work on her illustrations. Beth : the harried mother of a toddler, on the remote Welsh island for a weekend with her family. Charlotte : a reluctant stepmother who wanted a romantic getaway with her husband. One of them is a serial killer who poisoned four of her friends at her eleventh birthday party. They all fit the profile. Who will risk everything to kill again? An absolutely gripping Welsh crime novel, perfect for fans of Sarah Pearse and Lucy Foley. Praise for The Birthday Girl ‘ A brilliant Christie-esque page-turner with an amazing sense of location’ Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet ‘Atmospheric, tense, with lots of twists and turns, I couldn’t put this down. With a nod to Agatha Christie, the sharp narrative builds to a nail-biting climax .’ Simon McCleave, author of The Dark Tide ‘A pitch-perfect start to a new thriller series’ Michael Wood, author of Silent Victim ‘There is more than a whiff of Agatha Christie here, which made The Birthday Girl so satisfyingly compelling that I read into the small hours to finish it ’ Alis Hawkins, author of A Bitter Remedy ‘Suspense and intrigue abound in this gripping, claustrophobic murder mystery set on a sinister Welsh island’ Roz Watkins, author of The Devil’s Dice 'Takes the classic Christie-esque trope of a remote location and a closed circle of suspects and reinvents it for the 21st Century, weaving a tale of murder, madness, and revenge. I absolutely loved it.' Amanda Mason, author of The Hiding Place ‘ Sharp, elegantly written, and dripping with suspense . A wonderfully crafted ‘closed room’ mystery that had me turning the pages at record speed.’ J. A. Corrigan, author of The Nurse ‘ Cleverly plotted, full of twists and intrigue , with an ending that is both dramatic and satisfying’ Jane Bettany, author of In Cold Blood ‘ A taut, intelligent thriller, elegantly written with an eerie atmosphere and an addictive plot . I utterly love this sharp, clever new series!’ Victoria Dowd, author of A Book of Murder ‘ The Birthday Girl is a satisfying contemporary page-turner with more than a whiff of Christie’s Golden Age locked-room mysteries about it. Compelling reading !’ Marnie Riches, author of All The Pretty Ones ‘ A masterpiece of gothic, atmospheric, Agatha Christie-like mystery . If you love a good locked room style murder mystery, want a book that could keep you up all night guessing, or just want an absolutely thrilling read , The Birthday Girl is for you!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘This thriller was absolutely amazing. It was gripping, full of suspense and this was perfect for grabbing you and not letting you go. Two days later and I still can't stop thinking about this !’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘This has truly been one of my favorite reads of all time . I truly was guessing until the end. This book will stay with me forever .’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘ Absolutely loved this. It kept me guessing throughout and I could not put it down . Fantastic read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘ Compelling, Claustrophobic . Perfectly set up in true Christiesque fashion, this immersive suspense is packed with a deftly drawn cast and a plot populated with red herrings galore.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘ I was hooked on this, so much so that I got up at two a.m. and read until four . I loved it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Gripping, dark, atmospheric and thrilling... The best novel I have read this year .’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review



Sara Paretsky - Guardian Angel artwork Guardian Angel
Sara Paretsky
Genre: Women Sleuths
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: February 08, 2022
Publisher: MysteriousPress.com/Open Road
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

New York Times Bestseller: A Chicago PI trying to help her elderly neighbors ends up tangled in politics and a murder in this “fast-paced, complicated mystery” ( New York Daily News ).   V.I. “Vic” Warshawski and her neighbor share responsibility for a currently pregnant dog—but Mr. Contreras complains that her detective work keeps her too busy to help with little Peppy. Still, that doesn’t stop him from adding more to her plate by asking her to investigate the disappearance of his friend, a fellow retiree. At the same time, Vic’s trying to look out for a vulnerable eighty-year-old down the street whose property is considered an eyesore by the newcomers gentrifying the neighborhood.   When Mr. Contreras’s friend turns up dead in a canal, and the old lady on the block winds up in the hospital, Vic is swept into a world of organized labor, money, and politics—and discovers a distressing personal connection to the case. Vic may not always succeed as a guardian angel—but when things go wrong, she can chase down the demons—in this suspenseful novel from the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master and “crime-fiction pro” ( People ).   “Paretsky’s emphasis on character comes at no expense of action: Vic’s investigation is as physical as it is mental, taking her inside Chicago’s industrial world and up against bad guys who use everything from bats to heavy machinery to thwart her. Among today’s PIs, nobody comes close to Warshawski.” — Publishers Weekly   “The richest and most engaging yet of Ms. Paretsky’s thrillers.” — The New York Times   “Densely textured, adroitly plotted.” — Kirkus Reviews   “One monster of a plot.” — Booklist



Lynda La Plante - Blood Line artwork Blood Line
A Novel
Lynda La Plante
Genre: Police Procedural
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: October 23, 2012
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Seller: Harper Collins Canada Limited

Still reeling from the death of her fiancĂ©, Detective Anna Travis has thrown herself into her new role as detective chief inspector in the city’s murder squad. When a familiar court employee comes to the station, pleading for Anna’s help in locating his missing son, she directs him to the team in Missing Persons. But after weeks with no leads, Detective Chief Superintendent James Langton, Anna’s former lover turned friend, urges her to take the case. She agrees to take charge of the investigation—only her second as DCI—under his watchful eye. But is it purely a missing person case—or a full-blown murder inquiry? An ominous pool of blood and no victim lead Anna on a desperate hunt for a man who has disappeared without a trace. As Anna becomes obsessed with seemingly irrelevant details, James fears that she is losing control. They still have no body, and Anna is under increasing pressure to make an arrest.



Gary Gregor - Lasseter's Cave artwork Lasseter's Cave
Gary Gregor
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: February 15, 2022
Publisher: Next Chapter
Seller: PublishDrive Inc.

It's hot, remote, desolate and dangerous - and about as deep into the infamous Australian outback as anyone would dare to venture. An eminent neurosurgeon and his family, on the holiday of a lifetime, are shot dead, their shattered bodies left to the ravages of the desert sun and carrion-eating wildlife. Detective Inspector Russell Foley and his best friend, Detective Sergeant Sam Rose, are sent into the heart of the legendary Harold Lasseter, "Lost Reef of Gold" country, to investigate the brutal murders. But is it Gold Fever, the twisted mind of a deranged killer protecting that which he believes is his... or something else entirely?



Robert Galbraith - The Running Grave artwork The Running Grave
A Cormoran Strike Novel
Robert Galbraith
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $20.99
Publish Date: September 26, 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

In the seventh installment in the "outrageously entertaining" Strike series, detective duo Cormoran and Robin must rescue a man ensnared in the trap of a dangerous cult. ( Financial Times )  Private Detective Cormoran Strike is contacted by a worried father whose son, Will, has gone to join a religious cult in the depths of the Norfolk countryside.  The Universal Humanitarian Church is, on the surface, a peaceable organization that campaigns for a better world. Yet Strike discovers that beneath the surface there are deeply sinister undertones, and unexplained deaths.  In order to try to rescue Will, Strike's business partner, Robin Ellacott, decides to infiltrate the cult, and she travels to Norfolk to live incognito among its members. But in doing so, she is unprepared for the dangers that await her there or for the toll it will take on her. . . Utterly page-turning,  The Running Grave moves Strike's and Robin's story forward in this epic, unforgettable seventh installment of the series. 



Lisa Unger - Under My Skin artwork Under My Skin
A Novel
Lisa Unger
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: October 02, 2018
Publisher: Harlequin
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

“Grief leads to self-destructive behavior in this searing psychological thriller” from a New York Times– bestselling author ( Publishers Weekly ). What if the nightmares are actually memories? It’s been a year since Poppy’s husband, Jack, was brutally murdered during his morning run through Manhattan’s Riverside Park. In the immediate aftermath, Poppy spiraled into an oblivion of grief, disappearing for several days only to turn up ragged and confused wearing a tight red dress she didn’t recognize. What happened to Poppy during those lost days? And more importantly, what happened to Jack? The case was never solved, and Poppy has finally begun to move on. But those lost days have never stopped haunting her. Poppy starts having nightmares and blackouts—there are periods of time she can’t remember, and she’s unable to tell the difference between what is real and what she’s imagining. When she begins to sense that someone is following her, Poppy is plunged into a game of cat and mouse, determined to unravel the mystery around her husband’s death. But can she handle the truth about what really happened? “[A] captivating thriller.” — The Washington Post “Addictive. . . . Gripping suspense at its best.” —Karin Slaughter, #1 International and New York Times –bestselling author of The Good Daughter “A twisting labyrinth of a book. . . . Lisa Unger is . . . at the top of her game.” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times –bestselling author of Look For Me “Unger . . . keeps the twists coming in this standout thriller.” — Kirkus Reviews , starred review “Another fine psychological thriller from a master of the genre.” — Booklist , starred review



Heather Atkinson - His Fatal Legacy artwork His Fatal Legacy
A completely addictive, chilling historical mystery from Heather Atkinson for 2023
Heather Atkinson
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: March 20, 2023
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Seller: Boldwood Books Ltd

‘Heather Atkinson’s Victorian chiller is one that will keep readers engrossed all through the night and terrified of switching the lights off.’ Edinburgh 1896 Amy Alardyce's once-perfect life is in tatters. Her eldest son, Robert, has come of age, become the master of his own home, and married his childhood love Jane. But with maturity has come a terrible legacy, and the dark desires Robert inherited from his evil father Matthew, are fighting to get loose. Whilst Jane is working hard to get her and Robert accepted into fashionable society, poor women are being hunted on the streets of Edinburgh, and Amy fears her son is to blame. And once the infamous Inspector Murphy takes up the case, Amy has to face a stark choice - denounce her son as a monster or risk her own safety to protect him from the consequences of his lethal actions. If you love Emily Organ, Kate Saunders and Ann Granger, you’ll love the Alardyce series. Discover bestselling author Heather Atkinson and you'll never look back... Please note this is an updated version of the previously published Ancestral Tides. What readers are saying about Heather Atkinson: ‘As soon as I started reading this book I knew I would enjoy it. What an exciting read. Loved it didn’t want it to end.’ ‘I am not normally a fan of historical but holy smoke what a book! The author totally fools the reader with this adrenaline pumping, pulse racing story! Keeping me on the edge of my seat. I read this in one sitting….I couldn’t put it down.’ ‘I was amazed at how even from the first chapter I was hooked. It’s so well written I felt like I was a fly on the wall watching Amy’s life unfold. I hated having to put this book down and in the end just had to binge read to the end. Amazing story.’ ‘OMG what a fantastic book I have read all HA books and I have loved everyone, don't know where she gets her ideas from she must have had another life if you are a person that as never read any of her books then you need to start.’



Arthur Hailey - Detective artwork Detective
Arthur Hailey
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: October 20, 2015
Publisher: Open Road Media
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

A death row confession sparks an investigation that will tear Miami apart in this “engrossing thriller” from the #1  New York Times –bestselling author ( Booklist ). Detective-Sergeant Malcolm Ainslie, a former Catholic priest, is about to start his vacation when a call comes in from death row. Before serial killer Elroy Doil is taken to the electric chair, he wants to make a full confession to the cop who put him away. To close the books on additional murder cases in which Doil is a suspect, Ainslie drives four hundred miles to Florida State Prison.   Although Doil confesses to ten other homicides, he insists that he didn’t commit the crime for which he will be executed the following day: the grisly slaying of a city commissioner and his wife. In his search for the real killer, Ainslie will discover that the upper levels of Miami’s government—including some of his closest colleagues—are more corrupt and dangerous than he ever imagined.



Shanora Williams - The Other Mistress artwork The Other Mistress
A Riveting Psychological Thriller with a Shocking Twist
Shanora Williams
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: June 27, 2023
Publisher: Kensington Books
Seller: Kensington Publishing Corp.

“Shanora Williams expertly drops hints and clues as she spins and twists this  psychological thriller, leaving the reader gasping for breath and racing to get to the  explosive end.” —Darby Kane, international bestselling author of Pretty Little Wife   Perfect for fans of Jeneva Rose and Charlie Donlea, the chilling new book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Before is an insidiously sexy and twisty novel of seduction, betrayal, and obsession about the increasingly dangerous alliance between a betrayed wife and the Other Mistress.   Adira Smith-Cortez knows how to turn around a troubled past. Now she’s a self-made multi-millionaire who takes exquisite care of herself and her only true love: her husband, Gabriel. Adira has it all—except the answer to one tormenting question: why is attentive, affectionate Gabriel cheating on her—with not just one, but two women. There’s sexy Jocelyn, a club owner. And then there’s Julianna, a celebrity makeup artist he’s even crazier about. In a tricky twist, vengeful Jocelyn offers Adira the perfect plan to get her straying spouse back . . .   It sounds simple: Adira will befriend Julianna through a fake identity, play on her and Gabriel’s vulnerabilities and cause them to split up permanently. Determined to reclaim her happiness, Adira won’t— can’t —stop to think what could possibly go wrong . . .   Until too many of Gabriel’s lies start adding up to a disquieting truth. Until Julianna discovers who Adira really is—and Jocelyn pushes Adira to ever-more-unthinkable extremes. With her world collapsing and shattering memories tearing her apart, how far will Adira’s obsession take her—and how much of herself is she willing to lose in the process . . .     “A fast-paced, psychological trip with a climax that will shock the most voracious readers. Recommended for fans of Alyssa Cole, Liv Constantine, and Megan Goldin.” — Library Journal   “Fans of The Wife Between Us , by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, won’t be able to put this one down.” — Booklist   “An intriguing story that leaves you guessing just how far these women will go to get what they want. There's plenty of drama and spice to go around with this one!” —Shelly Ellis, author of The Three Mrs. Greys



Jeffrey Archer - Traitors Gate artwork Traitors Gate
Jeffrey Archer
Genre: Police Procedural
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: September 26, 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins
Seller: Harper Collins Canada Limited

24 hours to stop the crime of the century The race against time is about to begin… THE TOWER OF LONDON… Impenetrable. Well protected. Secure. Home to the most valuable jewels on earth. But once a year, the Metropolitan Police must execute the most secret operation in their armoury when they transport the Crown Jewels across London. SCOTLAND YARD… For four years, Chief Superindendent William Warwick – together with his second-in-command Inspector Ross Hogan – has been in charge of the operation. And for four years it’s run like clockwork. THE HEIST… But this year, everything is about to change. Because master criminal Miles Faulkner has set his heart on pulling off the most outrageous theft in history – and with a man on the inside, the odds are in his favour. Unless Warwick and Hogan can stop him before it’s too late… An unputdownable new thriller from the master storyteller ‘Probably the greatest storyteller of our age’ Mail on Sunday ‘If there were a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win’ Daily Telegraph ‘Peerless master of the page turner’ Daily Mail Reviews Praise for Jeffrey Archer: ‘Probably the greatest storyteller of our age’ Mail on Sunday 'Peerless master of the page turner' Daily Mail 'If there were a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win' Daily Telegraph ‘Archer is a master entertainer’ Time About the author Jeffrey Archer is one of the world’s bestselling authors, with sales of over 275 million copies in 115 countries and 48 languages. Famous for his discipline as a writer who works on up to fourteen drafts of each book, Jeffrey also brings a vast amount of insider knowledge to his books. Whether it’s his own career in politics, his passionate interest in art, or the wealth of fascinating background detail – inspired by the extraordinary network of friends he has built over a lifetime at the heart of Britain’s establishment – his novels provide a fascinating glimpse into a range of closed worlds. A member of the House of Lords, the author is married to Dame Mary Archer, Chair of the Science Museum Group, and they have two sons, two granddaughters and three grandsons. He splits his time between London, Grantchester in Cambridge, and Mallorca, where he writes the first draft of each new novel.



Lisa Black - Evidence of Murder artwork Evidence of Murder
Lisa Black
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: August 19, 2009
Publisher: HarperCollins
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

Lisa Black, a former forensic scientist whose electrifying thrillers bear the indelible mark of authenticity, brings us Evidence of Murder —a riveting tale of crime and detection sure to enthrall fans of Patricia Cornwell and TV’s C.S.I. New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen calls Black’s new novel, “another tense and unputdownable thriller. She is, quite simply, one of the best storytellers around.” Evidence of Murder delivers that and more—as returning heroine, forensic investigator Theresa MacLean, looks into the death of a young mother that may have terrifying consequences for an innocent child.



Dick Francis - Whip Hand artwork Whip Hand
Dick Francis
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: July 01, 2019
Publisher: Canelo
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

From a New York Times –bestselling author, a “solid winner in just about any mystery/adventure race” featuring a private eye targeting racetrack corruption ( Kirkus Reviews) .   Dick Francis, Edgar Award–winning master of mystery and suspense, takes you into the thrilling world of horse racing. Sid Halley’s career as a jockey—and his marriage—were brought to a sudden end by a heartbreaking accident. His glory days are over, but now, as a private investigator, he still finds a certain satisfaction in successfully solving a case. His latest one, though, could prove to be his undoing. Rosemary Casper, wife of an elite racehorse trainer, has begged for his help in figuring out why her husband’s most promising horses have been performing so poorly. Halley thinks she’s overreacting at first. Then hints of deceit and brutal danger make him think twice . . . Praise for the writing of Dick Francis:   “Dick Francis is a wonder.” — The Plain Dealer “Few things are more convincing than Dick Francis at a full gallop.” — Chicago Tribune “Few match Francis for dangerous flights of fancy and pure inventive menace.” — Boston Herald “[The] master of crime fiction and equine thrills.” — Newsday “[Francis] has the uncanny ability to turn out simply plotted yet charmingly addictive mysteries.” — The Wall Street Journal “Francis is a genius.” — Los Angeles Times “Nobody executes the whodunit formula better.” — Chicago Sun-Times “A rare and magical talent… who never writes the same story twice.” — The San Diego Union-Tribune  



Peggy Ehrhart - Knit One, Die Two artwork Knit One, Die Two
Peggy Ehrhart
Genre: Cozy
Price: $5.99
Publish Date: April 30, 2019
Publisher: Kensington Books
Seller: Kensington Publishing Corp.

When Arborville, New Jersey’s snooty theater scene is upstaged by a shocking murder, Pamela Paterson and her Knit and Nibble knitting club must act quickly to stop a killer from making an encore performance . . .   Knit and Nibble’s numbers are growing! In addition to a litter of adorable kittens, the knitting club just welcomed their newest member, Caralee Lorimer, who’s learning to knit for her upcoming role in A Tale of Two Cities . According to the amateur actress, the behind-the-scenes drama at the theater is getting downright catty, and Caralee wants a reckoning for Arborville’s pretentious suburbanites. Her claws are out, and just like her character in the play, Caralee is ready to name names. But before she can finish her snitchy stitches, Caralee is killed in a suspicious theater accident. Someone thinks they’ve staged a perfect murder, but Pamela and her Knit and Nibblers are ready to pounce on the real killer . . . before it’s curtains for anyone else!   Knitting tips and delicious recipe included!



John Sandford - Toxic Prey artwork Toxic Prey
John Sandford
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $18.99
Expected Publish Date: April 16, 2024
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

Lucas Davenport takes on another challenging case in this thrilling new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author.



Richard Osman - The Last Devil to Die artwork The Last Devil to Die
A Thursday Murder Club Mystery
Richard Osman
Genre: Cozy
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: September 19, 2023
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

Instant #1 New York Times bestseller! A new mystery is afoot in the fourth book in the Thursday Murder Club series from million-copy bestselling author Richard Osman It's rarely a quiet day for the Thursday Murder Club. Shocking news reaches them—an old friend has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. The gang's search leads them into the antiques business, where the tricks of the trade are as old as the objects themselves. As they encounter drug dealers, art forgers, and online fraudsters—as well as heartache close to home—Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim have no idea whom to trust. With the body count rising, the clock ticking down, and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die?



Stephen King - Holly artwork Holly
Stephen King
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $20.99
Publish Date: September 05, 2023
Publisher: Scribner
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

Holly Gibney, one of Stephen King’s most compelling and ingeniously resourceful characters, returns in this thrilling novel to solve the gruesome truth behind multiple disappearances in a midwestern town. “Sometimes the universe throws you a rope.” — BILL HODGES Stephen King’s Holly marks the triumphant return of beloved King character Holly Gibney. Readers have witnessed Holly’s gradual transformation from a shy (but also brave and ethical) recluse in Mr. Mercedes to Bill Hodges’s partner in Finders Keepers to a full-fledged, smart, and occasionally tough private detective in The Outsider . In King’s new novel, Holly is on her own, and up against a pair of unimaginably depraved and brilliantly disguised adversaries. When Penny Dahl calls the Finders Keepers detective agency hoping for help locating her missing daughter, Holly is reluctant to accept the case. Her partner, Pete, has Covid. Her (very complicated) mother has just died. And Holly is meant to be on leave. But something in Penny Dahl’s desperate voice makes it impossible for Holly to turn her down. Mere blocks from where Bonnie Dahl disappeared live Professors Rodney and Emily Harris. They are the picture of bourgeois respectability: married octogenarians, devoted to each other, and semi-retired lifelong academics. But they are harboring an unholy secret in the basement of their well-kept, book-lined home, one that may be related to Bonnie’s disappearance. And it will prove nearly impossible to discover what they are up to: they are savvy, they are patient, and they are ruthless. Holly must summon all her formidable talents to outthink and outmaneuver the shockingly twisted professors in this chilling new masterwork from Stephen King. “I could never let Holly Gibney go. She was supposed to be a walk-on character in Mr. Mercedes and she just kind of stole the book and stole my heart. Holly is all her.” — STEPHEN KING



Keri Beevis - The Boat House artwork The Boat House
The BRAND NEW page-turning psychological thriller from TOP 10 BESTSELLER Keri Beevis for 2023
Keri Beevis
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: August 24, 2023
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Seller: Boldwood Books Ltd

A dark secret. A deadly obsession. No place to hide. Max Hunter, my boyfriend, booked the beautiful boat house on the Norfolk Broads as a surprise autumn break A week away to heal after a fraught few months following my father’s death. A chance to put the lies and secrets behind us and to start afresh. But in the silence it feels like someone is out there. Watching, waiting and taunting me. When strange things begin to happen, I know this isn't going to be the relaxing break it’s supposed to be. As I become more jumpy, Max’s patience begin to wear thin. He thinks I am imagining things. But he doesn't know the huge secret I am keeping, so big it could destroy us. I have every right to be fearful and I have to make sure he never finds out the truth. But what if I am already too late? Praise for The Boat House: 'A tense, clever and thought-provoking thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish and long afterwards.' - Natasha Boydell 'A truly addictive read. Creepy, with an undercurrent of malice running throughout.' - Stewart Giles 'This is how to write a page turner.'- Valerie Keogh 'A great atmospheric read from the architect of gripping thrillers.'- Jenny O'Brien 'Another gripping fast paced story from the brilliant Keri Beevis.' - Sadie Ryan 'Darkly gripping from page one. I confidently predict another best seller!' - Marrisse Whittaker 'Keri Beevis is the queen of creepy characters and sinister settings, and The Boat House is no exception. A chilling, super page-turner!' - Amanda Brittany 'OMG the first chapter nails the entire book. Atmospheric, twisted and cleverly plotted. Devoured the whole book in one go, and I don’t think I took a breath!’ - D. E. White Praise for Keri Beevis: 'Another winner from Ms Beevis. A gripping story with plenty of twists and turns' - J.A. Baker 'An atmospheric thriller that grips until the last page. Beevis at her best!' - Diana Wilkinson 'Beevis delivers again with a creepy unsettling tale that had me looking nervously over my shoulder'- Valerie Keogh 'Another suspenseful page-turner from this very talented author' - John Nicholl 'Brilliant, chilling, and unputdownable' - Gemma Rogers ‘Beevis has created a dark psychological thriller thick with atmosphere. Cleverly woven threads pull together in a heart-stopping conclusion in this satisfyingly clever tale. Highly recommended’ - Diane Saxon 'A disturbingly chilling thriller which is completely gripping. The Sleepover is an intense mystery full of clever twists which I didn't see coming' - Alex Stone



Reed Farrel Coleman - Sleepless City artwork Sleepless City
A Nick Ryan Novel
Reed Farrel Coleman
Genre: Cozy
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: June 06, 2023
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Seller: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

“Thoughtful moral questions and a truly great new character in Nick Ryan. Coleman is a noir grandmaster and I hope this series runs forever.” — Lee Child When you’re in trouble, you call 911. When cops are in trouble, they call Nick Ryan. Every cop in the city knows his name, but no one says it out loud. In fact, they don’t talk about him at all.  He doesn’t wear a uniform, but he is the most powerful cop in New York. Nick Ryan can find a criminal who’s vanished. Or he can make a key witness disappear. He has cars, safe houses, money, and weapons hidden all over the city. He’s the mayor’s private cop, the fixer , the first call when the men and women who protect and serve are in trouble and need protection themselves. With conflicted loyalties and a divided soul, he’s a veteran cop still fighting his own private war. He’s a soldier of the streets with his own personal code.  But what happens when the man who knows all the city’s secrets becomes a threat to both sides of the law?



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A Sigma Force Novel
James Rollins
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: August 15, 2023
Publisher: William Morrow
Seller: Harper Collins Canada Limited

In the latest riveting thriller from James Rollins, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sigma Force series, an international research station in the Coral Sea comes under siege during a geological disaster that triggers massive quakes, deadly tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. To stop the world from burning, it’s up to Sigma Force to uncover a secret buried at the heart of our planet.  The Titan Project—an international research station off the coast of Australia—discovers a thriving zone of life in an otherwise dead sea. The area teems with a strange bioluminescent coral that defies science, yet holds great promise for the future. But the loss of a military submarine in the area triggers a brutal attack and sets in motion a geological disaster that destabilizes an entire region. Massive quakes, volcanic eruptions, and deadly tsunamis herald a greater cataclysm to come—for something is stirring miles under the ocean, a threat hidden for millennia. As seas turn toxic and coastlines burn, can Sigma Force stop what has been let loose—especially as an old adversary returns, hunting them and thwarting their every move? For any hope of success, Commander Gray Pierce must search for a key buried in the past, hidden deep in Aboriginal mythology. But what Sigma could uncover is even more frightening—something that will shake the very foundations of humanity.



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After The Firm
John Grisham
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $16.99
Expected Publish Date: October 17, 2023
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

#1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham delivers high-flying international suspense in a stunning new legal thriller that marks the return of Mitch McDeere, the brilliant hero of The Firm. What became of Mitch and Abby McDeere after they exposed the crimes of Memphis law firm Bendini, Lambert & Locke and fled the country? The answer is in The Exchange, the riveting sequel to The Firm, the blockbuster thriller that launched the career of America’s favorite storyteller. It is now fifteen years later, and Mitch and Abby are living in Manhattan, where Mitch is a partner at the largest law firm in the world. When a mentor in Rome asks him for a favor that will take him far from home, Mitch finds himself at the center of a sinister plot that has worldwide implications—and once again endangers his colleagues, friends, and family. Mitch has become a master at staying one step ahead of his adversaries, but this time there’s nowhere to hide.



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A Mitch Rapp Novel by Kyle Mills
Vince Flynn & Kyle Mills
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: September 12, 2023
Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

Mitch Rapp returns to make a mortal enemy of Russia in this high-octane and up-to-the-minute installment in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from “one of the best thriller writers on the planet” ( The Real Book Spy ). Mitch Rapp hates owing anyone a favor—especially when it’s the world’s most powerful crime lord. But when Damian Losa calls, Mitch is honor-bound to answer. The Syrian government appears to have created a highly addictive new narcotic that it plans to distribute throughout Europe. It’s a major threat to Losa’s business and he’s determined to send someone to keep him on top by any means necessary. Rapp is the perfect choice for the mission. Not only does he have extensive experience operating in the Middle East, but he’s also entirely expendable. As he crosses into war-torn Syria, Rapp quickly discovers a shocking truth. The new drug isn’t being produced by Damascus to prop up the government’s collapsing finances. Instead, it was created by Russia’s asymmetrical warfare unit, not for profit but as a weapon against the West. With far more than Damian Losa’s interests at stake, Rapp devises a desperate plan that forces him and his team onto a battlefield where the United States is virtually powerless and allegiances shift almost hourly. Further, if Russia uncovers their plot, it will set off a confrontation between the two countries that could change the course of human history.



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Jane Smith has a year to live, unless they kill her first
James Patterson & Mike Lupica
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $19.99
Publish Date: September 25, 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

“Patterson and Lupica make a great team” (Carl Hiaasen) who get “deep into the lives of strong women” (Louise Penny) and Jane Smith is their greatest creation—a badass lawyer with a year to live. “Jane Smith is the best character we’ve ever created. Bar none.” —James Patterson and Mike Lupica Tough-as-nails criminal defense attorney Jane Smith is hip-deep in the murder trial of the century. Actually, her charmless client might’ve committed several murders. She’s also fallen in love with a wonderful guy. And an equally wonderful dog, a mutt. But Jane doesn’t have much time. She’s just received a terminal diagnosis giving her twelve months. Unless she’s murdered before her expiration date.



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An Eve Dallas Novel
J. D. Robb
Genre: Police Procedural
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: September 05, 2023
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Seller: Macmillan

A retired colleague's suspicious death puts Lt. Eve Dallas on the case in Payback in Death, the electrifying new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author J.D. Robb. Lt. Eve Dallas is just home from a long overdue vacation when she responds to a call of an unattended death. The victim is Martin Greenleaf, retired Internal Affairs Captain. At first glance, the scene appears to be suicide, but the closer Eve examines the body, the more suspicious she becomes. An unlocked open window, a loving wife and family, a too-perfect suicide note—Eve's gut says it's a homicide. After all, Greenleaf put a lot of dirty cops away during his forty-seven years in Internal Affairs. It could very well be payback—and she will not rest until the case is closed.