Mystery/Crime/Thriller Books

"Black Blade" is a captivating thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seat with its dark storyline and unexpected twists. Lustbader's writing style is fast-paced and engrossing, making this book an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys suspenseful novels with a touch of the macabre.

This book is perfect for readers who enjoy historical thrillers with layered plots. A Conspiracy of Paper stands out with its unique protagonist, a Jew and ex-boxer, as he delves into the corrupt world of the English stock market. The story is full of twists and turns, making it a page turner that will keep readers engaged until the very end.

"The Set-up" is a thrilling financial crime novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The book's unique feature is the high stakes nature of the plot, which involves theft and fraud of a massive scale. This makes the book an excellent choice for readers who enjoy suspenseful thrillers that involve white-collar crime. The book's plot twists and turns also keep the readers hooked till the very end. If you're a fan of suspenseful, high-stakes thrillers, then "The Set-up" is an excellent choice for you.

Running Scared could be a good read for someone who enjoys romantic suspense and thrilling sensuality. The setting of Las Vegas adds a unique element to the story, and the focus on Rarities Unlimited provides an interesting look into the world of exclusive appraisals. Fans of Elizabeth Lowell's previous works will not be disappointed with this latest addition to her repertoire.

"Overkill" is a heart-pumping spy novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. With a fast-paced plot that involves a potentially catastrophic nuclear threat, this book is perfect for fans of action and thriller novels. James Barrington's writing style will captivate readers, and the unique plot will leave them eager to find out what happens next.

The Calibans is an adventurous and mind-blowing conclusion to the Purgatorium series. The book takes readers on a journey through the thin line that exists between art and reality, and brings forth the ultimate adventure that leaves the readers on the edge of their seats. The plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns and the ending will leave the readers with a major book hangover. If you are a fan of thrilling and adventurous reads that also explore deep philosophical questions around art and reality, The Calibans is the perfect book for you.

Romance, friendship, and dark, bone-chilling fear fill the pages of this “genuine and truly eerie” ( RT Book Reviews ) debut in the spirit of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children .Twelve years ago Stella and Jeanie vanished while picking strawberries. Stella returned minutes later, with no memory of what happened. Jeanie was never seen or heard from again.Now Stella is seventeen, and she’s over it. She’s the lucky one who survived, and sure, the case is still cloaked in mystery—and it’s her small town’s ugly legacy—but Stella is focused on the coming summer. She’s got a great best friend, a hookup with an irresistibly crooked smile, and two months of beach days stretching out before her.Then along comes a corpse, a little girl who washes up in an ancient cemetery after a mudslide, and who has red hair just like Jeanie did. Suddenly memories of that haunting day begin to return, and when Stella discovers that other red-headed girls have gone missing as well, she begins to suspect that something sinister is at work.And before the summer ends, Stella will learn the hard way that if you hunt for monsters, you will find them.

Dark Hollow could be a good read for someone who enjoys dark mysteries with a haunted detective. Readers will appreciate the author's use of atmospheric settings in Maine, and the complex interplay of family history and secrets. The book has many gruesome and violent scenes, but they serve to heighten the suspense and the stakes of the narrative. Ultimately, the book is a deep exploration of grief, loss, and the lengths individuals go to seek redemption in the face of tragedy.

Defense attorney Paul Madriani is mired in a complex web of intrigue and murder when the sister of his late wife, embroiled in a bitter custody battle with her former husband, becomes the prime suspect in the murder of her ex-husband and his new young wife.

Lisa Scottoline continues to enthrall a growing legion of critics and fans with her superb talent for creating gripping, unpredictable stories that rival the best of John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Richard North Patterson. Filled with twisting plots, unforgettable flesh-and-blood characters, and absorbing dramatic tension, her previous national bestsellers have propelled her into the top ranks of legal suspense. Now, this acclaimed author is back with Mistaken Identity, her most thoughtful, riveting, and richest novel yet. Life holds few surprises for Bennie Rosato, head of her own Philadelphia law firm. As a criminal attorney now specializing in police misconduct cases, she's seen the noblest and most deviant aspects of human nature. But nothing can prepare her for the moment she enters a maximum-security prison to meet her new client, Alice Connolly, face to face. Accused of brutally murdering her lover, a highly decorated police detective, Connolly claims the police framed her. A defendant protesting her innocence is not unusual for Bennie. What shocks her is that Connelly bears an uncanny physical resemblance to her. "Pleased to meet you. I'm your twin. Your identical twin," Connolly tells the astonished lawyer. But Bennie grew up as an only child, or so she thought. She has a law firm, a handsome young lover, and a golden retriever; she doesn't have a twin. Or does she?Connolly knows too many intimate details about Bennie's life and family for the resemblance to be just coincidental. And there is something about the woman that compels the intrigued attorney to defend her, against her better judgment. Taking the case with the trial only a week away, Bennie plunges into the mystery of the murder, as well as her own identity and her family's dark secrets. Is Connolly innocent? And is she Bennie's unknown sister? It is not until Bennie takes the case to verdict that she will finally learn the truth, which threatens to change her life.A legal thriller, a courtroom drama, and an exploration of the emotional bonds that define our lives and those we love, Mistaken Identity is a masterful achievement that takes the legal thriller to a new level as it resoundingly confirms Lisa Scottoline's place as one of the premier writers of suspense fiction today.

This book is a must-read for fans of Cold War thrillers. With its intricate web of espionage, captivating narrative, and multi-layered characters, "Smiley's People" will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The exceptional storytelling by the author and the gripping final battle between George Smiley and his Soviet counterpart make this book a thrilling and satisfying read for anyone interested in the world of espionage and secret intelligence.

President-elect Kerry Kilcannon quickly appoints a new Chief Justice to the
Supreme Court--Caroline Masters. While the Senate spars over her
nomination, an abortion rights case makes its way toward the judge--and
will explode into the headlines. Suddenly, the most divisive issue in
America turns the president's nomination into an all-out war. Knopf.

Author: Richard North Patterson
Publisher: Random House
Publication Date: 2002

If tales of relentless ambition captivate you, "The Prodigal Daughter" will be right up your alley. Florentyna’s journey from a spirited girl to a woman gunning for the pinnacle of political power is as much an edge-of-your-seat saga as it is a deep dive into the complexities of family and power. Jeffrey Archer fans or anyone intrigued by a strong female protagonist defying odds in a male-dominated arena will find this novel resonates with them.