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Fire Fall By Brad Thor & Ward Larsen
Tension-filled and action-packed, Fire Fall is propulsive from beginning to end, pulling you relentlessly from one chapter to another. Brad Thor and Ward Larsen deliver another breathless, white-knuckle, cinematic thrill ride that grabs ahold and doesn’t let go. Two American archeologists are on the hunt for a secret Japanese WWII base somewhere on the islands of Indonesia when they’re ambushed by armed men.
Heart Of Glass By Jennifer Hillier
Heart of Glass is a deliciously dramatic print version of reality TV and true crime documentaries coming together to deliver an addictive, guilty pleasure story you can’t look away from. Jennifer Hillier has crafted a twisting, turning, suspenseful thriller that maintains relentless intensity from beginning to end. A serial killer, serving life sentences for five murders he confessed to, recants his confession to one of the murders on a true crime documentary.
Dirty 20 By Bill Schweigart — the best thriller books
Dark and brutal, enchanting and immersive, Dirty 20 is a masterfully crafted crime/fantasy novel blend with a cutthroat game of loyalty, betrayal and survival at the center. Bill Schweigart delivers an epic tale that combines the criminal underworld with role-playing games, resulting in a thriller that promises to be unlike anything else you’ve ever read. Tommy Fugue is the son of a mob boss and shows no interest in the family business.
51% By Matt Witten
If you ever wondered what a corporate-controlled dystopian future looks like, with everything from the streets to law enforcement privatized, then look no further than 51%. A concerning and not totally implausible glimpse at a democracy-killing timeline if greed and power are left unchallenged. Matt Witten has crafted a thrilling and entertaining story featuring a frightening world we better hope remains on the pages of a fictional novel.
A Deadly Episode By Anthony Horowitz — the best thriller books
A sharp and self-aware mystery, A Deadly Episode delivers clever twists, skewers the movie industry, and blurs the line between reality and fiction in a way only the most-engrossing stories can. Anthony Horowitz once again does what he does best: craft an engaging, enjoyable and intriguing thriller that hooks you early and keeps you on your toes to the end. A star is murdered on set for the film adaptation of The Word is Murder, the first book in the Hawthorne detective series.
The Council By Matthew Betley — the best thriller books
Ruthless, lethal, and emotional, The Council will tug on your heartstrings while satisfying your thirst for bloodlust. Matthew Betley is back with a merciless thriller filled with unbridled violence and charged feelings. The Council is a group of powerful Americans who influence events from the shadows, shaping the direction of the country. How do they do this? By recruiting skilled operators through emotional manipulation and visions of vengeance.
A Violent Masterpiece By Jordan Harper — the best thriller books
A Violent Masterpiece is a crime novel unlike anything you’ve ever read before. Dark, wicked, sinful, and tragic, yet also bitterly hopeful and infused with the defiant fighting spirit of the underdog. A journey to hell and back that leaves you feeling a mixture of dirty and clean, beat down and triumphant, melancholy and tranquil. The emotional result of reading a noir masterpiece from the vivid mind of Jordan Harper. Los Angeles is a city on the edge.
BTB Reviewer - Steve Netter — the best thriller books
Suspenseful, intriguing and propulsive, The Glass Man hooks you early and keeps you riveted until the very end. Anders de la Motte delivers another well-written, multi-perspective mystery with tremendous characters and a compelling plot that urges you to race to the finish to learn the truth. Detective Leo Asker is a brilliant and dedicated cop whose been exiled to lead the Department of Lost Souls by a bitter rival.
Meet BTB Reviewer Steve Netter — the best thriller books
Background: Born and raised on the East Coast, I now live on the West Coast after stints in the Midwest and Southwest. Married for 20+ years with 2 kids nicknamed "The Clown Show." Huge sports fan, addicted to good food, appreciate live theatre and music, enjoy camping & hiking...oh yeah, I also love reading thrillers and military non-fiction. Go-To Author: William Kent Krueger. His Cork O’Connor series is incredible. I started with Lightning Strike and then rapidly read the entire series.
Robert B. Parker's Hot Property By Mike Lupica — the best thriller books
Spenser’s back with a vengeance in Robert B. Parker’s Hot Property, a thrilling story filled with suspense, violence, corruption and witty one-liners. Mike Lupica delivers a new Spenser tale with a classic feel containing heart, virtue and an abundance of Hawk. Everything a long-time fan of this series could ever want. Rita Fiore, one of Boston’s top defense attorneys and Spenser’s long-time flirtatious friend, has been shot and left fighting for her life.
The Chamber By Will Dean — the best thriller books
Claustrophobic, distressing and psychologically unsettling, The Chamber is another gripping and fiercely intense thriller from the twisted mind of Will Dean. It will test your nerves, send your heart racing and increase your anxiety in a way only the most vivid and suspenseful books can do. Six veteran saturation divers are confined in a hyperbaric chamber, where they manage the dangerous environment by working shifts and breathing helium, fully aware that rapid decompression could be fatal.
Close To Death By Anthony Horowitz — the best thriller books
The continuation of a remarkably fun series, Close to Death is another expertly crafted tale of murder, deception and investigative genius. Anthony Horowitz delivers another wonderfully mysterious whodunit in which he’s the Watson to Hawthorne’s Sherlock. With no active case being investigated by Hawthorne, Anthony Horowitz is compelled to write his next book about a murder that happened several years ago in a small, exclusive gated community called Riverside Close.
A Calamity Of Souls By David Baldacci — the best thriller books
David Baldacci has written a lot of books. Many of them instant best sellers that entertain the masses. But this novel is on a completely different level. A Calamity of Souls is the most profound and captivating story David Baldacci has ever told. It’s 1968 in southern Virgina and a black man is accused of killing the white couple he worked for. Jack Lee, a local white lawyer, believes in the man’s innocence and agrees to defend the accused despite never having been involved in a murder trial before.
The Underhanded By Adam Sikes — the best thriller books
A tale of a secret cabal and a global conspiracy that’s centuries in the making yet with a ripped from the headlines here-and-now feel, The Underhanded is sure to thrill while making you question who’s really wielding power and driving the events that shape our world. Adam Sikes has crafted an intricate, pensive and action-packed story that blurs the lines between fact and fiction.
Dead Man's Hand By Brad Taylor — the best thriller books
An intricate game of cat and mouse with WWIII hanging in the balance, Dead Man’s Hand is a scary “ripped from the headlines” story that feels all too plausible. Brad Taylor has outdone himself with this cracking thriller. Let’s just pray he isn’t predicting future events. The war between Ukraine and Russia rages on, and a cell of Ukrainians known as the Wolves hook up with a rogue sect of Russia GRU agents to put in motion a plot to assassinate Vladimir Putin.
Dream Town By Lee Goldberg — the best thriller books
Lee Goldberg is one of the most bankable authors in the police procedural genre. He consistently writes entertaining and engaging stories with relatable characters and plots that feel recognizable yet fresh. Has achieved automatic “add to the TBR pile” status with each new release. And Dream Town is no exception. It’s the perfect continuation of the Eve Ronin series. An equal mix of Hollywood theatrics, personal/family drama, criminal mayhem and investigative prowess.
Robert B. Parker’s Broken Trust By Mike Lupica — the best thriller books
Robert B. Parker’s Broken Trust, the 50th edition in the venerable Spenser series, entertains and provides everything long-time fans love and expect – intriguing characters, a difficult case to solve, humor, danger, love and copious amounts of Hawk. Mike Lupica has seamlessly picked up the torch to this iconic series from Ace Atkins and run with it, keeping Spenser’s dogged investigations, sarcastic wisecracks and tough-but-virtuous personality in our lives.
Calico By Lee Goldberg — the best thriller books
Vivid, immersive and endlessly fascinating, Calico is an unforgettable investigative thriller that will burrow into your brain and set up shop before completely blowing your mind. Lee Goldberg has crafted a tale that is as engrossing and inventive as anything you’ll read this year. A creative novel that you won’t be able to stop thinking about for a long time. In Barstow, California a vagrant is killed when hit by a RV in the middle of the night.
Dark Ride By Lou Berney — the best thriller books
A crime novel with heart, Dark Ride will tug at your emotions and set up shop in your mind. Lou Berney has crafted an unputdownable story with unassuming but immaculate characters that will give you all the feels. Hardy “Hardly” Reed is a young stoner drifting through life without much direction. That is, until he notices two children sitting on a bench in a municipal building with signs of having been abused.
It Ends With Knight By Yasmin Angoe — the best thriller books
It Ends with Knight is a combustible and intense continuation of this fantastic series featuring one of the strongest female protagonists in the genre. Yasmin Angoe hits all the right notes, once again delivering emotion and exhilaration throughout a twisting and deep story. After the death of her mentor, Nena steps up to lead the Tribe’s Dispatch and Network departments.
Malibu Burning By Lee Goldberg — the best thriller books
Action-packed and captivating, Malibu Burning is a scorching hot and fast-moving thriller that will have you sweating as if you’re in the middle of a five-alarm fire. Once again, Lee Goldberg delivers a fast-paced, entertaining novel with well-constructed characters and an intriguing plot. Readers will devour this book in short order and beg for another helping. California is no stranger to massive wildfires that leave a path of destruction in their wake.
Ricochet By Taylor Moore — the best thriller books
Ricochet is a fierce and fast-paced story of treachery, misdirection, redemption and family. Taylor Moore has delivered a compelling thriller that wonderfully balances dangerous action with tender moments. A great addition to this stimulating series. Garrett Kohl has paid his debt to the CIA after completing a mission to hunt down a traitor on the run.
All The Sinners Bleed By S.A. Cosby — the best thriller books
Fierce and dark, visceral and contemplative, All the Sinners Bleed delivers the goods and exceeds every lofty expectation for the most anticipated book of 2023. S.A. Cosby has crafted one hell of a story that leaves no doubt he is at the top of his game and confirms his status as one of the premier writers in the world today, regardless of genre. Titus Crown is the first Black Sheriff of Charon County, Virginia.
A Killer's Game By Isabella Maldonado — the best thriller books
Explosive, absorbing and absolutely fascinating, A Killer’s Game is a knock-down, drag-out brawl of a thriller with themes of revenge, justice and survival. By pitting twelve hired guns and a former-Army Ranger turned FBI agent against one another in a fight to the death, Isabella Maldonado has delivered a battle royale of a story that will have everyone talking.
Citizen Orlov By Jonathan Payne — the best thriller books
Citizen Orlov is a whimsical and witty romp through the world of espionage in the early 20th century with an unassuming and reluctant protagonist that’s in over his head but enjoyable to root for. Jonathan Payne has crafted an entertaining story that is light-hearted, amusing and bordering on the absurd. It’s charming and delightful! Orlov is a nobody, going about his simple life in a central European country. A fishmonger who is employed in the only booth selling fish in the Grand Plaza.
Simply Lies By David Baldacci — the best thriller books
Riveting, emotional and suspenseful, Simply Lies is a layered and twisting journey through the intersection of criminal enterprises and law & order. David Baldacci launches this compelling new series with smart female leads, despicable villains, heinous crimes and enormous treasure. Mickey Gibson is a former detective now employed in the private sector as an expert financial sleuth, tracking down hidden assets by some of the world's richest crooks, cheats and evaders.
The Devil's Ransom By Brad Taylor — the best thriller books
A blisteringly fast-paced, ferociously intense and violent thriller, The Devil’s Ransom is Pike Logan at his absolute world-saving best. Brad Taylor has gifted readers a classic Pike mission within a timely and modern storyline that will leave readers sweaty and trying to catch their breath. With the United States pulling out of Afghanistan, a valuable local CIA asset is on the run and in need of assistance.
We Lie Here By Rachel Howzell Hall — the best thriller books
Everyone knows a family that has crazy drama and more than a few secrets. It could even be your own relatives. But let me tell you something. No family has as much drama, or are hiding as many secrets, as the Gibson’s from Palmdale, California. I’m talking next level stuff. Rachel Howzell Hall takes family drama to the extreme in We Lie Here, a psychological mystery that boils the brain and has more twists and turns than Lombard Street in San Francisco.
Rising Tiger By Brad Thor — the best thriller books
Gripping, action-packed and containing a fresh storyline/setting that you can’t help but think is a geopolitical prediction of the future, Rising Tiger is a humorous yet deadly serious thriller featuring an unleashed Scot Harvath on the warpath. Brad Thor has once again used his incredible knowledge, research and understanding of the world landscape to craft an extraordinary novel that I certainly wouldn’t be shocked to learn is closer to reality than one might expect.
The Falcon By Isabella Maldonado — the best thriller books
The Falcon is an intense and distressing thriller packed with excitement, action, investigative brilliance and stomach-churning crimes. Featuring a strong Latina female protagonist leading a manhunt to stop a vile sociopath, this novel will have you screaming at the good guys/gals to find the bad guy and end him ASAP.
Movieland By Lee Goldberg — the best thriller books
Murder, politics and deception in the heart of Hollywood…oh my! Movieland brings the heat and packs a punch like a shotgun blast to the face. A camper is killed and another injured in a shooting within Malibu Creek State Park, a location famous for the setting of many Hollywood movie productions.
The Island by Adrian McKinty — the best thriller books
A combination of Deliverance and Survivor set in Australia, The Island is a brilliantly deranged tale of fear, family and persistent resistance. Adrian McKinty has delivered another psychological thriller that puts parents in impossibly terrifying situations to see how they would react when the lives of their young children hang in the balance.
Beneath The Stairs By Jennifer Fawcett — the best thriller books
A creepy and frightening debut by Jennifer Fawcett, Beneath The Stairs is a classic horror tale guaranteed to freak you the hell out. If you can sleep after reading this book, you’re a braver person than I. As kids, Clare and Abby find the Octagon House, an old, dilapidated house in the woods of their hometown in Upstate New York. The site of a gruesome murder that took the lives of a woman and her two daughters, this house is the stuff of rumor and legend and best left alone.
Gated Prey By Lee Goldberg — the best thriller books
Violent crimes and desperate criminals and homicide detectives, oh my! Lee Goldberg delivers an intriguing, fast-paced, satisfying novel in Gated Prey, the third installment in the Eve Ronin series. Eve Ronin, and her lovable Ding Dong consuming partner/sensei Duncan Pavone, are leading a sting operation to catch the culprits of a string of violent robberies in high income neighborhoods.
Holdout By Jeffrey Kluger — the best thriller books
Belka “Walli” Beckwith is the lone American astronaut aboard the International Space Station, on a mission with two colleagues from Russia, when a resupply cargo vehicle goes rogue and slams into the station. Battered, bruised and bloodied, the three astronauts are ordered to evacuate the station and return to Earth for medical treatment. Only Walli “prefers not to” leave, effectively hijacking the ISS and creating an international incident of epic proportions.
The Necklace By Matt Witten — the best thriller books
No parent should ever have to bury their child. It’s unnatural and against the regular order of things. And as a parent, I can confirm this is our worst nightmare. All you want to do is keep your kids safe and watch them grow up to lead fruitful, successful lives. Well, The Necklace takes the unholy nightmare of losing your child and multiplies it by a factor of 10. Thanks a lot Matt Witten. How am I supposed to let my kids out of my sight ever again after reading this book?
Good Neighbors By Sarah Langan — the best thriller books
Good Neighbors is the ‘burbs gone wild in this dark, disturbing story that could be a glimpse into our not too distant future. Climate change is taking hold and sinkholes are opening across the country. However, in this one neighborhood in suburban Long Island, the sinkhole in their park is only the beginning of the mayhem befallen the 72 residents of Maple Street. The trouble starts innocently enough with what seems to be a minor tiff between friends Rhea Schroeder and Gertie Wilde.
Black Irish Blues By Andrew Cotto — the best thriller books
In Black Irish Blues, Caesar Stiles returns to his hometown in New Jersey after years away spent wandering the country. Now back home, he’s purchased the town’s only bar with the goal to refurbish it and in the process end his Sicilian family’s curse…and possibly find redemption for himself.
The Last Thing To Burn By Will Dean — the best thriller books
The Last Thing To Burn may be Will Dean’s American debut, but it certainly won’t be his last novel to enthrall thriller fans in the US. This book is dark, haunting, and unbelievably disturbing. But it’s also captivating, deeply intense, and impossible to put down with clear Misery by Stephen King vibes. Naturally, I loved it! The story is told from Jane’s point of view. Jane is a victim of human trafficking and has been held prisoner living on a secluded farm with her “husband” Lenn for seven years.
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