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The circus is in town, and apparently so is murder.
Last Breath
Mystery · Police Procedural · Psychological Thriller
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The circus is in town, and apparently so is murder. In Last Breath, FBI Special Agent Emma Last is thrown into a deadly case when a string of performer deaths turns the Ruby Red Spectacle Circus into a nightmare of secrets, suspicion, and things that may not be entirely explainable. With ghosts in her head and danger under the big top, Emma has to untangle a mystery where everyone seems to be hiding something.
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Welcome to the deadliest show on Earth...
When the Ruby Red Spectacle Circus rolls into town, chaos and death follow in its wake. At first, the accidents seem coincidental, but as the body count rises, it becomes clear that a killer is lurking within the big top’s shadows.
Smoke and mirrors concealing love and hate.
After a third performer turns up dead, the newly formed FBI Violent Crimes Unit in Washington, DC is called in to investigate. For FBI Special Agent Emma Last, the case is a chance to prove herself to her new SSA—and a welcome distraction from the ghosts who’ve invaded her life.
As Emma delves deeper into the twisted world of the circus, she begins to see things that can't be explained. And when the animal rights activists outside the fairgrounds grow increasingly aggressive, the team must protect the performers from both outside threats and their own dark secrets.
Secrets worth killing over.
When the investigation takes a sinister turn, Emma knows she's not the only one haunted by ghosts. With each shocking revelation, she's forced to confront the terrifying truth...someone is willing to do whatever it takes to keep the circus's secrets buried.
By turns thrilling and jaw-dropping, Last Breath is the first book in the exciting new FBI mystery series from bestselling author Mary Stone—where you’ll realize the show must go on...no matter the cost.
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From Cherie Priest comes The Drowning House (4.4 out of 5 stars), a genre-blending horror-thriller perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic.
The Drowning House
Thriller
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From Cherie Priest comes The Drowning House (4.4 out of 5 stars), a genre-blending horror-thriller perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic. When a sunken house resurfaces and a man vanishes, two estranged friends unravel secrets that should have stayed lost. Haunting, eerie, and sharply written, this Booklist-starred novel is dark coastal fiction at its finest.
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Houses fall into the ocean. That’s nothing new. But when one washes back ashore, everything changes.
A storm brings the impossible to a quiet Pacific Northwest island. A drowned house reappears on the beach, and Simon Culpepper disappears without a trace. Only two people care enough to search for him—childhood friends Melissa and Leo, though “friends” may be generous.
What begins as a rescue mission turns into something far more chilling. As they uncover the house’s twisted past and the darkness it carries, they realize some things never stay buried.
Secrets rot. Rivalries fester. And something ancient is waiting just beneath the floorboards.
Marrowstone Island is no longer safe. The house has returned. And it remembers everything.
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A single violent moment turns an ordinary life into a maze of impossible choices and unbearable loss.
Dark Matter
Dystopian · Sci-Fi · Techno-Thriller
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A single violent moment turns an ordinary life into a maze of impossible choices and unbearable loss. In Dark Matter, Jason Dessen wakes in a world where his family is gone and his life has become something stranger and far more dangerous. This speculative thriller moves with real urgency, but its deepest pull comes from the fear of losing the life that made everything else matter.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! • NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+
A “mind-blowing” (Entertainment Weekly) speculative thriller about an ordinary man who awakens in a world inexplicably different from the reality he thought he knew—from the author of Upgrade, Recursion, and the Wayward Pines trilogy
“Are you happy with your life?”
Those are the last words Jason Dessen hears before the kidnapper knocks him unconscious.
Before he awakens to find himself strapped to a gurney, surrounded by strangers in hazmat suits.
Before a man he’s never met smiles down at him and says, “Welcome back, my friend.”
In this world he’s woken up to, Jason’s life is not the one he knows. His wife is not his wife. His son was never born. And Jason is not an ordinary college professor but a celebrated genius who has achieved something remarkable. Something impossible.
Is it this life or the other that’s the dream? And even if the home he remembers is real, how will Jason make it back to the family he loves?
From the bestselling author Blake Crouch, Dark Matter is a mind-bending thriller about choices, paths not taken, and how far we’ll go to claim the lives we dream of.
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Two sisters.
Fifty Fifty
Thriller · Psychological Thriller
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Two sisters. One murder. And a courtroom battle where only one walks free. Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh is a twist-filled legal thriller where defense attorney Eddie Flynn must figure out which sister killed their father—and which one’s lying. With 4.5 Amazon stars, this razor-sharp thriller will keep you guessing until the final verdict.
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Two sisters. One dead father. And a murder trial where only one can walk free.
When the police answer two frantic 911 calls from the same address, they find the same story told in two voices:
“My dad’s dead. My sister killed him. Please send help.”
Now defense attorney Eddie Flynn faces his toughest case yet. Each sister claims the other pulled the trigger—and only one of them is telling the truth. Or is she?
In this high-stakes courtroom thriller, Flynn must unravel a family torn apart by secrets, betrayal, and murder.
From award-winning author Steve Cavanagh, Fifty Fifty is a fiendishly clever, fast-paced legal thriller where every answer leads to another lie.
One sister is a victim. One is a killer.
But how do you tell them apart?
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Told through the haunting voices of survivors, World War Z chronicles the global battle against the undead.
World War Z
Dystopian · Sci-Fi · Thriller
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Told through the haunting voices of survivors, World War Z chronicles the global battle against the undead. From burning cities to the last safe zones, humanity’s story unfolds in fear, courage, and fragile hope. The #1 New York Times bestseller by Max Brooks redefines the zombie epic as a chilling history of survival.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Prepare to be entranced by this addictively readable oral history of the great war between humans and zombies.”—Entertainment Weekly
We survived the zombie apocalypse, but how many of us are still haunted by that terrible time? We have (temporarily?) defeated the living dead, but at what cost? Told in the haunting and riveting voices of the men and women who witnessed the horror firsthand, World War Z is the only record of the pandemic.
The Zombie War came unthinkably close to eradicating humanity. Max Brooks, driven by the urgency of preserving the acid-etched first-hand experiences of the survivors, traveled across the United States of America and throughout the world, from decimated cities that once teemed with upwards of thirty million souls to the most remote and inhospitable areas of the planet. He recorded the testimony of men, women, and sometimes children who came face-to-face with the living, or at least the undead, hell of that dreadful time. World War Z is the result. Never before have we had access to a document that so powerfully conveys the depth of fear and horror, and also the ineradicable spirit of resistance, that gripped human society through the plague years.
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An unbreakable code.
Digital Fortress
Thriller · Techno-Thriller
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An unbreakable code. A race against time. Digital Fortress by Dan Brown is the gripping techno-thriller that predates The Da Vinci Code, where NSA cryptographer Susan Fletcher faces betrayal, espionage, and a code that could destroy global intelligence. With 4.3 Amazon stars, this is classic Brown—fast-paced, razor-sharp, and impossible to put down.
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The NSA’s greatest weapon is its code-breaking machine—until it meets a code it can’t crack.
Susan Fletcher, the NSA’s top cryptographer, is called in to solve the mystery. What she finds is a threat unlike any other: an unbreakable algorithm that could cripple U.S. intelligence and expose every secret the government holds.
Caught in a deadly web of betrayal, Susan races against time to uncover who created the code—and stop them before it’s unleashed. But the deeper she digs, the more personal—and dangerous—the stakes become.
From the secret corridors of the NSA to the cathedrals of Spain and the streets of Tokyo, Digital Fortress is a global race for survival.
Before The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown delivered this explosive thriller where the most powerful weapon is information.
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A murdered judge’s sister.
Livid
Mystery · Thriller
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A murdered judge’s sister. A garden of death. And forensic signs pointing to the unthinkable. In Livid, #1 bestseller Patricia Cornwell returns with another gripping Scarpetta thriller. As Kay Scarpetta faces off against courtroom drama, political power plays, and buried secrets, the clock ticks down on her most dangerous case yet. Some killers never stay buried.
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A sensational murder trial. A judge’s sister found dead. And forensic clues that point to something far more sinister.
Chief medical examiner Kay Scarpetta never wanted the spotlight, but as the star witness in a nationally televised trial, she has no choice. When a prominent judge’s sister is found dead in her home, Scarpetta quickly realizes this is no ordinary crime. Nothing was stolen—but the body and the withered garden tell a darker story.
With protests brewing and pressure mounting, Scarpetta faces a force from her past more dangerous than she ever imagined.
In Livid, Patricia Cornwell delivers another pulse-pounding entry in the #1 bestselling Scarpetta series—where forensic science, political power, and deadly secrets collide.
The truth is buried deep. And Scarpetta’s running out of time to find it.
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It fits readers who want espionage, small-town tension, and seasoned characters with dangerous histories.
The Spy Coast
Thriller · Mystery · Detective Fiction · Spy Thriller · Suspense
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The past refuses to stay buried in The Spy Coast, where a quiet life in coastal Maine shatters the moment a body appears as a warning. Retired operative Maggie Bird must rely on her circle of former CIA friends to uncover who has come for her and why. It fits readers who want espionage, small-town tension, and seasoned characters with dangerous histories.
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A retired CIA operative in small-town Maine tackles the ghosts of her past in this fresh take on the spy thriller from New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen.
Former spy Maggie Bird came to the seaside village of Purity, Maine, eager to put the past behind her after a mission went tragically wrong. These days, she’s living quietly on her chicken farm, still wary of blowback from the events that forced her early retirement.
But when a body turns up in Maggie’s driveway, she knows it’s a message from former foes who haven’t forgotten her. Maggie turns to her local circle of old friends—all retirees from the CIA—to help uncover the truth about who is trying to kill her, and why. This “Martini Club” of former spies may be retired, but they still have a few useful skills that they’re eager to use again, if only to spice up their rather sedate new lives.
Complicating their efforts is Purity’s acting police chief, Jo Thibodeau. More accustomed to dealing with rowdy tourists than homicide, Jo is puzzled by Maggie’s reluctance to share information—and by her odd circle of friends, who seem to be a step ahead of her at every turn.
As Jo’s investigation collides with the Martini Club’s maneuvers, Maggie’s hunt for answers will force her to revisit a clandestine career that spanned the globe, from Bangkok to Istanbul, from London to Malta. The ghosts of her past have returned, but with the help of her friends—and the reluctant Jo Thibodeau—Maggie might just be able to save the life she’s built.
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With 4.4 Amazon stars, this is high-stakes thriller perfection for fans of Clancy and Crichton.
Fly By Wire
Mystery · Thriller
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A plane crash. Global terror. One man racing the clock. Fly By Wire by Ward Larsen kicks off the Jammer Davis series with relentless action and explosive conspiracy. A retired fighter pilot turned crash investigator uncovers a deadly link between aviation disaster and terrorist attacks. With 4.4 Amazon stars, this is high-stakes thriller perfection for fans of Clancy and Crichton.
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A state-of-the-art cargo plane falls from the sky. The world’s most volatile markets tremble. And only one man can piece together the truth.
When a brand-new C-500 aircraft crashes in central France, killing its crew, the aviation world demands answers. Enter Frank “Jammer” Davis, a former Air Force fighter pilot turned NTSB investigator with zero tolerance for politics—and a nose for trouble.
As Jammer digs into the crash, global chaos erupts: coordinated terrorist attacks cripple oil refineries, plunging the world into crisis. The deeper he investigates, the clearer it becomes—the crash and the attacks are linked by a conspiracy far larger than anyone imagined.
From USA Today bestselling author Ward Larsen, Fly By Wire launches the Jammer Davis series with adrenaline-pumping action and razor-sharp suspense.
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An ancient Ottoman wreck.
Crescent Dawn
Thriller
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An ancient Ottoman wreck. Legendary artifacts. And a fanatical plot to ignite war. Crescent Dawn by Clive and Dirk Cussler is a #1 bestseller packed with daring escapes, archaeological intrigue, and explosive Middle East tension. With 4.5 Amazon stars, Dirk Pitt returns in one of his most thrilling adventures yet. The past has risen—and the world may burn.
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A lost Ottoman wreck. A deadly conspiracy. And only Dirk Pitt stands between history and catastrophe.
While surveying the Middle East, Dirk Pitt stumbles upon the wreckage of an ancient ship—and a mysterious cargo that could ignite modern war. When a brazen raid on Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace unleashes chaos, Pitt finds himself racing against a fanatical brother and sister bent on using legendary artifacts to reshape the region in flames.
With explosions tearing through Turkey and Egypt, and the world on the brink of war, Pitt must untangle history’s secrets before the past destroys the future.
Crescent Dawn is classic Clive Cussler: a pulse-pounding blend of underwater discovery, historical mystery, and breakneck suspense.
When ancient secrets surface, the world’s fate rests in Dirk Pitt’s hands.
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She thought she buried the truth.
This Stays Between Us
Psychological Thriller
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She thought she buried the truth. Until her best friend’s body was found. This Stays Between Us by Sara Ochs is a tense, sun-soaked thriller where a dream study abroad trip turns deadly. Fans of Lucy Foley and Society of Lies will love this gripping story of betrayal, buried secrets, and the ultimate question: how far would you go to protect your past?
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Ten years ago, Claire’s study abroad trip ended in tragedy. Sunshine, parties, and romance gave way to betrayal, lies—and the disappearance of her best friend, Phoebe.
Now, Phoebe’s remains have been found. And Claire is forced to return to Australia, alongside the same group of friends whose secrets shattered them a decade ago.
As Claire retraces their steps, the truth surfaces in fragments. But she already knows what happened that day. She’s always known.
Because Claire killed Phoebe. And she’ll do whatever it takes to keep anyone else from finding out.
Fans of Lucy Foley and Society of Lies will devour this pulse-pounding thriller where tropical paradise hides cold-blooded secrets—and a killer isn’t done running from the truth.
Some secrets should stay buried.
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With 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, Party of Liars by Kelsey Cox is a sharp, Texas-sized twist on the classic locked-room mystery.
Party of Liars
Thriller · Psychological Thriller
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With 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, Party of Liars by Kelsey Cox is a sharp, Texas-sized twist on the classic locked-room mystery. When a Sweet Sixteen turns deadly, secrets unravel under the sparkling lights of the season’s biggest party. Witty, fast-paced, and darkly glamorous, this is a whodunnit where no one’s hands are clean, and everyone’s got motive.
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Sophie Matthews’s Sweet Sixteen is supposed to be the party of the year—black ties, red velvet cake, and a guest list full of secrets.
But when a body crashes onto the dance floor before the candles are blown out, her father’s lavish Texas mansion becomes the scene of a locked-room murder no one saw coming.
With a killer somewhere among them, every guest has something to hide. The jealous ex-wife. The anxious new stepmother. The best friend who knows too much. And the nanny who feels something isn’t right.
Kelsey Cox’s Party of Liars is a sharp, pulse-pounding thriller where secrets unravel beneath the glittering lights of high society, and no one leaves the party unchanged.
The question isn’t who wanted revenge. It’s who struck first.
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