Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

From legendary storyteller and master of short fiction Stephen King comes an extraordinary new collection of twelve short stories, many never-before-published, and some of his best EVER.

Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn’t exist....

For two old friends with so much to hide, playing catch-up is a dangerous game in a propulsive novel of suspense by the author of Mother of All Secrets....

#1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham takes you back to Camino Island where bookseller Bruce Cable and novelist Mercer Mann always manage to find trouble in paradise.

The #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Identity presents a suspenseful new novel of tragedy and trauma, love and family, and the evil that awaits....

After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up....

I can manipulate the emotions of anyone who lets me. I will make you hurt, make you cry, make you laugh and sigh. But my words don't affect him. Especially not when I plead for him to leave. He's always there, watching and waiting. And I can never look away. Not when I want him closer....

After Lucy is found wandering the streets, covered in her best friend Savvy’s blood, everyone thinks she is a murderer....

Harkening to Agatha Christie’s classic And Then There Were None, this high-tension and ingenious thriller follows five couples trapped on a storm-swept island as a killer stalks among them....

When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, the two find something elusive—the friendship of a like-minded, pitch-black soul....

Lowen Ashleigh takes on a life-changing job as a ghost writer for her employer's ailing wife--and uncovers their twisted secrets.

Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell....

Eve has a good life. She wakes up each day, kisses her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except… Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center....

Contract killer Lachlan Kane wants a quiet life working in his leather studio and forgetting all about his traumatic past. But when he botches a job for his boss’s biggest client, Lachlan knows he’ll never claw his way out of the underworld.

Lisa Jewell returns with a scintillating new psychological thriller about a woman who finds herself the subject of her own popular true crime podcast....

It’s hard to find an employer who doesn’t ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously give me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with views across the city and preparing fancy meals in their shiny kitchen....

A storm is on the horizon. America’s days are numbered. A Chinese submarine has gone rogue and is navigating towards the continental United States, putting its nuclear missiles within striking distance of the West Coast....

Twenty-eight years ago, Charlotte and Samantha Quinn's happy small-town family life was torn apart by a terrifying attack on their family home....

Meghan Michaels is trying to find balance between being a single mom and working full time as an ICU nurse, when a patient named Caitlin arrives in her ward with a traumatic brain injury. They say she jumped from a bridge and plunged over twenty feet to the train tracks below.

Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams. But when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace four years earlier, a violent winter storm traps them at the estate....

When a Russian superweapon is let loose under the waves, it's up to President Jack Ryan to find a countermove....

Myron and Win, longtime friends and colleagues, set out to find the truth, but the more they discover about Greg, the more dangerous their world becomes. Secrets, lies, and a murderous conspiracy that stretches back into the past churn at the heart of Harlan Coben's blistering new novel.

The Lowells’ maid isn’t the only strange thing on our street. I’m sure I see a shadowy figure watching us. My husband leaves the house late at night. And when I meet a woman who lives across the way, her words chill me to the bone: Be careful of your neighbors....

A shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s violent act against her husband - and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive.

Number-one New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen’s shocking and empowering true-crime story of three sisters determined to survive their mother’s house of horrors....

DCI Simon Fenchurch has everything under control. His marriage, his family, even his job, where he’s starting to lose the imposter syndrome that has plagued him. But a mysterious death on the border with the City of London leads Fenchurch into a murder inquiry crossing three jurisdictions.

The boy I grew up loving is now the made man who broke my heart. I had one primary goal in life: to marry Don Caleb Accardi, give him lots of babies, and live happily ever after. Until he shattered my fantasy and destroyed my belief in love. His playboy status isn't the issue. I learned to live with his womanizing while patiently waiting on the sideline for him to truly notice me.

The Murder of Sir Charles is a gripping murder mystery set in the serene yet secretive English countryside during the 1920s. Sir Charles Flanagan, a retired industrialist living in the venerable Bryce Manor, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. Known for his blunt manners yet kind heart, Sir Charles’s sudden and suspicious death shocks the local community. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that beneath the idyllic surface of Bryce Manor lies a web of secrets and deceit. Enter Inspector Weaver, a sharp and methodical detective from Scotland Yard, who begins to ...

Death at South Hills is a gripping English murder mystery set in the picturesque coastal town of Lynden Sands during the 1920s. Immerse yourself in a tale of intrigue, deception, and family secrets that will keep you guessing until the very end. When Mark Northbridge and his sister Stephanie arrive at the newly opened hotel in Lynden Sands, they are unaware of the dark mysteries that lie ahead. Their family estate, South Hills, stands at the center of unresolved tensions and a haunting disappearance. Garrett, their nephew, has been missing since the war, leaving a void filled with ...

Suicide? Or Murder? is a gripping murder mystery set in the picturesque but deceptive tranquility of rural England during the early 20th century. Freddie Paxton, a man crafted for the serene niche of a golf club nestled within the decaying grandeur of a once-magnificent estate, is thrust into a whirlwind of intrigue and suspicion. When the mangled body of S. Brotherhood is discovered on the golf course, it initially seems like a tragic accident. However, former military intelligence officer Mordaunt Carroll and his astute friend Alexander Greene suspect foul play. As they dig deeper into ...

Cooper is a riveting murder mystery book set in 1930s London. Join Superintendent Cooper and private investigator Larry Dernier as they navigate the dark alleys and grand mansions of London, unearthing secrets that could shake the foundations of power. When the Home Secretary is found murdered in his residence, a chilling phone call from the self-proclaimed killer sets off a chain of events that thrusts Cooper and Dernier into a complex web of deceit and intrigue. The case seems straightforward at first, but every clue uncovered leads to more questions. The meticulous planning of the murder...

Murderous Affair A thrilling murder mystery novel set in the foggy streets of Northstead during the late 1920s. Follow Dr. Simon, a weary and overworked doctor, as he navigates through a web of deceit and danger in this compelling tale of love, jealousy, and murder. Dr. Simon’s night takes a sinister turn when he is mistakenly called to the neighboring Ivy Lodge instead of Mr. Cooper’s home. There, he discovers the dying Ronald Farrah, a young man with a connection to the enigmatic Cooper household. As the dense fog envelops the town, Dr. Simon finds himself drawn into a complex ...

Reporting Murder is a gripping English murder mystery set in the bustling streets of 1920s London. Dive into the world of intrigue, deception, and high-stakes journalism. Every Saturday morning, the blue and gold cover of The Owl graced the bookstalls across London. Jamaal Spillner, the sharp-minded editor of this influential weekly, thrived on the chaos of press nights. But his routine is shattered when his right-hand woman, Margaret Stanley, bursts into his office with shocking news: Trey Ford, the Minister of Imperial Finance, has been murdered at his country house. Spillner, sensing an ...

The Barrister Murder is a gripping murder mystery set in the tranquil yet deceptive English countryside during the 1920s. This tale of suspense will captivate fans of classic whodunits and psychological thrillers. Simon Bickel, a renowned barrister known for his relentless courtroom tactics, seeks respite at his brother William's idyllic estate in Carmenshire. The peaceful countryside promises a much-needed break from the high-stakes Munson case that has consumed Simon's life. However, tranquility quickly turns to terror when Simon and his guests, Vera Lewis and Howard Torrance, stumble ...

Murderous Curse is a gripping murder mystery set in the eerie seaside village of Checkham-on-Sea, England, during the early 1920s. This enthralling tale plunges readers into a world of dark secrets, ancient curses, and relentless suspense. When Tony Clifton's promising rugby career is abruptly overshadowed by his father's sudden death, he is forced to abandon his studies and care for his sister, Ena. The siblings relocate to a desolate bungalow town, seeking a fresh start. But their hopes for a new beginning are shattered when Lord Lantham, the reclusive owner of Lantham Castle, is found ...

Broken Heart is a captivating 1920s English murder mystery set in the quaint village of Ralston. In the quiet and seemingly idyllic village of Ralston, secrets lie hidden beneath the surface, and love is a dangerous game. Kerry Bumbry, a young and spirited parlor maid, finds herself drawn to Albert Briles, a penniless yet charming gentleman. Their secret romance unfolds under the cover of night, filled with passion, tension, and the constant threat of discovery. Albert Briles, a man with a sharp wit and a melancholic heart, lives off the charity of his sister, Caroline Briles, who works at ...

Some bonds aren’t supposed to end. Mildred has been friends with Janice, Susan, and Beatrice since grade school. Janice was the glue that held them together, and now she is gone. Mildred scores a luxury suite on a Caribbean cruise and the surviving threesome gathers to scatter the ashes and celebrate their lifelong friendships with over two thousand strangers and a Girl Scout Troop.

In the two weeks Mildred was away, her world came to a halt. Sent home while the Ivory Winds Casino works to reopen. Mildred Petrie discovers she can’t sit and wait. Luckily, she finds the Little Free Library, soon followed by Opal Best and her little dog, Jimmy Olsen. They develop an immediate friendship as they walk the hidden path to the cemetery. No telling what Jimmy will dig up and all the questions of a possible murder.

A single phone call sets off a chain of events that will test Justin's every belief. When a mysterious woman claims kinship, Justin's instincts scream deception. But when they meet, her mesmerizing appearance shatters his doubts, unveiling a truth he never saw coming.

The cruel hand of fate has struck down someone Octavia Hollows cares for... yet again. Not one to give up without a fight, the snarky necromancer is ready to stomp death into submission. With her undead pig, Bacon, by her side, Octavia finds herself mixed up in the politics of the local werewolf pack. Surrounded by a looming darkness, the wolves are being targeted in deadly traps. Following the few clues she can uncover leads to more questions than answers.

When the federal government catches hotshot financial adviser Louis Martin “Marty” Blazer defrauding his NFL-player clients, it’s time to come clean. He has no reasonable defense. What he has is a bigger story to spill to the feds—that of a multibillion-dollar conspiracy that exploits the most talented college athletes and implicates one of the most popular entertainment industries in the nation. The DOJ is listening, and the truth could literally set Marty free. All he has to do is prove that the NCAA is a vast ongoing scam.

Nadia Williams needs somewhere peaceful to sort through her grief after her mother is brutally murdered. She finds a cozy cabin at the side of a tranquil lake in the quaint town of Misted Pines in the Pacific Northwest. The minute she arrives, she knows it’s perfect. The very night of her arrival, however, someone—or something—is scratching at her window. The next morning, she meets her one and only neighbor, Doc Riggs. He’s a rough, good-time guy who rubs Nadia wrong immediately. They clash, and neither of them are happy to be sharing their lake.

Most Sinful residents are unaware of Carter’s crisis and are going about their daily lives as they always have, including local prankster Gage Babin. Except this time, Gage’s attempt to elicit laughs leaves him on a slab in the medical examiner’s office. Everyone knows how unhealthy he was, but Fortune thinks there’s more to his death than a poorly timed prank that caused his bad heart to give out.

Intelligence analyst Lexie Martin is important. Or, that’s what she’s been told by the director of Halcyon Division, the secret organization she works for. Problem is—Lexie doesn’t feel important. She feels...devastated. Struggling to equilibrate after the unexpected implosion of her personal life and reeling from her failed assignment overseas, Lexie’s barely treading water.

Meet Jessica Jones: retired superhero, private investigator, loner. She tried her best to be a shiny spandex crimefighter, but that life only led to unspeakable trauma. Now she avoids that world altogether and works on surviving day-to-day in Hell’s Kitchen, New York. The morning a distraught mother comes into her office, Jessica would prefer to nurse her hangover and try to forget last night’s poor choices. But something about Amber Randall’s story strikes a chord with her. Amber is adamant that something happened to her teenage twins while they were visiting their father in the UK.

It’s the night shift worker who finds them. Huddled in a hospital store cupboard is elderly Edith Higgins. Knifed to death. Sitting behind her is Staff Nurse Lily Frampton, a scalpel clasped in her blood-soaked hand. No one can understand why this kind-hearted, dedicated nurse would brutally murder a frail patient she’s spent months caring for. That same day, mild-mannered schoolteacher Rod Black is found surrounded by the battered bodies of his pupils. Why would a well-respected teacher beat five schoolboys to death?

Sloan will go through hell and back for those she loves. And she does so, every single day. Caught up with the alluring Asa Jackson, a notorious drug trafficker, Sloan has finally found a lifeline to cling to, even if it’s meant compromising her morals. She was in dire straits trying to pay for her brother’s care until she met Asa. But as Sloan became emotionally and economically reliant on him, he in turn developed a disturbing obsession with her—one that becomes increasingly dangerous every day.

Someone is killing the world's leading experts on robotics and computers. A desperate Russian scientist approaches Court Gentry and Zoya Zakharova to ask for their protection, but before they can help, they are attacked by a team of professional assassins. They escape, but wherever they turn, it's clear that whoever's tracking them is always going to be one step ahead. With a danger of this level, there's no choice but to attack into the threat.

When Nigel Baxter, a middle-aged married banker with an unremarkable past, is found dead in the bath of a plush hotel suite, his wrists slit, it looks as if he's taken his own life. At first. But when Detective Inspector Daniel Riley is assigned to the case, he soon realises all isn't as it first appears to be. When a postmortem shows Baxter was poisoned, Riley suspects foul play. And then there's the odd addition of a teddy bear left at the crime scene....

Jazz Bashara is a criminal. Well, sort of. Life on Artemis, the first and only city on the moon, is tough if you're not a rich tourist or an eccentric billionaire. So smuggling in the occasional harmless bit of contraband barely counts, right? Not when you've got debts to pay and your job as a porter barely covers the rent. Everything changes when Jazz sees the chance to commit the perfect crime, with a reward too lucrative to turn down.

Photographer Isla Wilson is thrilled she's landed her dream job, but the clients who hired her are getting stranger by the day. It sounded so perfect—a month's assignment at the lush Scottish Highlands property of architect Alban McGregor, and his wife, Jessica. But in the woods, there's a playhouse with a chilling history. Two years ago, the McGregors' daughter Elodie was abducted and then died in that playhouse. The townspeople insist her abductor had to be a stranger in their town. Alban refuses to knock the playhouse down, even keeping a picture of it on his wall.