Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

When a fiendish fraudster has been fomenting financial falsehoods, who can find the finagler? The World’s Greatest Detective Agency, of course....

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....

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

Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a racially-charged murder case sets a duo of white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully-accused Black defendants in this courtroom drama from author David Baldacci....

Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own....

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....

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

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....

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

Biloxi’s best criminal defense attorney has never lost a case. Then his client’s beautiful wife is murdered, and America’s #1 lawyer suddenly becomes its #1 suspect.

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....

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....

In Light of All Darkness embeds listeners in one of the most famous true-crime stories of our generation—the kidnapping of Polly Klaas—a case as pivotal in the history of the FBI as the Unabomber or Oklahoma City bombing....

Riverside Close is a picture-perfect community. The six exclusive and attractive houses are tucked far away from the noise and grime of city life, allowing the residents to enjoy beautiful gardens, pleasant birdsong, and tranquility from behind the security of a locked gate.

A best-selling “riveting” and “acutely observed family drama” that delves into the lingering aftermath of a young girl’s disappearance.

Lucas Davenport and his daughter, Letty, team up to track down a dangerous scientist whose latest project could endanger the entire world, in this latest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford....

Erika Cass has a perfect family and a perfect life. Until the evening when two detectives show up at her front door. A high school girl has vanished from Erika's quiet suburban neighborhood. The police suspect the worst. And Erika's teenage son was the last person to see the girl alive....

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....

Artificial intelligence leads to shockingly real devastation in this new novel in the number one New York Times best-selling Gray Man series....

The beast hunts her in the night, and she longs to return to him. She is trapped in a fortress, and he will do anything to find her.

There are three rules Brooke Sullivan must follow as a new nurse practitioner at a men’s maximum-security prison: 1) Treat all prisoners with respect. 2) Never reveal any personal information. 3) Never EVER become too friendly with the inmates....

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

It’s a blazing summer when two men arrive in a small village in the West of Ireland. One of them is coming home. Both of them are coming to get rich. One of them is coming to die....

Charlie Reade looks like a regular high school kid, great at baseball and football, a decent student. But he carries a heavy load. His mom was killed in a hit-and-run accident when he was 10, and grief drove his dad to drink....

Melody gazes across the rippling lake to the trees on the shore, waiting for her fiancé Evan to arrive so their family holiday can begin. Here in this cabin in a small Canadian island town, there’s so much space for their son to play. It’s going to be perfect–just like the first time Melody visited as a child. But then, a call from Evan shatters her world.

“You can’t marry him if you’re already married to me.” That was how Silas Cruz proposed to me—more like demanded, really. He didn’t exactly give me a choice. He’s dark, jealous and incredibly possessive. And he’s just one of the villains in my story. I used to think he was my hero. Still, there’s one thing I know for sure. Whenever I need him, whenever I’m in danger, he comes for me. He’s proven that time and time again.

Do you love a good mystery? Are you fascinated by the unknown? If so, then Unraveling Enigmas: The 12 Most Mysterious People in History is the book for you. This fascinating book takes you on a journey through the shadows of the unknown, exploring the lives and legends of twelve of the most enigmatic figures in human history. From the cryptic letters of the Zodiac Killer to the secrets of Genghis Khan's tomb, Unraveling Enigmas delves deep into the mysteries that have captivated and intrigued us for centuries. With each turn of the page, you'll be drawn deeper into the enigmatic lives of ...

Caught between the past and the forbidden love with my best friend’s brother. Fleeing my relentless ex-husband, I return to my hometown to protect my daughter, Halle. I reconnect with my childhood friend, but I didn’t count on running into her off limits brother. Greyson Durant, a dominant firefighter, ignites old flames and stirs a whirlwind of emotions. Greyson is a protective single dad with a heart forged from both care and command. He never anticipated rekindling feelings for his long-lost love. Haunted by scars from my previous marriage, I face Greyson's fierce determination to ...

Can a single night at a class reunion change everything? She was the wallflower. He was the jock. She sent him anonymous love notes. Now, he's at the 10-year reunion to find out who his mysterious pen pal was. Tansy has come a long way since her nerded-out days as a high school nobody. She owns a successful tech business, learned to do her hair, and might even wear her sexiest red dress to the reunion. One big worry: Bridger might be there. What if he overlooks her again? Basketball star Bridger only ever dated the popular girls, but he shared his secret heart with someone else—someone ...

My favorite mistake is back in town looking hotter than ever. I can’t believe Rachel freaking Bradly is standing here in my office, looking sexy as hell. Her company is in trouble, she needs me to bail her out. Back in high school, she was the hottest thing in class and my bad-boy charms won her over. We were in love, inseparable. Until Rachel shattered my heart into a million little pieces before running off to college. Now she’s back, igniting all the longing and passion I kept buried inside. And the way she's looking at me… I want to devour her whole, take her and claim her as mine...

At ten o’clock on Sunday morning, the twenty-second of October, 1882, in an abandoned house in the West Bottom of Kansas City, just a stone’s throw from the stockyards, a fellow named Jasper Harrison did not wake up. His inability to do was the result of his having had his throat cut sometime during the previous night. At the same time, in the same location, in the very same house, another fellow, by the name of Eddie Kepler did wake up. Now, it is trying enough to wake up on a Sunday morning after getting drunk on Saturday night in a saloon on the other side of the state line. However,...

When I needed it most, my dad’s worst enemy became my protector, making me crave him more than my next breath…but he has no idea who I really am or that I carry his child. When a fateful plane crash leaves us stranded in the middle of nowhere, it becomes clear that billionaire Grayson Bennet doesn't recognize me. So, I give him a fake name to keep my identity hidden. Our families have been at each other's throats for longer than I can remember. I know I'm playing with fire by remaining in his company, but I can’t resist his lure. As we make our way back to a rescue, I often feel his ...

Secret War It began with the new batch of virus... a variant virus, made by our government and meant for the enemy. It was a new strain of flu never known by man. A souped-up modified killer flu virus. Scientist Roy Stikes Jr created this super flu, and he also caused the spread of it. One day per the usual, everyone was going about their business. Working, raising kids, dropping kids off at school, picking them up, cooking dinner, going to games, movies, picnics, getting married, divorced, engaged. The next day we were all fighting for our lives. ©Zombie Media Publishing

At such a young age, the very intelligent Beth Morgan had already spent much of her life storing and memorizing knowledge---both spiritual (from her Aunt Wendy's loving instruction and teaching) and psychological (from many long hours of study in the library)---to help other young people in her school and in a day-care center. After being forced into leaving her home and mentally unstable mother, Beth is faced with a brand new life and identity that ultimately leads her to face her greatest challenges. Her new life presents some great advantages to her learning, the use of her talents, and...

Sometimes, it’s not the path you’re on that matters, but who you’re walking it with. Hunter’s position with the Grimm County Sheriff’s Office was supposed to be temporary—a favor for a friend while in between jobs. Although he’s enjoyed the challenge of running the crime lab, recent events have caused him to question whether he’s worthy of wearing the badge. Growing up as the beloved daughter of a career politician, Snow was raised for a life in public service. She thought she’d found her path as a teacher, until her father’s untimely death brings pressure for her to ...

During the height of her successful career in 1986 when Aida met Brigdon, the magic of the human heart took control without knowing much of each other's background. When critical activities intensified in yet another phase of the Cold War, Aida faced perplexing events that led her to discover Brigdon's deep commitment in British Intelligence. Danger surrounded them. Various unmitigated disasters plagued them. Silent victories unfolded one upon another that continually kept them apart. Despite the myriad of human machinations that included destroying them, they managed to keep close their ...

In the sixteenth installment in the bestselling JET series, Jet finds herself betrayed by those she trusted the most, with disastrous consequences for her loved ones...and herself. When a shadowy figure from Matt's past surfaces as possible savior, she must decide whether to bet it all on a total stranger, or lose everything she's fought to hold onto.

Trick Albright and a group of eccentric Southerners make a pact to decode the mysterious Voynich Manuscript for a $3BLN prize. This strange book carbon-dates to the 15th Century but is written in an unknown language that might be older than mankind itself. What Trick and his team don't know is that the book's sinister purpose was uncovered a century ago by the brilliant Ethel Boole Voynich, and she had an excellent reason to keep it secret. "When the time comes, we will prove to the world that the black magic of the Middle Ages consisted of discoveries far in advance of 20th-century science...

A schoolgirl pays a visit to Sherlock Holmes. She has discovered a dead body. Dr. Watson does not believe her, but Holmes does and asks her to take him to the corpse. She leads the two of them to a place where unspeakable evil is present. What Sherlock Holmes learns there leads him to the hills of Berkshire and the ghostly white chalk horse that the superstitious people of the town believe is the Pale Horse of Death from the Book of Revelation. Another local resident dies, and Holmes connects the dots. They lead directly to the great horse race at the Derby and the millions of pounds that ...

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.

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.

Luxury villas on hot white sand, views for miles over turquoise water. Flawless hostess Penny gathers guests to an island for her husband’s birthday celebrations. But she soon regrets inviting self-obsessed Eloise. When a child vanishes on the night of the party, their perfect island weekend is ripped apart. Even paradise harbours murky secrets… Has he been taken? Has he drowned? In the panic to find any trace, Penny casts about for someone to blame—even if that person is her own daughter, Rosie. Even clear waters descend to pitch black.

As a teenager, Jill Shannon fell victim to her stepfather's cruel abuse. Now, as an adult, Jill's made it - she has a successful career and a solid, if not static, marriage to Detective Alex Shannon. Together they live out what seems to be a perfect life in Seattle. The vow she made as a teenager to never again be a victim lies dormant - until one day a reporter lures her to his hotel room under the pretense of an interview - and suddenly it all comes rushing back.

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.

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.

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.

Zoe didn't meet her daughter the way most mothers do. She finds five-year-old Maddie alone and dirty on a countryside road. Frightened for Maddie's safety, she picks her up and takes her back to her father, not knowing what she's about to step into. Because Maddie wasn't just lost; she was there to lure her serial killer dad's new victim. After escaping from the clutches of Maddie's dangerous father, she bonds with the little girl. Only Maddie knows what it was like to be at that house. And when no family members come forward to claim Maddie, Zoe decides to adopt her.

Rachel Armstrong has a burning need to right the world’s wrongs. Thus, she becomes the Avenging Angel. And maybe she’s a bit too cocky about it. While riding a hunch about the identity of a kidnapper, she runs into Julien “Cap” Jackson, who was trained by the team at Nightingale Investigations in Denver. Now he’s a full-fledged member at their newly opened Phoenix branch. It takes Cap a beat to realize Raye’s the woman for him. It takes Raye a little longer (but just a little) to figure out how she feels about Cap.

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.