Exciting Crime

The definitive history of Japanese organized crime, from its origins in samurai-era black markets and gambling rings to the shadowy syndicates of the present. “The best book in English on this fascinating and misunderstood subject.” ―Richard Lloyd Parry, author of People Who Eat Darkness...

In the epic fifth installment in this “compulsively readable” (People) series, Galbraith’s “irresistible hero and heroine” (USA Today) take on the decades-old cold case of a missing doctor, one which may be their grisliest yet. Private Detective Cormoran Strike is visiting his family...

High Crimes is journalist Michael Kodas's gripping account of life on top of the world—where man is every bit as deadly as Mother Nature. "Well written, and as deftly plotted as the finest mystery novel, Kodas brings to life a disturbing picture of society at high altitude." ―Austin...

'Well plotted and page turning' - Patricia Gibney 'A tense, fast-paced, and deftly plotted thriller, which kept me guessing right to the end. I'm already looking forward to the next outing for Detective Sergeant Lucy Golden and her crew!'- Andrea Carter Sometimes darkness stalks the most...

Aloysius Archer, the straight-talking World War II veteran fresh out of prison, returns in this riveting new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci. Featuring duet narration with Edoardo Ballerini and Brittany Pressley. The 1950s are on the horizon, and Archer is in...

Amos Decke, ?the FBI consultant with a perfect memory, returns to solve a gruesome murder in a booming North Dakota oil town in this installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Memory Man series. When Amos Decker and his FBI colleague Alex Jamison are called to London, North Dakota, they...

If you’re going to pick an abandoned building to hide in, don’t make it a Russian Mafia safehouse. A Russian mafia boss found me hiding from my abusive ex. Told me he’d protect me. Sparks flew between us and I ended up spending the night in his penthouse. Then I saw him do something I could never forgive. So I ran before he could do the same to me. I started again on the other side of the country. But the head of the Bratva never forgot me. He stalked me. Kidnapped me. Demanded I marry him. And the worst part is… I just found out I’m pregnant, and he’s the father. Obsessed ...

From a New York Times bestselling author comes the gripping, untold history of science's darkest secrets. "A fascinating book [that] deserves a wide audience." —Publishers Weekly, starred review Science is a force for good in the world—at least usually. But sometimes, when obsession gets the...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell, a serial killer wreaks havoc on Northern Virginia, appearing as a ghostly apparition before striking—and Scarpetta must avoid becoming their next victim. Scarpetta is soon to be a streaming...

In this fast-paced historical thriller, a #1 New York Times bestselling author introduces Archer, a WWII veteran forced to investigate a small-town murder—or risk returning to prison. It's 1949. When war veteran Aloysius Archer is released from Carderock Prison, he is sent to Poca City on...

“Memory Man” Amos Decker—an FBI consultant with perfect recall—delves into a bewildering double homicide in this thriller by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 6:20 Man. "Baldacci delivers, every time!" —Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author of What Happened...

Enjoy three heart-racing thrillers from the New York Times bestselling master of suspense.23 1/2 LIES: Lindsay Boxer's estranged father is gunned down execution-style, and her investigation uncovers life-altering truths. (with Maxine Paetro) FALLEN RANGER: To Rory Yates, being a Texas Ranger...

KID DETECTIVE ZET: The World's Favorite Way To Learn About Ancient Egypt 12-year-old Zet is on the trail of his latest mystery: priceless amulets are disappearing all over ancient Egypt. Worse, his best friend is being treated more like a prisoner than a student at a secretive jewelry apprentice school. Are the evil teachers and jewel thefts related? When Zet receives a desperate message hidden inside an amulet, he's determined to rescue his friend. Armed with a brainy sister who can read and write hieroglyphics, Zet searches for clues. Can he expose the wicked plot and take down the ...

There’s a voodoo woman in New Orleans who knows your darkest secrets French Quarter paranormal investigator Wyatt Thomas learns he’s permanently linked to the spirit of a man with whom he’d fought a duel during another lifetime. The only person who can free Wyatt from his curse is long-dead voodoo queen Marie Laveaux. To seek her help, he must travel back to Antebellum New Orleans, succeed in his endeavor, or be trapped in the past forever. When Wyatt meets his former lover at the Mulatto Ball, he doesn’t know if he wants to return. While Wyatt is time traveling, detective Tony ...

From the one-of-kind mind of Bill James, famous for revolutionizing the way we think about baseball, comes a “thought-provoking meditation” (Seattle Times) and epic tour through American crime—now available in paperback. The man who revolutionized the way we think about baseball examines...

From the author of Reese's Book Club Pick and instant USA Today bestseller The Unwedding, a novel of suspense and friendship about three friends who decide to disappear from their lives for a few days while on a trip to a national park—only to have one of them vanish. Hope, Ash, and Caro met...

Preston & Child continue their #1 bestselling series featuring FBI Special Agent Pendergast and Constance Greene, as they take a final stand against New York’s deadliest serial killer: Pendergast’s own ancestor … and Constance’s greatest enemy. A desperate bargain is broken … Constance...

In this exciting thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci, the 6:20 Man is leaving U.S soil—this time drawn into a storm of billion-dollar secrets and international power plays that could shatter the world order. Featuring an ensemble cast including Zach Villa...

Private investigator and World War II veteran Aloysius Archer heads to Los Angeles, the city where dreams are made and shattered, and is ensnared in a lethal case in this thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci. Featuring duet narration with Edoardo Ballerini and...

In this gripping thriller from the bestselling author of The Town, the right hand man of one of the most infamous mob bosses in American history goes on a dangerous mission. "Masterly." —New York Times Book Review In the late 1970s, The Outfit, led by Tony Accardo, has the entire city of...