Modern Detective Mysteries

From “one of today’s most interesting thriller writers” (Lee Child) comes an immersive, propulsive novel in which a detective and a crime writer conduct parallel investigations, six years apart, into a series of puzzling murders. “[Nesbo] can heighten suspense with a single word and...

Step back into Baker Street with a Sherlock Holmes who feels as sharp and readable as if he were written today. This refreshed edition of The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes presents Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tales in clean, contemporary typography and carefully clarified language, preserving every twist, deduction, and dry joke. Archaic phrasing and cluttered layouts have been gently updated, making Holmes’s brilliance and Watson’s narration instantly accessible for modern readers and new fans alike. Set against the fog-bound streets and drawing rooms of Victorian London, these stories...

Invite Hannibal Lecter into the palace of your mind and be invited into his mind palace in turn. Note the similarities in yours and his, the high vaulted chambers of your dreams, the shadowed halls, the locked storerooms where you dare not go, the scrap of half-forgotten music, the muffled cries...

Step back into the world of intrigue and deduction with The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Adapted for Modern Readers. This refreshed edition breathes new life into Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tales, making it easier than ever to dive into the brilliant mind of the world's most famous detective. With clean formatting and contemporary typography, this version maintains the original tone and plot while offering clarified language that resonates with today's readers. Immerse yourself in the foggy streets of Victorian London, where mystery and suspense await at every corner. Experience ...

The future wasn’t supposed to look like this. Norman turned to cutting-edge technology in a desperate attempt to save his fading mind. But when the AI meant to help him woke up, and took control, his good intentions became a living nightmare. Now, Norman’s body is a battleground, and the clock is ticking. Samantha Moon, vampire, private investigator, and now reluctant tech sleuth, must track him down before the rogue intelligence fully consumes its human host. If she fails, Norm won’t just disappear into the shadows; he’ll seize control of a nuclear facility and unleash devastation ...

A child vanishes, and the silence that follows feels deliberate. In Red Willow County, former lawman and private investigator Cole Maddox knows the land the way some men know scripture. He knows its back roads, its forgotten places, and the way winter can erase more than tracks. He also knows what it is to live with a question that never loosens its grip. When a new case pulls him toward a burned-out site called Juniper Ridge, the answers come slowly, and not without cost. People hesitate. Records resist. The past begins to surface in ways that feel uncomfortably personal, as if the land ...

For the first time in trade paperback: the fifth novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Laurell K. Hamilton. When Branson, Missouri, is hit with a death wave 'four unsolved murders' it doesn't take an expert to realize that all is not well. But luckily for the locals, Anita Blake...

New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts serves up a sizzling novel of explosive suspense and sensual romance as the search for a murderer ignites passion between a beautiful psychiatrist and the sexy, brooding detective determined to crack the case. In the unbearable heat of another...

Gus is having computer problems. Luckily for him, nothing takes a sheriff’s mind off an IT problem like an active shooter at the local elementary school. The biggest problem with Gus’s active shooter is the relative inactivity of the shooter when Gus arrives at the scene. It isn’t long before Gus finds his would-be shooter dead on the school grounds with a rather unattractive hole in their head. That will take the activity out of any man. The state police commissioner seems satisfied that the active shooter was killed by an anonymous hero before they could kill anyone. The Governor ...

A New York Times Notable Book "Brilliantly written...a joy to read...Bleeding Edge is totally gonzo, totally wonderful. It really is good to have Thomas Pynchon around, doing what he does best." - Michael Dirda, The Washington Post "Exemplary...dazzling and ludicrous." - Jonathan Lethem, The New...

After Maria Mast's abusive ex-boyfriend is arrested for being involved in sex trafficking and modern-day slavery, she thinks she and her son, Carter, can safely return to her Amish community. But the danger has only just begun. Someone begins stalking her, and they want blood and revenge.

Two delightful detective dramas adapted from Jill Paton Walsh's bestselling books Award-winning author Jill Paton Walsh was well known for her four Lord Peter Wimsey novels that continued and completed Dorothy L. Sayers's much-loved series. These two cosy crime dramas introduce her own sparkling...

The dazzling sequel to The Inside Ring finds Joe DeMarco, the Speaker of the House’s all-purpose “fixer,” in a battle of wits against a lethal female spy. On a tip from his nephew, the Secretary of the Navy asks House Speaker John Mahoney to send his troubleshooter, Joe DeMarco, to check...

Sherlock Holmes is back in action, and this modernized edition brings his legendary cases to life for today's readers. With clean formatting and contemporary typography, this adaptation ensures a smooth reading experience while preserving the intrigue and charm of Arthur Conan Doyle's original work. The lightly clarified language keeps the narrative approachable, making it easier than ever to follow Holmes's brilliant deductions and thrilling adventures through the foggy streets of London. Set in the late Victorian era, The Return of Sherlock Holmes delves into themes of justice, logic, and...

Dayton, Ohio is in fear. A skilled sniper is hunting down criminals who escaped conviction—executing them with military-grade precision. The city whispers about a vigilante, but the police know that every shot raises the stakes and fuels a growing storm. Detective Angus MacLaren has walked these streets his whole life. Now, with his partner Graham, he’s pulled into the most dangerous case of his career. The killings feel like justice to some, but to Angus they’re a war—one that threatens to tear the city apart. Political pressure builds, the FBI circles, and the media demands ...

When reluctant witch Marlowe Thorne inherits her family’s apothecary in the charmingly odd town of Hawthorne Hollow, she hopes for a quiet life brewing potions and perfecting her spells. But the Hollow is anything but ordinary—its cobblestone streets hide a secret network of ley lines, and its magic is the lifeblood of everything Marlowe holds dear. That fragile balance is shattered when shadowy figures begin tampering with the ley lines, unleashing chaos that threatens to tear the Hollow apart. With the help of Juniper, a brilliant mage with a knack for ancient magic, and Felix, a ...

When Agent Tony Mendoza is tasked with apprehending a deadly supernatural entity, he’ll do whatever it takes to close the case—even risking his humanity in the process.

"Once again, following her first book about the tough woman detective Cory Marin, Romancing the Crime, JW Robitaille has produced a gripping, twisting, anxiety provoking rip roarer of a plot. Rednecks and drug dealers, crooked cops and arrogant rich kids vs. a dogged detective and her partner. I could not put it down." Amazon Reviewer "Marshland is fantastic sequel to Romancing the Crime. Cory Marin returns as the strong female lead detective whose instinct and tenacity make the novel a page-turner. The novel contains all new mysteries, twists and turns but with the same likable ...

When eccentric TV star Vivica June accuses a castmate of rape, detective Ivan Hellstrom is hired to discreetly uncover the truth. But what begins as a PR crisis leads Ivan to The [Redacted] Ledger — a hidden archive of abuse and power protected by the entertainment elite. As he peels back layers of lies, Ivan is forced to confront not just predators and enablers, but the emotional collapse of his own life: a crumbling marriage, a daughter who needs him, and Charlemay — the influencer icon who once shattered his heart and might be the only person who truly sees him. The Sex Detective: ...

★★★FINALIST AUTHOR OF THE 2025 KINDLE STORYTELLER AWARD★★★ What do readers say? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We are looking at the Spanish-language writer who currently handles suspense better than anyone… in my humble opinion… he hooks you and never lets go. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ His stories always manage to surprise me, no matter how hard I try to avoid it. The facts confirm that we are facing a great new promise in the publishing world. (Diario Información) Oriol Duarte, a brilliant Interpol inspector renowned for his infallible precision, has just solved a complex murder at Lake Como when...