Island Crime

Sworn to protect a scenic island meant to be far from the evils of the mainland, Detective Sergeant Stilwell can feel danger closing in. Detective Sergeant Stilwell knows that his posting on Catalina Island is no paradise, but to most residents, it seems blissfully separated—by twenty-two...

#1 New York Times bestseller From the world's #1 bestselling author, Filthy Rich—the book that exposed Jeffrey Epstein’s shocking exploits as a multi-millionaire pedophile—now with an updated Author's Note and Afterword. “Much more than a true crime book.” —Town & Country Charismatic...

#1 bestselling authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child return with another unforgettable unforgettable thriller featuring Gideon Crew. Gideon Crew—brilliant scientist, master thief—is living on borrowed time. When his mysterious employer, Eli Glinn, gives him an eyebrow-raising mission, he...

Wild and restless, Kyle Donovan has freed himself from the constraints of his family's high-powered gem-trading empire to rove the world as a treasure hunter. Now the president of Donovan International has given Kyle an assignment with explosive ramifications. A casehe must take. When one of...

Detective Inspector Freya Tulloch has lived in Stromness all her life. She knows the families, the land disputes, the old grievances, and the things that are never said out loud. She also knows that on these islands, every death has a history, and most of the histories are older than the people involved. The Freya Tulloch Orkney Mysteries are quiet, exact, and steeped in the weight of a small island community living alongside something very old that will not stay buried. From a woman walking out of the sea at Birsay to a body sitting upright against a five-thousand-year-old standing stone, ...

Nicky Webber invites readers to the deceptive tranquillity of Whisper Island, a place where paradise hides a venomous secret, in her latest psychological thriller. This masterfully crafted narrative entwines suspense, betrayal, and the shadows of past secrets, promising a journey that will ensnare fans of thriller suspense in exotic locations. "Welcome to Whisper Island," begins as an idyllic retreat for Ella and her friends, but the island's picturesque sunsets and lush landscapes soon give way to a horrifying reality. As paradise turns into a prison, Ella finds herself embroiled in a ...

Bailey Collins believed she had outrun what Eli Murphy did to her in high school. Ten years and thousands of miles away from the scene of the crime, Bailey is laser-focused on her career. She's a rising star at her TV network, newly promoted as senior producer for the reality show, The Cruise. Things are on the up. And then Eli Murphy applies to be a contestant on The Cruise. It’s taken a lot for Bailey to make something of her life and to heal from her adolescent trauma.

Blasts, Betrayals, and a Burning Mystery—Can Holmes and Lucy Defuse Disaster? An earth-shaking explosion rocks the Rexford Gunpowder Works at dawn, leaving a custodian dead and chaos in its wake. Inspector Gregson smells sabotage, but when his investigation fizzles, he’s booted to patrolling the grimy streets of Whitechapel. Enter Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James—called in by the flustered gunpowder tycoon after he receives a chilling note: a second blast is coming, and it’ll blow his factory (and fortune) sky-high. The case quickly proves more combustible than expected. Flynn digs up...

Delving into one of the most disturbing scandals of our time, this book unravels the complex and sinister web surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Epstein’s private island has by now become a symbol of unchecked exploitation — and the network of wealthy elites involved in secrecy and coercion too powerful to ignore. Investigative reporting exposes the hidden mechanisms of control, from clandestine tapes and secret meetings, to cover-ups, coercion, and a justice system unwilling to act. How extensive is the truth behind the walls of the rich and powerful? This is a probing,...

A 2026 Audie Awards finalist for Best Thriller/Suspense! This program is read by actor Richard Armitage, best known for his role in The Hobbit film trilogy, and actress Tuppence Middleton, best known for her role in Downton Abbey. Beautiful Ugly features sound design and special effects to...

Welcome to paradise. You won’t be leaving. When a desperate call reaches former detective Chonlatee, she heads to a luxury dive resort on Ko Layan—just as a monsoon storm cuts the island off from the mainland. By morning, a man is dead. Piak Srisuwan wasn’t just the dive master—he was a man with enemies. After a night of public arguments, almost everyone at the resort had a reason to want him gone. Now, trapped together by the storm, the guests are watching each other. And one of them is lying. Chon sees what others don’t: patterns, inconsistencies, the small details that refuse ...

***100000 Greek Island Mysteries sold*** From the bestselling Greek-Cypriot author hailed by the media as the 'Greek James Patterson'! A box set featuring three captivating mysteries set upon the majestic Greek Isles. Three STAND-ALONE bestsellers designed to puzzle your mind. Murder On Display, Hotel Murder and Twelve Months of Murder all together for the price of two books! MURDER ON DISPLAY MURDER... UP, CLOSE AND ON DISPLAY! MYSTERY UNDER THE SIZZLING GREEK SUN! The sun rises on the picturesque island of Folegandros, revealing a young girl's headless, mutilated body impaled on an ...

The past isn't buried...it's watching. Zaylie Layne has spent twenty years haunted by her sister's unsolved murder. When she crosses paths with a dangerous kidnapper, she’s certain he’s the same man who destroyed her family decades ago. But confronting him puts a deadly target on her back. Drawn back to Whisper Island, the coastal town she fled long ago, Zaylie is forced to relive the past she’s tried to forget. The closer she gets to uncovering the truth, the more dangerous the game becomes. Every answer leads to another secret, and every step forward puts her in the crosshairs of a ...

Amateur sleuth Amanda, curious as ever, is boarding the luxurious cruise ship Belgravia. But her holiday reality turns out to be somewhat different from her expectations…. as murder is never far away. Suddenly she finds herself invited to spend a romantic holiday on the stunningly beautiful Turtle Island just off the Bahamas, including the visit of a Hollywood film set – mingling with stars guaranteed. Paradise it may be, but behind ready smiles, fame and beauty there lurk repressed secrets and resentments, which can only result in tragedy… Amanda has to use all of her wits as the ...

Tiffany and Rosie are off another travel adventure, along with Nanna and Stone! But when an overzealous member of the local Neighborhood Watch ends up dead, courtesy of a garden gnome, the group find themselves investigating a bevy of suspicious locals... Why does the killer always seem one step ahead of them? Have Tiff and Rosie finally met their match, or will they uncover the truth in time? Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - ...

Zero Out: Introducing Malcolm Rohn Death isn’t instant. It’s a countdown. He leaves them alive—just long enough to know they’re about to die. Former FBI profiler Malcolm Rohn thought he’d walked away from the darkness. But when a sadistic killer resurfaces—paralyzing his victims and leaving them to count down their final breaths—Rohn is pulled into a nightmare only he can unravel. As the body count rises and fear grips the city, the evidence points to a predator who thrives on control and kills with terrifying precision. The deeper Rohn digs, the more it’s clear this isn’t...

Hans is the son of one of the four ruling Councilors of Liberty Island and heir to the family manufacturing firms in Europe. Highly trained self-defense skills give him confidence, but his success as an acclaimed fashion designer and entrepreneur propel his reputation as an international playboy. Thrust into the leadership of the family’s businesses and Island politics when his father and brother are assassinated, Hans begins his quest to hold those guilty accountable. He does so, knowing that accountability requires him to lead an insurrection. Outmanned and outgunned, he must prepare in...

She thought her past was buried. Someone on Seabrook Island is digging it up. Payroll clerk Amy Winters spent the last ten years obediently working at her aunt Vivian’s private island resort, trying to hide from her past. Then Christian Madden arrives. He’s a wounded veteran with scars and a past of his own. That’s when Amy starts receiving messages demanding payment for silence. Someone has proof that Amy never knew existed, and they aren’t afraid to reveal her secrets. The threat turns sharper. A typed confession appears—signed with Amy’s name. Another claims Christian killed ...

A Heavy Metal Concert. An Island in the Harbour. The Lead Singer of One of the Bands is Murdered. Was the murderer the woman he had just made love to or a jealous paramour, or was the motive more obscure? It was an island prison in colonial days, then a shipbuilding facility, and now a venue for concerts and tourists, with some camping overnight and others wandering around the engineering workshops or the ruins of the prison. Death wasn't uncommon in its earlier, more violent days, but not in the present, and not at a concert, but Alan Greenworthy had died. Would others? Another gripping ...

He’d made mistakes...more than a few and probably didn’t deserve the second chance he’d been given. But he was going to do everything he could to prove himself worthy of it. And now with Jansen’s arrival to the canyon...one more person in addition to himself and his grandfather with ties to the island...the stakes were even higher. Ray didn’t have a single doubt that a number of individuals were wondering where he’d disappeared to. With luck it would stay that way...but if it didn’t he probably wouldn’t be around to worry about it. He’d arrived on the island with a ...