Modern Thrillers

In this fourth installment of the Chrissy the Shih Tzu Cozy Mysteries, Autumn Clarke and Ray Reed are planning the winter wedding of the year, and the first major social event at Autumn's newly renovated Peabody Mansion Bed & Breakfast. Autumn's dreams are about to come true: a spectacular, romantic ceremony with the handsome love of her life.

On a sunny May morning in 1998 in Cortez, Colorado, three desperados in a stolen truck opened fire on the town cop, shooting him 20 times; then they blasted their way past dozens of police cars and disappeared into 10,000 square miles of the harshest wilderness terrain on the North American continent. Self-trained survivalists, the outlaws eluded the most sophisticated law enforcement technology on the planet and a pursuit force that represented more than 75 local, state, and federal police agencies with dozens of SWAT teams, U.S. Army Special Forces....

Maeve O'Reilly Kensington loves her job as a nurse-midwife at Creighton Memorial Hospital in the quintessential New England seaside town of Langford. Nothing could bring her more pleasure than helping women usher new life into the world...except possibly having a child of her own. In the meantime, she's happy to celebrate the families of those she treats, and content to support her husband in his newly formed catering business. However when Creighton Memorial's Chief Obstetrician suddenly drops dead at his daughter's extravagant wedding reception, catered by Will, Maeve's two worlds collide.

3 Explosive Award-Winning Thrillers From James Bultema, the award-winning author whose Red Lines hit #1 in Techno-Thrillers and whose novels have been hailed as some of the best military thrillers of the year, comes the explosive Sea of Red series. With thousands of copies sold and a reputation for relentless authenticity, Bultema delivers high-stakes naval combat, precision air warfare, and heart-pounding geopolitical conflict that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Now experience three full-length stand-alone thrillers in one gripping set. Each novel can be read independently, yet ...

World War III has begun. And no one is safe. ⭐ “The closest thing to Tom Clancy I’ve read in years.” ⭐ “Chillingly realistic—and impossible to put down.” ⭐ “A nonstop, adrenaline-fueled ride from start to finish.” The first missiles fall without warning. Within hours, the world is at war. Across the Pacific, American and allied forces are shattered—airbases reduced to ash, fleets scattered, defenses overwhelmed. What was once unthinkable becomes reality as the balance of power collapses in a single, devastating blow. Now, the fight to survive begins. Deep beneath the...

Arctic Red has been named Military Thriller of the Year for 2025 by BestThrillers Book Awards. The Arctic is no longer frozen—it's on fire and Greenland is the target. In the chilling aftermath of the Sea of Red series, the United States faces its most treacherous enemy yet: a resurgent Russia hell-bent on controlling the Arctic’s strategic frontier. As ice melts, tensions ignite. Lieutenant Commander Jessie “Swagger” Hampton is back in the cockpit of his F-35, now flying combat missions over the world’s newest battlefield. His wife, Lieutenant Commander Sarah “Danger” Freeman...

A modern American expeditionary strike group vanishes from a routine exercise — and reappears in the Mediterranean at the edge of the Second Punic War. No satellites. No resupply. No modern nation behind them. Only finite fuel, limited ammunition, fragile medical stores, and ships powerful enough to terrify the ancient world — but not powerful enough to survive carelessness. Commodore Daniel Mercer commands a fleet that should not exist in 218 BCE. Around him are modern warships, Marines, aircraft, drones, engineers, doctors, and enough firepower to shatter any ancient navy. But every ...

They were outnumbered, outgunned, and abandoned. Their only mission now: survive. When an elite team of US Special Forces is deployed deep behind enemy lines, they expect danger. What they don’t expect is betrayal, isolation, and a relentless enemy force closing in from all sides. Cut off from command and hunted through unforgiving terrain, the operators of Nighthawk must rely on raw skill, hard‑earned instincts, and the unbreakable bond forged through battle. As the firefights intensify and casualties mount, the team uncovers a threat far larger than their original mission. Someone ...

Dive into an epic journey beneath the waves with "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea: Adapted for Modern Readers." Jules Verne's timeless classic comes alive in this freshly updated edition, inviting you to explore the mysteries of the deep with a clarity and style that appeals to today's readers. Join the enigmatic Captain Nemo and his extraordinary submarine, the Nautilus, as they navigate uncharted waters filled with wonder and peril. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century's scientific curiosity and adventurism, this adaptation preserves Verne's fascinating plot and rich themes ...

“Realistic and Frightening” • “A Must Read” • “Captivating” Straits of Fire plunges readers into the tense opening act of a new world war. As the next installment in The Eagle & The Dragon Series, this military technothriller captures the razor’s edge of geopolitics where power, deception, and firepower collide. For decades, Pax Americana’s Navy kept the sea lanes open and the global order intact. But Beijing’s ambitions have outgrown its patience. While the world watches Chinese carriers mass in the Taiwan Strait, the real trap is being laid thousands of miles away. ...

An economic downturn has shaken China’s foundations, threatening the grip of its ruling elite. Facing internal unrest and an existential political crisis, Beijing's leaders take a desperate gamble—one that will plunge the world into chaos. Their strategy is bold, methodical, and ruthless: destabilize the United States from within, weaken its alliances, and pave the way for a bold military move to reclaim Taiwan. The first step? Mexico. As cartel violence surges and political instability threatens to engulf America's southern neighbor, few realize that a shadow war is already underway. A...

Something is hunting in the Blackpine Range. A classified military training exercise in the Blackpine Range ends in bloodshed. The incident is buried, labeled an accident, and forgotten. Years later, bodies start turning up in the forest. Special Agent Rebecca Torres is sent to investigate what looks like a string of animal attacks. What she finds is worse. People are being killed by a werewolf. As Torres teams up with Major Cole Hendricks and an elite tactical unit, the truth becomes clear. Now there is only one objective: eliminate the target.

From mystery and crime to romance and tragedy, in this collection you will discover award-winning writing that effortlessly spans genre and style. Witness the excess and luxury of 1920s America in The Great Gatsby, experience profound meditations on death in The Bridge of San Luis Rey, as well as Poirot's very first murder case in The Mysterious Affair at Styles.

In Doggone Honeymoon, newlyweds Autumn and Lieutenant Ray Reed's romantic getaway quickly turns into a chilling mystery when a lifeless body interrupts their Pocono Mountains tranquil retreat. With their loyal canine companions, Chrissy and Ace, by their side, they find themselves swept into a riveting murder investigation. As secrets unravel and suspicions mount, Autumn and Ray must navigate treacherous terrain - not only in the scenic mountains but also within the relationships of those living in the small town of Stroudsburg.

July 1942. Convoy PQ-17 is being hunted across the Arctic. German bombers, U-boats, and surface raiders are tearing apart the scattered merchant ships bound for the Soviet Union. Sailors are freezing in lifeboats. Cargo meant for the Eastern Front is burning in the Norwegian Sea. The Luftwaffe expects another massacre. Then the USS Gerald R. Ford appears where no ship like her should exist. A modern American carrier strike group has been thrown back into World War II with no warning, no explanation, and no way to replace the missiles, aircraft, fuel, and technology it spends. Rear Admiral ...

When the old bloodlines stir, the world will tremble. Lieutenant Rick Becker thought the battles of Burgh Castle were behind him. But when visions of ancient battlefields and chained gods begin to haunt his dreams, he is drawn once more into the shadow war between monsters, legends, and the men sworn to stand against them. Across the sea, Director Gideon and the knights of G.R.A.I.L. uncover a dark alliance between the vampiric lord Abhartach and the secretive Ouroboros Society—an alliance seeking to resurrect the Black King himself: Mordred of Camlann. As chains forged before Arthur’s ...

"Appealing. Day’s choice to withhold both victim and perpetrator ratchets up the tension nicely, and her jabs at suburban repression are sharp. This is wicked fun."—Publishers Weekly “Narrator Megan Tusing gives an emotive and affecting performance as Alex and provides distinct voices for...

Fall has arrived in Knollwood, and Autumn Clarke is planning an elaborate Halloween event at The Peabody Mansion B&B to support the local animal shelter. With the entire town invited and the inn not officially open for overnight guests, an unexpected request lands Dana Wood, an A-list actor, as a long-term guest while shooting her latest movie in New Hope. Autumn and the gang step in to help with her baggage filled with betrayal, scandal, unsolved murder, a personal secret, and a cast of eccentric, suspicious characters.

A secret recording. A vanished cam girl. A hacker who refuses to let her disappear. Matthew Anderson is a brilliant young hacker who falls for a cam girl he meets online. She is funny, mysterious, wounded, and impossible for him to forget. Through private online sessions and late-night conversations, she becomes the center of his hidden life. Matthew belongs to a world of aliases, encrypted chats, hidden forums, and hackers who live by their own code. Some expose secrets. Some sell them. Some cross lines they can never uncross. Matthew crosses one. Unable to get her out of his mind, he ...

At midnight, three women meet in a locked restaurant. By morning, one of them could be blamed for murder. Mara, Tamsin, and Noelle share one thing in common: the same dangerously charming ex… and a trail of secrets they were never meant to connect. What begins as a confrontation spirals into a psychological trap where evidence can be planted, truths can be twisted, and silence is a weapon. As the night unravels, it becomes clear this isn’t revenge. It’s a performance. One carefully staged to decide who controls the narrative when the truth finally comes out. Because loving him ...