Collection: Mystery, Thrillers, & Crime

When an army-vet-turned-safecracker is forcibly recruited to be part of a dangerous heist, she'll need all her skills to get out alive in this fast-paced thriller perfect for fans of Jeffery Deaver and P. J. Tracy.

Nearly a decade after getting chased out of the Army for fighting back against abuse, Monna Locke's skill and discretion have made her the go-to safecracker for Los Angeles clients who need vaults opened and no questions asked. When a lawyer hires her to retrieve a box from his client's mansion, it seems like an easy payday--until she opens the safe and is immediately attacked by heavily-armed men.

Locke barely escapes and returns to her isolated cabin only to find the client waiting in her home, threatening what she holds most dear: her son, Evan. After being knocked unconscious, she wakes up across the country, trapped in her own personal nightmare: she and Evan will be held captive until she helps a seedy crew pull off a seemingly impossible heist.

Forced to practice breaking into the most impenetrable safe ever designed, Locke bides her time and eyes her escape routes. She knows there's no way to finish the job she's been forced into, but it's either crack the lock, or lose everything.

A boy investigates a squirrelly situation to track down his missing stories in this charming ode to book lovers of all kinds.

Spencer loves to read. He reads a book every night. But one morning his favorite book goes missing, and in its place is a tulip. Spencer searches high and low, but he can't find his book.

The next morning another book is missing, a nut in its place. And the morning after that, another book is missing.

What is happening to Spencer's books? When he finds out, Spencer devises a surprising solution that will delight readers (and librarians) everywhere.

Lady Kiera Darby and her dashing husband, Sebastian Gage, hope they've finally found peace after a tumultuous summer, but long-buried family secrets soon threaten to unravel their lives . . .

October 1832. Kiera is enjoying the slower pace of the English countryside. She, Sebastian, and their infant daughter have accompanied her father-in-law, Lord Gage, home so that he can recuperate from the injuries he sustained in a foiled attempt on his life. But as the chill of autumn sweeps across the land, they receive a summons from an unexpected quarter. Lord Gage's estranged uncle--a member of the notorious Roscarrock family--has been murdered, and his family is desperate for answers. Despite Lord Gage's protests, Kiera and Sebastian press on to Cornwall to assist.

It isn't long before they discover that almost nothing is as it seems among the Roscarrocks, and they've been lured to their isolated cove under false pretenses. There are whispers of a lost treasure and frightening allusions to a series of murders stretching back decades that touch the lives of the family personally. Kiera and Sebastian are left with no choice but to uncover the truth before the secrets of the past threaten to destroy them all.

Kay Scarpetta finds herself pitted against a possible bioterrorist in this suspense-filled read from #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell.

When a woman turns up dismembered in a landfill, Scarpetta initially suspects the work of a serial killer she's been tracking. But her investigation turns far more dangerous when she realizes the victim's skin is covered in an unusual rash--and Scarpetta herself may have just been exposed to a deadly virus.

The remarkable, acclaimed series of interconnected detective novels - from the author of 4 3 2 1: A Novel

The New York Review of Books has called Paul Auster's work "one of the most distinctive niches in contemporary literature." Moving at the breathless pace of a thriller, this uniquely stylized triology of detective novels begins with City of Glass, in which Quinn, a mystery writer, receives an ominous phone call in the middle of the night. He's drawn into the streets of New York, onto an elusive case that's more puzzling and more deeply-layered than anything he might have written himself. In Ghosts, Blue, a mentee of Brown, is hired by White to spy on Black from a window on Orange Street. Once Blue starts stalking Black, he finds his subject on a similar mission, as well. In The Locked Room, Fanshawe has disappeared, leaving behind his wife and baby and nothing but a cache of novels, plays, and poems.

'Wait just one minute while I catch my breath and pick my heart up off the floor. Wow! This book grabbed onto me and would not let go... Five stars' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You thought she was safe. You were wrong...

Alex knows her daughter would never wander off in a strange place. So when her three-year-old vanishes from an idyllic beach wedding, Alex immediately believes the worst.

The hunt for Lottie quickly becomes a world-wide search, but it's not long before suspicion falls on her mother. Why wasn't she watching Lottie?

Alex knows she's not perfect, but she loves her child. And with all eyes on her, Alex fears they'll never uncover the truth unless she takes matters into her own hands.

Who took Lottie Martini? And will she ever come home?

A totally addictive thriller, with a twist you just won't see coming. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Louise Candlish and T.M. Logan will be totally gripped from the very first page.

Readers are gripped by Stolen:

'TEN STARS!... Utterly fabulous... You won't be able to put it down' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Made my jaw drop!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Omg, wow... just wow, this book is absolutely bloody brilliant.... Worth all the stars and more' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Crikey, reading this book has taken up my days and nights for 3 days! I couldn't stop reading it... I loved it!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Absolutely unputdownable' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Boy was I gripped... I stayed up all night reading... So many twists and turns' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Twist, twist, twist - I loved it... Brilliant!' Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple

'Gripped me from the very first page... The twists and turns will have you at the edge of your seat!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Wow... The twists really blew me away!!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I went through so many emotions reading this... Hits you right in the gut... Such a powerful and emotional read. Grab the tissues' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

**Pre-order Every Move You Make now - the chilling new thriller from C.L. Taylor, coming in March 2024**

'A red-hot, non-stop rollercoaster of a book' - Lisa Jewell

What would you do if your husband framed you for murder?

Five years ago, Olivia Sutherland was convicted of plotting to murder her husband.

Now she's finally free, Olivia has three goals. Repair her relationship with her daughter. Clear her name. And bring down her husband - the man who framed her.

Just how far is she willing to go to get what she wants? And how far will her husband go to stop her?

Because his lies run deeper than Olivia could ever have imagined - and this time it's not her freedom that's in jeopardy, but her life...

Your favourite authors LOVE The Guilty Couple!

'Wow. Addictive. And what an ending!' - Sunday Times bestselling author Claire Douglas

'A red-hot, non-stop rollercoaster of a book' - Sunday Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell

'The Guilty Couple is a one-breath rollercoaster ride, with twists, turns, ups and downs... then just when you think it's over, there's another loop ahead! A proper, classy thriller.' - Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Appeal

'CL Taylor has done it again. A fast paced, thrilling read that I couldn't put down. I loved it!' - bestselling author Heidi Perks

'I loved The Guilty Couple so much. Twisty, compelling, tense and fast-paced and thoroughly unputdownable.' - multimillion-copy bestselling author Angela Marsons

'Wow, The Guilty Couple doesn't let up for a moment - you're in for ride!' - bestselling author Sarah Pinborough

'Twisty, taut, unbearably tense. Brava, C.L. Taylor, you've done it again!' - bestselling author Emma Stonex

And readers love The Guilty Couple, too!

'A hugely entertaining, tense and twisting read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Pulse-pounding' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Thrilling and exciting...the ending was brilliant.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'My heart was in my throat throughout the entire book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This is the best book I have read in a long time.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Dive into a captivating English adventure with "Hello, England: A Children's Book Travel Detective Adventure for Kids Ages 4-8." Join the beloved Travel Sisters, Sophie and Stephie, on a thrilling quest across England to uncover the royals' greatest jewels. This book, perfect for young detectives and explorers, combines humor, warmth, and a touch of mystery to spark a lifelong interest in travel and history.

Here's what your child will gain from this journey:

• Unleash their inner detective with a story that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Embark on a virtual tour of England's iconic landmarks, from Big Ben to Stonehenge, fostering a love for travel and culture.
• Experience joy and laughter through Sophie and Stephie's entertaining narrative, nurturing a positive association with reading.

This book is more than just a story; it's a proven tool for enriching your child's mind and imagination. Backed by parents and educators, "Hello, England!" is an exciting escapade that has been read and loved by children around the globe.

Secure your child's ticket to an unforgettable English adventure. This journey is a certified must-have for young readers. Purchase "Hello, England!" today and watch as your child uncovers the mysteries and treasures of England right from your living room!

Twenty years ago, she survived. This time she may not be so lucky.

On the night that changed everything, Amy Brewer walked out of a house party, trudging angrily away from the friends who made her feel like she didn't belong. Within the next hour, all five of those friends would be dead.

The Memorial Day Massacre, as it came to be called, rocked their small California community and Amy--the girl who had walked away just in time--couldn't escape the media circus...or the guilt.

Twenty years later, ten people with connections to the crime have been invited to a remote cliffside house by a journalist looking to do a story on the murders. But the group quickly learns the event is not what it seems. As a storm closes in and guests begin to die, Amy realizes there is someone in the house who knows more than they admit about what happened that night long ago... and they will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.

It's an honor to bring light to the dark. The nineteenth-century whaling village of Warbler is famous for its lucky ship figureheads--and infamous for people disappearing into the nightly fog. In this murky locale, the lamplighter is synonymous with safety and protection, and it's a position Temperance assumes when her father is found hanging from one of the lampposts. Though Tempe proves competent, the town is still hesitant to let a woman handle this responsibility. When a girl disappears after two lamps go out, Tempe's ability to provide for her mother and younger sister hangs in the balance. She scrambles for answers, hindered at every turn by the village authorities' call for her removal. As more villagers vanish under her watch, Tempe discovers unsettling truths about the famous Warbler figureheads and her own beloved father. But her warnings of a monster are ignored, even by her own family. Now she must follow the light out of her own fog of despair, as she faces the choice to look the other way or risk speaking out and possibly dooming herself and her sister to be among the lost.

Sheriff Bree Taggert becomes a target when she follows the twisting trail of a serial killer in a bone-chilling novel of suspense by #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh.

A pair of hikers find a tarp-wrapped body in a clearing in the woods. When a search in the surrounding area yields two more, Sheriff Bree Taggert knows they've stumbled onto a serial killer's dumping ground.

With the help of investigator Matt Flynn, Bree works the case. They go to interview Jana, the best friend of one of the victims. But when they arrive at her apartment, it's been ransacked and set on fire. And Jana is missing.

It's clear the killer is escalating. To make matters worse, he threatens Bree's family and a young mother vanishes. Will Bree and Matt uncover the link between the victims before more women die?

In this mystery in the New York Times bestselling Cat in the Stacks series, librarian Charlie Harris and his cat Diesel must clear the name of someone near and dear to their hearts--Charlie's own daughter.

Athena College's new writer in residence is a famous native son, playwright Connor Lawton, known for his sharp writing--and sharper tongue. After an unpleasant encounter, librarian Charlie Harris heads home to a nice surprise: his daughter, Laura, is visiting and will be subbing for another professor this fall semester. It's great news until he hears who got her the job: her old flame, Connor Lawton...

Fearing competition for Connor's affections, one of his admirers tries to drive Laura out of town. And then, before Connor finishes the play he is writing, he is murdered--and Laura is the prime suspect. Knowing she's innocent, Charlie and his faithful sidekick, Diesel, follow Connor's cluttered trail of angry lovers, bitter enemies, and intriguing library research to find the true killer before his daughter is forever cataloged under "M"--for murderer.

Bestselling and award-winning author David Ellis delivers a fast-paced, twisty thriller that will surprise readers at every turn.

Leo Balanoff is a diagnosed pathological liar with unthinkable skeletons in his family's closet. He's also a crusading attorney who seeks justice at all costs. When a ruthless drug dealer is found dead and Leo's fingerprints show up on the murder weapon, no one believes a word he says. But he might be the FBI's only shot at taking down the dealer's brutal syndicate.

Risk his life going undercover for the feds or head straight to prison for murder? Leo accepts the FBI's offer--but it comes with a price, including a collision course with his ex, Andi Piotrowski, a former cop and "the one who got away." Forced to walk a tightrope between an ambitious FBI agent and a cruel, calculating crime boss, Leo's trapped in a corner. But he has more secrets than anyone realizes, and a few more cards left to play ...

"Expect from a Karin Slaughter crime thriller . . . just the right amount of twists, turns, shocks, surprises and domestic thrill and shrill." -- Parade

The next thrilling suspense featuring Will Trent and Sara Linton from Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her and After That Night!