Thrillers and Suspense - August 2025
Recent Releases
The Medusa Protocol
by Rob Hart

In this fast-paced, darkly funny sequel to Assassins Anonymous, reformed killer Mark searches for missing assassin Astrid, who’s been kidnapped and imprisoned on a snake-infested island. As Mark races to rescue her without breaking his vow of nonviolence, their 12-step group faces a deadly conspiracy with global stakes -- and personal consequences. Recommend to fans of Jeff Lindsay and Jeffery Deaver.
Edge of Honor : A thriller
by Brad Thor

After six months abroad, elite spy Scot Harvath returns to a shifting political landscape in America, where a powerful secret cabal threatens to destabilize the nation

Scot Harvath (24)
The Last Illusion of Paige White
by Vanessa McCausland

When influencer Paige White is found dead in a lake near her idyllic Australian home, her childhood friend Jane, now a Sydney journalist, returns to investigate. As Jane digs into Paige’s polished online life, long-buried secrets and past tragedies resurface in this haunting, slow-burn mystery about image, memory, and betrayal.
The Deepest Fake
by Daniel Kalla

'The Deepest Fake' is a razor-sharp psychological thriller about a CEO whose carefully curated life is falling apart. His wife is cheating, someone is stealing from his AI company, and he’s just been handed a fatal diagnosis. He’d end it all, if only he could trust his own reality.

Daniel Kalla lives in Vancouver, BC.
Everyone Is Lying to You
by Jo Piazza

Lifestyle influencer Rebecca disappears after a shocking murder at a high-profile influencer conference. Lizzie, her former best friend and a journalist struggling in her career, must unravel secrets behind Rebecca’s perfect online life to find her friend -- and the killer. Jo Piazza delivers a fast-paced, twisty thriller exploring social media’s dark underbelly.
The Lake Escape
by Jamie Day

Julia, David, and Erika have gone to Lake Timmeny in Vermont since they were babies, a tradition they've continued into adulthood. But when David's girlfriend mysteriously vanishes, an intricate web of lies, deceit, and betrayals stemming back generations is gradually revealed, putting all of them in grave danger.
The White Crow
by Michael Robotham

Philomena McCarthy, a principled London police officer and daughter of a notorious gangster, faces a harrowing case involving a murdered mother, a missing child, and a violent jewelry heist. Torn between family loyalty and justice, Phil navigates dangerous threats in this tense, character-driven crime novel.

Philomena McCarthy (2)
Hotel Ukraine
by Martin Cruz Smith

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine rages on a legendary Moscow investigator battles worsening Parkinson's while uncovering a diplomat's murder tied to a paramilitary group and a deadly conspiracy that puts both him and his journalist partner in grave danger

Arkady Renko (11)
The Last Wizards' Ball
by Charlaine Harris

"Lizbeth Rose's sister Felicia attends the Grand Wizards' Ball, and as one of the most powerful--and beautiful--death wizards in a generation, she is highly sought after as one of the belles of the ball. However, war and violence are on the rise in Europe as German and Japanese wizards are also courting Felicia . . . and some are refusing to take no for an answer. As the faðcade of genteel wizard society turns deadly, Lizbeth must learn to not only protect her sister, but also navigate the arcane world that is pulling her sister and husband into a dangerous dance with death that could change the world as they know it"

Gunnie Rose (6)
Party of Liars : A novel
by Kelsey Cox

A lavish, Texas-sized Sweet 16 turns deadly in this twisty debut novel. Today is Sophie Matthews’ 16th birthday party, an exclusive black-tie bash in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, where secrets are as deep-rooted as the sprawling live oaks. But just before the candles on the cake are blown out, a body falls from the balcony onto the dance floor below. But, who is the victim, and who is the killer?
Not Quite Dead Yet
by Holly Jackson

"In seven days Jet Mason will be dead. Jet is the daughter of one of the wealthiest families in Woodstock, Vermont. Twenty-seven years old, she's still waiting for her life to begin. I'll do it later, she always says. She has time. Until Halloween night,when Jet is violently attacked by an unseen intruder. She suffers a catastrophic head injury. The doctor is certain that within a week, the injury will trigger a deadly aneurysm. Jet has never thought of herself as having enemies. But now she looks at everyone in a new light: her family, her former best friend turned sister-in-law, her ex-boyfriend. She has at most seven days, and as her condition deteriorates she has only her childhood friend Billy for help. But nevertheless, she's absolutely determinedto finally finish something: Jet is going to solve her own murder"
Carved in Blood
by Michael Bennett

When former Māori detective Hana Westerman's ex-husband is gunned down at a liquor store, she learns that the gun used in the assault belongs to local gang leader, Erwin Rendall - who had threatened Hana in the past. In the wake of her ex-husbands death, Hana decides to rejoin the force, acknowledging that she now has unfinished business.

Hana Westerman (3)
Fog and Fury
by Rachel Howzell Hall

Sonny Rush is a new PI in the quite and peaceful seaside town of Haven, California. When the body of a teenage boy is found along a popular hiking trail, Sonny is drawn into a web of strange beyond anything she ever saw in LA. Then comes a local’s warning: question everything. Haven hides secrets that could destroy its idyllic facade. Or destroy Sonny first.
Runner 13
by Amy McCulloch

Years ago, Adri abandoned her career as an ultra-marathon runner in the wake of a scandal. Now, she’s ready to run again and has entered a multi-day, 250 mile race across the Sahara. It takes a while for Adri to realize that something is wrong. After all, in a fierce desert environment, the first dead body is too easy to explain away. But it soon becomes clear that there’s a killer stalking the hot sand, and he's got Adri in his sights.
McCulloch was born in Ottawa, ON, and now lives in the UK
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