Thrillers and Suspense
March 2025
Recent Releases
Saint of the Narrows Street
by William Boyle

William Boyle's latest novel is a masterful Brooklyn-set crime saga spanning two decades. When Risa Franzone kills her abusive husband in a fit of rage, she, her sister, and a friend cover it up. The ripple effects of that act shape their lives, intertwining themes of family, guilt, and legacy in this gripping, richly crafted tragedy.
Chain Reaction
by James Byrne

Dez Limerick, a former covert “gatekeeper,” now a nomadic musician, arrives in Newark for a gig but is quickly caught in a terrorist attack. Teaming up with a thief, he fights back, uncovering a deeper conspiracy. Byrne’s thrilling, action-packed novel blends suspense, humor, and high-stakes intrigue with a charismatic hero.
The Oligarch's Daughter
by Joseph Finder

Joseph Finder delivers a exceptional blend of espionage, survival, and intrigue. Six years after falling for a Russian oligarch’s daughter, Paul Brightman is on the run, evading spies and the FBI in the New Hampshire wilderness. Explosive action and chilling suspense make this a standout modern thriller.
The Wolf Tree
by Laura McCluskey

On remote Eilean Eadar, Glasgow DIs George Lennox and Richie Stewart investigate a teen’s suspicious death near a lighthouse tied to a 1919 mystery. Hostile locals, eerie wolf howls, and George’s lingering trauma deepen the suspense as they uncover chilling secrets in this atmospheric, legend-infused debut crime thriller.
Head Cases
by John McMahon

FBI agent Gardner Camden, a brilliant but socially awkward investigator in the Patterns and Recognition Unit, pursues a vigilante targeting serial killers presumed dead. As more killers are found murdered, Camden discovers the predator has insider FBI access, sparking a gripping, high-stakes cat-and-mouse chase.
You Are Fatally Invited
by Ande Pliego

Six thriller authors gather at a remote Maine island for a writing retreat hosted by the elusive J.R. Alastor. Mila del Angél has her own hidden motives, but when a storm isolates them and an unplanned murder occurs, deadly games, secrets, and an Agatha Christie-inspired mystery unfold.
Johnny Careless
by Kevin Wade

Police Chief Jeep Mullane returns to his Long Island hometown, where the body of his childhood friend, Johnny Chambliss, is discovered. As he unravels a web of corruption, theft, and buried secrets, Mullane confronts his own grief and navigates a treacherous investigation in this fast-paced, gritty procedural.
The Mailman
by Andrew Welsh-Huggins

Former postal inspector Mercury Carter, now a courier, stumbles upon a hostage situation while making a delivery. Rescuing Glenn Stanfield, he pursues kidnappers holding Glenn’s wife, uncovering a conspiracy tied to lottery fraud. With relentless action, a twisty plot, and a determined hero, this fast-paced thriller keeps readers hooked.
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