Thrillers and Suspense
June 2025
Recent Releases
The children of eve
by John Connolly

When private investigator Charlie Parker is hired to find Wyatt Riggins, who vanished after a cryptic message, he uncovers a sinister web involving the abduction of four children linked to relentless killers, a cartel boss, and the chilling truth about the enigmatic Children of Eve.
The dark maestro : a novel
by Brendan Slocumb

Curtis Wilson, a cello prodigy from D.C. who rose to classical music stardom, is forced into witness protection after his drug-dealer father turns informant, but when the cartel remains untouchable, Curtis and his family must use their wits and his musical gifts to fight for survival.
Smoke and Embers
by John Lawton

In 1950 London, Chief Inspector Troy investigates his sergeant’s ties to a crime boss while unraveling the shadowy past of a mysterious associate. Flashbacks to 1945 Poland reveal identity swaps and wartime betrayals, leading to a suspicious death Troy suspects is murder. Smoke and Embers, the 9th title in the series, is a richly detailed and evocative tale of deception and intrigue.
FDR Drive : a crime novel
by James Comey

Returning as a federal prosecutor, Nora Carleton takes on a rising far-right extremist threat in New York City, building a high-stakes case while racing against time to prevent a deadly attack at the United Nations.
The stolen heart
by Andreæi Kurkov

Samson Kolechko cuts his teeth investigating illegal profiteering in the colorful and lawless period after the end of World War I in this a mystery based on a real-life case from Kyiv's secret police.
Hard Town
by Adam Plantinga

Retired Detroit cop Kurt Argento, still grieving his wife’s death, is house-sitting in Fenton, Arizona, when he’s asked to help find a missing husband. What seems like a simple request unravels into a dangerous conspiracy involving shady government actions and a town’s dark secrets, pushing Kurt to confront his own moral compass. Read-alikes: Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica; The Scorned by David W. Putnam. 
The undoing of Violet Claybourne
by Emily Critchley

"1938. Gillian Larking, lonely and away at boarding school, is used to going unnoticed. But then she meets Violet Claybourne, her vibrant roommate who takes Gilly under her wing. Violet is unlike anyone Gilly has ever met, and she regales Gilly with tales of her grand family estate and her two elegant sisters. Gilly is soon entranced by stories of the Claybournes, so when Violet invites Gilly to meet her family at Thornleigh Hall, she can't believe her luck. But Gilly soon finds that behind the grand facade of Thornleigh Hall, darkness lurks. Dazzled by the crumbling manor and Violet's enigmatic sisters, Gilly settles into the estate. But when a horrible accident strikes on the grounds, she is ensnared in a web of the sisters' making, forced to make a choice that will change the course of her life forever. Because the Claybourne girls know how to keep secrets, even at the cost of one of their own"
The Fourth Girl
by Wendy Corsi Staub

On the twenty-fifth anniversary of Caroline Winterfield’s disappearance, her three best friends -- Midge, Kelly, and Talia -- reunite at Haven Cliff, where secrets of that fateful night threaten to resurface. As a murder and cryptic threats unfold, the women must confront a haunting truth that could shatter their lives forever. Recommend this thriller to fans of All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers.
The Staircase in the Woods
by Chuck Wendig

Five high school friends, bonded by an oath to protect each other, reunite 20 years after one of them vanished up a mysterious disappearing staircase in the woods. As the staircase reappears, they return to uncover the truth, facing both the horrors of the past and a gruesome puzzle that awaits them.
Julie Chan is Dead
by Liann Zhang

In this witty debut thriller, Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier, steps into her twin sister Chloe’s glamorous influencer life after Chloe’s mysterious death. As Julie uncovers dark secrets behind Chloe’s perfect facade, she finds herself caught in a dangerous world where she may become the next target.
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