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Thrillers and Suspense December 2024 |
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| A Very Bad Thing by J.T. EllisonRenowned author Columbia Jones collapses and is later found dead at her book tour, leaving her daughter and fans in shock. Though initially baffled, police soon uncover dark secrets from her past, exposing multiple motives for her murder. As a relentless reporter and detective dig deeper, her hidden truths risk destroying more lives. |
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| Karla's Choice by Nick HarkawayIn 1963, George Smiley has stepped away from espionage, seeking a quiet life. Yet a Russian defector’s mysterious case pulls him back into the shadows. Written pseudonymously by John le Carré’s son, this novel, set between The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, revives le Carré’s iconic spy world. |
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| The Boyfriend by Freida McFaddenAfter a string of terrible dates, Sydney Shaw finally meets her ideal man -- a charming doctor. But when a young woman is murdered, part of a series of coast-wide killings by a man who dates his victims, Sydney grows uneasy, suspecting her “perfect” boyfriend might be more dangerous than he seems. |
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| Prey by Hilary NormanIn this dual timeline thriller, two women fight for survival against a ruthless killer. In 1941 London, Harriet Yorke manages Calla House during the Blitz, but a chance encounter with a murderer sets off deadly events. In 2019, Libby, living in the same house, uncovers haunting connections to Harriet’s past. |
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| Flint Kill Creek: Stories of Mystery and Suspense by Joyce Carol OatesIn this unsettling but "grimly satisfying collection" (Publishers Weekly), Joyce Carol Oates explores the dark dynamics of dysfunctional relationships. From anxious mothers to jealous colleagues, her characters face tension, violence, and horror in ordinary settings. Oates’s precise prose delves into the macabre, with each story revealing the disturbing closeness between love and hate. |
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| You Have Gone Too Far by Carlene O'ConnorIn O’Connor’s chilling 3rd Dimpna Wilde mystery, a violent cult leader, Cahal Mackey, returns to Dingle after serving time for lesser charges. Decades ago, Mackey terrorized the town, and now, with new murders and abductions, Dimpna helps detectives with their investigation, uncovering dark truths in a gripping, atmospheric tale. |
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| To the Kennels: And Other Stories by Hye-Young PyunA series of unsettling, surreal stories by Shirley Jackson Award winner Hye-Young Pyun explore themes of anxiety, alienation, and dark surprises. From disappearing elephants to a foggy drive through hell, Pyun blends psychological suspense with Kafkaesque elements, creating a chilling reflection on contemporary life and hidden fears. |
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| The President's Lawyer by Lawrence RobbinsIn this high-stakes legal thriller, veteran DC litigator Rob Jacobson is tasked with defending his childhood best friend, a former U.S. president, accused of murdering his mistress. As Rob delves deeper into the case, his growing doubts make him question whether his friend is guilty or if something more sinister is at play. |
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| This Cursed House by Del SandeenSandeen’s gothic debut takes readers to 1960s New Orleans, where Jemma Barker, a young Black woman, flees her past and takes a job with the mysterious Duchon family. Upon discovering their curse, Jemma becomes their last hope. Blending supernatural suspense with complex themes of race and family, Sandeen offers a fresh, atmospheric take on gothic horror. |
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| The Undercurrent by Sarah SawyerA new mother battling postpartum depression becomes fixated on the unsolved disappearance of a girl from her Texas hometown. Returning to her childhood home, she uncovers long-buried family secrets while grappling with the complexities of motherhood, obsession, and broken relationships in this compelling, multi-perspective mystery. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Atlantic County Library System | 40 Farragut Avenue, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Phone: (609) 625-2776 | www.atlanticlibrary.org
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Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, Maureen Kern, Chairwoman |
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