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Thrillers and Suspense November 2024 |
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| The Accomplice by Curtis Jackson with Aaron Philip ClarkHow it starts: In this thrilling novel by rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and coauthor Aaron Philip Clark, Nia Adams, the first Black woman Texas Ranger, investigates a high-stakes robbery by Desmond Bell, a Vietnam vet turned thief.
And then: As she delves deeper into the case involving the powerful Duchamp family, Nia faces increasing danger, revealing secrets that could cost her everything. |
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| Where They Last Saw Her by Marcie R. RendonMeet the hero: In this gripping novel by the author of the Cash Blackbear series, Quill, an Ojibwe woman from the Red Pine reservation, confronts the alarming disappearances of women in her community.
The trouble she finds: Determined to seek justice, she investigates a nearby pipeline crew, uncovering harsh truths about safety, trauma, and resilience. |
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| Creation Lake by Rachel KushnerIntroducing: Deep in rural France, covert agent Sadie Smith uses charm and cunning to manipulate her surroundings.
What happens: While surveilling a subversive commune, she becomes intrigued by Bruno Lacombe, a mentor to the activists who challenges her perspectives. Rachel Kushner delivers a taut, captivating noir that intertwines art, humor, and profound insights. |
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| I Dreamed of Falling by Julia DahlHow it starts: The death of local mother Ashley Lillian unravels a tangled web of secrets in a small Hudson Valley town.
And then: Reporter Roman Grady discovers startling truths about his former girlfriend Ashley’s life and connections, leading to perilous revelations that test his views on love, regret, and forgiveness in the wake of tragedy. |
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| The Sequel by Jean Hanff KorelitzWhat it's about: Anna Williams-Bonner, widow of bestselling author Jacob Finch Bonner, lives off her husband's royalties while publishing her own successful novel. However, the resurfacing of a hidden manuscript reveals unsettling family secrets and a mysterious threat.
Sequel alert: Anna must navigate these challenges to protect her narrative in this engaging follow-up to the author's "insanely readable" (Stephen King) bestseller The Plot. |
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| The Drowned by John BanvilleWhat it is: In 1950s rural Ireland, a solitary man stumbles upon an abandoned car and finds himself entangled in a missing person investigation. Detective Inspector Strafford calls on the troubled pathologist Quirke, revealing past events with significant repercussions.
Series alert: This gripping mystery is the newest installment in the acclaimed Strafford and Quirke series. |
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| The Last One at the Wedding by Jason RekulakHow it starts: Frank Szatowski is thrilled when his estranged daughter Maggie invites him to her wedding after three years of silence. Upon arriving at a luxurious, secluded estate, Frank discovers Maggie is marrying the son of a tech billionaire.
Then what happens: As tensions with the locals and Maggie's evasiveness grow, Frank uncovers unsettling truths about the family. |
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| The Puzzle Box by Danielle TrussoniWhat it's about: In this “breathlessly paced and nail-bitingly suspenseful” (Booklist) thriller, puzzle master Mike Brink travels to Tokyo to tackle the legendary Dragon Box, a lethal and unsolvable puzzle from Japan's tumultuous Meiji era.
Then what happens: While two resolute sisters chase the same treasure, Brink encounters booby traps and mind-bending challenges in a race against time. |
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| Polostan by Neal StephensonWhat it is: Set in the early 20th century, this first book in an inventive historical epic series by Neal Stephenson follows Dawn Rae Bjornberg, born to cowboy anarchists and raised in Leningrad.
What happens: After becoming involved in gunrunning during the Great Depression, she returns to Russia to be groomed as a KGB spy. |
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