Bella Wright

Bella Wright blogs about books, film and media.

Treasure Coast, an Engrossing Crime Thriller by James Foley

By

The Bottom Line: An engrossing, character-driven crime thriller that thoughtfully explores grief, atonement and post-loss romance alongside gritty police work. Recommended for Karin Slaughter fans.  Miami senior homicide investigator Lisa Owens became a police officer as a direct response to the unsolved shooting death of her fiance, Scott Diaz. Was Scott, a congressional aide, gunned down for political reasons? When a D.C. cop invites Lisa […]

Treasure Coast, an Engrossing Crime Thriller by James Foley READ MORE >

Red Lines, an Unmissable Military Thriller by James Bultema

By

The Bottom Line: Simply unmissable for fans of LT Ryan, Tom Clancy and Clive Cussler.  Since the 1978 Iranian revolution, American diplomatic relations with Iran have resembled a hot cauldron that occasionally boils over into bursts of limited combat. Until now, the situation has yet to fully tip into all-out war. Red Lines, Book 3 in Bultema’s Sea of Red series, imagines a believable series of events that might lead hostilities

Red Lines, an Unmissable Military Thriller by James Bultema READ MORE >

The Lincoln Lawyer Books in Order (Including Bosch Series)

By

Looking for a list of all the Lincoln Lawyer books in order? We’ve done all the hard work for you by detailing not only the Lincoln Lawyer books featuring Los Angeles attorney Mickey Haller, but also the numerous Harry Bosch series books in which Haller makes an appearance. Our list is for Lincoln Lawyer completionists – fans who want to not only read all the

The Lincoln Lawyer Books in Order (Including Bosch Series) READ MORE >

Black Yéʼii, a Must-Read Small Town Crime Thriller by Joseph Lewis

By

The Bottom Line: A must-read small town crime thriller that will please new and old fans. Black Yéʼii opens in Waukesha, Wisconsin, as Carmen Benevides finds three terrifying strangers on her doorstep. The trio is searching for her teenage son, Angel, and they won’t take no for an answer. Minutes later, Angel receives a text message from his mother’s phone: I need you to come home right away. It’s

Black Yéʼii, a Must-Read Small Town Crime Thriller by Joseph Lewis READ MORE >

Best political thriller book 2024

Best Political Thriller of 2024: That Was Then by M.K. Tod

By

The Bottom Line: Voted the year’s best political thriller in the 2024 BestThrillers.com Awards. M.K. Tod’s award-winning debut novel is about far more than the pursuit of revenge. Set in the world of high-stakes state politics, Tod’s world reveals a political machine that is disturbingly recognizable, and yet far enough removed from actual headlines to act as a bonafide escape. Andrea Larson never imagined she

Best Political Thriller of 2024: That Was Then by M.K. Tod READ MORE >

book of the year

Book of the Year: 5 Minutes to Die by R.J. Patterson

By

The Bottom Line: Voted the Year’s Best Thriller in the 2024 BestThrillers.com Awards. Patterson’s novel has the audacity to open with a literal “cliffhanger” scene, and thanks to the vivid sensory and dramatic flair on display, it’s a chapter that will be long etched in readers’ memories. When Army Ranger Garrett Knox left behind his military career to lead wilderness expeditions, he thought he’d escaped

Book of the Year: 5 Minutes to Die by R.J. Patterson READ MORE >

Run, a Must-Read Crime Thriller by Matthew Becker

By

The Bottom Line: This D.C. crime thriller with off-the-charts emotional intelligence is a must-read.  U.S. congressional staffer Ben Walsh doesn’t usually receive texts from his wife during working hours. When he does, the first three words are a comfort: “I love you.” But what comes next fills him with unease: “I just need you to know that.”  When Veronica doesn’t answer his calls, Ben is increasingly

Run, a Must-Read Crime Thriller by Matthew Becker READ MORE >

The Best Dean Koontz Books (Updated)

By

With more than 100 novels published and a reported 450 million novels sold, Dean Koontz is one of the most popular writers of all time. His novels are characterized by fast-paced plots, richly drawn characters, and an exploration of themes such as good versus evil, the power of love, and the resilience of the human spirit. Koontz’s work often features ordinary people confronting extraordinary circumstances,

The Best Dean Koontz Books (Updated) READ MORE >

Authors Like John Grisham: A Ranked List for For John Grisham Fans (Updated!)

By

Looking for authors like John Grisham? Check out our list of authors that John Grisham fans are likely to enjoy. American novelist John Grisham has published more than 50 books and 28 have become number one bestsellers. While Grisham has plenty of literary range, he’s known primarily for blockbuster legal thrillers such The Pelican Brief, A Time to Kill and The Chamber. Many Grisham books

Authors Like John Grisham: A Ranked List for For John Grisham Fans (Updated!) READ MORE >

Scroll to Top