Crime Thriller Books

The best crime thriller book reviews. “Crime thriller” is a catch-all term for thriller subgenres that feature a struggle for dominance between criminals and law enforcement, such as mafia thriller, police procedural, detective fiction, true crime, serial killer fiction and others.

The Reluctant Reckoner, a White-Knuckled Financial Thriller by J. Lee

The Bottom Line: Another white-knuckled gem from J. Lee. Financial thriller fans, move The Reluctant Reckoner to the top of your reading list.  In the years after the death of his wife, career accountant Mark Richter has created a stable life for him and his eight-year-old daughter. They live a quiet life in a Chicago suburb where Mark keeps a tidy and organized home, plays racquetball with the same friend every Friday night, and is obsessive about checking off the detailed task […]

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Lethal Impulse, a Highly Recommended Crime Thriller by Steve Rush

The Bottom Line: A small town crime thriller that hits all the right notes. Recommended for fans of Harlan Coben.  Reverend Neil Caldera’s calling takes him to Madison, Georgia, a small town graced with antebellum homes, delicious southern cuisine and a strong sense of community. But as Neil eventually discovers, the town has a dark underbelly. When the seasoned former detective is summoned to a

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Lady in White, a Gripping Heist Thriller by Karen S. Gordon

The Bottom Line: Drawing upon real-world figures, Lady in White is a gripping and believable tale of ransom, rebellion and political intrigue.  There’s no such thing as a normal day at the office for money laundering duo Lauren Gold and Vance Courage. Their latest adventure begins as Vance drops Lauren off at Miami International Airport, where she’s set to fly to the Caymans to check out their next

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Their Little Lies, a Terrifying Psychological Thriller by Quinn Avery

The Bottom Line: Buried family secrets, steamy romance and a terrifying serial killer add up to a masterfully told psychological thriller. Coming off a botched murder investigation, Detective Josephine Kelly is contemplating early retirement. Feeling the need to regroup, she uses her father’s declining health as an excuse to take time off and return home to Ames, Iowa. But thanks to a troubled childhood, the truth

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Run, a Must-Read Crime Thriller by Matthew Becker

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

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Three Nines Five

THREE NINES FINE, a Brilliant Action Thriller by Howard Seaborne

The Bottom Line: A brilliantly written action thriller featuring the world’s most relatable superhero.  In THREE NINES FINE, Hollywood A-lister Lonnie Penn books a private charter from Wisconsin to South Dakota. Starstruck pilot Will Stewart obeys Lonnie’s request for complete discretion and privacy, waiting outside a motel room as she goes inside to retrieve her “Oscar.” Minutes later, he swoops in to rescue her from a

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TYE, a Memorable Dark Psychological Thriller by J. Denison Reed

The Bottom Line: A raw, highly memorable dark psychological thriller about a pair of killers borne out of domestic abuse. Recommended for fans of Bret Easton Ellis and Jeff Lindsay.  The prequel to J. Denison Reed’s Clifford’s War series details the dark journey of two brothers, Darius and Marcus Tye. Set in 1990s rural Kentucky, the boys’ controlling father, Colby, insists on an unnatural level of

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Baby Girl Jones, a Jaw-Dropping Crime Thriller by Cortney Donelson

The Bottom Line: Baby Girl Jones is a meticulously-crafted crime thriller that will wow readers with several jaw-dropping reveals. In Cortney Donelson’s The Billionaire’s List, twenty-nine-year-old recluse Greta Goldman’s life was thrust onto a new trajectory after the murder of her billionaire uncle. Baby Girl Jones begins Greta’s story 17 years earlier, as she struggles with bed-wetting, narcissism and how to handle the smugness of knowing she’s more cognitively brilliant than those around her. Donelson

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The Best Dean Koontz Books (Updated)

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,

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