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.

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

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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)

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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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Forecasting Error, a Remarkable Psychological Thriller by Michael Grigsby

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The Bottom Line: A remarkably nuanced dark psychological thriller that deftly explores the promise and limitations of predictive analytics, as well as the realities of non-traditional family life in America.  Orphan-turned-entrepreneur Sebastian Glass has come a long way in 41 years, but his life is far from the stereotypical American dream. As a baby, he was abandoned in a dumpster before his adoption into a rural

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You Like it Darker, a New Short Story Collection by Stephen King

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The Bottom Line: Experience Stephen King’s latest collection of short stories now, before the inevitable adaptations start popping up on your favorite streaming service.   Some of the best-known Stephen King adaptations for film and TV are based on his short stories and novellas: Children of the Corn, Stand by Me, The Night Flier, Mercy and many others. Throughout his career, King has routinely published story

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Right Across the Bay, a Must-Read Whodunnit by Quinn Avery

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The Bottom Line: A small town murder mystery that is anything but small. Right Across the Bay is a must-read whodunnit infused with romance, betrayal and an unforgettable finale.  Set in a seemingly tranquil lakeside community in southwestern Minnesota, Right Across the Bay opens as sheriffs recover the watery remains of fitness guru Britta Baxter. Three decades earlier, Britta and her cousin/BFF Maxine spent summers together at Lake Shetek. Both subsequently went to college,

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

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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

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Doctor Lucifer, a Medical Thriller From One of The Year’s Most Exciting New Voices

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The Bottom Line: Doctor Lucifer potently blends the dynamics of a medical thriller with the sheer hysteria involved in a brutal cyberattack. Written with the authority of an insider, Lee is one of the year’s most exciting new voices.  Minutes before Anaheim internist Dr. Mark Lin goes about his usual morning rounds, he receives an alarming text message from the hospital administrator warning of debilitating spam attacks. Soon

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Blood and Mascara, Hard-Hitting Contemporary Noir by Colin Krainin

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The Bottom Line: Debut adult novelist Colin Krainin elevates contemporary noir with this gritty, hard-hitting thriller that will have readers anxiously awaiting a sequel. Highly recommended.  Washington D.C. private detective Bronze Goldberg specializes in infidelity cases. Just after capturing photographic evidence on a suspected philanderer named Carolyn, Bronze finds that a man she had sex with – a congressman named Billy Kopes – has washed

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The Best C.J. Box Books, Ranked in Order

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What are the best CJ Box books? For newcomers to Box’s work, deciding which book to pick up first is a serious challenge. That’s because Box has been incredibly prolific in the years since the publication of his first novel. Box is best known for his Joe Pickett series, featuring an honest, upright, hardworking and faithful Wyoming Game and Fish warden. Pickett’s famous flaw is

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