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The Seventh Wonder, a High-Stakes Archeology Thriller by Andrew Siditsky

The Bottom Line: A fast-moving, high-stakes archeology thriller that is perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child.  The Seventh Wonder opens in 270 B.C.E., as a Macedonian warship approaches the ancient city of Alexandria. The crew believes they are seeing the impossible – the legendary lighthouse of Alexandria, thought to have been destroyed. Just minutes after its menacing appearance, the ship bursts into flames.   […]

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Baking Ice Cubes, a Five Star Page-Turner by Alexi Venice

The Bottom Line: A genuine page-turner that balances the adrenaline of courtroom combat with the charged intimacy of an off-limits attraction. Five stars.  Baking Ice Cubes begins as veteran Chicago trial attorney Helen “Hank” Hart arrives in the small Wisconsin town of Apple Grove to salvage a high-stakes medical malpractice defense. Her new clients—a respected electrophysiologist and a seasoned nurse—stand accused of negligence in the death of a

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Brad Thor

Authors Like Brad Thor: If You Love Thor’s Scot Harvath Series, You Might Enjoy These Books

Brad Thor is the author of an incredible Scot Harvath books. And since the debut of his first novel in 2002, Brad Thor has become the gold standard for fans of military fiction, terrorism thrillers and political thrillers. But what happens when ravenous fans polish off Thor’s terrific back catalogue? I’m often asked by fans: who are the best writers like Brad Thor? This list

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How to Surf a Hurricane, a Gripping Eco-Thriller by Todd Medema

The Bottom Line: A gripping eco-thriller about a visionary who risks everything to help solve the climate crisis.  How to Surf a Hurricane opens in Pittsburgh as Moro Petroff, an idealistic engineer and scion of a powerful energy dynasty, finds himself locked in a tense confrontation with his domineering uncle Dmitri. Dmitri, who serves as both the personal and ideological foil for Moro, is the CEO of Petroff Power, the

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Never Flinch, a New Holly Gibney Crime Thriller by Stephen King

The Bottom Line: A propulsive crime thriller that intertwines obsession, morality and the fragile line between justice and revenge. In Never Flinch, Stephen King returns to the crime thriller format that has produced some of his most brilliant novels – Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers, The Institute (see where the novel ranks among King’s best books). As usual, he reveals the identity of his villain early

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Welcome to Cottonmouth, an Explosive Action Thriller by Jay S. Bell

The Bottom Line: An explosive, over-the-top, series-worthy action thriller set in a world that feels completely fresh. Jay S. Bell’s debut thriller opens in a devastated Arizona biker bar. Devlin Mahoney calmly shuffles playing cards while guns, blood spatter, cooling corpses and busted furnishings lay all around him. His CIA handler offers him two options: risk arrest and Arizona’s death penalty, or take a job

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Noble Sin, an Electrifying Political Thriller by Andrew Bridgeman

The Bottom Line: An electrifying, character-driven political thriller that will have readers hooked from the very first chapter.  A Noble Sin begins as FBI agent Emma Noble finds herself trapped in a suffocating North Carolina traffic jam. Her eyes are drawn to a sobbing child in a nearby car. With the summer heat pressing down and sirens wailing in the distance, Emma’s sixth sense kicks as she spots bruises on the

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The Summer of Haight, an Electrifying Debut Thriller by George Petersen

The Bottom Line: An electrifying debut that is part murder mystery, part psychological thriller, and most of all, a memorable plunge into the dark soul of the Summer of Love.  The Summer of Haight begins as British expatriate and San Francisco attorney Longfellow finds himself in the vibrant tide of the 1967 Summer of Love. While the city explodes in psychedelic colors, free love, and anti-establishment fervor,

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The 20 Best FBI Thriller Books (Updated for 2025)

What are the best FBI Thrillers you haven’t read yet? This list of  20 incredible FBI Thrillers is filled with gems. FBI thrillers are pervasive throughout the entertainment landscape. Almost since the FBI was founded during the Teddy Roosevelt presidency in 1908, novelists and filmmakers alike have been cooking up fictional episodes of the legendary G-men. Some of these classic tales are tributes, and many

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