Thriller Book Reviews

The best thriller book reviews, including crime, fantasy, historical fiction, horror, legal thrillers, medical, psychological thrillers, sci-fi and more.

PUNCH LINE, a Riveting Legal Thriller by Richard A. Danzig

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The Bottom Line: Comedy and crime collide in Richard A. Danzig’s riveting new Chance Cormac series novel.  As PUNCH LINE opens, comic Verne Slater is performing at a small comedy club, testing new material related to the nature of gender identity. The ensuing laughs are accompanied by a few hecklers, but he handles them like a pro, working each public critique to his advantage – or so he […]

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The Scotland Project, a Hugely Satisfying Terrorism Thriller by Matthew Fults

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The Bottom Line: A sophisticated terrorism thriller that lionizes investigative journalism while creating a series-worthy protagonist in Mathieu James. Fans of Terry Hayes and Alex Berenson will love Fults’ debut novel. The Scotland Project opens in a barn in Wales, where a group of men sit playing cards amidst a formidable cache of rocket propelled grenades, automatic weapons, fertilizer and petrol. In 24 hours, their leader

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

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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

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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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Chained Birds, an Emotional True Crime Memoir by Carla Conti

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The Bottom Line: An emotional, eye-popping and personal expose of the American prison system that begins with an orchestrated stabbing and ends with a realistic exploration of second chances.  Chained Birds begins on a snowy Pennsylvania day in 2011, as Lewisburg prison inmate Steven “Oakie” Tremblay throws a snowball at a correctional officer named Captain MacDonald. Tremblay is then placed in a rec cage with two other inmates,

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

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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

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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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Echoes of Fortune, a Taut Historical Thriller by David R. Leng

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The Bottom Line: A taut historical thriller that blends a rich tapestry of American folklore with modern adventure and romance. Perfect for fans of Steve Berry and James Rollins.  In the timeless tradition of The Count of Monte Cristo, David R. Leng’s new book centers around a modern-day search for buried treasure. In this case, the fortune comes courtesy of the real-life historical account of British General Edward

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The Witchfinder’s Sacrifice, a Bewitching Young Adult Fantasy Thriller by Rande Goodwin

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The Bottom Line: A bewitching young adult fantasy thriller with a fully realized world of unique characters and magic. A must-read for fans of Annabel Chase and Stephanie Meyer.  Rande Goodwin’s award-winning novel The Witchfinder’s Serpent introduced us to teenager Nate Watson, who stumbled across the world of witchcraft in his Aunt Celia’s mansion when a powerful demonic bracelet permanently wrapped itself around his arm. In Goodwin’s second series entry, The Witchfinder’s Sacrifice, the relationship

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Run, a Must-Read Crime Thriller by Matthew Becker

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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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