Thriller Book Reviews

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THREE NINES FINE, a Brilliant Action Thriller by Howard Seaborne

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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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THE RED MUTATION, an Ingeniously Crafted Political Thriller by Barry Libin

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The Bottom Line: An ingeniously crafted political thriller that is every bit as terrifying as its daunting premise. Fans of Terry Hayes’ I am Pilgrim should move THE RED MUTATION to the top of their reading queue.  THE RED MUTATION begins as a man in black returns to his home village in Northeastern China. He wishes to “honor” the place of his birth with a

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

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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

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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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Operation Cavolo, a Sizzling Action Thriller by E.S. Benton

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he Bottom Line: A worthy sequel to Operation Storm’s Eye, Operation Cavolo is filled with sizzling combat scenes, an intriguing cast of characters and wisecracking dialogue.   In E.S. Benton’s sequel to Operation Storm’s Eye, Alpha Team receives a taunting letter from Captain Frederick “Kale” Bridge, who takes responsibility for poisoning food supplies. However, he assures them of the existence of an antidote. The catch? They have just 84 hours to

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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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