Best Of Crime Fiction Bargain Book Box (18 Books)

Prepare to be captivated by a world of intrigue, suspense, and brilliant deduction with our Best Of Crime Fiction Bargain Book Box! This handpicked collection features eighteen electrifying tales from masters of the genre, guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. From gritty detective sagas and chilling psychological thrillers to high-stakes espionage and historical mysteries, each novel offers a compelling puzzle and unforgettable characters. Unravel the clues, chase the culprits, and immerse yourself in stories where justice is a hard-fought prize.

Here’s what awaits inside:

1. The Apollo Murders: Book 1 in the Apollo Murders Series by Chris Hadfield It's 1973, and the Cold War has reached the moon, where a NASA astronaut is a murder suspect. Flight controller Kaz Zemeckis must uncover the truth among the Apollo 18 crew. Millions of miles from Earth, in the lethal vacuum of space, a deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds. Houston has a problem, and it’s far more sinister than a technical malfunction.

2. She and I: A gripping and page turning Northern Irish crime thriller by Hannah King In the volatile landscape of Northern Ireland, two women's lives are dangerously intertwined. Keeley is drawn into the dark underbelly of Belfast, while investigating officer Leah closes in. A web of secrets, loyalties, and betrayals threatens to consume them both. This taut thriller explores the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator, cop and criminal.

3. Blood Sisters: A gripping, twisty murder mystery about friendship and revenge by Cate Quinn Three women, once inseparable foster sisters, are bound by a dark secret from their past. When one of them is murdered, the remaining two are thrust back into a nightmare they thought buried. As accusations fly and old wounds reopen, the true cost of their childhood bond emerges. A tale of twisted loyalty where friendship can be as deadly as any enemy.

4. The Beat Goes On: The Complete Rebus Stories by Ian Rankin Step into the gritty streets of Edinburgh with the legendary Inspector John Rebus. This comprehensive collection gathers all of Rebus's iconic short story investigations. From perplexing cold cases to the everyday darkness, witness Rebus's wit and tenacity. Discover the heart and soul of one of crime fiction's most enduring detectives.

5. City of Windows by Robert Pobi During a blizzard, ex-FBI agent Lucas Page, a brilliant astrophysicist, is pulled back into the hunt. A sniper is targeting victims across New York City, leaving no trace but impossible shots. Page, a reluctant hero grappling with his own trauma, must see the patterns others miss. In a city of millions, he's racing against the storm and a killer hidden in plain sight.

6. The First to Lie by Hank Phillippi Ryan A web of deceit connects a pharmaceutical company, a woman seeking revenge, and an ambitious reporter. Ellie is determined to expose a dark conspiracy, but her past has its own secrets. As identities blur and trust shatters, who is telling the truth and who was the first to lie? This gripping psychological thriller will keep you guessing until the final, shocking reveal.

7. Ghosts Of War by Brad Taylor Pike Logan and his elite Taskforce team confront a ghost from their past. A lethal enemy, once thought neutralized, resurfaces, threatening global stability. From covert operations to explosive confrontations, the stakes have never been higher. This high-octane thriller delves into the shadows of espionage and the brutal realities of modern warfare.

8. Pierced by Thomas Enger Crime reporter Henning Juul is still scarred, physically and emotionally, from a fire that killed his son. When a promising young law student is found tortured and murdered, Juul investigates. His search for answers forces him to confront his own grief and a city's hidden darkness. This dark Scandinavian noir explores the deep wounds left by violence and loss.

9. Past Tense: A Jack Reacher Novel by Lee Child Jack Reacher, drifting through New England, decides to trace his father’s birthplace. He finds no record of his family, only a town full of secrets and unwelcoming locals. Meanwhile, a couple in a broken-down car stumbles into a terrifying, isolated motel. Reacher’s quest for his past uncovers a present danger he’s uniquely equipped to handle.

10. The Devil Aspect by Craig Russell In 1935 Czechoslovakia, a terrifying killer known as "Leather Apron" stalks Prague. Psychiatrist Viktor Kosárek arrives at a remote asylum housing six of Europe's most notorious madmen. He believes he can unlock their "Devil Aspect," the core of their evil, to catch the city’s fiend. But as he delves into their minds, he risks unleashing something far more horrifying.

11. Are You Sara?: A Novel by S.C. Lalli Two women named Sara, with the same last initial, share a ride home; one ends up dead. The surviving Sara finds herself entangled in a murder investigation, her identity questioned. As she pieces together the events of that night, she uncovers dangerous secrets. A chilling psychological thriller about mistaken identity and the terror of being targeted.

12. A Noise Downstairs by Linwood Barclay Professor Paul Davis believes he's recovering after surviving a brutal attack by a colleague. But when he starts hearing a disturbing noise from an old typewriter downstairs, his sanity frays. Is it PTSD, a figment of his imagination, or something far more sinister connected to his past? This suspenseful thriller explores the unsettling echoes of trauma and hidden guilt.

13. Ashes in the Snow (Hugo Fischer, Book 1) by Oriana Ramunno Naples, 1943: amidst the ruins of war, Inspector Hugo Fischer navigates a city of despair. When a renowned conductor is murdered, Fischer must investigate in a landscape of shifting allegiances. Against a backdrop of Allied occupation and lingering Fascist shadows, he seeks a hidden truth. A powerful historical crime novel introducing a determined detective in a fractured world.

14. Double or Nothing by Kim Sherwood A new era of espionage dawns as James Bond is missing, presumed captured or dead. A fresh generation of 00 agents, including Johanna Harwood and Sid Bashir, must step up. They face a global threat orchestrated by a shadowy organization with a terrifying plan. This thrilling reinvention of the Bond universe introduces new heroes for a modern age.

15. The Guilty Couple by C.L. Taylor Five years ago, Olivia was convicted of conspiring to murder her husband, Dominic. Now she's out of prison and determined to prove her innocence and reclaim her son. But Dominic has his own secrets, and Olivia soon realizes she’s still in grave danger. A tense psychological thriller about betrayal, revenge, and the fight for truth.

16. Such a Good Mother by Helen Monks Takhar Rose O’Connell is desperate for her son to get into the exclusive, high-achieving school, The Circle. She soon finds herself drawn into a toxic clique of influential mothers led by the formidable Amala. As Rose climbs the social ladder, she uncovers the dark, competitive secrets of this perfect world. A chilling exploration of ambition, obsession, and the terrifying lengths mothers will go to.

17. Miss Aldridge Regrets by Louise Hare London, 1936: Lena Aldridge, a mixed-race singer, seizes a chance to escape her troubles. Offered a role on Broadway, she boards the Queen Mary, but the voyage turns deadly. A murder occurs, and Lena realizes her past secrets might not stay buried at sea. This glamorous historical mystery unfolds with intrigue and danger on the high seas.

18. Copycat by Alex Lake Sarah Haven’s perfect life is shattered when she realizes someone is meticulously copying her. From her clothes to her routine, an unknown woman is stealing her identity, piece by piece. As the imitation becomes more sinister, Sarah fears for her safety and sanity. A terrifying psychological thriller about obsession and the chilling fear of being replaced.