Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box 46 (17 Books)

Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box 46 (17 Books)

This adrenaline-fueled collection brings together seventeen gripping novels, ranging from high-stakes political dramas to chilling psychological nightmares. Featuring heavyweight bestsellers like Gillian Flynn, Patricia Cornwell, and Jeffrey Archer alongside fresh voices in cozy crime and noir, this box offers a diverse array of mysteries to solve. Whether you prefer the claustrophobic tension of a locked-room puzzle, the sharp wit of a satiric killer, or the forensic grit of a Kay Scarpetta investigation, there is a story here to keep every reader up past their bedtime. These books are remainders and may show minor shelf wear.

1. A Curtain Twitcher's Book of Murder by Gay Marris In a quiet suburban neighborhood where everyone watches everyone else, the residents are shocked when a body is found, and the secrets behind closed doors begin to spill out. The local busybody, usually dismissed as a nuisance, finds herself in the best position to solve the crime, using her nosy habits for good. Gay Marris’s debut is a darkly funny and observant mystery that peels back the layers of domestic respectability to reveal the scandals hidden within.

2. Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward Wilder Harlow attempts to write a memoir about the traumatic summer of his youth, where a killer stalked his seaside town, but the act of writing changes reality. As the narrative shifts perspectives, the truth about the murders and the nature of the story itself begins to fracture and distort. Catriona Ward delivers a mind-bending literary thriller that questions the reliability of memory and the ownership of trauma in a narrative that is as heartbreaking as it is terrifying.

3. Freeze by Kate Simants A reality TV show set in the Arctic Circle descends into chaos when the contestants realize the extreme conditions are the least of their worries. As a blizzard traps the production crew and cast, a murderer begins to pick them off one by one, blurring the line between entertainment and survival. Kate Simants delivers a chilling atmosphere where the isolation is palpable, and the desperate desire for fame turns into a deadly game of endurance.

4. Without a Trace by Mari Hannah DCI Kate Daniels faces her worst nightmare when the flight her partner is traveling on disappears from radar, launching a desperate search for the wreckage. As the investigation unfolds, Kate discovers inconsistencies that suggest the crash was not a simple accident but a calculated act of violence. This emotional thriller pushes the detective to her breaking point, blurring the lines between her professional duty and her personal grief.

5. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn On their fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his beautiful wife, Amy, has disappeared, but his awkward behavior makes him the prime suspect. As the police investigation uncovers lies and a disturbing diary, the facade of their perfect marriage crumbles to reveal a toxic psychological war. Gillian Flynn’s modern classic is a masterclass in unreliable narration, offering a razor-sharp dissection of a relationship gone wrong and a twist that changed the genre.

6. The Maze by Nelson DeMille Former NYPD detective John Corey finds himself in the crosshairs of a dangerous killer while investigating a series of murders on Long Island's Fire Island. What begins as a local case quickly expands into a conspiracy involving corruption and old enemies looking to settle the score. Nelson DeMille brings his signature wise-cracking protagonist back for a sprawling thriller that mixes police procedural details with political intrigue and explosive action.

7. Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell Dr. Kay Scarpetta is determined to find the truth behind the murder of her former deputy, leading her to a Georgia prison to confront a convicted sex offender. The visit sets off a chain of violent events that exposes a high-level conspiracy and puts Scarpetta directly in the line of fire. Cornwell combines her trademark forensic detail with a psychological exploration of the past, forcing her heroine to face ghosts she thought were long buried.

8. The Cliff House by Chris Brookmyre Jen’s hen weekend at a luxurious, isolated island villa turns into a fight for survival when the group is cut off from the mainland and a killer strikes. Secrets from the past surface as the women realize that one of them has a deadly agenda, and the bond of friendship is tested to its breaking point. Chris Brookmyre constructs a tense locked-room mystery where every character has a motive, and the idyllic setting becomes a claustrophobic trap.

9. The Devil's Playground by Craig Russell Set in 1927 Hollywood, a "fixer" for the studios is tasked with finding a missing actress just as the era of silent film begins to crumble. The investigation leads him into a dark underbelly of occultism and murder, connecting a series of deaths to the production of a cursed movie. Craig Russell masterfully evokes the glamour and grime of the Golden Age, weaving a noir tale where the monsters on screen are nothing compared to those off-camera.

10. Double Barrel Bluff by Lou Berney Shake Bouchon, a professional wheelman, is pulled back into the criminal life to rescue a hostage from a Cambodian warlord, but the mission is far from simple. Teaming up with an eclectic group of misfits, he navigates a chaotic landscape of double-crosses and desperate gambles. Lou Berney infuses this crime novel with crisp dialogue and heart, delivering a road trip adventure that balances high-octane action with genuine emotional stakes.

11. A Brush with Death by J.M. Hall The retired teachers of Thirsk are back, trading their chalk for detective work when a local art class becomes the scene of a suspicious death. Liz, Pat, and Thelma must use their combined wits and lifetime of handling unruly students to uncover the truth behind the seemingly accidental tragedy. J.M. Hall combines warmth and humor with a clever mystery, proving that these sleuths may be retired, but their minds are as sharp as ever.

12. You Will Never Be Me by Jesse Sutanto Meredith Lee feels entitled to the success that her former friend Aspen now enjoys as a top "momfluencer," leading to a dangerous obsession. When Meredith uses her knowledge of Aspen's life to dismantle her empire from the shadows, the rivalry escalates into a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Jesse Sutanto delivers a scathing critique of online perfection, exploring how deep envy can run and the toxic lengths people go to for validation.

13. Midnight in Soap Lake by Matthew Sullivan A young girl's disappearance in a small, drying lake town unearths decades of buried secrets among the eccentric community of Soap Lake. As a documentary filmmaker arrives to chronicle the town's unique healing waters, the investigation into the missing child takes a surreal turn. Matthew Sullivan crafts a haunting narrative about memory and loss, painting a vivid portrait of a community clinging to hope in a landscape that is slowly vanishing.

14. I Bet You'd Look Good in a Coffin by Katy Brent Kitty Collins, the influencer with a deadly secret, returns in this darkly comic thriller that satirizes the superficial world of social media. Trying to leave her murderous past behind, Kitty finds herself at a hen do in a remote retreat where guests start dying for real. Katy Brent balances sharp wit with gruesome twists, as the protagonist tries to figure out if she is the hunter or the hunted in a house full of frenemies.

15. Sorrow Spring by Olivia Isaac-Henry After a family tragedy, Enid brings her sister to the isolated village of Sorrow Spring, hoping for a fresh start in a cottage surrounded by dark woods. But the retreat soon turns into a nightmare as the sisters uncover the disturbing history of their new home and the secrets the villagers hide. Olivia Isaac-Henry creates a suffocating gothic atmosphere where the past refuses to stay buried and trust is a luxury neither woman can afford.

16. An Eye for an Eye by Jeffrey Archer Detective Superintendent William Warwick and Ross Hogan embark on a high-stakes mission involving a deal with a convicted drug dealer to capture a notorious criminal. As they navigate a web of deception that stretches from London to Spain, the line between the law and justice blurs. Jeffrey Archer weaves a masterful tale of revenge and legal maneuvering, keeping the tension high as the clock ticks down on a dangerous operation.

17. End of Story by A. J. Finn A dying mystery novelist invites a detective to his San Francisco mansion to document his life story, promising to reveal the truth about his family’s vanished past. As the writer spins his tale, the detective must separate fact from fiction before the final chapter is written. It is a twisty, gothic meta-thriller that plays games with the reader until the very end.