Hardcover Crime Fiction Bargain Book Box 2 (16 Books)

Unleash your inner detective with our 'Hardcover Crime Fiction Bargain Book Box 2'! This exceptional collection gathers 16 gripping hardcover thrillers and mysteries from some of the genre's most celebrated authors. Dive into convoluted cases, race against time with daring heroes, and unravel intricate plots that will keep you guessing until the final page. From international espionage to domestic puzzles, these discounted hardcovers offer premium reading experiences for every fan of suspense and criminal intrigue.

Here's a breakdown of the pulse-pounding contents:

1. Past Tense by Lee Child
   Jack Reacher is on a road trip, heading back to his father’s hometown, only to find the place seemingly vanished. His search leads him to a strange motel and a deeper mystery involving missing people and dark secrets. As Reacher digs, he uncovers a complex conspiracy, forcing him to confront dangerous forces. This intense thriller delivers classic Reacher action and high-stakes suspense.

2. Dark Rooms: The brand new Jane Tennison thriller from The Queen of Crime Drama by Lynda La Plante
   DCI Jane Tennison faces a horrifying and personal case when a young woman is found dead in a suspiciously staged crime scene. As Tennison delves deeper, she uncovers a web of secrets and betrayal within seemingly normal lives. La Plante delivers a gritty, authentic police procedural packed with twists and the signature psychological depth fans expect.

3. Sorry for the Dead: A Josephine Tey Mystery by Nicola Upson
   Celebrated crime writer Josephine Tey finds herself embroiled in a sinister mystery when a body is discovered in a locked room in her London flat. With the Blitz raging outside, Tey and her friends must navigate wartime chaos and personal danger. This atmospheric historical mystery beautifully blends real history with a compelling whodunit.

4. Cari Mora by Thomas Harris
   Twenty-five years after The Silence of the Lambs, Thomas Harris returns with a standalone thriller featuring the mysterious Cari Mora. She guards a huge sum of gold hidden beneath a Miami mansion, making her the target of a ruthless crime boss. This action-packed novel plunges readers into a dangerous world of treasure and violence.

5. The Geometry of Holding Hands: An Isabel Dalhousie Novel (13) by Alexander McCall Smith
   Philosopher Isabel Dalhousie finds herself pondering the ethics of a controversial new building project in her beloved Edinburgh. When a death occurs on the site, Isabel’s sharp intellect and compassionate nature lead her to investigate. This charming and thoughtful mystery explores human nature, moral dilemmas, and the beauty of everyday life.

6. Fatal Finale by Kathleen Marple Kalb
   In 1930s New York, opera singer Ella Shane and her husband, police detective Inspector Fitzwilliam, encounter murder backstage at the Metropolitan Opera. When a star soprano dies under suspicious circumstances, Ella uses her keen eye and ear for detail to help solve the crime. This delightful Golden Age mystery offers glamour and a clever puzzle.

7. The Proof in the Pudding: Prudence Bulstrode 2 by Rosemary Shrager
   Amateur sleuth Prudence Bulstrode returns, this time helping at a local cookery school's summer competition. The competition takes a dark turn when a contestant is poisoned during a live bake-off. Prudence must use her culinary connections and sharp wits to uncover the killer among a cast of ambitious chefs.

8. A Game of Lies: a twisty, gripping thriller about the dark side of reality TV by Clare Mackintosh
   Seven strangers enter a remote Welsh farmhouse for a new reality TV show, 'The Perfect Lie,' where their secrets will be exposed. But when one of the contestants vanishes, the line between reality and game blurs into a terrifying nightmare. This dark and twisty thriller explores manipulation, betrayal, and the shocking power of truth.

9. Last Witness: The brand new crime thriller that will keep you up all night by Lucie Whitehouse
   When top defence barrister Caro Wyndham steps forward as a witness in a complex murder trial, her life immediately spirals into danger. As forces conspire against her, Caro finds herself isolated and hunted, fighting to expose the truth and protect her family. This high-stakes legal thriller is a breathless race against time.

10. Into the Fire: An Orphan X Novel by Gregg Hurwitz
    Evan Smoak, the legendary Orphan X, lives by a code: help those who have nowhere else to turn. But when a desperate call leads him to a young woman entangled with a deadly criminal enterprise, Evan himself becomes the hunted. This explosive thriller delivers relentless action, intricate plotting, and a hero with a formidable moral compass.

11. Kingdom of the Blind: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny
    Chief Inspector Armand Gamache finds himself appointed an executor of a will for a complete stranger, along with two other unlikely individuals. As they uncover the eccentric and potentially dangerous truth behind the deceased, a murder occurs in Three Pines. Penny weaves a masterful tale of deception, community, and profound human insight.

12. Death on the Thames: the unmissable new murder mystery from the award-winning writer and former MP by Alan Johnson
    Former MP Alan Johnson introduces Louise Miller, a sharp-witted investigator navigating the murky waters of London's political and criminal underworld. When a body washes up on the banks of the Thames, Louise is drawn into a complex case of corruption and secrets. This compelling mystery offers an insider's view of power and justice.

13. The Maze: The long-awaited new John Corey novel from America's legendary thriller author by Nelson DeMille
    John Corey, the sardonic and unorthodox detective, is recruited for an urgent mission to hunt down a brutal serial killer targeting prostitutes on Long Island. This turns out to be just the tip of a terrifying conspiracy involving a powerful, shadowy organization. DeMille delivers another fast-paced, witty, and deeply engrossing thriller.

14. The Last Woman in the Forest by Diane Les Becquets
    Marian Engles, an expert wilderness tracker, aids in the search for missing hikers, a role that brought her together with her now-missing husband. When she discovers signs that suggest her husband was not who he seemed, Marian must confront a chilling truth alone in the remote wilderness. This is a haunting and atmospheric psychological suspense novel.

15. Seventeen by Hideo Yokoyama
    On a sweltering August day, a veteran newspaper reporter is ordered to handle the public relations for a tragic Japan Airlines crash, a devastating event from seventeen years prior. As he revisits the past, he uncovers buried corporate secrets and moral compromises that have haunted him for years. This intricate, character-driven thriller is a masterclass in suspense.

16. The Stolen Hours by Allen Eskens
    Lila Nash, a determined young law student, risks everything to take on a difficult pro bono case defending a man accused of murder. As she delves into the sinister details of the crime, she uncovers a web of lies. This gripping legal thriller explores the pursuit of justice, dark secrets, and one woman's fight for redemption.