Secondhand Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box DSH1062

Secondhand Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box

Get ready for an adrenaline rush with this spectacular collection of twenty-one crime and thriller novels. This box features a heavyweight lineup of bestsellers, including multiple titles by James Patterson, Mary Higgins Clark, and Dean Koontz. From the psychological horror of Thomas Harris’s Red Dragon to the globetrotting intrigue of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code, this set covers every corner of the genre. Whether you crave a gritty police procedural, a high-stakes legal thriller, or a supernatural mystery, these pages are packed with suspense. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. The Uncollected Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle (compiled by Richard Lancelyn Green) This anthology gathers plays, poems, and stories featuring the great detective that fall outside the traditional canon. It offers a rare glimpse into Conan Doyle's other writings about his most famous creation, including parodies and pastiches. A must-have for any Holmes enthusiast looking to complete their knowledge of Baker Street.

2. House of Thunder by Dean Koontz Susan Thorton wakes up in a hospital with no memory of how she got there, only to realize the staff and patients are people from her violent past who should be dead. Trapped in a high-tech facility, she must determine if she is losing her mind or the victim of a terrifying conspiracy. Koontz delivers a claustrophobic psychological thriller that questions reality itself.

3. Jailbird by Caro Savage Alice Diamond is an undercover cop sent into a women's prison to get close to a notorious gangster’s girlfriend. But as she navigates the brutal hierarchy of the prison, the line between her cover and her true self begins to blur. It is a gritty, tense drama about survival and the psychological toll of living a lie.

4. Broke by Mandasue Heller Set in the tough streets of Manchester, this novel follows a woman struggling to escape a life of poverty and crime. When she gets involved with a dangerous loan shark, she finds herself in a spiral of debt and violence that threatens her family. Heller writes with unflinching realism about the desperation of the working class underworld.

5. The Lake by Richard Laymon A teenage girl and her friends spend a summer at a lake house, only to discover it is the hunting ground of a sadistic killer. As the body count rises, the idyllic vacation turns into a gruesome fight for survival against a relentless predator. Laymon is known for his visceral, fast-paced horror that pushes the boundaries of the genre.

6. Carolina Moon by Nora Roberts Tory Bodeen returns to her hometown to face the demons of her past and the unsolved murder of her childhood friend. With the help of her friend's brother, she uses her psychic gifts to uncover the dark secrets hidden in the swamps of South Carolina. Roberts blends romantic suspense with a touch of the supernatural in this atmospheric mystery.

7. Along Came a Spider by James Patterson The debut novel of Alex Cross, a forensic psychologist and detective hunting a brilliant and twisted kidnapper named Gary Soneji. Soneji abducts two children from a prestigious private school, leading Cross on a harrowing chase that tests his intellect and endurance. It established Cross as one of the most iconic heroes in modern thriller fiction.

8. Lamb to the Slaughter by Jennifer Rowe Verity Birdwood, an eccentric researcher and amateur sleuth, investigates a murder in a quiet country town. The victim is a hated matriarch, and the suspects are her own family, all of whom had a reason to want her dead. Rowe creates a classic whodunit puzzle in the tradition of Agatha Christie, set against an Australian backdrop.

9. The Lottery Winner by Mary Higgins Clark Alvirah Meehan, a former cleaning woman who won the lottery, uses her wealth and wit to solve crimes alongside her husband, Willy. This collection of short stories follows the charming duo as they tackle kidnappings, thefts, and murders in New York City. It offers a lighter, more humorous side to the Queen of Suspense.

10. Honeymoon by James Patterson & Howard Roughan Nora Sinclair is a beautiful and successful woman who seems to have it all, except her husbands keep dying under mysterious circumstances. FBI agent John O'Hara tracks her across the globe, trying to prove she is a black widow before she kills again. The novel is a fast-paced cat-and-mouse game filled with glamour and deadly twists.

11. Single & Single by John le Carré A corporate lawyer is shot on a Turkish hillside, unraveling a money-laundering scheme that links a London finance house to the Russian mafia. The story follows the son of the firm's founder as he tries to escape his father's corrupt legacy and find redemption. Le Carré explores the new world order of post-Cold War crime and global finance.

12. Red Dragon by Thomas Harris Will Graham, a retired FBI profiler, is called back to hunt a serial killer known as "The Tooth Fairy" who is slaughtering families. To catch the monster, Graham must seek the advice of the brilliant but insane Dr. Hannibal Lecter, risking his own sanity in the process. It is the terrifying novel that introduced the world to Hannibal the Cannibal.

13. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown Symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to the Louvre after a murder, leading him on a quest to uncover a religious mystery protected by a secret society for centuries. With police and a monk assassin on his tail, he must decipher clues hidden in Da Vinci's art. This global phenomenon combines art history, conspiracy theories, and breathless action.

14. The Empty Chair by Jeffery Deaver Lincoln Rhyme, the quadriplegic criminalist, travels to North Carolina for experimental surgery but gets roped into a local kidnapping case. He must hunt down a teenage boy known as the Insect Boy, traversing the dangerous swamps and backwoods. Deaver delivers his signature plot twists and forensic detail in a new, rural setting.

15. My Gal Sunday by Mary Higgins Clark Henry Parker Britland IV, a former US President, and his young wife Sunday, a congresswoman turned sleuth, solve crimes in their spare time. This collection of stories features the dynamic couple investigating high-society mysteries and political intrigues. It charms with the chemistry between the leads and clever plotting.

16. Pretend You Don't See Her by Mary Higgins Clark Lacey Farrell, a rising real estate agent, witnesses a murder and is placed in the witness protection program, forcing her to leave her life behind. As she tries to maintain her new identity, she realizes the killer is closer than she thinks and she must fight to reclaim her life. It is a suspenseful tale of identity, danger, and resilience.

17. Mouth to Mouth by Michael Kimball Ellen Chambers finds herself in a nightmare when a stranger crashes into her life, bringing with him a dangerous secret and a trail of violence. As a blizzard traps them together, she must figure out if he is her savior or her executioner. The novel is a tense, claustrophobic thriller about the secrets strangers keep.

18. The Face by Dean Koontz Ethan Truman, an ex-cop turned head of security for Hollywood’s biggest star, must protect the actor’s son from a mysterious threat. As strange packages arrive and the danger escalates, Ethan realizes he is facing a supernatural evil that transcends ordinary crime. Koontz blends noir atmosphere with horror elements in a story about the masks we wear.

19. The Poet by Michael Connelly Crime reporter Jack McEvoy investigates the suicide of his twin brother and uncovers a trail of dead cops across the country, victims of a serial killer who quotes Edgar Allan Poe. He teams up with the FBI to track the elusive murderer, putting himself directly in the killer's path. It is a masterful thriller that explores the dark side of obsession.

20. The Broker by John Grisham Joel Backman, a disgraced power broker, is released from prison by the CIA and smuggled to Italy to start a new life—or so he thinks. In reality, he is being used as bait to draw out the international assassins who want the secrets he holds. Grisham combines legal intrigue with a spy thriller plot set against a lush European background.

21. Sanctuary by Nora Roberts A successful photographer returns to her family’s island home after receiving menacing photos of herself, only to find the danger has followed her. As she reconnects with an old flame, she must uncover the stalker's identity before she becomes the subject of a final, deadly picture. It is a romantic thriller about the safety of home turning into a trap.