Secondhand Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box DSH1141

Secondhand Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box

Dive into a curated collection of gripping suspense and high-stakes courtroom drama with this essential Thriller and Mystery Bargain Book Box. Featuring twenty-one massive hits from the world's most renowned masters of suspense—including Grisham, Brown, Koontz, and Ludlum—this selection guarantees hours of breathless reading, traversing everything from cryptic historical puzzles and intense military action to chilling psychological thrillers and complex forensic investigations. Prepare for a literary journey where every turn of the page brings a new secret to light and the fate of the world often hangs in the balance. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. Grand Jury by Philip Friedman
   A top-tier Manhattan attorney finds his life collapsing after he's targeted by a brutal Federal grand jury investigation, forcing him to race against time, navigate treacherous legal and personal betrayals, and expose a vast conspiracy orchestrated by powerful enemies determined to destroy him; this gripping legal thriller forces him to question his ethics and fight dirty just to survive the political maneuverings that threaten his career and freedom.

2. Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz
   A bizarre family legacy connects three generations of men, all born at the moment their father dies, carrying a prophecy predicting triumph, terror, and a dramatic final battle; driven by terrifying visions and pursued by monstrous forces, the protagonist must unravel the meaning of his fate before time runs out, as Koontz delivers a supernatural thriller that explores destiny, fear, and the dark limits of human experience.

3. Cause of Death by Patricia Cornwell
   Forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta investigates the mysterious death of a reporter found floating in the murky waters of the Elizabeth River shipyard in Virginia, and as she delves into the complex evidence, she uncovers connections to a shadowy cult and realizes the killer is closer than she ever imagined; Scarpetta must use every technological tool at her disposal to stop a deeply disturbed and highly intelligent predator.

4. Chasing the Dime by Michael Connelly
   Henry Pierce, a successful scientist, answers his newly installed phone number only to receive chilling, intimate calls intended for the previous owner—a woman named Lilly who has vanished, and as the calls escalate from strange to terrifying, Henry becomes obsessed with finding Lilly, drawing him into a dark world of drugs, organized crime, and dangerous obsession, showcasing Connelly's mastery of procedural suspense.

5. Bait by Karen Robards
   Photographer Nikki Gillette returns to her quiet hometown, only to witness a brutal, unspeakable murder that throws her into the crosshairs of a ruthless criminal organization; forced into an unlikely alliance with a sexy, mysterious federal agent, Nikki finds herself the target of a high-stakes manhunt, and she must risk everything to expose the conspiracy before she becomes the next victim of the dangerous game.

6. To the Hilt by Dick Francis
   Alexander Kinloch, a celebrated artist living in the remote Scottish Highlands, is suddenly thrust into a murky world of finance and danger when his stepfather is hospitalized; he finds himself guarding priceless artwork while battling ruthless criminals determined to seize his family's fortune by any means necessary, blending art theft, complex family secrets, and escalating physical danger.

7. The Broker by John Grisham
   Joel Backman, a powerful Washington power broker imprisoned for espionage, is secretly pardoned and exiled to Italy under a false identity by the NSA, who anticipate his assassination; he quickly realizes his pardon is a carefully calculated trap designed to flush out those who want him dead and reveal the secrets he supposedly holds, meaning Backman must master his new identity and fight for survival in a lethal game of international cat-and-mouse.

8. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
   Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist, is summoned to the Louvre after a curator is murdered, leaving behind a trail of baffling, cryptic symbols, leading Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu to uncover hidden clues in Da Vinci's artwork pointing toward a centuries-old secret society protecting a massive religious revelation; they race across Europe pursued by zealots, unraveling a mystery that threatens the very foundations of Christianity.

9. The Summons by John Grisham
   Ray Atlee, a law professor struggling with personal issues, is called home to the Mississippi Delta because his terminally ill judge father is nearing the end of his life; after the funeral, Ray and his brother discover a secret cache containing three million dollars in cash, left with no explanation or legal documentation, and this secret triggers a desperate search for the money's origins and puts Ray in grave danger from those who believe it is theirs.

10. Into the Night by Sarah Bailey
    Detective Sergeant Gemma Woodstock takes a posting in a new town, seeking a fresh start after personal turmoil, only to find herself investigating the murder of a popular local teacher; the investigation reveals that beneath the town’s surface lies a complex web of petty secrets, deep-seated resentments, and dangerous alliances, forcing Gemma to confront her own demons while solving a case where no one can be fully trusted.

11. The Cell by Colin Forbes
    A clandestine organization known only as "The Cell" is poised to execute a devastating plan of global destruction, and only the relentless agent Tweed and his dedicated team stand in their way; Tweed must unravel the organization's identity and motives before they can unleash their final, catastrophic act across multiple European capitals in this high-octane spy thriller packed with political intrigue, complex codes, and desperate action.

12. In a Dark House by Deborah Crombie
    Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Sergeant Gemma Jones investigate a suspicious death at a dilapidated, remote house in Cheshire, which has served as a sanctuary for troubled young people; the environment is cloaked in secrets and lies, and the deeper they dig, the more they realize the victim was trapped in a web of personal betrayals, forcing them to piece together the tragic history of the house to uncover the identity of the murderer.

13. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
    Rachel, heartbroken and struggling with alcoholism, watches a seemingly perfect couple from her commuter train every morning, inventing stories about their ideal life; when the woman she observes suddenly goes missing, Rachel becomes entangled in the investigation, determined to provide evidence despite her unreliable memory, as this psychological thriller forces the reader to confront the nature of voyeurism, memory, and profound self-deception.

14. American Assassin by Vince Flynn
    Mitch Rapp, recently devastated by the death of his fiancée in the Lockerbie bombing, is recruited by the CIA's counter-terrorism division to be a black operations agent; under the ruthless tutelage of veteran operative Stan Hurley, Rapp transforms from a grieving civilian into a lethal, efficient assassin driven by fierce vengeance in this explosive origin story that sets the stage for Rapp's career battling global terror and deep-state enemies.

15. Digital Fortress by Dan Brown
    When the NSA's sophisticated, virtually unbreakable code-breaking machine encounters an encryption too complex to crack, they call upon brilliant cryptographer Susan Fletcher for help; she discovers that the code, created by a disillusioned former employee, threatens to paralyze the entire US intelligence system by exposing every secure communication worldwide, forcing Fletcher to race against time to solve the cipher before it triggers international chaos and the downfall of national security.

16. Memories of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon
    Catherine Douglas suffers traumatic amnesia after a devastating accident and gradually begins to recover her memories, revealing she was once the victim of a ruthless plot by powerful enemies; she is unknowingly targeted by Constantine Demiris, the man responsible for her suffering and the man who secretly arranged the earlier assassination attempt, meaning Catherine must piece together her dangerous past before Demiris can complete his murderous plan to silence her forever.

17. Fox Evil by Minette Walters
    Solicitor Sarah Blakeney is tasked with arranging the financial affairs of Mrs. Randolph, an elderly, reclusive, and seemingly fragile woman in rural Dorset who is accused of killing her abusive husband years ago; Sarah soon uncovers a twisted, decades-old tale of sexual abuse, secrecy, and potential miscarriages of justice among the locals, creating a dark, complex psychological mystery that challenges assumptions about victims and perpetrators.

18. The Bourne Objective by Robert Ludlum's (novel by Eric Van Lustbader)
    Jason Bourne is drawn into a high-stakes mission when a close friend is captured by a ruthless terrorist organization searching for a dangerous, ancient artifact; Bourne travels from war-torn Yemen to exotic locales, navigating a maze of conflicting loyalties, deadly betrayals, and shadowy global powers, and he must use all his skills to rescue his friend and prevent the artifact from falling into the wrong hands.

19. The Five Greatest Warriors by Matthew Reilly
    Jack West Jr. and his team embark on a perilous, globe-trotting mission to locate the legendary Six Sacred Stones, which are the only key to saving the world from an imminent cataclysm; they must race against rival nations and deadly ancient cults who seek to misuse the stones for their own destructive ends in this non-stop action thriller filled with elaborate traps, historical puzzles, and epic battles against overwhelming odds.

20. Disordered Minds by Minette Walters
    Howard Neighbour is released from a high-security mental hospital after serving time for the gruesome murder of his parents, a crime he claims he did not commit; local reporter Polly Bright investigates the cold case, uncovering contradictions and suppressed evidence that point toward a deeper, institutional conspiracy, as this challenging mystery explores the nature of madness, institutional failures, and the cost of buried truth.

21. Robert Ludlum's The Arctic Event (Written by James Cobb)
    Covert operative Jon Smith is dispatched to a remote Arctic research outpost after a bizarre distress signal is received, only to find the entire facility violently destroyed and everyone missing; Smith soon discovers that the research team uncovered a terrifying biological weapon left over from the Cold War, now sought by ruthless international players, and he must race the clock in the frozen wilderness to secure the weapon before it unleashes global devastation.