Secondhand Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box SP2034

One-off Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box

Unearth a treasure trove of suspense with this curated collection of thrilling reads! Journey into the minds of cunning criminals, follow the trail of cryptic clues, and brace yourself for heart-stopping twists and turns. This selection is packed with gripping narratives, unforgettable characters, and enough suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat. Get ready to lose yourself in worlds of intrigue, danger, and mystery, all within the pages of these carefully chosen secondhand books. This collection offers a diverse range of suspenseful tales, from legal dramas to gripping police procedurals, guaranteeing hours of captivating reading. Get ready to be hooked!

1. Echo Burning by Lee Child. A Jack Reacher thriller where Reacher finds himself caught in a web of danger when he helps a woman on the run from her abusive husband. Set in Texas, Reacher must use his skills to protect her and uncover the truth behind her situation, facing corrupt law enforcement and unexpected twists along the way. This instalment is rife with action and suspense.

2. The Partner by John Grisham. When a young lawyer fakes his own death and steals millions from his firm, he disappears to start a new life. Years later, he's tracked down, and the truth behind his actions begins to unravel, revealing a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and dangerous secrets. This legal thriller keeps you guessing until the very end.

3. The Firm by John Grisham. A young, ambitious lawyer accepts a job at a seemingly perfect law firm, only to discover it's deeply involved in illegal activities. As he uncovers the truth, he must navigate a treacherous path to protect himself and expose the firm's dark secrets, making impossible decisions along the way.

4. The Fourth Estate by Jeffrey Archer. Set in the cutthroat world of media moguls, two powerful newspaper owners engage in a ruthless battle for dominance. As they scheme and sabotage each other, the stakes escalate, threatening to expose long-buried secrets and destroy everything they've built. This novel is a gripping tale of ambition, power, and betrayal.

5. Contest by Matthew Reilly. In the heart of New York City, seven contestants are chosen to participate in a deadly game orchestrated by ancient forces. Trapped within the New York Public Library, they must use their skills and cunning to survive a series of deadly challenges, facing mythical creatures and impossible odds. This action-packed thriller is a relentless race against time.

6. All Shall Be Well by Deborah Crombie. Scotland Yard detectives Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James investigate a complex case involving the suspicious death of a woman in a close-knit community. As they uncover hidden relationships and long-held secrets, they must navigate a web of deceit to find the truth, grappling with their own personal challenges along the way. This mystery blends police procedural with intricate character development.

7. Stalker by Gemma Rogers. Detective Gemma Rogers is on the trail of a ruthless stalker who is targeting vulnerable women. As the investigation intensifies, Gemma becomes increasingly drawn into the dark world of obsession and fear, facing danger at every turn. This is a thrilling journey through the sinister mind of a stalker.

8. The Keys to the Street by Ruth Rendell. In the affluent neighborhood of Regent's Park, a series of disturbing events unfolds, revealing the dark underbelly of privilege and respectability. As Inspector Wexford investigates, he uncovers a web of secrets, obsessions, and hidden desires that threaten to shatter the facade of this idyllic community.

9. In the Hour Before Midnight by Jack Higgins. Former IRA enforcer Liam Devlin is pulled back into the world of espionage when he's tasked with a dangerous mission to protect a high-profile target. As he confronts old enemies and new threats, Devlin must rely on his cunning and combat skills to survive, facing impossible odds in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.

10. The Testament & A Time to Kill by John Grisham. The Testament: A reclusive billionaire leaves his fortune to a mysterious woman, sending shockwaves through his family and legal circles. Nate O'Riley, a lawyer battling his own demons, is tasked with finding her and executing the will, leading him on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected danger. This is an enthralling legal mystery. A Time to Kill: A young black girl is brutally attacked, and her father takes the law into his own hands, sparking a racially charged trial in a small Mississippi town. Jake Brigance, a local lawyer, defends him, facing intense pressure from the community and threats from those seeking revenge.

11. The Testament by John Grisham. (Individual Book). Identical blurb as book 10.

12. The Brethren by John Grisham. Three former judges, now inmates, run a lucrative mail fraud scheme from prison, targeting vulnerable men with romantic scams. When their operation attracts the attention of a powerful politician, they find themselves caught in a dangerous game with high stakes, betrayal, and deadly consequences. This legal thriller is filled with twists and turns.

13. Pay the Devil by Jack Higgins. Sean Dillon and the "Trackers" team are drawn into a deadly conspiracy when a former colleague resurfaces with a dangerous agenda. As they race against time to stop him, they uncover a plot involving international terrorism, double agents, and high-stakes betrayal. This action-packed thriller is filled with suspense and intrigue.

14. Cradle and All by James Patterson. Two young women, one a nun and the other a single mother, claim to be pregnant by immaculate conception, capturing the world's attention. Dr. Laurie Montgomery and FBI agent Travis Bell investigate the phenomenon, uncovering a web of religious fervor, scientific mystery, and deadly secrets that threaten to shake the foundations of faith.

15. Die Trying by Lee Child. A Jack Reacher Thriller: Reacher and an FBI agent are kidnapped off the streets of Chicago and taken to a remote Montana location. As they fight to survive, they uncover a dangerous militia group with a chilling agenda that threatens national security. Reacher must use his skills to protect himself, the agent, and expose the conspiracy before it's too late.

16. The Enemy by Lee Child. A Jack Reacher Thriller: Set years before the events of the other books, Reacher is a military policeman investigating the death of a general. As he uncovers a web of corruption and conspiracy within the army, he finds himself targeted by powerful enemies who want to silence him. This prequel provides insight into Reacher's past and the events that shaped him.

17. Tripwire by Lee Child. A Jack Reacher Thriller: Reacher is working a low-profile job in Key West when he becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving a mysterious man from his past and a plot that reaches the highest levels of power. As he investigates, he finds himself facing ruthless enemies and deadly traps, leading him on a high-stakes chase to uncover the truth.

18. Indelible by Karin Slaughter. Medical examiner Sara Linton becomes embroiled in a harrowing case when a young woman is found brutally murdered. As Sara investigates, she uncovers a series of disturbing secrets and hidden connections within the community, leading her on a dangerous path that puts her own life at risk.

19. Margaret Yorke Omnibus: Act of Violence: A quiet librarian harbors a dark secret, driven to commit an act of violence that shatters her peaceful existence. Admit to Murder: A tense courtroom drama unfolds as a group of colleagues face accusations of murder, testing their loyalties and exposing hidden rivalries. A Case to Answer: A seemingly ordinary man becomes entangled in a web of deceit and suspicion when he's implicated in a crime he didn't commit.

20. Sleep No More by Greg Iles. John Calvitt thought his past was behind him but 11 years after the accident that killed his wife and child, his sister-in-law reappears, bearing secrets of her own. But his daughter may be able to communicate with him from beyond the grave.

21. I'll Be Seeing You by Mary Higgins Clark. When Meghan Collins receives a call to tell her that her mother has died in an apparent mugging gone wrong, she is heartbroken. As time passes, however, things about the death don't add up and Meghan believes her mother was murdered.

22. Fear the Worst by Linwood Barclay. Tim Blake doesn't worry too much when his 18-year-old daughter, Sydney, doesn't come home one night. But when days pass, he starts to fear the worst.

23. A Noble Radiance by Donna Leon. Commissioner Brunetti is called to investigate when a night watchman is killed in a hit and run accident on a dark street. But as he digs further, the case becomes more murky.

24. Disordered Minds by Minette Walters. The year is 1946 and the War is officially over, but in the Somerset village of Streech, hostilities continue. At the manor house of Wraxford, a group of traumatised soldiers receive psychiatric care.