Secondhand Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box SP2307

Secondhand Action & Thriller Bargain Book Box

Prepare for heart-pounding suspense and high-stakes drama with this explosive collection of nineteen secondhand action and thriller novels. Featuring genre giants like Tom Clancy, John Grisham, James Patterson, and Matthew Reilly, this curated set takes you from the courtrooms of the American South to secret military bases and the dangerous Australian outback. Whether you crave military techno-thrillers, gritty crime procedurals, or fast-paced adventure, this box delivers a powerhouse lineup of page-turners. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. Red Storm Rising by Tom Clancy After Islamic terrorists destroy a vital Soviet oil complex, the USSR plans to seize the Persian Gulf to secure its energy supply. To prevent Western interference, they launch a massive, non-nuclear invasion of Europe, sparking a terrifying global conflict. This masterpiece of military fiction depicts modern warfare with chilling realism and technical detail.

2. Cry Wolf by Tami Hoag In the steamy and dangerous Louisiana bayou, a lawyer takes on the case of a man accused of being a notorious serial killer. As the summer heat intensifies, she delves into a community rife with secrets, unsure if she is defending an innocent man or freeing a monster. The atmosphere is thick with tension as the truth slowly emerges from the swamp.

3. The Final Judgment by Richard North Patterson Caroline Masters, a judge on the verge of a prestigious appointment to the Court of Appeals, faces a nightmare when her niece is charged with murder. She returns to her ancestral home to defend the young woman, uncovering buried family secrets in the process. It is a compelling legal thriller that explores the intersection of private pain and public justice.

4. The Broker by John Grisham A disgraced power broker is granted a controversial pardon by the outgoing President and whisked away to a new life in Italy by the CIA. But the agency has leaked his location to his enemies, using him as bait to draw out a satellite surveillance conspiracy. Alone and hunted, he must master a new language and culture to survive.

5. The Appeal by John Grisham When a chemical company loses a multi-million dollar lawsuit for polluting a town's water, they decide to take matters into their own hands. Instead of paying the verdict, they orchestrate a campaign to buy a seat on the Supreme Court and install a friendly judge. This legal thriller exposes the dark side of judicial elections and corporate corruption.

6. The Testament by John Grisham An eccentric billionaire commits suicide, bypassing his greedy ex-wives and children to leave his vast fortune to an illegitimate daughter in Brazil. A washed-up lawyer is sent on a dangerous journey into the Pantanal wetlands to find her before the others do. It is an adventure story that contrasts the emptiness of wealth with the richness of nature.

7. Clear and Present Danger by Tom Clancy Jack Ryan returns to face a new enemy as Colombian drug lords assassinate American officials, prompting a covert response from the White House. The President authorizes an illegal war, leaving elite soldiers stranded behind enemy lines when the operation goes wrong. Ryan must risk his career and life to uncover the truth and rescue the abandoned men.

8. Lightning by Danielle Steel Alexandra Parker has a successful career and a happy marriage until a breast cancer diagnosis strikes like a bolt of lightning. As she endures the physical and emotional toll of treatment, her husband pulls away, unable to cope with her illness. She must find the strength to survive and open her heart to new love in this emotional drama.

9. Lullaby by Claire Seeber A woman's perfect life unravels when she wakes up in a hospital with no memory of the accident that put her there or why her daughter is missing. As fragments of the past return, she realizes that the danger is closer than she thinks and her family might be hiding the truth. It is a gripping psychological thriller about trust and memory.

10. Area 7 by Matthew Reilly Captain Shane Schofield accompanies the President on a routine inspection of a top-secret military base, only to walk into a deadly trap. A rogue commander has taken the facility hostage, threatening to unleash a genetically modified virus if his demands are not met. Schofield and his team must fight against overwhelming odds to save the leader of the free world.

11. Hell Island by Matthew Reilly A remote island used for classified experiments becomes a death trap for an elite team of soldiers dropped in for a training mission. Shane Schofield leads his squad against an army of genetically enhanced gorillas in a battle for survival. This fast-paced novella packs high-octane action and sci-fi horror into a tight narrative.

12. Seven Ancient Wonders by Matthew Reilly A super-soldier named Jack West Jr. leads a ragtag team on a global hunt for the pieces of the legendary Golden Capstone. They must outrun powerful nations and solve ancient riddles to reassemble the artifact and prevent a cataclysmic solar event. It is a non-stop adventure filled with traps, puzzles, and explosive set pieces.

13. Area 7 by Matthew Reilly Deep in the Utah desert, the President's visit to a secret lab turns into a nightmare when a traitorous unit seizes control. Shane Schofield, call sign Scarecrow, is the only thing standing between the President and a gruesome death. This duplicate copy offers another chance to experience the relentless pace and cinematic action Reilly is famous for.

14. Kill Me If You Can by James Patterson An art student stumbles upon a bag of diamonds during a chaotic station attack and makes the fateful decision to keep it. Now he is being hunted by a ghost-like assassin and the Russian mob in a relentless chase across the city. He must use his wits to stay one step ahead of the professional killers on his trail.

15. Bleed for Me by Michael Robotham Clinical psychologist Joe O'Loughlin is drawn into a nightmare when his daughter's best friend is found murdered. With his daughter accused of the crime, Joe must battle his own Parkinson's disease and police suspicion to find the real killer. It is a tense psychological thriller that tests the lengths a father will go to protect his child.

16. Truth by Peter Temple In this gritty Australian noir, Inspector Stephen Villani investigates the murder of a woman found in a luxury apartment. As bushfires rage around the city, he uncovers corruption and family secrets that threaten to consume his career and life. The novel paints a stark picture of a man fighting to maintain his integrity in a crumbling world.

17. Dead Famous by Ben Elton During a reality TV show similar to Big Brother, a contestant is murdered while the cameras are rolling, yet no one saw who did it. The police must determine who committed the crime in a house full of people desperate for fame and willing to do anything to get it. It is a sharp satire of celebrity culture wrapped in a classic whodunit mystery.

18. Toys by James Patterson & Neil McMahon In a future where genetically engineered "Synthetics" rule over natural humans, an elite agency operative makes a shocking discovery. He learns he is actually human, turning him from a privileged hunter into the hunted in a society that despises his kind. He must fight to survive and expose the truth about the world order.

19. Scarecrow by Matthew Reilly Shane Schofield becomes the target of a global bounty hunt, with the world's deadliest assassins on his trail. Isolated and outgunned, he must uncover the conspiracy behind the price on his head and survive the onslaught. This explosive thriller pits one man against an army of mercenaries in a battle for survival.