Secondhand Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box SP2463

Secondhand Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box (21 Books)

This box contains a broad selection of high-stakes legal dramas, police procedurals, and psychological horror. The assortment features dominant genre voices like Stephen King, Ian Rankin, and James Patterson. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. Retribution by Jilliane Hoffman – Pitting a rising star prosecutor against a man she recognizes from a violent trauma in her own past. Readers who favor intense courtroom dramas mixed with dark psychological suspense will find this debut gripping.

2. The Exile by Allan Folsom – Propelling an LAPD detective into a deadly international conspiracy spanning Los Angeles, London, and Paris. Fans of high-stakes, globe-trotting action thrillers will appreciate the relentless pacing.

3. The First Counsel by Brad Meltzer – Plunging a young White House lawyer into a dangerous blackmail scheme involving the President's daughter. Those who seek inside-the-Beltway political thrillers will enjoy the detailed Washington D.C. setting.

4. The Arraignment by Steve Martini – Thrusting defense attorney Paul Madriani into a case involving the murder of a fellow lawyer and a trail of illicit money. Courtroom procedural enthusiasts will value the precise legal maneuvering and twists.

5. Blood Hunt by Ian Rankin (writing as Jack Harvey) – Shifting away from police procedurals to follow an ex-SAS operative seeking revenge across the globe. Thriller readers looking for gritty, action-heavy espionage will find this highly satisfying.

6. Dialogues of the Dead by Reginald Hill – Investigating a serial killer who taunts the police through cryptic literary clues submitted to a local paper. Dalziel and Pascoe fans will appreciate the complex wordplay and dark psychological depth.

7. On Beulah Height by Reginald Hill – Reopening a cold case of missing girls when drought reveals a drowned village. This entry stands out for its atmospheric setting and emotional resonance within the British detective genre.

8. The Flood by Ian Rankin – Examining the suffocating atmosphere of a decaying Scottish mining town through the eyes of a single mother. Readers interested in Rankin's early standalone works will value this stark, character-driven mystery.

9. Beggars Banquet by Ian Rankin – Collecting short stories that showcase the author's mastery of the brief, sharp crime narrative. Fans of Inspector Rebus will particularly enjoy the included cases featuring the iconic detective.

10. The Summons by John Grisham – Following a law professor who discovers three million dollars in cash belonging to his recently deceased father. This legal thriller excels at building slow-burn suspense around family secrets and moral dilemmas.

11. The Cry of the Halidon by Robert Ludlum – Sending an American geologist to survey a Caribbean island, only to uncover a deadly mercenary conspiracy. Enthusiasts of classic 1970s geopolitical thrillers will find the intricate plotting highly engaging.

12. Enigma by Robert Harris – Set in Bletchley Park during WWII, the narrative follows codebreakers racing to decipher intercepted U-boat communications. History buffs will appreciate the meticulous research and tense wartime atmosphere.

13. Violets Are Blue by James Patterson – Pitting detective Alex Cross against a pair of theatrical, vampire-obsessed serial killers operating across the country. This fast-paced entry delivers the intense, high-stakes confrontation that fans of the series expect.

14. Mortal Causes by Ian Rankin – Dropping Inspector Rebus into the sectarian tensions of Edinburgh during the festival season after a gruesome murder. Police procedural fans will value the gritty urban realism and complex social commentary.

15. Four Past Midnight by Stephen King – Gathering four terrifying novellas, including "The Langoliers" and "Secret Window, Secret Garden." Horror readers looking for King's signature blend of psychological dread and supernatural suspense will find this collection essential.

16. Lisey's Story by Stephen King – Exploring the grief of a famous author's widow as she uncovers the terrifying alternate reality that fueled his work. This novel offers a profoundly personal, deeply unsettling look at marriage and madness.

17. Desperation by Stephen King – Trapping a group of travelers in an isolated Nevada mining town controlled by a possessed, malevolent sheriff. Fans of relentless, claustrophobic horror will find the supernatural escalation highly effective.

18. Firestarter by Stephen King – Tracking a father and his young daughter, who possesses pyrokinesis, as they flee a ruthless government agency. This classic sci-fi thriller combines government conspiracy with tense, superhuman action.

19. Blood Games by Richard Laymon – Following a group of friends who encounter a terrifying threat during an isolated wilderness retreat. Readers with a strong stomach for visceral, uncompromising horror will appreciate Laymon's brutal pacing.

20. Shattered by Dean Koontz – Placing a man and his young nephew in the crosshairs of a relentless, psychotic stalker during a cross-country drive. Thriller fans will enjoy the straightforward, high-tension mechanics of this relentless chase narrative.

21. Tripwire by Lee Child – Interrupting Jack Reacher's quiet life in Key West when a private investigator looking for him turns up dead. This third installment solidifies Reacher's status as the ultimate pragmatic, hard-hitting drifter hero.