Secondhand Mass Market Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box DSH1017

Secondhand Mass Market Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box

Dive into the ultimate collection of high-octane thrills and gripping mysteries assembled from the undisputed masters of the genre, featuring a massive array of international bestsellers that promise countless hours of heart-pounding reading. This box is packed with explosive adventure, forensic intrigue, legal maneuvering, and globe-trotting conspiracies, guaranteeing that every turn of the page leads deeper into dark secrets and urgent danger. Whether you crave the complex codes of Dan Brown, the forensic detail of Kathy Reichs, or the nautical action of Clive Cussler, this massive haul offers non-stop suspense from cover to cover. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. Pacific Vortex! by Clive Cussler
   Dirk Pitt is called to investigate the disappearance of the nuclear submarine Starbuck, lost without a trace deep within the treacherous Pacific Vortex. When a mysterious, ancient logbook surfaces near the disappearance site, Pitt uncovers a secret island civilization hiding a terrifying technological edge. He must navigate political betrayal and deadly natural phenomena to find the vessel before its advanced weapons fall into the wrong hands. The hunt for the missing sub spirals into a classic race against time and nature.

2. Bare Bones by Kathy Reichs
   Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan is called to examine the skeleton of an infant found buried in a park, alongside the remains of an adult woman. The case rapidly complicates when she realizes the remains link back to a notorious cold case involving a missing baby girl and a wealthy, troubled family. Tempe’s investigation leads her from the lab in Charlotte, North Carolina, deep into the dangerous world of medical experimentation and generational secrets.

3. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
   Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is urgently summoned to the Louvre after a curator is murdered, leaving behind a bizarre set of coded clues. Joining forces with cryptologist Sophie Neveu, Langdon is plunged into a thrilling quest across Europe to unravel the secrets hidden within the works of Leonardo da Vinci. They discover a historical conspiracy protected by a secretive religious society, threatening to expose a truth about Christianity that could shatter the foundations of history.

4. The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum
   A man is rescued from the Mediterranean with two bullets in his back and no memory of who he is, finding only a Swiss bank account number implanted under his skin. Once he unlocks the safety deposit box, he discovers multiple identities, vast amounts of cash, and deadly skills he never knew he possessed. Hunted by assassins across the continent, he races to piece together his past, realizing he is the target of a formidable and mysterious organization known only as Treadstone.

5. Acid Row by Minette Walters
   The residents of a grim council estate face a terrifying lockdown when a local child is snatched, and the volatile community descends into chaos and accusation. Journalist Ginny Gray arrives to report on the tensions but finds herself trapped as the estate is cordoned off by police and protesters. As the investigation stalls, the growing suspicion among the residents turns dangerous, forcing Gray to uncover the hidden motives behind the shocking abduction.

6. Deadly Decisions by Kathy Reichs
   Dr. Temperance Brennan travels to Montreal to identify the remains of a child, but the case is shelved due to jurisdictional conflicts, frustrating her desire for justice. Later, a gruesome traffic accident in North Carolina reveals evidence tying back to the Montreal victim and suggests a frightening connection to a child trafficking ring. Brennan must cross international boundaries, defying official orders, to expose a terrifying network preying on the most vulnerable.

7. Black Notice by Patricia Cornwell
   Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta is dealing with the volatile discovery of a decomposed body found hidden in a cargo ship, leading her to the notorious morgue in Paris, France. The victim is connected to an international smuggling operation and a string of unidentified bodies known only as the "black notice" cases. Scarpetta navigates the complexities of European law enforcement while pursuing a brilliant killer who seems perpetually one step ahead.

8. Honour Among Thieves by Jeffrey Archer
   When Saddam Hussein steals the four Gospels from the British Museum, determined to use them as a symbol of defiance against the approaching Western powers, a secretive mission is launched. The mission is to recover the invaluable artifacts before they can be used for international propaganda. A diverse team, including a cunning art specialist and a hardened soldier, is assembled to penetrate the heart of Iraq and retrieve the priceless pieces of history.

9. Firefight by Chris Ryan
   A former SAS operative finds himself facing an impossible mission when a plane carrying top-secret cargo crashes deep in the dangerous jungles of the Congo. Tasked with retrieving the contents, he discovers the situation is far more complicated than a simple salvage operation. He is immediately plunged into a brutal fight against a ruthless militia determined to claim the cargo and seize power in the unstable region.

10. Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson
    Alex Cross returns home to find his quiet life shattered when a series of elaborate, high-profile kidnappings of wealthy and influential individuals rocks Washington D.C. The culprit, dubbed the ‘Wolf,’ operates with surgical precision and seems motivated by a deeper, more chilling agenda than mere ransom. Cross realizes he is hunting a shadowy criminal mastermind who has intimate knowledge of the very foundations of global power.

11. The King of Torts by John Grisham
    A low-level Washington D.C. public defender, Clay Carter, stumbles upon a pharmaceutical class action lawsuit of unimaginable size and potential profit. Enticed by the promise of wealth and prestige, Clay leaves his impoverished practice to enter the lucrative, high-stakes world of mass tort litigation. He soon discovers the dark side of this new world, realizing his immense fortune is built on lies, betrayal, and devastating ethical compromises.

12. Thriller (Edited by) by James Patterson
    This anthology brings together stories from the greatest contemporary thriller writers, presenting a masterclass in suspense and fast-paced action. Each story offers a unique glimpse into the darkest corners of human nature and the complexities of crime, espionage, and sudden violence. Featuring the collective genius of multiple bestselling authors, this collection is designed to keep you guessing until the very last page.

13. Shock Wave by Clive Cussler
    Dirk Pitt is investigating the mysterious sinking of several Australian ships in the South Pacific when he stumbles upon a far greater threat: a diamond mining corporation run by a ruthless family. This family has secretly discovered a way to harvest diamonds from the seabed, using technology that creates devastating tidal waves. Pitt must infiltrate their heavily guarded operation to expose their catastrophic environmental sabotage before millions are drowned.

14. Digital Fortress by Dan Brown
    When the NSA’s impenetrable decoding machine, TRANSLTR, is compromised by a seemingly unbreakable new algorithm, the agency faces an unprecedented threat to national security. Cryptographer Susan Fletcher is summoned to investigate the crisis and quickly discovers the security breach originated within the agency itself. She enters a terrifying battle of wits, racing against time to find the code's creator before the US intelligence community collapses into digital darkness.

15. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
    The sudden murder of a renowned physicist who bears the Illuminati brand draws symbologist Robert Langdon into a dangerous quest within the secretive heart of the Vatican. Langdon must follow a cryptic trail of ancient symbols and monuments through Rome to prevent the Illuminati, a long-believed defunct secret society, from unleashing a devastating anti-matter weapon on the city. He battles a relentless killer and races to uncover the last known sanctuary of the ancient sect.

16. The Reapers by John Connolly
    Private investigator Charlie Parker is haunted by his past and drawn into a terrifying conspiracy when a seemingly random death leads him to a secretive group of assassins known as the Reapers. These killers operate with absolute impunity, eliminating anyone who threatens the interests of their powerful, unseen employers. Parker must confront the shadowy syndicate that uses the Reapers as its weapon, risking his life to stop their violent, undetectable agenda.

17. The Innocent by Harlan Coben
    Matt Hunter’s life was irrevocably changed by a tragic accident that landed him in prison years ago, but he has since built a stable life with his wife, Olivia, and is preparing for fatherhood. This fragile peace is shattered when Matt receives a mysterious, compromising photo of Olivia on his phone from an unknown source. Desperate to uncover the sender and protect his family, he is pulled back into a spiraling world of lies, murder, and hidden pasts.

18. Deception Point by Dan Brown
    When a NASA satellite discovers proof of an extraordinary fossil deep beneath the Arctic ice, it serves as a massive boost to the agency’s credibility, right before a crucial presidential election. Intelligence analyst Rachel Sexton is sent to verify the find, but quickly uncovers evidence that the discovery is a masterful, shocking hoax. Hunted by a shadowy team of assassins, Rachel must expose the multi-layered conspiracy before the political cover-up costs her life.

19. Fleshmarket Close by Ian Rankin
    Inspector John Rebus is forced to confront a brutal murder in a sprawling, dilapidated housing estate known as Fleshmarket Close, a community rife with ethnic tension and desperation. The victim is an illegal immigrant, drawing Rebus into the complex, volatile world of asylum seekers and human trafficking. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a political scandal reaching the highest levels of local Edinburgh governance, forcing Rebus to operate outside the rules.

20. The Brethren by John Grisham
    Three disgraced former judges, serving time in a minimum-security federal prison, establish a lucrative blackmail scheme targeting wealthy gay men through correspondence and clever deception. Known as The Brethren, their scheme is brilliant until they inadvertently target a man secretly protected by the CIA director, who fears exposure. The Brethren suddenly find themselves involved in a political crisis far more dangerous and complex than any case they presided over.

21. A Question of Blood by Ian Rankin
    Inspector John Rebus is drawn into a deeply personal case when a violent school shooting results in the death of two students and leaves a community traumatized. The investigation becomes intertwined with a simultaneous high-profile murder of a military officer, which Rebus suspects is linked to the shooter's family. Rebus must navigate the emotional fallout of the shooting while battling internal forces trying to shut down his relentless inquiry.

22. Camino Island by John Grisham
    A priceless collection of F. Scott Fitzgerald's original manuscripts is stolen from a highly secure vault at Princeton University, triggering a high-profile FBI investigation. Bruce Cable, a successful bookstore owner on Florida’s Camino Island, is known for dealing in rare books and is suspected of involvement in the black market trade. Mercer Mann, a young novelist, is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate Cable's literary circle and gather evidence, putting her own life at serious risk.