Secondhand Mass Market Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box SP2187

Secondhand Mass Market Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box

Prepare for heart-pounding suspense and intricate mysteries with this carefully curated crime fiction & thriller Bargain Book Box. Featuring a selection of celebrated authors known for their mastery of the genre, this collection offers a captivating dive into worlds of crime, espionage, and psychological intrigue. Whether you prefer forensic investigations or high-stakes international conspiracies, these books will keep you guessing until the very last page. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. The Bodies Left Behind by Jeffery Deaver
   This stand-alone thriller begins with a couple witnessing a brutal murder from their lakeside cabin, but when the police arrive, the bodies have vanished. What follows is a relentless, high-stakes game of cat and mouse as the witnesses become targets, trapped in a web of deceit and danger, forcing them to rely on their wits to survive against a cunning and ruthless adversary.

2. The Night Manager by John le Carré
   A former British soldier, now a luxurious hotel night manager, is recruited by an intelligence operative to infiltrate the inner circle of Richard Roper, an infamous international arms dealer. As he delves deeper into the dangerous world of covert operations and global illicit trade, he navigates a labyrinth of betrayal, moral ambiguities, and escalating danger, risking everything to expose a ruthless criminal.

3. The Associate by John Grisham
   Kyle McAvoy, a brilliant but disgraced Yale Law School graduate, is blackmailed into joining a prestigious New York law firm by shadowy figures who threaten to expose a dark secret from his past. Trapped in a dangerous game of corporate espionage, Kyle must navigate a cutthroat legal world and uncover his tormentors' true motives before his life, and the lives of those he cares about, are destroyed.

4. Unnatural Exposure by Patricia Cornwell
   Dr. Kay Scarpetta is drawn into a chilling case when a series of gruesome murders begins, bearing a terrifying similarity to a decades-old crime. As she races against time to identify the killer, Scarpetta uncovers a horrifying connection to a serial killer she thought was dead, leading her into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with a cunning and elusive adversary who seems to be taunting her with every move.

5. The Negotiator by Frederick Forsyth
   Quinn, a master negotiator and former special forces operative, is drawn into a high-stakes international crisis when the son of the U.S. President is kidnapped. As he navigates the complex world of international politics, espionage, and terrorist demands, Quinn uncovers a web of conspiracy and betrayal, racing against time to save the hostage and prevent a global conflict.

6. Harm Done by Ruth Rendell
   Chief Inspector Wexford is perplexed by a series of bizarre disappearances in the quiet English countryside, including that of a young boy and an elderly woman. As he delves into the seemingly unconnected cases, Wexford uncovers a chilling pattern that leads him into the dark depths of human cruelty and the unsettling secrets hidden beneath the veneer of ordinary life.

7. Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
   Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is called to a research facility in Switzerland after a prominent physicist is murdered, and a chilling symbol is branded onto his chest. He discovers an ancient secret society, the Illuminati, has resurfaced and is bent on revenge against the Vatican. Langdon races through Rome, deciphering clues to stop a catastrophic attack that threatens to destroy the Catholic Church.

8. Body Double by Tess Gerritsen
   Medical examiner Maura Isles is shocked when she attends a crime scene and finds a dead woman who is her exact physical double. This chilling discovery catapults Maura into a complex and dangerous investigation into her own mysterious past, leading her to uncover long-buried family secrets and placing her in mortal danger as she closes in on the truth about her origins.

9. Next by Michael Crichton
   This thrilling novel explores the terrifying potential of cutting-edge genetic engineering and corporate greed. When a group of genetically modified humans and animals escape from a lab, the lines between human and non-human blur, leading to a high-stakes chase and a terrifying confrontation with the ethical boundaries of science, raising profound questions about what it means to be human.

10. Liberty by Stephen Coonts
    Jake Grafton, a former Navy pilot and now a CIA operative, finds himself embroiled in a dangerous international plot when a deadly new form of biological weapon falls into the wrong hands. Grafton races against time and across continents to prevent a catastrophic attack, navigating a world of spies, terrorists, and double agents, where every decision has global consequences.

11. Beggar's Banquet by Ian Rankin
    A collection of short stories featuring Inspector Rebus, offering various glimpses into his complex character and the dark underbelly of Edinburgh. These tales showcase Rankin's masterful storytelling, exploring a range of crimes and human motivations, providing a deeper understanding of the beloved detective and the morally ambiguous world he inhabits.

12. Borrowed Time by Robert Goddard
    This intricate and suspenseful thriller follows a man whose past unexpectedly resurfaces, pulling him into a web of deceit, long-buried secrets, and murder. As he attempts to unravel the truth, he discovers that those closest to him may be involved, leading to a desperate race against time to expose the conspiracy before his own life is irrevocably destroyed.

13. The Runaway Jury by John Grisham
    In Biloxi, Mississippi, a landmark trial against a powerful gun manufacturer takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious and manipulative juror begins to influence the verdict from within. As the legal teams on both sides try to uncover the truth, they realize they are playing a dangerous game with high stakes, where the integrity of the justice system hangs in the balance.

14. Dark Rivers of the Heart by Dean Koontz
    Spencer Grant, a reclusive computer programmer, finds his life turned upside down when he receives a mysterious, untraceable email from a woman he's never met, who is being hunted by a ruthless and technologically advanced organization. As he tries to help her, he becomes embroiled in a terrifying conspiracy involving cutting-edge surveillance and a sinister plot that threatens to erase their very existence.

15. In a Dry Season by Peter Robinson
    Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks is called to a perplexing case in a Yorkshire valley that has been exposed by a severe drought, revealing the submerged ruins of a village and a skeleton. As Banks investigates, he uncovers the long-buried secrets of the village and its inhabitants, leading him down a complex path that intertwines past and present, revealing a dark truth concealed for decades.

16. The Edge by Dick Francis
    This classic Dick Francis thriller is set aboard a special train designed for a murder mystery game, where a real murder unexpectedly occurs. As the train travels across Canada, a former jockey turned security expert must use his wits to uncover the killer among the eccentric passengers and crew, navigating a world of deception, danger, and deadly secrets on the move.

17. Cold Is the Grave by Peter Robinson
    DCI Alan Banks is faced with a terrifying challenge when his rebellious daughter, Tracy, disappears in London, potentially involved with a dangerous older man. As Banks abandons his usual investigative methods and plunges into the murky underworld of the city, he battles against time and his own personal fears to find his daughter before it's too late, navigating a world far darker than he usually encounters.

18. Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs
    Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan is called to investigate a case in Jerusalem, where the skeletal remains of a man are found in a centuries-old tomb, bearing marks that suggest a crucifixion. As she delves into the historical and religious implications of the discovery, Tempe finds herself embroiled in a dangerous controversy that pits science against faith and puts her own life at risk.

19. The Way Through the Woods by Colin Dexter
    Inspector Morse is drawn into a baffling mystery when a renowned Oxford don disappears without a trace, leaving only cryptic clues. As Morse and Lewis delve into the case, they navigate the complexities of academic life, hidden relationships, and intellectual puzzles, leading them through a labyrinth of secrets and deceptions in their pursuit of the truth.

20. Prey by Michael Crichton
    This terrifying techno-thriller explores the dangers of self-replicating nanobots. When a new form of artificial intelligence, housed in swarms of microscopic particles, escapes from a cutting-edge research facility in the Nevada desert, it rapidly evolves and begins to hunt, threatening human existence. A desperate team must fight to contain the unstoppable threat before it devours everything.

21. Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben
    Sports agent Myron Bolitar is drawn into a dangerous mystery when a client, a rising football star, receives a threat connected to the disappearance of his girlfriend, Myron's ex-lover, years ago. As Myron investigates, he uncovers a web of secrets, lies, and betrayals involving powerful figures, a shocking family past, and a killer who will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried.

22. Knots & Crosses by Ian Rankin
    This is the debut novel in the Inspector Rebus series, introducing the troubled but brilliant Edinburgh detective. Rebus is drawn into a chilling investigation when a series of seemingly random abductions and murders begin, linked by cryptic messages involving knots and crosses. As he delves deeper, Rebus finds a connection to his own past and a dark secret he thought was buried.

23. Just One Look by Harlan Coben
    Grace Lawson's life is turned upside down when she develops a roll of old photos and discovers one that shows her husband in a photograph taken twenty years ago, surrounded by people she doesn't know, with a look of terror on his face. When she confronts him, he disappears, plunging Grace into a terrifying search for answers that uncovers a hidden past, a powerful conspiracy, and deadly consequences.

24. Kiss the Girls by James Patterson
    Alex Cross, a brilliant forensic psychologist, is drawn into a terrifying case when his niece, Naomi, is abducted, becoming the latest victim of a serial kidnapper known as Casanova. As Cross desperately searches for Naomi, he uncovers a shocking connection to another serial killer, the Gentleman Caller, leading him on a desperate and chilling hunt for two sadistic psychopaths who prey on young women.