Secondhand Mass Market Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box SP2190

Secondhand Mass Market Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box

Dive into a world of suspense, mystery, and thrilling plot twists with this specially curated Crime and Thriller Fiction Bargain Book Box. Featuring a selection of top-tier authors renowned for their gripping narratives and intricate plots, this collection promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. From forensic investigations to high-stakes espionage, prepare for a captivating reading experience that will test your deductions and leave you breathless. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. Velocity by Dean Koontz
   When a young bartender receives chilling anonymous notes demanding he choose between two horrifying outcomes for innocent people, his ordinary life spirals into a terrifying game of cat and mouse. He must decipher the twisted mind of a psychopath and navigate a series of impossible moral choices, all while racing against time to save lives and unmask the killer before becoming the next victim.

2. The Wench Is Dead by Colin Dexter
   Inspector Morse is laid up in hospital with a broken leg, but his sharp mind finds a new puzzle to solve when he becomes obsessed with a true crime book about an unsolved murder from over 100 years ago. From his hospital bed, Morse uses his formidable intellect to re-examine the historical evidence, determined to unravel the truth behind "the wench's" death and bring a century-old killer to justice.

3. The Devil's Feather by Minette Walters
   This psychological thriller explores the aftermath of a brutal attack in Iraq, where a British war correspondent is caught in the crossfire. Returning home traumatized and seeking solace, she finds herself entangled in a new, chilling mystery that forces her to confront her past and question the nature of evil. Walters expertly weaves a tale of suspense, memory, and the dark corners of the human psyche.

4. Gone for Good by Harlan Coben
   Ten years after his brother's disappearance and being accused of his girlfriend's murder, Will Klein believes his past is finally behind him. But when his ex-girlfriend's body is found, and his brother's image appears on a surveillance tape, Will is plunged back into a desperate search for the truth, forced to confront the dark secrets of his family and a relentless, powerful enemy.

5. False Impression by Jeffrey Archer
   This intricate thriller begins with the discovery of a priceless Van Gogh painting shortly after the September 11th attacks. The plot soon spirals into a global chase involving art forgery, international espionage, and a race against time to uncover a conspiracy that spans continents and threatens to expose powerful secrets, leaving the protagonist in a dangerous web of deception.

6. Reunion in Death by Nora Roberts writing as J.D. Robb
   In this installment of the In Death series, Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her billionaire husband Roarke are drawn into a chilling case when a celebrated movie star is murdered during a reunion of her film school classmates. As Eve delves into the lives and secrets of the star's former friends, she uncovers a web of jealousy, ambition, and long-held resentments that lead to a deadly conclusion.

7. The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly
   Mickey Haller is a Los Angeles defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car, defending the city's lowlifes. But when he takes on a high-profile case defending a wealthy real estate agent accused of assault, Haller finds himself trapped in a morally ambiguous game, as the case becomes dangerously intertwined with his own past, forcing him to confront a difficult choice.

8. Dangerous Lady by Martina Cole
   This gritty crime novel delves into the brutal underworld of London's East End, following the rise and fall of Maura Ryan, a formidable and ruthless woman who ascends through the ranks of the criminal hierarchy. Cole unflinchingly portrays Maura's life of violence, power, and betrayal, exploring the cost of her choices and the loyalties that bind and break.

9. 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.

10. Digital Fortress by Dan Brown
    When the NSA's unbreakable code-breaking machine encounters an uncrackable code, it threatens to expose a secret that could shatter the world of intelligence. The head of the NSA calls upon his chief cryptographer, Susan Fletcher, to help. She soon finds herself embroiled in a race against time, where the fate of national security hangs in the balance, and she must decipher the code before it unleashes global chaos.

11. The Eleventh Commandment by Jeffrey Archer
    This gripping espionage thriller follows Connor Fitzgerald, a highly skilled but disillusioned CIA assassin who is betrayed by his own agency. Framed for a crime he didn't commit, Fitzgerald must go on the run, using all his training to evade capture and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy against him, all while navigating a dangerous game of international intrigue and survival.

12. The Narrows by Michael Connelly
    Harry Bosch, now retired from the LAPD, is drawn into a new investigation when the body of his former love, Teresa Corazon, is found. His search for answers leads him into the treacherous world of the "Poet" serial killer, a case from Bosch's past, as he uncovers a chilling connection between the two, forcing him to confront his own demons and a relentless, cunning adversary.

13. The Chamber by John Grisham
    Sam Cayhall, a former Ku Klux Klan member, sits on death row for a brutal bombing committed decades ago. His idealistic young grandson, Adam Hall, a lawyer, takes on his last-ditch appeal, delving into the murky past of his family and the deeply rooted racism of the South. The novel explores themes of justice, redemption, family secrets, and the moral complexities of capital punishment.

14. The Rainmaker by John Grisham
    Rudy Baylor is a rookie lawyer, fresh out of law school, desperate for a case. He finds himself representing a young man dying of leukemia whose insurance company has denied his claim. Pitched against a powerful and corrupt legal team, Rudy uncovers a massive conspiracy and takes on the Goliath insurance corporation in a David vs. Goliath battle for justice, risking his career and his life.

15. The Last Precinct by Patricia Cornwell
    Dr. Kay Scarpetta, Chief Medical Examiner, finds herself not just investigating murders but accused of one herself, becoming the target of a ruthless enemy determined to destroy her career and reputation. As her world unravels, Scarpetta must fight to clear her name, navigating a complex web of forensic evidence, legal battles, and personal betrayals to expose the true killer.

16. Harvest by Tess Gerritsen
    When a highly controversial transplant operation takes place, a young medical resident discovers a chilling secret: the donor's body, presumed brain-dead, appears to be conscious. Her investigation uncovers a horrifying black market in human organs, leading her into a desperate fight for survival against a ruthless organization that will stop at nothing to protect its illicit trade.

17. The Husband by Dean Koontz
    Mitch Rafferty, an ordinary landscape architect, receives a terrifying phone call: his wife has been kidnapped, and he has 60 hours to deliver two million dollars, or she dies. The catch? He can't call the police. Thrust into a desperate race against time, Mitch must navigate a dangerous labyrinth of clues and demands, uncovering a dark conspiracy that forces him to question everything he knows about his life and the people around him.

18. The Summer That Never Was by Peter Robinson
    Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks is called to investigate a chilling case when the body of a young girl, missing for decades, is discovered in a remote, overgrown field. As Banks delves into the cold case, he uncovers long-buried secrets, forgotten tragedies, and the lasting impact of a summer that held a dark secret for a small community, exposing the lingering shadows of the past.

19. Dark Winter by Andy McNab
    Nick Stone, a former SAS operative turned covert intelligence agent, is thrown into a dangerous mission when he's tasked with investigating a British security services leak. His investigation leads him to the harsh realities of the Russian mafia, a deadly conspiracy, and a desperate fight for survival across the icy landscapes of Eastern Europe, where trust is a luxury he can ill afford.

20. The Black Ice by Michael Connelly
    Harry Bosch, an LAPD homicide detective, is drawn into a complex and dangerous investigation when a high-ranking narcotics detective is found dead in a motel room, seemingly a suicide. As Bosch uncovers inconsistencies and suspicious connections, he delves into the brutal world of drug cartels and police corruption, realizing that the truth is far more sinister and closer to home than he imagined.

21. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
    Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist, is summoned to the Louvre Museum after its curator is brutally murdered, leaving behind a series of cryptic symbols. Teaming up with a French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, Langdon uncovers a trail of clues hidden in Da Vinci's artwork, leading them on a breathless chase through Europe to uncover an ancient secret protected by a clandestine society, a secret that could reshape Christianity.

22. Dead Silent by Neil White
    This chilling thriller likely delves into a dark secret buried deep within a community or a character's past. The title suggests a story where silence, whether imposed or chosen, plays a crucial role in concealing a crime or a dangerous truth. Readers can expect a gripping narrative of suspense and revelation, as hidden truths are slowly, meticulously brought to light.

23. Death Du Jour by Kathy Reichs
    Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan is called to investigate a grisly discovery in the remote reaches of the Quebec wilderness: a mass grave containing the remains of several women. As she meticulously reconstructs the victims' lives and deaths, Tempe uncovers a horrifying connection to a sinister cult, placing her in mortal danger as she races to identify the killer and stop further atrocities.

24. Pandora's Clock by John J. Nance
    A chilling bio-thriller where a deadly virus outbreak occurs aboard a commercial airliner, turning it into a flying plague ship. With no place to land and no known cure, the plane becomes a desperate microcosm of humanity fighting for survival. The novel explores the ethical dilemmas, political maneuvering, and heroic efforts to contain a global pandemic while a ticking clock counts down to catastrophe.