Secondhand Mystery & Suspense Bargain Book Box DSH1180

Secondhand Mystery & Suspense Bargain Book Box

Immerse yourself in a compelling collection spanning the greatest minds of crime fiction, from the meticulously plotted mysteries of Agatha Christie to the gritty modern thrillers of Jo Nesbo and Lee Child. This box offers twenty-one books packed with intricate detective work, dangerous international espionage, and gripping psychological suspense. Featuring the complete original Millennium trilogy and staples from Rendell, Grisham, and Rankin, this set guarantees hours of intense, page-turning investigation. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
   Ten strangers, each harboring a dark secret, are invited to a luxurious isolated island mansion off the coast of Devon, only to find their mysterious host absent. As they are systematically murdered one by one according to the verses of a chilling nursery rhyme, the survivors realize the killer is among them. This classic masterpiece of suspense and paranoia is widely considered one of the greatest mystery novels ever written.

2. Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
   Hercule Poirot's luxurious holiday cruising the Nile is abruptly interrupted by the shocking murder of a wealthy, beautiful heiress shortly after she steals her best friend's fiancé. As Poirot investigates the complex web of jealousy, greed, and betrayal among the elite passengers, he finds nearly everyone aboard has a motive for murder. The detective must use all his deductive brilliance to peel back the layers of deception and identify the killer before the ship reaches its final destination.

3. The Clocks by Agatha Christie
   A young typist arrives at a seemingly ordinary house for an assignment only to stumble upon a dead man surrounded by six identical clocks, none of which belong there. When the typist inexplicably lies about the scene, Hercule Poirot is drawn into the baffling case. Poirot must solve the mystery of the clocks before he can hope to unravel the murder, forcing him to engage in a purely intellectual pursuit of truth.

4. Far From True by Linwood Barclay
   When the town of Promise Falls is hit by a series of increasingly bizarre and unsettling incidents, including the sudden disappearance of a local woman, the community panics. Investigator Cal Weaver is drawn into the mystery, realizing that the seemingly random events are linked to dark, long-buried secrets. He must confront the darkness lurking beneath the town's facade before the truth destroys the lives of everyone he cares about.

5. The Fourth Protocol by Frederick Forsyth
   A ruthless KGB agent is tasked with smuggling a small, completely untraceable nuclear device into the United Kingdom with the aim of causing political chaos and ensuring a Communist victory in the upcoming election. Only a solitary British intelligence operative, who recognizes the danger of the "Fourth Protocol," can stop the catastrophe. This classic Cold War thriller details the intricate logistics of a devastating espionage plot that hinges on a single, impossible moment.

6. Cat O'Nine Tales by Jeffrey Archer
   This collection features nine gripping, original short stories drawn from the real-life experiences and observations Archer gathered while serving time in prison. Each tale explores themes of cunning, betrayal, redemption, and the unexpected twists of fate that govern life both inside and outside the walls. Archer showcases his mastery of the narrative twist, leaving the reader constantly guessing at the truth.

7. First Among Equals by Jeffrey Archer
   This epic political saga follows the lives and careers of four ambitious, highly different young men who enter Parliament on the same day, all determined to achieve the ultimate prize: the office of Prime Minister. Their intertwined destinies are shaped by ambition, loyalty, love, and betrayal over three dramatic decades. The novel offers a fascinating, insider's view of the ruthless race for power and the sacrifices required to reach the top.

8. Crack Down by Val McDermid
   Clinical psychologist and profiler Dr. Tony Hill is drawn into a terrifying case involving a serial killer who exclusively targets female academics, meticulously documenting their deaths. When the killings intensify and become more brazen, Hill must confront the mind of a meticulous predator who appears to be operating with disturbing precision. He must use all his psychological expertise to stop the killer before another victim falls.

9. The King of Torts by John Grisham
   A down-on-his-luck public defender stumbles into a massive, secret class-action lawsuit concerning a dangerous new drug, offering him an unimaginable fortune and a new life. As he rises rapidly in the cutthroat world of high-stakes civil litigation, he soon discovers the deadly price of his new success and the powerful forces willing to kill to protect their bottom line. He must choose between immense wealth and his conscience.

10. The Black Book by Ian Rankin
    Detective Inspector Rebus investigates a fire at a run-down hotel that quickly expands into a wider, more chilling case when the body of a fellow policeman is found burned inside. As Rebus digs deeper, he finds the link to an old "black book" that contains evidence of corruption and deceit stretching back decades within the Edinburgh force. Rebus must confront the demons within his own ranks while risking his career and his life.

11. Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer
    Four separate, respectable individuals are ruthlessly swindled out of large sums of money by a cunning, wealthy con man, Harvey Metcalfe. They band together and swear vengeance, vowing to recover every penny lost, 'not a penny more, not a penny less.' The novel follows their intricate and often hilarious international schemes to bankrupt the man who ruined them, demonstrating the ultimate revenge plot.

12. Harm Done by Ruth Rendell
    Chief Inspector Wexford is perplexed by two seemingly unrelated cases: a sudden wave of child abductions in his quiet town, and the disturbing reappearance of a convicted child murderer released from prison. As he delves into the tense community, he discovers the horrifying truth about the abductions and the complex motivations behind the crimes. Rendell delivers a powerful exploration of societal paranoia and the enduring shadow of past evil.

13. An Unkindness of Ravens by Ruth Rendell
    A harmless social event for a bird-watching society turns sinister when a member discovers a disturbing, coded letter hinting at a brutal secret hidden in the local woods. Chief Inspector Wexford reluctantly takes on the cold case, which quickly reveals a complex web of old grudges, dangerous family secrets, and a devastating crime concealed for decades. Wexford must meticulously reconstruct the past to solve a murder that haunts the present.

14. Not in the Flesh by Ruth Rendell
    Chief Inspector Wexford's tranquil retirement is shattered when a skeleton is discovered during construction on a neighboring property, forcing him back into the investigative fold. The remains lead to a convoluted case involving a seemingly innocent cult, deep family secrets, and a decades-old disappearance. Wexford navigates the complex relationships and deceptions of his community to bring a long-forgotten killer to justice.

15. The Complaints by Ian Rankin
    Malcolm Fox, a disciplinary investigator from the Complaints department, is tasked with scrutinizing the finances of a fellow colleague suspected of corruption. The deeper Fox delves into the officer's affairs, the more entangled he becomes in a dark web of money laundering, extortion, and violence that reaches far beyond the police station. Fox must battle the forces of corruption both inside and outside the law to clear his name and expose the truth.

16. Killing Floor by Lee Child
    Jack Reacher, a former military policeman drifting across America, is immediately arrested for murder upon arriving in a small Georgia town. Though innocent, he quickly becomes entangled in a dangerous local conspiracy involving counterfeit money and powerful, ruthless criminals. Reacher must use his highly specialized skills to dismantle the organization and fight for his survival against those who control the town.

17. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
    Disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist is hired by an industrialist to investigate the forty-year-old disappearance of his niece, Harriet, on a remote family compound. He teams up with Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant but deeply troubled computer hacker with an unparalleled talent for research and a haunted past. Together, they unravel a horrifying family history rife with abuse, murder, and dark secrets.

18. The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
    Lisbeth Salander is the prime suspect in a triple murder case linked to an investigation into sex trafficking, forcing her to go on the run from the police and powerful enemies. Mikael Blomkvist, convinced of her innocence, works tirelessly to clear her name by uncovering the shocking conspiracy that frames her. This sequel is a frantic race to expose the political corruption and deep psychological trauma that shaped Salander’s life.

19. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest by Stieg Larsson
    Critically injured and recovering in the hospital, Lisbeth Salander is charged with attempted murder and conspiracy as she prepares to face the full force of the legal system and her shadowy, powerful adversaries. Mikael Blomkvist and his team must prove her innocence by exposing the government conspiracy that has sought to silence and destroy her since childhood. This final installment brings the dramatic saga of Salander’s struggle for justice to a climactic conclusion.

20. The Fox by Frederick Forsyth
    A brilliant, elusive teenage hacker known only as 'The Fox' is captured and reluctantly coerced into assisting British and American intelligence in a delicate, high-stakes global operation. The Fox's unparalleled digital skills are deployed to destabilize and influence hostile states, raising profound ethical questions about the use of minors in cyber-warfare. This contemporary thriller explores the dark potential of technology and the new frontiers of global espionage.

21. The Thirst by Jo Nesbo
    Detective Harry Hole, finally settled into a quiet life teaching at the Police Academy, is dragged back into active service when a terrifying new serial killer surfaces in Oslo. The killer uses a vampire mask and leaves behind horrifying, unique signatures, forcing Hole to confront old demons and potentially put himself in the crosshairs. Hole must hunt down the methodical predator who appears to be inextricably linked to his own past.