Showroom Sample Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box DSH1318

This incredible collection features eighteen captivating titles, spanning the breadth of the crime, mystery, and thriller genres. Each book is brand new, unread, and comes directly from a wholesaler's showroom, meaning you might find a minor cosmetic imperfection and a price sticker or two on the cover. Dive into a thrilling world of complex investigations, psychological suspense, and gripping adventures, all at an unbeatable bargain price for these pristine stories.

1. Pure Evil by Lynda La Plante
   Homicide detective Jane Tennison faces a cold case from her past, forced to re-examine a murder tied to her early career. As a complex web of deceit and manipulation unravels, she battles political pressure and personal demons. This gripping procedural delves deep into the psychological toll of crime, showcasing Tennison's relentless pursuit of truth.

2. Trust by Chris Hammer
   Journalist Martin Scarsden returns to his hometown to investigate financial fraud, only to find himself entangled in a deeper, more dangerous conspiracy. Old secrets resurface in the desolate landscape, threatening to expose not only the town's corruption but also the dark truths of his own past. A brooding, atmospheric thriller that explores betrayal and justice.

3. Cry Baby by Mark Billingham
   Detective Tom Thorne is called to a chilling scene where a baby has been abducted from a seemingly safe home, leaving behind a desperate mother. As Thorne delves into the heart-wrenching case, he uncovers buried family secrets and a perpetrator driven by a disturbing, complex motive. This a tense, psychological suspense that explores the darkest corners of human nature.

4. The Accomplice by Steve Cavanagh
   Amanda Starling's husband is a convicted serial killer, but she claims absolute innocence regarding his heinous crimes. As the world speculates on her involvement, a relentless journalist and a determined lawyer try to unravel whether she was a naive victim or a chilling accomplice. A provocative legal thriller that questions complicity and the perception of truth.

5. The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
   Lisbeth Salander becomes the prime suspect in three murders connected to a sex-trafficking ring, forcing her into hiding. Mikael Blomkvist, convinced of her innocence, investigates the dark underworld to clear her name while uncovering shocking links to Lisbeth's traumatic past. A relentless and intricate thriller exploring justice, corruption, and survival.

6. Twelve Secrets by Robert Gold
   A shocking cold case reopens old wounds for journalist Ben Harper when his brother, presumed dead for twenty years, is unexpectedly linked to a contemporary murder. As Ben digs into the past, he uncovers a terrifying conspiracy woven through his quiet hometown, forcing him to confront long-buried family secrets and community lies.

7. Doors Open by Ian Rankin
   Art dealer Mike Mackenzie and his friends devise a daring, once-in-a-lifetime heist to steal priceless artworks during the Edinburgh Festival. What begins as a mischievous game quickly escalates into a deadly serious cat-and-mouse chase, as the amateur criminals find themselves targeted by professional players. A thrilling standalone with Rankin's signature dark wit.

8. The Hanging Garden by Ian Rankin
   Inspector Rebus investigates a potential war crime involving a Serbian gangster and a powerful politician, uncovering a web of international intrigue. As the case draws him further into a tangled mess of deceit and revenge, Rebus grapples with the blurred lines between justice and personal vendettas, pushing his limits to uncover a hidden truth.

9. Fade Away by Harlan Coben
   Sports agent Myron Bolitar is drawn into a grim mystery when a former basketball star, Greg Downing, goes missing, leading Myron back into the competitive world of professional sports. He uncovers dark secrets and betrayals from the past, as he navigates a dangerous path to find his friend, revealing surprising truths about their shared history.

10. Fleshmarket Close by Ian Rankin
    A grim discovery of illegal immigrants' bodies in a disused quarry draws Inspector Rebus into a dark, complex case involving human trafficking and hidden identities. As Rebus delves into the seedy underbelly of Edinburgh, tracing routes of exploitation and desperation, he confronts the stark realities of crime and social injustice.

11. Echo Park by Michael Connelly
    Detective Harry Bosch reopens a cold case from 1993, where a serial killer confessed to a murder Bosch investigated, only to be released on a technicality. The chilling resurfacing of the case forces Bosch to confront his past mistakes and re-examine the evidence, leading him down a treacherous path to catch a monster before he strikes again.

12. Little Disasters by Sarah Vaughan
    Jess, a successful paediatrician, faces a shattering dilemma when her best friend Liz brings her baby to the emergency room with unexplained injuries. Jess tries to reconcile the Liz she knows with the disturbing revelations from the investigation, forcing her to confront the fragile boundaries of trust and the hidden struggles of new motherhood.

13. Crackdown by Bernard Cornwell
    Former British intelligence agent Richard Sharpe, now a master mariner, finds himself embroiled in a dangerous mission in the treacherous waters of the Caribbean. Tasked with stopping a ruthless drug lord, Sharpe must navigate shifting loyalties and deadly encounters, relying on his cunning and combat skills to survive.

14. 13 Steps Down by Ruth Rendell
    Mix Cellini, a lonely, obsessive young man, becomes fixated on serial killer John Christie and an older woman living downstairs. As his delusions intertwine with reality, his bizarre impulses threaten to spiral out of control, blurring the lines between admiration and a dangerous re-enactment of violence. A chilling psychological study of obsession.

15. The Island by Adrian McKinty
    A seemingly idyllic family vacation to a remote Australian island turns into a horrifying nightmare when a wrong turn leads the family into a terrifying encounter. Stranded and hunted by a disturbed local clan, they must fight for survival in a brutal and isolated landscape, where every decision could be their last.

16. Fear in the Cotswolds by Rebecca Tope
    Thea Osborne's serene life as a house-sitter in the picturesque Cotswolds is shattered when she discovers a body at her latest assignment. Drawn into a complex local mystery, Thea finds herself entangled in village secrets and unexpected dangers, relying on her sharp instincts to uncover the truth before another tragedy strikes.

17. Friends to Die For by Hilary Bonner
    What begins as an innocent school reunion among old friends takes a sinister turn when past secrets begin to resurface, leading to murder. As the body count rises, the remaining friends are forced to confront the dark truths from their shared history, realizing that one of them harbors a deadly grudge.

18. Sea Lord by Bernard Cornwell
    Sailing master Richard Sharpe navigates treacherous waters and political intrigue during the Napoleonic Wars in this thrilling maritime adventure. He battles French privateers and treacherous storms while protecting a vital cargo, demonstrating his resourcefulness and courage against overwhelming odds. An action-packed tale of naval warfare and espionage.