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items Crime books have a way of pulling you into their world and keeping you hooked with gripping stories and unforgettable characters. From intricate plots to jaw-dropping revelations, these books explore the darker sides of human nature and the lengths p...
The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain is a gripping tale of passion, betrayal, and crime. Set in a rural California diner, the story follows Frank Chambers, a drifter who becomes entangled in a dangerous affair with Cora, the wife of the di...
The Postman Always Rings Twice|Paperback
Story of a Murder by Hallie Rubenhold is a meticulously researched true-crime narrative that revisits the infamous case of Dr. Crippen, an Edwardian-era wife-murderer. Rubenhold brings to life the perspectives of the women central to this chilling ta...
Story of a Murder: The Wives, the Mistress, and Dr. Crippen|Hardcover
Verity by Colleen Hoover is a haunting and intense psychological drama. It centers on Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling author who is given the opportunity of a lifetime: to finish the successful series of Verity Crawford, a famed novelist incapacitated a...
Verity|Paperback
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the dark secrets of a fractured family. The story revolves around Claire and Lydia, two estranged sisters brought back together by a series of shocking events. Deca...
Pretty Girls|Paperback
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena is a fast-paced psychological thriller that explores the dark secrets hidden behind closed doors. The story follows Anne and Marco Conti, a seemingly perfect couple whose lives are turned upside down when their ba...
The Couple Next Door|Paperback
1984 by George Orwell is a dystopian novel that paints a chilling picture of a totalitarian society under constant surveillance. Set in a world where the government, led by the enigmatic Big Brother, controls every aspect of life, the story follows W...
1984|Paperback
The Secret History by Donna Tartt is a compelling tale of ambition, morality, and the consequences of crossing ethical boundaries. Set at an elite college in Vermont, the story follows Richard Papen, a student who becomes entangled with a group of ec...
The Secret History|Paperback
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak is a chilling and inventive supernatural thriller. The story follows Mallory Quinn, a recovering addict who takes a nanny job for a young boy named Teddy. At first, everything seems idyllic, but Mallory soon discovers...
Hidden Pictures: A Novel|Paperback
Snap by Belinda Bauer is a gripping crime novel that was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. The story revolves around Jack, a teenage boy who is left in charge of his siblings after their mother disappears under mysterious circumstances. Three year...
Snap|Paperback
Triple Cross is a thrilling addition to James Patterson's Alex Cross series, where the legendary detective Alex Cross is pushed to his limits in pursuit of a serial killer known as the "Family Man." This chilling antagonist meticulously targets entir...
Triple Cross (Alex Cross Series #28)|Paperback
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton is a captivating and inventive murder mystery that blends elements of Agatha Christie-style intrigue with a unique time-loop twist. The story unfolds at Blackheath Manor, where Evelyn Hardcastle is ...
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle|BN Exclusive
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby is a gripping and emotionally charged thriller that explores themes of vengeance, redemption, and confronting prejudice. The story follows two fathers, Ike Randolph and Buddy Lee, who come from vastly different backgrou...
Razorblade Tears|Paperback
Still Life by Louise Penny is the first book in the Chief Inspector Gamache series, introducing readers to the enchanting yet enigmatic village of Three Pines in Quebec. The story begins with the unexpected death beloved local artist, whose body is d...
Still Life (Chief Inspector Gamache Series #1)|Paperback
It's a gripping mystery-thriller set in Sweden. The story follows two key characters: Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant hacker with a troubled past, and Mikael Blomkvist, a journalist entangled in scandal. They team up to investigate a cold case involvin...
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Series #1)|Paperback
The Last Thing to Burn is a chilling psychological thriller that delves into themes of captivity, resilience, and survival. The story centers on a woman held prisoner on a remote farm in the UK by a man who has controlled her life for seven years. Wh...
The Last Thing to Burn|Paperback