Top new crime books out this week: 14 Apr - 20 Apr 2024
Last updated:
April 20, 2024
This week featuring new releases by David Baldacci, Mary Higgins Clark, Alafair Burke, John Sandford, James Patterson, Candice Fox, JD Kirk, Brian Panowich, Kara Thomas, Sadie Kincaid, Lisa Grunwald, Elle Gray and many more.
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A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci
Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a racially-charged murder case sets a duo of white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully-accused Black defendants in this courtroom drama from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci...mystery · fiction · historical-fiction · suspense · legal · social-commentary · 20th-century · historical · audiobook · law-enforcement -
![It Had to Be You by Mary Higgins Clark, Alafair Burke]()
It Had to Be You by Mary Higgins Clark, Alafair Burke
In the latest thrilling entry in the bestselling Under Suspicion series by Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke, television producer Laurie Moran investigates the unsolved murder of a beloved couple celebrating the college graduations of their successful twin sons... -
![Toxic Prey by John Sandford]()
Toxic Prey by John Sandford
Lucas Davenport and his daughter, Letty, team up to track down a dangerous scientist whose latest project could endanger the entire world, in this latest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford.Gaia is dying.That, at least, is what Dr. Lionel Scott believes... -
![The Murder Inn by James Patterson, Candice Fox]()
The Murder Inn by James Patterson, Candice Fox
Returning to the rocky shores of Massachusetts, Bill Robinson has to solve a string of murders if he wants to save his inn. Murder House, The Beach House, Honeymoon --James Patterson is the master of thrills on the water.The Inn at Gloucester is the lone structure on a rocky Massachusetts shoreline...mystery · fiction · action-adventure · audiobook · law-enforcement · police-procedural · murder · thriller · suspense · crime -
![Where the Pieces Lie: A DCI Jack Logan Novel by JD Kirk]()
Where the Pieces Lie: A DCI Jack Logan Novel by JD Kirk
Experience the pulse-pounding new thriller from multi-million selling Scottish crime fiction author, JD Kirk.Community service clean-up was supposed to be a tedious affair. But, when a young offender stumbles upon a bin bag filled with human remains, a quiet Highland village is thrown into chaos...mystery · crime · law-enforcement · police-procedural · thriller · audiobook · suspense · male-author · fiction · kidnapping -
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![Nothing but the Bones by Brian Panowich]()
Nothing but the Bones by Brian Panowich
With lyrical prose and hard-hitting depictions of the hardscrabble life in the rural south, Brian Panowich, author of Bull Mountain, Like Lions, and Hard Cash Valley, delivers a gripping new chapter in his tales of McFalls County in Nothing But the Bones. In McFalls County, local crime boss Gareth Burroughs runs everything on the mountain...mystery · fiction · crime · gothic · southern-gothic · audiobook · noir · suspense · rural · hard-boiled -
![Lost to Dune Road by Kara Thomas]()
Lost to Dune Road by Kara Thomas
For a disgraced reporter, unraveling a conspiracy of murder could mean redemption in a powerful novel of suspense by the bestselling author of Out of the Ashes.Reporter Lee Ellerin’s investigation into a young woman’s unsolved murder gained national attention—only for her to lose everything due to a tragic mistake...fiction · audiobook · thriller · law-enforcement · police-procedural · murder · suspense · family · crime · amateur-sleuth -
![Keres by Sadie Kincaid]()
Keres by Sadie Kincaid
Are you ready for the next explosive instalment of the Chicago Ruthless series. The Moretti's might think they have it all, but there's one more Moretti out there who wants to take it from them...She was born in captivity and raised in hell. While her siblings lived in a golden palace and slept on feather pillows, Keres Sideris fought to survive horror and fear and pain...romance · dark · contemporary · reverse-harem · polyamory · mlm · suspense · organized-crime · enemies-to-lovers · forced-proximity -
![The Evolution of Annabel Craig by Lisa Grunwald]()
The Evolution of Annabel Craig by Lisa Grunwald
A young Southern woman sets out on a journey of self-discovery as the infamous 1925 Scopes Trial tests her faith and her marriage in this moving novel from the author of Time After Time and The Irresistible Henry House.“Lisa Grunwald is a national treasure. . . . An essential American story from a master craftsman... -
![A Motive to Kill by Elle Gray]()
A Motive to Kill by Elle Gray
“Urgent Code 10. Gunshots heard inside Honeybee Lounge on McComb Street. Backup needed.”There’s been a mass shooting with over 23 casualties in Atlanta.FBI agent Blake Wilder and her team are called by D.C. Headquarters to spearhead the case.Upon their arrival to the crime scene, they are greeted with hostility by the field officers present...kidnapping · murder · organized-crime · legal · thriller · serial-killers · crime · conspiracies · political-intrigue · fiction -
![The General's Gold by LynDee Walker, Bruce Robert Coffin]()
The General's Gold by LynDee Walker, Bruce Robert Coffin
A treasure so priceless, it's worth killing for… When Mark Hawkins is found dead in a seedy motel, police deem it an accidental overdose. But billionaire computer genius Avery Turner suspects there might be more to the story. Her old friend was on the trail of the legendary General's Gold, and now Avery is determined to pick up where he left off..mystery · action-adventure · fiction · amateur-sleuth · suspense · quest · thriller · nautical · female-mc · crime -
![Never Say Never by Brea Alepoú, Skyler Snow]()
Never Say Never by Brea Alepoú, Skyler Snow
I’d do anything for my family. Even go undercover and devote my life to the FBI so they can continue to thrive. Everything I do is for the Vitale name. I just have to focus, complete my job, divert attention and stay out of trouble.But trouble finds me.Not just me, but York Washington. He’s my boss, but more than that he’s my friend...romance · mlm · dark · organized-crime · lgbtq · action-adventure · poc-mc · suspense · crime · fiction -
![You Know What You Did by K.T. Nguyen]()
You Know What You Did by K.T. Nguyen
In this heart-pounding debut thriller for fans of Lisa Jewell and Celeste Ng, a first-generation Vietnamese American artist must confront nightmares past and present… Annie “Anh Le” Shaw grew up poor but seems to have it all now: a dream career, a stunning home, and a devoted husband and daughter... -
![The One that Got Away with Murder by Trish Lundy]()
The One that Got Away with Murder by Trish Lundy
Be careful who you fall for...Robbie and Trevor Cresmont have a body count—the killer kind. Handsome and privileged, the Crestmont brothers' have enough wealth to ensure they’ll never be found guilty of any wrongdoing, even if all of Happy Valley believes they're behind the deaths of their ex-girlfriends...young-adult · mystery · contemporary · fiction · crime · suspense · audiobook · murder · thriller · romantic-love -
![In the Shadows by J.A. Owenby]()
In the Shadows by J.A. Owenby
When you finally meet the monster hiding under your bed.One, two, I’m coming for you.She’s my obsession.Three, four, kneel on the floor.I want to possess her in every way.Five, six, I’m up to my old tricks.She knows me as The Portland Serial K!ll3r.Seven, eight, lay in wait.Little does she know I’m watching her.Nine, ten, never to be seen again.Welcome to your worst nightmare, Little Lamb...romance · dark · suspense · mental-illness · crime · contemporary · stalking · age-gap · serial-killers · enemies-to-lovers -
![Bloodlands by Mark Dawson]()
Bloodlands by Mark Dawson
The cold of Siberia meets the chill of betrayal.In a world where loyalty is fleeting and alliances are temporary, John Milton is on a mission that will bring him face-to-face with enemies old and new. When his friend, Alex Hicks, finds himself pursued by mysterious adversaries, the two men are thrust back into the web of international espionage...fiction · contemporary · action-adventure · male-mc · thriller · pulp · vigilante · justice · espionage · suspense -
![MINDFARM: Book 1: The Harvest by Andrew DiVincenzo, Caitlin DiVincenzo]()
MINDFARM: Book 1: The Harvest by Andrew DiVincenzo, Caitlin DiVincenzo
A man's search for his own sanity leads him to uncover the truth behind the history of mankind, as well as the imminent destruction of it. He finds himself part of an odd group of unlikely heroes, struggling to overcome their mental illnesses while also trying to save something much bigger than themselves...fiction · thriller · psychological · suspense · aliens · invasion · crime · action-adventure · violent-conflict · book -
![Tales Of A Hooker : Fuck Da Devil In $tiletto'z by Ashley Huffman Clark]()
Tales Of A Hooker : Fuck Da Devil In $tiletto'z by Ashley Huffman Clark
TRIGGER WARNING!!!!Tales of a Hooker is based off of true events. Some events have been fabricated and names have been changed. This book contains very graphic details of drug abuse, sexual abuse, rape, and everything in between... -
![The Next Run: A UC Berkeley Student's Rise to Major 60s Pot Smuggler by Tom Jenkins]()
The Next Run: A UC Berkeley Student's Rise to Major 60s Pot Smuggler by Tom Jenkins
Tom starts by smuggling pot hidden in cars and graduates to planes, much of this while taking a full course load at UC Berkeley. A half ton of grass is stolen and two months later, after finishing finals, he tries to track down the grass in a hunt that takes on Sherlock Holmes proportions.His roommate “jumps” his Mexican contacts to start a heroin smuggling operation, which Tom vows to stop... -
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![Another Day's Pain: A Rocksburg Novel by K. C. Constantine]()
Another Day's Pain: A Rocksburg Novel by K. C. Constantine
K.C. Constantine returns with the long-awaited final chapter of his saga of the Rocksburg Police Department. The police force of Rocksburg, Pennsylvania, doesn’t see a ton of action... -
romance · fiction · military · political-intrigue · crime · mystery · action-adventure · politics · terrorism · book
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![Ordinary Bear by C.B. Bernard]()
Ordinary Bear by C.B. Bernard
Dark and humorous, literary but with the heart of a detective novel, Ordinary Bear weighs the burden of grief while exploring our boundless capacity for humanity, kindness, and hope.Farley stands out among his Iñupiat neighbors in the Alaska village he calls home, both white and enormous, like the hungry polar bears that wander its streets...mystery · fiction · suspense · kidnapping · friendship · literary-fiction · crime · urban · book · adult -
![The Silk Road Score by Cathy L. Patrenos]()
The Silk Road Score by Cathy L. Patrenos
Grace and Simon set out on an adventure of a lifetime, traveling overland through a part of the Middle East known as the hippie trail.Heading out of Istanbul, Grace is oblivious to the fact that Simon is smuggling a priceless relic in the belly of their 1968 Volkswagen camper...romance · fiction · contemporary · travel · mystery · suspense · female-mc · crime · action-adventure · book
