Mystery & Thriller

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Many readers in this quadrant of the globe have discovered Australian crime fiction—mysteries, thrillers, police procedurals—through television series created for broadcast and streaming services.

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Tracy Clark returns with the second installment of her Chicago Mystery series.

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“Jessica Fletcher experiences numerous crises, a lot of tension, and a multitude of unexpected events as she falls down this rabbit hole while investigating two murders and attempting to pr

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“Donlea’s cinematic style puts readers squarely into the scenes, and his skillful prose takes his work to a higher level.”

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“A bit over long, the novel’s denouement is sufficiently satisfying to have made the journey worthwhile.”

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“Jeffrey Deaver has come up with another sharp, smart story with intelligent, emotionally mature characters.”

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“Written by a multitalented author, whose other novels have been translated into television and movie versions, this thriller will leave the reader satisfied.”

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“this really extraordinary volume stands to become the new benchmark narrative . . .”

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“[I]f you relish seeing how ordinary people of good heart and intentions can get twisted off the right path, and sink deeper into serious trouble while they wrestle with their consciences,

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“Thomas Harris has earned his reputation as a terrific author of crime thrillers, but Cari Mora is not a terrific novel.”

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“With more than a tip of the fedora to those masters of crime noir, Chandler and Hammett, Dead Extra paints a post-war portrait of corruption and

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“A tale of a discovery no one expected, chilling not only because of its location, but because of the consequences it may hold for the world in general, White Peak will hold the re

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The Missing Years begins with a Gothic hint that rapidly segues into a suspenseful thriller with a breathless twist of a dénouem

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“Another entry in the Lucas Davenport series that keeps raising the bar on thrills and excitement, in a fast-paced police procedural.”

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“A skillful blending of paranormal horror with a political thriller.”

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“As the first novel of an award-winning short story writer, In the Midst of the Sea makes an impressive debut.”

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“As the 24th novel in this long-running series, Bitter Brew is a welcome entry in which Savannah Reid’s detecting skills shine.”

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Book five and the final installment of The Jane Hawk series is a must-read for lovers of espionage and conspiracy theories.

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The appeal of this series is its utter straightforwardness. No “stylin’.” Sheriff Dave Cubiak goes about his business, is confronted by a crime, and steps right in to solve it.

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“The ideas Eugene Linden works with are compelling, and they have sharp relevance to today’s real-life headlines.”

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“The Satapur Moonstone is a flawless gem. Historical mysteries don’t get any better than this.”

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“Phillips’ novel invites us to step into this community and the lives of these characters as if we were visitors to a foreign land.”

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“Chris Pavone has continued to cultivate his craft and has become one of the elite writers of the thriller genre.”

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“Scottoline reminds us that the truth will set you free—if it doesn’t kill you first.”

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“The Mad Hatter Mystery is credible and enjoyable, and makes readers hungry for the next opportunity to match wits with Dr. Gideon Fell.”

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