Crime and action/adventure books that are gold standards of the genres

Discover the gold standards of crime and action/adventure books with our curated list of must-read classics. Explore gripping tales that define the genres and captivate readers worldwide.

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Killing Floor

by Lee Child

Ex-MP Jack Reacher goes into action to find his brother's killers after a series of brutal crimes terrorize tiny Margrave, Georgia, only to uncover the …
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Ice Station

by Matthew Reilly

On Antarctica, special forces from several countries battle each other for control of what is believed to be an alien space ship buried in the …
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The Wheelman

by Duane Swierczynski

His money stolen and his battered carcass left for dead, getaway driver Lennon is on a mission to find out who is responsible--and to get …
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Drive

by James Sallis

Driver, a man who makes a living doing stunt driving for films during the day and by driving for criminals at night, finds himself caught …
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The Winter of Frankie Machine

by Don Winslow

A blistering new take on the Mafia story--and the basis of a forthcoming film starring Robert De Niro--comes from the author of "The Death and …
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Hardcase

by Dan Simmons

Ex-con Joe Kurtz is hired by a Buffalo mob boss to find a missing accountant.
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