mainstream crime - fiction
Explore the best mainstream crime fiction books with our curated list. Discover gripping thrillers, suspenseful mysteries, and top-rated novels from acclaimed authors in the crime genre.
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From Dead to Worse
by Charlaine Harris
After the natural disaster of Hurricane Katrina, and the manmade horror of the explosion at the vampire summit, Sookie Stackhouse is safe but dazed, yearning …
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The Miracle at Speedy Motors
by Alexander McCall Smith
Precious Ramotswe heads to a Botswana game preserve to investigate the death of an elderly American tourist, while at Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, Mma Ramotswe's …
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Hold Tight
by Harlan Coben
Mike and Tia Baye, worried about their sixteen-year-old son Adam, wrestle with whether to spy on his computer, and discover details about their son's friend …
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Winter Study
by Nevada Barr
The bestselling author of "Hard Truth" and "Bittersweet" brings back Ranger Anna Pigeon in the 14th installment of her acclaimed mystery series.
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Phantom Prey
by John Sandford
Lucas Davenport has had disturbing cases before, but never one quite like this. Filled with his brilliant trademark suspense, "Phantom Prey" is the shocking new …
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Dead Heat
by Joel C. Rosenberg
In the wake of a horrific war in the Middle East, the president's second term is ending and the battle to succeed him is heating …
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Careless in Red
by Elizabeth George
In her most eagerly anticipated novel yet, Elizabeth George brings back Scotland Yard's Thomas Lynley to investigate a ruthless crime. After the senseless murder of …
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The Whole Truth
by David Baldacci
While the head of the world's largest defense contractor conspires to gain even more riches by instigating a war, an intelligence agent reluctantly travels to …
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The Girl of His Dreams
by Donna Leon
One cold and rainy morning, the body of a gypsy is found floating in a canal. Brunetti suspects she fell off a nearby roof while …
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7th Heaven
by James Patterson
A terrible fire in a wealthy suburban home leaves a married couple dead and Detective Lindsay Boxer and her partner Rich Conklin searching for clues. …