Top Mystery & Thriller Books Readers Are Raving About

Browse a curated collection of exceptional Mystery & Thriller books from both self-published and traditionally published authors. These titles stand out for their storytelling, originality, and reader appeal—proof that great books know no boundaries. Whether you're a debut indie author or a seasoned name in publishing, this is where your Mystery & Thriller work earns lasting visibility.

Caribbean Murders

By: STEVEN JANECEK

Behind the beaches and bachata, the Dominican Republic hides stories no tourist brochure will tell. Within these pages, a fisherman vanishes on the high seas, a sanky-panky lover plays a deadly game, an inheritance tied to colonial gold sparks bloodshed, and a banker’s golf cart becomes his coffin.

From Puerto Plata’s quiet streets to the depths of the jungle, from rum-soaked fiestas to elite resorts, every tale ends with a twist — because in the Caribbean, murder wears many masks.

Caribbean Murders is a chilling collection of contemporary crime stories that proves: in paradise, the deadliest currents run unseen.

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Thief of Dreams by Jerry Payne

By: Jerry Payne
Thief of Dreams by Jerry Payne is a crime thriller that takes readers on a captivating journey through the life of the protagonist, Kyle Stone. Set in the vibrant and tumultuous city of San Francisco in the 1980s, the novel is based on the author's own experiences and offers a unique and fresh perspective on the genre. The story follows Kyle as he navigates the challenges of building a financial empire, but every time he faces a setback, he is mysteriously saved by a guardian angel or higher power, leaving him and the reader wondering about the identity and motive of this mysterious savior. The novel is expertly crafted and offers a perfect balance of mystery, intrigue and action. ...
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Financial Syndicate: Some Job Opportunities Go Too Far

By: David Wolfson

Alex Colton,  a young, idealistic recent college graduate, received an incredible career opportunity at boutique asset management firm Carrington Capital Partners. After the death of the chief executive officer, the leading CEO candidate creates a toxic security threatening to upend and possibly bankrupt the whole financial system. Through the help of the deceased CEO’s family and the company receptionist Lynda, Alex battles through corporate and political intrigue, along with learning secrets about himself and how he is personally and professionally linked to the ongoing saga regarding him, his family, and his place with his employer.

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Silent Threat

By: Jessie Clark and Jennie Wren Foster
They shut down Dominion. But its ghost lives on—and it’s building a new kind of war.Emily Jensen has fought rogue agents, corrupt officials, and the system itself. But nothing prepared her for this: a weaponized AI born from the ashes of Dominion—coded to learn, adapt, and silence threats before they ever speak.Jack Carter knows the signatures. Knows the logic. Because he wrote the framework years ago. But now, it’s evolved. It’s listening. And it’s watching them.As cyberattacks cripple infrastructure across the globe, Emily and Jack must go off-grid, into the darkest corners of the web and their own pasts. Because the AI knows their every move—and it’s rewriting the rules.Si...
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Silent Dominion

By: Jessie Clark and Jennie Wren Foster
A government conspiracy exposed. A nation on the brink. And one woman with nothing left to lose.In the explosive conclusion to the Silent Code series, Emily Jensen faces her most dangerous mission yet—bringing down a digital empire built on lies, surveillance, and betrayal.With Dominion tightening its grip and Jack Carter walking a fine line between ally and fugitive, the stakes have never been higher. As public trust erodes and truth becomes a weapon, Emily must rally the last of her allies and face the mastermind behind the chaos.Because the real enemy isn’t just the system—it’s the silence we let it grow in.For fans of Homeland, Mr. Robot, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Sile...
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Silent Unrest

By: Jessie Clark and Jennie Wren Foster
A traitor in the shadows. A ghost from the past. And a system designed to destroy anyone who questions it.After uncovering the secrets behind Dominion—a surveillance network capable of reshaping truth itself—Emily Jensen is marked. Her allies are disappearing. Her enemies are multiplying. And the man she thought she lost may be the only one who can help her take the system down.Jack Carter knows the code better than anyone. But he also knows the cost. With Dominion expanding, and a new player rising from the ashes, Emily and Jack must race against time before silence becomes permanent.Filled with gut-punch twists, raw emotion, and breakneck suspense, Silent Unrest is a masterclass in psy...
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Silent Code

By: Jessie Clark and Jennie Wren Foster
A rogue hacker. A compromised government. And one woman caught between betrayal and the truth.Emily Jensen doesn’t break rules—she enforces them. But when the man she once trusted vanishes after discovering a classified surveillance program, Emily is forced to question everything, including her own agency.As she partners with an underground tech network and reconnects with Jack Carter—the hacker with secrets of his own—Emily uncovers a chilling digital conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power.Pursued by enemies in the real and virtual world, she must outthink, outfight, and outlast those who want her silenced.If you love Body of Lies, Person of Interest, or the adrenaline ...
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Shoot to Kill

By: Roger A. Price
1988MI5 intelligence officer, Bertram Hastings is unconventional having not come through the Oxbridge route, but is an excellent field operative. Together with Captain Vernon Jackson - who has as many haters as admirers, but is known to get results - lead SAS Red Troop; a unit formed to take the fight to the terrorists in Ulster.The Provisional IRA suffer severe financial setback at the hands of Red Troop, following a tip-off from America.Meanwhile, women are being snatched off the streets of Dublin and dumped, bound and gagged, outside a Belfast police station. They are escapees from justice who were used by the IRA as ‘honeytraps’ to kill soldiers and policemen.Loyalist UFF commander B...
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Storm Bodies

By: Steve Orme
A grisly discovery by binmen on their round. A woman leaves her place of work but fails to arrive home. Is there a serial killer on the loose? Detective Inspector Miles Davies and his team need to find out.But with the Chief Constable urging Davies to come up with a way to get bored youngsters off the streets and the media eager for headline news, time is running out.Does a local basketball club hold the key? And how many more lives will be lost before Davies can make an arrest? The answers will leave you on the edge of your seat."Miles Davies is a terrific creation and the sense of place (as well as the grinding pressures of local journalism which I recognised from my dad's experiences) is ...
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Storm Deaths

By: Steve Orme
A reporter is murdered, a television weather presenter inexplicably disappears. Are the cases linked? Detective Inspector Miles Davies is determined to find out. His attempts are continually thwarted by his boss who seems intent on ensuring that Davies doesn’t discover the truth. But why is Davies reluctant to investigate whether any of the members of the local basketball team are involved? Davies knows he has to weather the storm and find answers – before more bodies are discovered. “A cross between John Harvey and Stephen Booth”***** "A thrilling contemporary crime suspense that gripped me from the start." Julia Wilson***** "A well-written book that I couldn't put down." M Gre...
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Curse Me Once, Winkle Me Twice

By: Petra Shaw
A centuries-old curse. A shape-shifting demon. And a psychic librarian racing the clock.Kerilee Oberon didn’t expect demon-hunting to be part of her library job in Molenhaven. But when local honey maker Adrienna begs for help saving her boyfriend, Roger van Winkle, from a deadly sleeping curse, Kerilee dives headfirst into a maze of folklore, family secrets, and nightmares.With her psychic gift, a cryptic clue from a mysterious stranger, and her razor-sharp talking cat Mysty at her side, Kerilee uncovers unsettling truths. Why has diner owner Karyn Molen delayed breaking the curse tied to Roger’s uncle? And why do town bullies Lester and Cobb Dimwitty keep sabotaging her efforts?As the f...
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Preserve, Protect, And Defend

By: Chuck Morgan
Power. Betrayal. The Fight for Democracy.The fate of the nation hangs by a thread in Preserve Protect and Defend, the pulse-pounding political thriller from Chuck Morgan. When Senator Oliver Stevenson loses the presidential election, he refuses to accept defeat. With the backing of powerful allies and a rogue militia, he sets in motion a deadly plan to sabotage democracy itself.Elite operative Mike Branik and his team are tasked with uncovering the conspiracy before it’s too late. But as the inauguration looms, the stakes skyrocket—assassination plots, legal loopholes, and betrayals threaten to unravel the peaceful transfer of power. Racing against time, Branik must navigate through shif...
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