Arrowood was an excellent read. She is a mystery writer with a future. Loved the surprise ending. This was her sophomore effort and worth the read.
Rise The Dark by Michael Koryta
Rise The Dark is an excellent continuation of the Markus Novak storyline that began with Last Words. It is a must-read thriller that pulls you in from the first page until the last. The setting is the beautiful but intimidating vast landscape of Red Lodge, Montana as Novak moves closer to his target and gets drawn into the one place he’s avoided for so long. You simply can’t put this book down. It can be read as a stand alone, but you will want to read Last Words.
End of Watch by Stephen King
A truly satisfying end to the Mr. Mercedes trilogy. This is Stephen King at his best. It's compelling, suspenseful, and completely wonderful. You have to read them in order to fully appreciate the characters you come to care about. Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers, End of Watch. Get them today and enjoy a fast paced, suspenseful packet of summer fun reading!
The 14th Colony by Steve Berry
Steve Berry's The 14th Colony starts you on the Cotton Malone adventure an hooks you on the first page. Fans of Cotton Malone won't be disappointed in this new provocative thriller as he races against the clock from Russia to the White House. I highly recommend.
Redemption Road by John Hart
Redemption Road is the book you have been waiting for since the release of Iron House a few years ago. John is a master storyteller, there are so many characters you ache for and so many flawed, even evil characters you want to see get what is coming for them. You simply can't put this thriller down as he takes you along on this suspenseful, tension packed ride. You will not be disappointed. If you haven't read his earlier books, get them now, you won't be sorry.
Michael Koryta
Compelling psychological thriller/mystery author who writes a compelling suspense story that you race to the finish. Every character has a purpose and he keeps you guessing until the end. His newest book Last Words was a stand alone thriller as well as Those Who Wish Me Dead. Those were excellent books. His Lincoln Perry books are a must read as well.
Justin Cronin
The Passage was the best read of the year for us when it came out. We’ve loaned and recommended that book to dozens of people and everyone has felt the same way. It was the first in a trilogy, The Twelve, was the second book and was a little harder to sort through. I had many people calling asking me what was going on, it was hard to keep the characters straight. He has the last book in the trilogy due out The City of Mirrors, but the release date has been postponed a few times. The Passage could definitely be read as a stand alone and you’ll be very satisfied. It’s simply a book not to be missed!
Joe Hill
We really liked his first book Heart Shaped Box, then lost track of him as he doesn’t publish every year. We picked up his latest book nos4a2 when it was released in paperback and if was the best book we’d read, read with the lights on, it will scare you and thrill you! We’re anxiously waiting for his new book to be released in May The Fireman.
Greg Iles
My husband and I have loved his books from the beginning but he really found the book series he was meant to write with: Natchez Burning and The Bone Tree. Read them in that order, they are 2 out of 3 books in a wonderful Penn Cage series. Anxiously awaiting the final book in the series. Don’t be intimidated by the size of the books, you’ll tear right through them and want more as you turn the last page!
Harlan Coben
I’ve been a fan of Harlan Coben for years and my husband and I read all his books. He definitely is a pre-order author. Pick any of them up, you’ll love them. Missing You; The Stranger; and his new one that’s coming out in March looks promising - Fool Me Once.
Carla Buckley
I picked up her first book The Things That Keep Us Here and boy was it a timely read. It’s about a flu pandemic and a family that struggles to survive. I read it just after the influenza scare H1N1 and it really makes you think. What choices would you make if you were in that situation? I’ve loaned that book and recommended that book to dozens of people. Read all her books! Invisible; The Deepest Secret; The Good Goodbye.
Chevy Stevens
I first read Those Girls and loved it, she writes an intense thriller about women in trouble and finding their way to the other side, full of suspense and surprises. I immediately ordered her earlier books and was just as satisfied: That Night; Always Watching; Never Knowing; Still Missing.
Jenny Milchman
I first read Ruin Falls and couldn’t put it down, so immediately ordered her earlier books and loved them: As Night Falls; Cover of Snow.
Lisa Unger
Her books are simply amazing, not for the faint of heart, psychological suspense that keeps you guessing until the end. My personal favorites are: Blackout(keep the lights on!); Beautiful Lies; Crazy Love You; In The Blood; Fragile; Sliver of Truth; Die For You; Darkness My Old Friend; Heartbroken.
Mary Kubica
Chilling, compelling, suspense. Definitely promising new author. Read The Good Girl and Pretty Baby!
Dean Koontz
I’ve loved Dean Koontz since I first picked up Watchers. I especially love his earlier books; his Odd Thomas series; and his new release Ashley Bell.
Tami Hoag
Long time favorite author since she wrote romance books. She transitioned to mystery with Night Sins and Guilty as Sin which were excellent. All of her Kovac & Liska books are my favorite: Ashes to Ashes; Dust to Dust; Prior Bad Acts; The 9th Girl; The Bitter Season.
C.J. Box
His Joe Pickett novels are not to be missed. Start anywhere or start from the beginning. We picked our first one up in Yellowstone on vacation in 2010 and went back and read the earlier ones and have anxiously awaited the new releases. He also has a new series The Highway and Badlands that are wonderful, thrilling suspense that will make you look at road trips and truckers in a whole new light!
My personal favorite of his Joe Pickett novels have been the ones that heavily featured Nate Romanowski so I’m anxiously awaiting his new release: Off The Grid and loved Stone Cold. His very first book Open Season paints a vivid picture of Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park and remains a favorite of our household!
Karin Slaughter
All of her books are wonderful, she writes an intense thriller not always for the faint of heart. My favorite have been her Will Trent series: Triptych; Fractured; Undone; Broken; Fallen; Snatched; Criminal; Busted; Unseen.
