Thrillers

November’s Best New Thrillers

There are a few basic fundamental rules of the universe. One, if you bring an umbrella it will never rain. Two, there’s nothing funny about a clown in the moonlight. And three, you can never have enough thrillers stacked on your nightstand. Here are ten thrillers to add to the pile this November.

No Man's Land (John Puller Series #4)

No Man's Land (John Puller Series #4)

Hardcover $29.00

No Man's Land (John Puller Series #4)

By David Baldacci

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No Man’s Land, by David Baldacci
Baldacci is as close to a sure thing as you can get in the thriller world, and his fourth John Puller novel proves why. A newly-discovered letter from the past has Puller’s father, a legendary three-star general sinking into dementia in his old age, suddenly accused of murdering Puller’s mother Jackie 30 years prior. Since his father cannot defend himself, Puller, his brother Robert, and intelligence officer Veronica Knox launch a desperate bid to prove his innocence—a journey that pits them against a man named Paul Rogers, whose life intersected the Pullers decades earlier in an unexpected way—and whose journey is coming full circle after all these years.

No Man’s Land, by David Baldacci
Baldacci is as close to a sure thing as you can get in the thriller world, and his fourth John Puller novel proves why. A newly-discovered letter from the past has Puller’s father, a legendary three-star general sinking into dementia in his old age, suddenly accused of murdering Puller’s mother Jackie 30 years prior. Since his father cannot defend himself, Puller, his brother Robert, and intelligence officer Veronica Knox launch a desperate bid to prove his innocence—a journey that pits them against a man named Paul Rogers, whose life intersected the Pullers decades earlier in an unexpected way—and whose journey is coming full circle after all these years.

Night School (Jack Reacher Series #21)

Night School (Jack Reacher Series #21)

Hardcover $28.99

Night School (Jack Reacher Series #21)

By Lee Child

Hardcover $28.99

Night School, by Lee Child
Child’s 21 Jack Reacher novel arrives with a jolt of energy by way of looking backwards. A prequel set in 1996, the story finds a young Jack Reacher still in the army, and fresh off his second Legion of Merit medal. Expecting a cushy new assignment, he’s instead sent back to school, but it turns out to be a front for a secret investigation into a mysterious “American” who is prepared to sell something to Islamic terrorists in Hamburg for $100 million—but no one knows who the American is, or what he’s selling. Without modern technology or decades of baggage, Reacher and his team members are a joy to watch as they set up their investigation, work with sly locals, and apply their brainpower to the mystery at hand. By going back in time, Child refreshes what was already one of the most engaging series running.

Night School, by Lee Child
Child’s 21 Jack Reacher novel arrives with a jolt of energy by way of looking backwards. A prequel set in 1996, the story finds a young Jack Reacher still in the army, and fresh off his second Legion of Merit medal. Expecting a cushy new assignment, he’s instead sent back to school, but it turns out to be a front for a secret investigation into a mysterious “American” who is prepared to sell something to Islamic terrorists in Hamburg for $100 million—but no one knows who the American is, or what he’s selling. Without modern technology or decades of baggage, Reacher and his team members are a joy to watch as they set up their investigation, work with sly locals, and apply their brainpower to the mystery at hand. By going back in time, Child refreshes what was already one of the most engaging series running.

Cross the Line (Alex Cross Series #22)

Cross the Line (Alex Cross Series #22)

Hardcover $29.00

Cross the Line (Alex Cross Series #22)

By James Patterson

Hardcover $29.00

Cross the Line, by James Patterson
Patterson infuses his 24th Alex Cross novel with energy and surprising twists. When the city’s top cop is gunned down, Cross is pressured by the mayor to step in and fill the vacuum before the police force descends into chaos. As he does, a brutal crime wave washes over the area—a series of murders that specifically target criminals. Faced with vigilante justice, Cross isn’t only hunting a killer, but fighting to establish the ascendancy of the rule of law against chaos.

Cross the Line, by James Patterson
Patterson infuses his 24th Alex Cross novel with energy and surprising twists. When the city’s top cop is gunned down, Cross is pressured by the mayor to step in and fill the vacuum before the police force descends into chaos. As he does, a brutal crime wave washes over the area—a series of murders that specifically target criminals. Faced with vigilante justice, Cross isn’t only hunting a killer, but fighting to establish the ascendancy of the rule of law against chaos.

The Wrong Side of Goodbye (Harry Bosch Series #19)

The Wrong Side of Goodbye (Harry Bosch Series #19)

Hardcover $40.00

The Wrong Side of Goodbye (Harry Bosch Series #19)

By Michael Connelly

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The Wrong Side of Goodbye, by Michael Connelly
Harry Bosch is back, and thank goodness. Now splitting time between private investigation and volunteer work with the SFPD, Bosch is enticed into a meeting with a reclusive, aging billionaire, and tasked with going back in time 65 years and tracking down a woman the billionaire fathered a child with—who then disappeared totally from his life. Seeing his own demise coming fast, the wealthy client wants to know if he has a living heir. The task seems impossible, but only if you’ve never encountered Harry Bosch before. An tricky piece of detective work ensues, sucking the reader in with the sort of story you read in one sitting without meaning to.

The Wrong Side of Goodbye, by Michael Connelly
Harry Bosch is back, and thank goodness. Now splitting time between private investigation and volunteer work with the SFPD, Bosch is enticed into a meeting with a reclusive, aging billionaire, and tasked with going back in time 65 years and tracking down a woman the billionaire fathered a child with—who then disappeared totally from his life. Seeing his own demise coming fast, the wealthy client wants to know if he has a living heir. The task seems impossible, but only if you’ve never encountered Harry Bosch before. An tricky piece of detective work ensues, sucking the reader in with the sort of story you read in one sitting without meaning to.

The Chemist

The Chemist

Hardcover $45.00

The Chemist

By Stephenie Meyer

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The Chemist, by Stephenie Meyer
Twilight scribe Stephenie Meyer delivers a straight-ahead thriller that pulses with urgency and clever plotting. A brilliant chemist who once worked in secret for the U.S. government has been on the run for years, possessing information her former employers will kill to keep secret. When she’s offered a way out via one last job, she jumps at it, seeing a chance at a normal life. What she ends up discovering makes her even more dangerous—and her situation even worse. As the pressure mounts, the chemist has to use her very specialized skills to protect herself. Meyer delivers a book that will make you forget all about sparkly vampires.

The Chemist, by Stephenie Meyer
Twilight scribe Stephenie Meyer delivers a straight-ahead thriller that pulses with urgency and clever plotting. A brilliant chemist who once worked in secret for the U.S. government has been on the run for years, possessing information her former employers will kill to keep secret. When she’s offered a way out via one last job, she jumps at it, seeing a chance at a normal life. What she ends up discovering makes her even more dangerous—and her situation even worse. As the pressure mounts, the chemist has to use her very specialized skills to protect herself. Meyer delivers a book that will make you forget all about sparkly vampires.

The Sleeping Beauty Killer (Under Suspicion Series #3)

The Sleeping Beauty Killer (Under Suspicion Series #3)

Hardcover $26.99

The Sleeping Beauty Killer (Under Suspicion Series #3)

By Mary Higgins Clark , Alafair Burke

Hardcover $26.99

The Sleeping Beauty Killer, by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke
In Clark and Burke’s third Under Suspicion novel, a woman convicted of murdering her husband 15 years ago is finally released from prison—but despite her continued claims of innocence, Casey still lives under a cloud of suspicion, enduring hostility at every turn. Only Laurie Moran and the Under Suspicion news team—against the wishes of their new on-air host, the arrogant Ryan Nichols—can possibly clear Casey’s name. The real meat of the story is whether or not they should, as Casey’s innocence or guilt remains up in the air. Burke and Clark toy with readers, offering evidence on both sides, and it’s this uncertainty that drives the story to an unexpected climax.

The Sleeping Beauty Killer, by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke
In Clark and Burke’s third Under Suspicion novel, a woman convicted of murdering her husband 15 years ago is finally released from prison—but despite her continued claims of innocence, Casey still lives under a cloud of suspicion, enduring hostility at every turn. Only Laurie Moran and the Under Suspicion news team—against the wishes of their new on-air host, the arrogant Ryan Nichols—can possibly clear Casey’s name. The real meat of the story is whether or not they should, as Casey’s innocence or guilt remains up in the air. Burke and Clark toy with readers, offering evidence on both sides, and it’s this uncertainty that drives the story to an unexpected climax.

Odessa Sea (Dirk Pitt Series #24)

Odessa Sea (Dirk Pitt Series #24)

Hardcover $29.00

Odessa Sea (Dirk Pitt Series #24)

By Clive Cussler , Dirk Cussler

Hardcover $29.00

Odessa Sea, by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler
Father Clive and son Dirk offer up a brand-new Dirk Pitt adventure that combines a twisting, complex story with plenty of death-defying action. On the Black Sea, Dirk and friends come across a Russian freighter that encountered something mysterious, something that seems to have killed everyone on board. Or nearly everyone—as Dirk rescues a surviving crew-member, an explosion sends the freighter to the bottom of the ocean, and the team finds themselves involved in a plot by a Dutch businessman to acquire a nuclear weapon from the Russian military. The fictional Dirk has lost none of his charm, making this one a treat for die-hard Cussler fans and a great entry point for those who have yet to discover the character.

Odessa Sea, by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler
Father Clive and son Dirk offer up a brand-new Dirk Pitt adventure that combines a twisting, complex story with plenty of death-defying action. On the Black Sea, Dirk and friends come across a Russian freighter that encountered something mysterious, something that seems to have killed everyone on board. Or nearly everyone—as Dirk rescues a surviving crew-member, an explosion sends the freighter to the bottom of the ocean, and the team finds themselves involved in a plot by a Dutch businessman to acquire a nuclear weapon from the Russian military. The fictional Dirk has lost none of his charm, making this one a treat for die-hard Cussler fans and a great entry point for those who have yet to discover the character.

Chaos (Kay Scarpetta Series #24)

Chaos (Kay Scarpetta Series #24)

Hardcover $28.99

Chaos (Kay Scarpetta Series #24)

By Patricia Cornwell

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Chaos, by Patricia Cornwell
A young woman biking through a park appears to have been hit by lightning, but Kay Scarpetta isn’t so sure. When her FBI agent husband is brought in to investigate the death of a high-ranking general that also involves electricity, Scarpetta begins to think about Carrie Grethen, a name that will excite Cornwell’s longtime fans. After 24 books, Cornwell continues to deliver intelligent, surprising stories about one of the most iconic investigators of the modern age.

Chaos, by Patricia Cornwell
A young woman biking through a park appears to have been hit by lightning, but Kay Scarpetta isn’t so sure. When her FBI agent husband is brought in to investigate the death of a high-ranking general that also involves electricity, Scarpetta begins to think about Carrie Grethen, a name that will excite Cornwell’s longtime fans. After 24 books, Cornwell continues to deliver intelligent, surprising stories about one of the most iconic investigators of the modern age.

The Spy

The Spy

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The Spy

By Paulo Coelho

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The Spy, by Paulo Coelho
Proving once again that no story can beat history for suspense and entertainment, Coelho delivers a story based on the real life and execution for espionage of one Mata Hari. Written as a series of letters from prison, this is Coelho’s fictional first-person account of the woman’s journey from her childhood in a small Dutch town, to her unhappy marriage to a diplomat, to her reinvention as an exotic dancer and courtesan in Paris. As she faces the prospect of execution by a French firing squad, Coelho imagines Mata Hari struggling against the slim evidence against her even as she is forced to admit to accepting money from German officials—but denies being an active spy. Coelho expertly mines real history to craft a surprising story about a complex historical figure.

The Spy, by Paulo Coelho
Proving once again that no story can beat history for suspense and entertainment, Coelho delivers a story based on the real life and execution for espionage of one Mata Hari. Written as a series of letters from prison, this is Coelho’s fictional first-person account of the woman’s journey from her childhood in a small Dutch town, to her unhappy marriage to a diplomat, to her reinvention as an exotic dancer and courtesan in Paris. As she faces the prospect of execution by a French firing squad, Coelho imagines Mata Hari struggling against the slim evidence against her even as she is forced to admit to accepting money from German officials—but denies being an active spy. Coelho expertly mines real history to craft a surprising story about a complex historical figure.

Terminal Impact

Terminal Impact

Hardcover $27.00

Terminal Impact

By Charles Henderson

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Terminal Impact, by Charles Henderson
What would you do if you’d had one of the world’s worst terrorists in your sniper sights…and missed? You’d put everything you had into getting a second shot. That’s what Marine sniper Jack Valentine does after barely failing to take out Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Leading his own special operations squad, Jack returns to Iraq determined to finish what he started. Now known as the Ghost of Anbar by the terrorist cells he hunts down, Jack finds himself pitted against an amoral mercenary who sells information to the highest bidder, regardless of their loyalties. Soaked in gritty realism, Henderson’s thriller is a tense tale of modern war that will keep you riveted.

Terminal Impact, by Charles Henderson
What would you do if you’d had one of the world’s worst terrorists in your sniper sights…and missed? You’d put everything you had into getting a second shot. That’s what Marine sniper Jack Valentine does after barely failing to take out Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Leading his own special operations squad, Jack returns to Iraq determined to finish what he started. Now known as the Ghost of Anbar by the terrorist cells he hunts down, Jack finds himself pitted against an amoral mercenary who sells information to the highest bidder, regardless of their loyalties. Soaked in gritty realism, Henderson’s thriller is a tense tale of modern war that will keep you riveted.