Books > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Monthly median sales (top 30)
$22,774
The median book price
$4.99
Bestseller's daily sales
1,487
50th book's daily sales
66
Average number of pages per book
344
Monopoly/Olygopoly detected
Yes
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Matching KDP categories
fiction > action & adventure
70.71%
fiction > science fiction > action & adventure
61.72%
juvenile > fiction > action & adventure > pirates
54.77%
juvenile > fiction > action & adventure > general
54.77%
Keyword requirement
action, adventure, mystery, thriller, suspense
Best selling keywords
Median title & subtitle length is 6 words:
- The 6:20 Man: A Thriller
- A Calamity of Souls
- Matterhorn (Mac Dekker Book 1)
- Scorned Vows: An Arranged Marriage Romance (Scorned Fate)
- The Bad Weather Friend
- Indie success
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20%
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- KDP Select
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Front-page bestsellers:
The 6:20 Man: A Thriller
David Baldacci
A cryptic murder pulls a former soldier turned financial analyst deep into the corruption and menace that prowl beneath the opulent world of finance, in #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci’s new thriller.Every day without fail, Travis Devine puts on a cheap suit, grabs his faux-leather briefcase, and boards the 6:20 commuter train to Manhattan, where he works as an entry-level analyst at the city’s most prestigious investment firm. In the mornings, he gazes out the train window at the lavish homes of the uberwealthy, dreaming about joining their ranks. In the evenings, he listens to the fiscal news on his phone, already preparing for the next grueling day in the cutthroat realm of finance. Then one morning Devine’s tedious routine is shattered by an anonymous email: She is dead. Sara Ewes, Devine’s coworker and former girlfriend, has been found hanging in a storage room of his office building—presumably a suicide, at least for now—prompting the NYPD to come calling on him. If that wasn’t enough, before the day is out, Devine receives another ominous visit, a confrontation that threatens to dredge up grim secrets from his past in the army unless he participates in a clandestine investigation into his firm. This treacherous role will take him from the impossibly glittering lives he once saw only through a train window, to the darkest corners of the country’s economic halls of power . . . where something rotten lurks. And apart from this high-stakes conspiracy, there’s a killer out there with their own agenda, and Devine is the bull’s-eye. Read more
A Calamity of Souls
David Baldacci
Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a racially-charged murder case sets a duo of white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully-accused Black defendants in this courtroom drama from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci. Jack Lee is a white lawyer from Freeman County, Virginia, who has never done anything to push back against racism, until he decides to represent Jerome Washington, a Black man charged with brutally killing an elderly and wealthy white couple. Doubting his decision, Lee fears that his legal skills may not be enough to prevail in a case where the odds are already stacked against both him and his client. And he quickly finds himself out of his depth when he realizes that what is at stake is far greater than the outcome of a murder trial. Desiree DuBose is a Black lawyer from Chicago who has devoted her life to furthering the causes of justice and equality for everyone. She comes to Freeman County and enters a fractious and unwieldy partnership with Lee in a legal battle against the best prosecutor in the Commonwealth. Yet DuBose is also aware that powerful outside forces are at work to blunt the victories achieved by the Civil Rights era. Lee and DuBose could not be more dissimilar. On their own, neither one can stop the prosecution’s deliberate march towards a guilty verdict and the electric chair. But together, the pair fight for what once seemed impossible: a chance for a fair trial and true justice. Over a decade in the writing, A Calamity of Souls breathes richly imagined and detailed life into a bygone era, taking the reader through a world that will seem both foreign and familiar. Read more
Matterhorn (Mac Dekker Book 1)
Christopher Reich
A sudden family death and an old nemesis bring retired agent Mac Dekker in from the cold in this alpine thriller from New York Times bestselling author Christopher Reich.Robbie Steinhardt lives a peaceful life. A fixture of his small alpine village, he tends cattle, minds his own business, and doesn’t dwell on his former life and the family and lover he left behind—back when he was Mac Dekker, CIA.But when he learns his son Will died following in his footsteps, he needs answers. What mission took Will up into the alpine heights, and why is Ilya Ivashka on the same trail? Ilya—his close friend, his rival in love. Ilya, who framed Mac for treason and sent him into hiding.Wiping away the years, Mac returns to the field to find the secrets Will hid and finds himself facing the Herculean task of stopping a terrorist plot that threatens thousands. But in a field of double agents, who can he trust? Read more
'I was hooked from the start and finished this book in 1 day. I couldn't read it fast enough. It was a whirlwind with plenty of suspense, secrets and betrayal.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐How far would you go to protect your family?Mark Burcham and his wife Amy live the perfect life: they have a happy marriage, a comfortable home in Los Angeles and a beautiful daughter, Tatum. But one night Amy fails to come home from a business trip to Boston, and her office has no record of a client on the east coast.Then Mark gets the worst news of all; Amy has been found dead. But nothing makes sense. Why was Amy still in town, when he’d waved her off at the airport a few days before? Who was the mysterious client she’d been meeting with for months? There’s only one thing Mark knows for certain: his wife was keeping secrets.As he digs deeper into the life Amy tried to keep hidden, Mark realizes that someone is trying to stop him, someone who is watching his every move. And when they threaten Tatum to keep him from discovering the truth, Mark will stop at nothing to keep his family safe…Don't miss this utterly gripping thriller from Steve Frech, perfect for fans of Chad Zunker, Joe Hart and Robert Dugoni. Readers LOVE The Good Husband!'Oh my goodness – what a nail biter! This thriller sucked me in very early on and didn’t let up until the bombshell ending' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This had me hooked from the start… I absolutely loved every second' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A dizzying whirlwind with layer after layer of secrecy that I just couldn't read quickly enough!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A gripping thriller. Great characters, a fast-moving plot and superb writing make this a great read' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The characters were really well-drawn and the story is really captivating so you might read the book in one sitting' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more
The Edge
David Baldacci
The 6:20 Man is back, dropped by his handlers into a small coastal town in Maine to solve the murder of a CIA agent who knew America’s dirtiest secrets—can Travis Devine uncover the truth before his time runs out?When CIA operative Jenny Silkwell is murdered in rural Maine, government officials have immediate concerns over national security. Her laptop and phone were full of state secrets that, in the wrong hands, endanger the lives of countless operatives. In need of someone who can solve the murder quickly and retrieve the missing information, the U.S. government knows just the chameleon they can call on.Ex-Army Ranger Travis Devine spent his time in the military preparing to take on any scenario, followed by his short-lived business career chasing shadows in the deepest halls of power, so his analytical mind makes him particularly well-suited for complex, high-stakes tasks. Taking down the world’s largest financial conspiracy proved his value, and in comparison, this case looks straightforward. Except small towns hold secrets and Devine finds himself an outsider again.Devine must ingratiate himself with locals who have trusted each other their whole lives, and who distrust outsiders just as much. Dak, Jenny’s brother, who’s working to revitalize the town. Earl, the retired lobsterman who found Jenny’s body. And Alex, Jenny’s sister with a dark past of her own. As Devine gets to know the residents of Putnam, Maine, answers seem to appear and then transform into more questions. There’s a long history of secrets and those who will stop at nothing to keep them from being exposed. Leaving Devine with no idea who he can trust... and who wants him dead. Read more
Scorned Vows: An Arranged Marriage Romance (Scorned Fate)
Victoria Paige
He was the perfect husband until she got pregnant.An arranged marriage was always in Natalya Conte’s future. Luca Moretti is charming and considerate.Handsome like the devil, he dotes on her and spoils her.But when two pink lines should have brought them unbridled joy, her husband ices her out.An arranged marriage gives Luca great power. To cement that power, he needs an heir. The quickest way to do it is to make Natalya fall madly in love with him. He will have her loyalty without risking his heart because love to him means weakness.Natalya needs Luca to love her. Because she has secrets that will put them all in jeopardy. Her heart shatters when Luca shows her exactly how little she means to him. But it isn’t until she sees evidence of the unforgivable that she loses all hope for a happily ever after.*A standalone mafia-billionaire romance Read more
The Bad Weather Friend
Dean Koontz
Benny is so nice they feel compelled to destroy him, but he has a friend who should scare the hell out of them in this breathtaking new kind of thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense Dean Koontz.Benny Catspaw’s perpetually sunny disposition is tested when he loses his job, his reputation, his fiancée, and his favorite chair. He’s not paranoid. Someone is out to get him. He just doesn’t know who or why. Then Benny receives an inheritance from an uncle he’s never heard of: a giant crate and a video message. All will be well in time.How strange—though it’s a blessing, his uncle promises. Stranger yet is what’s inside the crate. He’s a seven-foot-tall self-described “bad weather friend” named Spike whose mission is to help people who are just too good for this world. Spike will take care of it. He’ll find Benny’s enemies. He’ll deal with them. This might be satisfying if Spike wasn’t such a menacing presence with terrifying techniques of intimidation.In the company of Spike and a fascinated young waitress-cum-PI-in-training named Harper, Benny plunges into a perilous high-speed adventure, the likes of which never would have crossed the mind of a decent guy like him. Read more
The Collector: A Novel
Daniel Silva
#1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another stunning thriller in his action-packed tale of high stakes international intrigue.Legendary art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon joins forces with a brilliant and beautiful master-thief to track down the world’s most valuable missing painting but soon finds himself in a desperate race to prevent an unthinkable conflict between Russia and the West. Silva's powerhouse novel showcases his outstanding skill and brilliant imagination, destined to be a must-read for both his multitudes of fans and growing legions of converts. Read more
Grim: : Satan's Fury MC- Little Rock
L. Wilder
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"One of the best apocalyptic series of the year! Unputdownable!" -Book RiotIn the dead of winter, an EMP attack destroys the U.S. power grid.No electricity. No cars or phones. The country is plunged into instant chaos.But for Hannah Sheridan, it's the best day of her life. For the last five years, she's been the captive of a sadistic psychopath--until the EMP releases the lock of her prison.Battered but not broken, she emerges from her underground cell into a hostile winter wilderness with nothing but the clothes on her back and her determination to survive.Reclusive Special Forces soldier Liam Coleman is headed nowhere fast. He believed he was prepared for any disaster. Then everything he cared about was taken from him in a matter of seconds.Two hundred frozen, perilous miles stand between Hannah and Liam and their destination in rural Michigan.But the killing cold isn't the only threat, for Hannah's captor isn't about to let her go...When the country goes dark, ordinary people find themselves facing the end of the world as they know it. With society collapsing before their eyes, they'll have to risk everything to protect their home and the people they love.From USA Today Bestselling Author Kyla Stone comes the acclaimed Edge of Collapse series, a post-apocalyptic EMP survival thriller featuring complex characters and high-octane action adventure. Perfect for fans of The Last of Us, The Walking Dead, SILO, and The Road. *Million copy bestseller**Amazon Top 100**Kindle All-Star Award Winner* *This is the first book in a series. Rated PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence*Praise for Edge of Collapse:"I started reading an EMP Apocalypse book and came out with so much more than I ever could have imagined! I'm pretty sure I read the majority of this book with my mouth hanging open in shock. Five stars!" -Amazon reviewer"Intense and spellbinding, and you won't want to put it down except to catch your breath!" -Amazon reviewer"This one kept me on the edge of my seat, up past my bedtime with nonstop tension. I love post-apocalyptic fiction, and Kyla Stone is one of the best in this genre." -Amazon reviewer"I woke up at midnight to read this book when it released. Kyla, you have once again outdone yourself with this series which is like non other I've read!" -Amazon reviewer"Wow! What a story! A nail-biting apocalyptic end of the world scenario. Five stars!" -Amazon reviewer "I absolutely loved the twist to the normal EMP story! What an action-packed and emotional story. I can't wait to see what happens next."-Amazon reviewer"I am an avid post-apocalyptic reader, but this book combines that genre with a suspense/thriller component and is a step above the usual Post Apocalypse fiction. Five stars!" -Amazon reviewer"A thrilling read from start to finish!" -Amazon reviewer Read more
A Death in Cornwall: A Novel
Daniel Silva
A brutal murder, a missing masterpiece, a mystery only Gabriel Allon can solve: Acclaimed #1 New York Times–bestselling author Daniel Silva returns with the year’s most anticipated new thriller. Read more
When a mysterious figure from the past confronts American covert operative Chase Fulton on the streets of New York City in broad daylight, the world changes in an instant. Forces so dark and deadly, who may be unstoppable, are moving silently through the geopolitical landscape, erasing enemies and settling old scores.An invisible adversary embarks on a worldwide mission to eliminate the warriors fighting to preserve freedom and defend the American way of life, and it must be stopped at all costs. Chase Fulton’s team of fighters may be the only hope the free world has to quash the forces and their insidious quest for blood.From the heart of America to the farthest reaches of the planet, Chase must stop at nothing to complete what could be the most demanding operation of their lives. Who is the true enemy? Who can be trusted? Who can survive in the face of ultimate tyranny? And how far is the team willing to go to rid the world of an evil that can only be stopped by those unwilling to surrender?Step onto a battlefield without boundaries where the true enemy may never be heard approaching. Experience the crushing silence and feel the desperation as the deadly hunt unfolds. Read more
A secret society...An ancient manuscript...One woman to save the world...Professional treasure hunter EDEN BLACK is no stranger to action. After all, the artifacts she spends her life returning to their rightful owners aren’t always easy to access.When Eden’s father dies in a plane crash, her life’s turned upside down. Grief turns to fear when she learns that it wasn't an accident. Everyone involved in an archaeological dig twenty years ago has met with a similar untimely end. Everyone that is, but Eden who was ten at the time.When her father’s house is raided and burned to the ground, Eden’s forced into action. To learn the truth about her father’s death and save herself from sharing his fate, Eden must uncover the manuscript and expose its secrets once and for all.But this time the world is watching, and not everyone is on her side.THE ARK FILES is the first in a brand-new pulse-pounding archaeological thriller series by Luke Richardson. Fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and Ernest Dempsey will devour this in hours!While THE ARK FILES has loads of conflict, chase scenes, fighting and suspense, there's no swearing, sex or gore.What USA Today, New York Times, and Amazon Bestselling authors think of Luke Richardson's writing:“Luke Richardson writes stories the way artists were meant to, by immersing themselves in scenes so that the reader feels like they are in the room with the characters.”ERNEST DEMPSEY“Richardson redefines the genre, but in a VERY good way. Skip this one at your peril!”NICK THACKER"Are you’re a die-hard fan of Indiana Jones, check out Luke Richardson's work!”MATT JAMES“Luke Richardson puts you in the center of the action. Hold on tight!”DAVID BERENS“Richardson grabs you on the first page and never lets go - a fantastic story!”ANDREW CLAWSON“Luke Richardson has a unique way of transporting you to the locations in his books and dropping you right into the mess with his characters.”TY HUTCHINSON Read more
“Absolutely unputdownable, heart-pounding, and twisty… I could scream about how good it was!!! WOW!… I literally stopped my day because I could not put this down!… Fantastic… Goes straight to my made-up 6-star rating—I absolutely loved it!” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A missing five-year-old girl is the key to unlocking a detective’s terrifying past…When Detective Billie Ann Wilde receives a desperate call that five-year-old Emma Wilson is missing, she rushes to the family home. But inside the picture-perfect house surrounded by Florida marshlands, she finds no children’s clothes or toys, no photos of the innocent child Emma’s mother Marissa describes. Billie suspects Marissa Wilson is hiding from someone.It’s a race against the clock to find Emma. But Marissa refuses to tell Billie anything about her past, and before long, she also disappears…And then Billie realizes who Marissa is.She’s the ten-year-old girl Billie failed to find in her first ever case fourteen years ago. The leads went cold because Billie made a fatal mistake.As more bodies turn up in the same marshlands, Billie must revisit her past and face up to her demons to find Marissa and her child. But she is unknowingly putting herself in the path of a terrifying serial killer…An explosive new crime series from multi-million-copy bestseller Willow Rose. Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot will be on the edge of their seats, unable to put this book down!What readers are saying about Don’t Let Her Go:“Whoa… an absolute rollercoaster of a ride. Fast-paced from the start. Full of suspense… I was guessing the whole way through, but of course, I was completely wrong and that final twist floored me!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“You will be flipping through the pages until the wee hours of the morning… I LOVED this book!!!… I cannot wait to read the next in the series… Multi-layered and complex, action-packed, high adrenaline—a smartly written cop procedural and crime thriller with a flawed detective you will root for. I loved Billie!” Judithdcollins, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I didn't even want to put it down to sleep… The twists in the plot might make you dizzy, and the conclusion of this story just might shock you. I loved this book.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“The story grabbed me by the throat, broke my heart more than once and I loved every minute of it… Amazing… If this book is a reflection of how the series will develop, we are in for quite some treats.” B for Book Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wowsa Wowsa… keeps me on the edge of my seat… Marvelous.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Whew! What a ride this book took me on! Great start to a series… had a little bit of everything and kept me on the edge of my seat. Can’t wait for the next one in this series! Would definitely recommend.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Amazing… If you like suspense & mystery, this is the book for you!... The entire time you read, you are drawn in & cannot put it down, because you HAVE to read the next chapter to see the next part… captivating.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I couldn’t put it down and read every free second.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Willow Rose has done it again with her new series about Detective Billie Ann Wilde! She keeps you guessing at every turn… Brilliant.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“An absolutely stunning, unputdownable book… entangled, it's gripping and makes you want to keep reading… Cliffhangers that keep you continuing to read.” Laura's Book Euphorium, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more
The Chaos Agent (Gray Man Book 13)
Mark Greaney
Artificial intelligence leads to shockingly real danger for the Gray Man in this latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.A car accident in Japan.A drowning in Seoul.A home invasion in Boston.Someone is killing the world’s leading experts on robotics and artificial intelligence. Is it a tech company trying to eliminate the competition or is it something even more sinister?After all, artificial intelligence may be the deadliest battlefield gamechanger since the creation of gunpowder. The first nation to field weapons that can act at the speed of computer commands will rule the battlefield.It’s an irresistible lure for most, but not for the Gray Man. His quest for a quiet life has led him to Central America where he and his lover, Zoya Zakharova, have assumed new identities. With a list of enemies that includes billionaires, terrorists, and governments, they need to keep a low profile, but the world’s deadliest assassin can’t expect to hide out forever.Eventually, they’re tracked down and offered a job by an old acquaintance of Zoya’s. He needs their help extracting a Russian scientist who is on the kill list. They reject the offer, but just being seen with him is enough to put assassins on their trail.Now, they’re back on the run, but no matter which way they turn, it's clear that whoever's tracking them is always going to be one step ahead. Since flight’s no longer possible, fight is the only option left, and no one fights dirtier than the Gray Man. Read more
Lethal Vows
Kia Carrington-Russell
Dear Miss RicciYou don’t know this yet, but you will be my wife.SincerelyYour soon-to-be husbandHe thought I was his—that’s what his emails indicated.He thought that because our families signed on the dotted line many years ago, it was a done deal.But I ran away from that life for a reason.Little did I know, he would find me. And he wasn’t going to take no for an answer.Crue wanted me to be his wife.And all I wanted was him in my bed.*Standalone Mafia Romance/ Enemies to Lovers* Read more
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I was hooked after the first paragraph. It's an incredible story that I had to remind myself wasn't true (or is it?)"A gripping thriller you can't put downGlobal warming has melted the ice, revealing an ancient secret that could determine the future of humanity. Two researchers risk their lives to uncover the truth about our ancient ancestors. Join them on a perilous journey from Greenland to Dallas to Antarctica as they race against time to save the world from the Sons of Nephilim."A page-turner from page one."Will they succeed in their mission, or will the Eemian's legacy spell doom for us all?The legendary Edoardo Ballerini reads the audiobook.Book Two, They Came First, is now available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C723VFJS⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Right out of the chute, you may feel as if you're watching a yet-to-be-released Steven Spielberg movie based on a Michael Crichton novel that you somehow missed with this tightly constructed page-turner."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Overall spellbinding, with a "could it be true?" premise."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Well written....A real Nail Biting' Roller Coaster ' ride with a Happy ending Love Story....left in the middle with a sequel to follow for sure."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I couldn't put it down!" Read more
The Plague Dogs: A Novel
Richard Adams
This modern-day classic is an unforgettable tale of fantasy and adventure, a powerful exploration of the limits of human cruelty and kindness. A “gripping ... compelling tale of emotional force and high suspense” (The Wall Street Journal). Rowf, a shaggy black mongrel, and Snitter, a black-and-white fox terrier, are among dozens of animals being cruelly held in a testing facility in North West England. When one of the handlers fails to close Rowf’s cage properly, the two dogs make a daring escape into the English countryside, where they befriend a red fox who helps them survive in the wild. But as rumors circulate that the dogs may have been the test subjects for biological weapons and could be carrying a terrible plague, they soon find themselves targets of a great dog hunt. Local farmers, politicians, scientists, and even the military join in the search to track them down. Read more
Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Janson Option
Paul Garrison
To atone for the sins he committed serving his country, ex-covert government agent Paul Janson is determined to save the world: one person, one mission, one redemption at a time.The Janson Option Paul Janson--a former Consular Ops legend known as "The Machine" for his deadly speed and accuracy--has a new mission. Sickened by the "sanctioned serial killings" ordered by the state department, Janson has left covert operations and is now a private security consultant. In partnership with deadly sharpshooter Jessica Kincaid, he only takes assignments that he believes will lead to the greater good. When American Synergy Corporation oil executive Kingsman Helms begs Janson to rescue his wife, Allegra, from Somali pirates, Janson and Kincaid view it as the perfect opportunity to infiltrate ASC and disrupt the company's scheme to subvert independent oil-rich African countries into wholly-owned ASC subsidiaries. Once on the ground, Janson and Kincaid discover that the pirates may be the least lethal threat in the violent chaos of anarchic Somalia. Is Allegra's kidnapping for real, or is she merely a pawn in her husband's machinations for control of the country? Janson and Kincaid quickly find themselves embroiled in a bewildering storm of plots and counterplots, and their fight to survive threatens to disrupt the entire region, and beyond... Read more