Books > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thriller & Suspense
Monthly median sales (top 30)
$19,700
The median book price
$4.99
Bestseller's daily sales
699
50th book's daily sales
52
Average number of pages per book
318
Monopoly/Olygopoly detected
No
Performance tracking
Competitiveness
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New releases
Self published
Matching KDP categories
fiction > thrillers > suspense
50.0%
fiction > romance > suspense
50.0%
fiction > christian > suspense
50.0%
fiction > action & adventure
50.0%
Keyword requirement
action, adventure, mystery, thriller, suspense
Best selling keywords
Median title & subtitle length is 6 words:
- The Chemistry of Levi (The Killers)
- A Wanted Man: A Jack Reacher Novel
- Matterhorn (Mac Dekker Book 1)
- The Vostok Enigma (Sam Reilly Book 26)
- A Death in Cornwall: A Novel
- Indie success
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30%
- Volatility
- New releases
- KDP Select
95%
31.58%
56.67%
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Front-page bestsellers:
The Chemistry of Levi (The Killers)
Brynne Asher
A Wanted Man: A Jack Reacher Novel
Lee Child
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • THE BLOCKBUSTER JACK REACHER SERIES THAT INSPIRED TWO MAJOR MOTION PICTURES AND THE STREAMING SERIES REACHER“The indomitable Reacher burns up the pages.”—USA Today Four people in a car, hoping to make Chicago by morning. One man driving, another telling stories that don’t add up. A woman in the back, silent and worried. And a hitchhiker with a broken nose. An hour behind them, the FBI descends on an old pumping station where a man was stabbed to death—the knife work professional, the killers nowhere to be seen. All Jack Reacher wanted was a ride to Virginia. All he did was stick out his thumb. But he soon discovers he has hitched more than a ride. He has tied himself to a massive conspiracy, in which nothing is what it seems, and nobody is telling the truth. “Furious action . . . [Lee] Child keeps the pacing swift and the surprises rolling. . . . [A] feverishly thrilling series.”—The Miami Herald “Smart, breathless . . . [with] one of the best female characters in the whole Reacher series.”—The New York Times “Subtle and nuanced [with] seductive writing and irresistible plot twists.”—Newsweek Read more
“It’s the scenery—and the big guy standing in front of the scenery—that keeps us coming back to Craig Johnson’s lean and leathery mysteries.” —The New York Times Book ReviewA sheriff’s mysterious death spurs the tenth Longmire novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Land of Wolves In Any Other Name, Walt is sinking into high-plains winter discontent when his former boss, Lucian Conally, asks him to take on a mercy case in an adjacent county. Detective Gerald Holman is dead and Lucian wants to know what drove his old friend to take his own life. With the clock ticking on the birth of his first grandchild, Walt learns that the by-the-book detective might have suppressed evidence concerning three missing women. Digging deeper, Walt uncovers an incriminating secret so dark that it threatens to claim other lives even before the sheriff can serve justice—Wyoming style. 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
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
A suspicious death.A shocking secret.A deadly conspiracy.When an up and coming comedian dies on stage, Tyson and his Navy buddy, JD, delve into the mystery. Was this the result of a fast lifestyle, or something more sinister?With hundreds of witnesses, the case seems open and shut. But something just doesn’t sit right with the deputies.As they peel back the layers, shocking details come to light about the comic and his skyrocketing career. There is no shortage of suspects. Greed and jealousy abound. But are the deputies making something out of nothing?To complicate matters, a grief counselor is murdered in cold blood. The investigation takes the duo down a treacherous path, and the secrets they uncover may lead to their undoing.Tyson’s new fling is fraught with complications, JD falls hard and fast, and the band is at a crossroads. Will it survive?It’s love, laughs, and lawlessness as the best friends solve the mysteries of the Florida paradise."If you like thrilling tropical adventures, you'll love Tyson Wild.”Scroll up and grab your copy of Wild Impulse today! Read more
The Vostok Enigma (Sam Reilly Book 26)
Christopher Cartwright
In East Antarctica, a team of scientists drilled a hole in the Vostok ice sheet to take a sample of the subterranean lake 2.2 miles below the surface.It was the deepest drill ever performed through ice anywhere in the world.When the results of the core sample were published, it was highly scientific, and revealed a unique snapshot of the Earth’s atmosphere 15 million years ago.Within hours, elite military teams from the U.S., Great Britain, Russia, and Australia had converged on the site – which meant somebody had revealed what they had really discovered buried beneath the snow…Something that the world was never meant to know. Read more
Beowolf
Fiona Quinn
None
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
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
Bloodlands (John Milton Series Book 23)
Mark Dawson
The cold of Siberia meets the chill of betrayal.In a world where loyalty is fleeting and alliances are temporary, John Milton is on a mission that will bring him face-to-face with enemies old and new. When his friend, Alex Hicks, finds himself pursued by mysterious adversaries, the two men are thrust back into the web of international espionage.Navigating a perilous path that stretches from the war-torn streets of Ukraine to the icy wastelands of Siberia, Milton will stop at nothing to protect his friends and expose a conspiracy that could topple governments and jeopardize global security. As Russian intelligence crumbles from within and a new, unpredictable threat arises, can Milton outwit his most formidable enemies yet?From the clandestine corridors of French intelligence to the explosive frontlines of a covert war, Bloodlands will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning where true loyalty lies. In a daring game of cat and mouse that sees Milton, Hicks, and an ensemble of unforgettable characters crossing paths and double-crossing enemies, the stakes have never been higher.Don't miss this lightning-paced instalment in the John Milton series—a tale of betrayal, survival, and the relentless pursuit of justice. 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
"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
Dragon Teeth: A Novel
Michael Crichton
None
Grim: : Satan's Fury MC- Little Rock
L. Wilder
None
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
The Secret: A Jack Reacher Novel
Lee Child
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Don’t miss the hit streaming series Reacher! A string of mysterious deaths. A long-classified mission. A young MP with nothing to lose.1992. All across the United States respectable, upstanding citizens are showing up dead. These deaths could be accidents, and they don’t appear to be connected—until a fatal fall from a high-floor window attracts some unexpected attention. That attention comes from the secretary of defense. All of a sudden he wants an interagency task force to investigate. And he wants Jack Reacher as the army’s representative. If Reacher gets a result, great. If not, he’s a convenient fall guy. But office politics isn’t Reacher’s thing. Three questions quickly emerge: Who’s with him, who’s against him, and will the justice he dispenses be the official kind . . . or his own kind? Read more
Wild Knight (Midnight Empire: The Tower Book 1)
Annabel Chase
In a world of darkness where royal vampires are in charge, I spend my days working as a knight in the city formerly known as London. Instead of a lance and a horse, I rely on my trusty axe, Babe, and ride the occasional dragon. Every day new threats emerge that require a dash of magic and a dollop of attitude.Good thing I have both.Naturally danger comes with the territory. What no one knows is just how dangerous it is for me. If our vampire overlords discover what I am, they’ll execute me on the spot—no questions asked—which is why I avoid them at all costs.Until now.If only this one didn’t have a lethal reputation, a princely pedigree, and a quest that leads to more questions than answers. The heat between us doesn’t help matters.Unfortunately I can’t refuse a royal command, so I’m stuck until the job is complete.And even if the job doesn’t kill me, the truth just might.If you like humor, heart, a kickbutt heroine and an enemies-to-lovers romance, check out Wild Knight, Midnight Empire: The Tower, the first book in a new urban fantasy series.Don't miss all the books in the Midnight Empire world!Midnight Empire: The TowerWild KnightThree Dog KnightDeadly KnightOne Knight StandMidnight Empire: The RestorationEndless KnightRed RookGlass KingMidnight Empire: New DawnGolden HoodTwilight Rebel Midnight Burns 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