Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers & Suspense > Spies & Politics > Terrorism
Monthly median sales (top 30)
$5,870
The median book price
$5.99
Bestseller's daily sales
711
50th book's daily sales
14
Average number of pages per book
342
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fiction > thrillers > suspense
54.77%
fiction > romance > suspense
36.51%
fiction > christian > suspense
36.51%
fiction > mystery & detective > international mystery & crime
22.36%
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spy, terrorist, secret agent, mystery, thriller, suspense, spies, espionage, politics, politician
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Median title & subtitle length is 9 words:
- Patriot Force (A Zack Force Action Thriller—Book 1)
- True Believer: A Novel (Terminal List, Book 2)
- The Pandora Deception: A Novel (The WMD Files Book 4)
- Capture or Kill: A Mitch Rapp Novel by Don Bentley
- Deep Cover (The Trigger Man Book 2)
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30%
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- KDP Select
95%
35.29%
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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
Instant Best Seller “This is seriously good. I mean - seriously.” (Lee Child, number one New York Times best-selling author of Past Tense) “Take my word for it, James Reece is one rowdy motherf***er. Get ready!” (Chris Pratt, star of The Terminal List, coming to Amazon Prime) “A powerful, thoughtful, realistic, at times terrifying thriller that I could not put down. A terrific addition to the genre, Jack Carr and his alter-ego protagonist, James Reece, continue to blow me away.” (Mark Greaney, number-one New York Times best-selling author of Mission Critical)“True Believer, the highly anticipated new thriller from Jack Carr, is one of this year’s hottest thrillers, and a perfect fit for fans of Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, and Daniel Silva.” (The Real Book Spy) In acclaimed author Jack Carr’s follow-up to The Terminal List, former Navy SEAL James Reece’s skill, cunning, and heroism put the US government back in his debt and set him on another path of revenge.When a string of horrific terrorist attacks plagues the Western world during the holiday season, the broader markets fall into a tailspin. The attacks are being coordinated by a shadowy former Iraqi commando who has disappeared into Europe’s underground. The United States government has an asset who can turn the Iraqi against his masters: James Reece, the most-wanted domestic terrorist alive.After avenging the deaths of his family and team members, Reece emerges deep in the wilds of Mozambique, protected by the family of his estranged best friend and former SEAL Team member. When a series of events uncovers his whereabouts, the CIA recruits him, using a Presidential pardon for Reece and immunity for the friends who helped him in his mission of vengeance.Now a reluctant tool of the United States government, Reece travels the globe, targeting terrorist leaders and unraveling a geopolitical conspiracy that exposes a traitorous CIA officer and uncovers a sinister assassination plot with worldwide repercussions.A high-intensity roller-coaster ride, True Believer explodes with action and authenticity that cements Jack Carr as the new leader in political thrillers. Read more
The Devil's Hand: A Thriller
Jack Carr
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BEST SELLER"Take my word for it, James Reece is one rowdy motherf***er. Get ready!" (Chris Pratt, star of The Terminal List, coming to Amazon Prime)"They’re great, man. They lock you in. They’re gripping." (Joe Rogan, on the Terminal List series)The fourth thriller in the “so powerful, so pulse-pounding, so well-written” (Brad Thor, number one New York Times best-selling author) Terminal List series follows former Navy SEAL James Reece as he is entrusted with a top-secret CIA mission of retribution twenty years in the making.It’s been 20 years since 9/11, two decades since the United States was attacked on home soil and set out to make the guilty pay with their lives. In the shadows, the enemy has been patient - learning, and adapting. And the enemy is ready to strike again.A new president offers hope to a country weary of conflict. He’s a young, popular, self-made visionary…but he’s also a man with a secret.Halfway across the globe a regional superpower struggles with sanctions imposed by the United States and her European allies, a country whose ancient religion spawned a group of ruthless assassins. Faced with internal dissent and extrajudicial targeted killings by the United States and Israel, the Supreme Leader puts a plan in motion to defeat the most powerful nation on earth.Meanwhile, a young PhD student has gained access to a bioweapon thought to be confined to a classified military laboratory known only to a select number of officials. A second-generation agent, he has been assigned a mission that will bring his adopted homeland to its knees.With Jack Carr’s signature “absolutely intense” (Chuck Norris) writing and “gripping authenticity” (The Real Book Spy), The Devil’s Hand is a riveting and timely thriller that will leave you gasping for breath. Read more
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Mitch Rapp faces an Iranian foe bent on destabilizing the Middle East in the newest thriller from Vince Flynn’s #1 New York Times bestselling series, now written by the “worthy successor to Tom Clancy” (Publishers Weekly) Don Bentley.April 2011: On a remote mountaintop overlooking the remains of the Iranian nuclear weapons program, Azad Ashani witnesses a Quds Force demonstration of a capability meant to upend America’s war in the Middle East. Ashani, director of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security and Irene Kennedy’s former back channel to the Iranian government, recognizes the demonstration’s true significance, and the nation-ending conflict it will provoke. Alone, Ashani stands no chance of preventing this rush to madness. But with the help of one man, he just might. In Washington, DC, CIA director Irene Kennedy briefs the president that the operational window to kill or capture Osama bin Laden at his recently discovered compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan is rapidly closing. But before he’ll authorize a commando raid on Pakistani soil, the president demands irrefutable proof of bin Laden’s presence. Proof he trusts just one man to provide. Preventing a looming war in the Middle East while delivering justice for the nearly 3,000 Americans killed on 9/11 would be a big ask for anyone. Mitch Rapp isn’t just anyone. Read more
Deep Cover (The Trigger Man Book 2)
Aiden Bailey
The CIA wants him dead. His enemies aren’t so generous.Five men drive into an empty Kazakh desert. Four are professional killers. The fifth is their intended victim. This is not the first time that someone has underestimated CIA paramilitary operator, Mark Pierce.And it won’t be the last.Pierce quickly dispatches the assassins, but soon realises that his problems are only beginning. Someone has deliberately brought him to Kazakhstan so that he can be framed for the theft of Russian nuclear waste.Now he’s the target of a global manhunt led by the CIA, and even old friends, convinced that Pierce has turned terrorist, are ready to kill him on sight. But as Pierce fights to stay alive and expose the conspiracy against him, two questions are uppermost in his mind.If he didn’t steal the nuclear waste, who did? And why?Deep Cover – the second book in the stunning Trigger Man action thriller series. Perfect for fans of Mark Greaney, Tom Woods and Vince Flynn. Read more
FROM FORMER GREEN BERET AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR JASON KASPERFor David Rivers and his team, the mission was supposed to be simple—retrieve a defecting militia leader and deliver him to CIA interrogators.But nothing is simple in Yemen, where vast swaths of terrain are controlled by Houthi and Al Qaeda fighters. When they locate the asset, the team discovers why he has been deemed critical to their intelligence effort.The defector has direct knowledge of the team’s top target: Erik Weisz, the shadowy figurehead behind the most catastrophic terrorist attacks since 9/11. And as it turns out, Weisz is currently in Yemen, traveling through Houthi territory with heavy security.As David’s crew prepares for a follow-on operation to remove Weisz once and for all, they discover a web of contradictions. A sudden order to stand down leaves the unit questioning the motives of their CIA handler. With suspicious leadership and a deadly conspiracy looming, the team boards a military aircraft to infiltrate the most dangerous corners of a war-torn desert.David is convinced it will be their bloodiest mission yet—and within hours of being inserted deep into the badlands of Yemen, he and his team realize they are pawns in an exceedingly deadly game of chess._________________________Praise for Jason Kasper and the Shadow Strike series:"Jason Kasper is a name to watch in the thriller world." —Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of the Gray Man Series"...Kasper takes his iconic anti-hero to the next level...” —Steven Konkoly, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Ryan Decker Series “Jason Kasper’s Shadow Strike books slap you with a weapon, helmet, and body armor, and scream 'You’re coming with me!' Buckle up and enjoy the ride.” —Jeff Carson, Bestselling Author of the David Wolf Series"Kasper's military experience bleeds onto every page and provides a sense of realism few can match. These intense military thrillers will have you holding your breath until the very end." —Brian Shea, Author of the Boston Crime Thriller Series Read more
5 Minutes to Die: A Garrett Knox Action Thriller
R.J. Patterson
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An explosive, high-stakes thriller of espionage and counterterrorism by the Wall Street Journal bestselling authors of Tier One. A shocking attack in Ankara leaves the US Ambassador to Turkey dead and his chief of staff, Amanda Allen, in the hands of brutal terrorists. But Allen is no ordinary diplomat. She’s undercover CIA. The DNI and the President turn to Ember, America’s premier black-ops task force, and its deadliest weapon, former Tier One Navy SEAL John Dempsey, for help. To find Allen, Ember gets embedded in the most dangerous battlefield on Earth: Syria. But when all communications are disabled by an attack in Turkey, Dempsey finds himself with no backup - a lone shadow warrior racing against time to rescue Allen from her captors before she reaches her breaking point.What Dempsey doesn’t realize is that Allen is just a pawn in a much larger game. A new player has already been unleashed: a legendary mercenary who matches the American Operator in skill, tactical prowess, and a killer instinct for survival. Now there is far more at stake than a kidnapped CIA agent. Dempsey and his team better get this one right, because the balance of power for the entire Middle East hangs in the balance. And the new threat is far more dangerous than any Dempsey has encountered in his decades waging war against terrorism. Game on. Read more
New York City faces a fate worse than death, the President suspects a traitor in the White House, and an intelligence analyst discovers a diabolical plot.Former Navy SEAL “Axe” Southmark is enticed out of retirement to help the analyst and the President. But does he have what it takes to save the world?As a Navy SEAL, Axe was trained to never give up. But after fifteen years on the front lines, it was time to let younger, faster men take the reins.When he’s enlisted to help the President’s niece search for both a terrorist on the loose and a traitor in the government, he doesn’t hesitate.It’s what he does: protects the vulnerable and kills bad guys.With New York City threatened by a virtuoso bomber, there’s plenty of both to be done.Will they be able to stop a madman before it’s too late? And is there more to the plot than meets the eye?Find out in this wild ride of a story.If you like the adventures of Mitch Rapp, Scot Harvath, Jack Ryan, and Court Gentry, you’ll love “Axe” Southmark. Read more
An elusive terrorist. A city on razor's edge. Twenty-four hours to stop a massacre.Former NYPD detective Thomas Austin is enjoying a rare date at a Monday Night Football game in Seattle when the evening takes a horrifying turn.A team of merciless terrorists has taken over the stadium by force, blocking cellphone signals and sealing the exits.The terrorists have a single demand: release a high-ranking Al Qaeda operative from a U.S. supermax prison. And they have a simple threat: do so in the next twenty-four hours or they will blow up the stadium, killing themselves along with tens of thousands of innocent victims.With 60,000 fans in the crosshairs, and the world watching live on TV, Austin must work with security inside the stadium to find a weak point in the terrorists' plans before the countdown ends. But the closer he gets to the attackers, the more he believes their true plan is even more sinister than anyone would believe.In the ultimate race against time, Thomas Austin will be tested in ways he never has before, and forced to answer the question: would you sacrifice someone you love to save a thousand strangers?Series List (can be read in any order):Book 1: The Bones at Point No PointBook 2: The Shadows of Pike PlaceBook 3: The Fallen of Foulweather BluffBook 4: The Horror at Murden CoveBook 5: The Terror in the Emerald CityBook 6: The Drowning at Dyes Inlet Read more
America’s top spy Scot Harvath returns in #1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brad Thor’s new pulse-pounding thriller.A shadowy Russian defector. A beautiful Norwegian intelligence officer. A deadly American spy. An ingenious plot to collapse the United States has been uncovered. But can the highly suspect intelligence be trusted? In the fog of war, when friends can appear as enemies and enemies as friends, only one thing is certain—when in doubt, there is no doubt. Read more
Dust Storm (Jason Trapp Thriller Book 9)
Jack Slater
Before the Agency came Delta.Before Delta was the Army Rangers.That’s where Jason Trapp was made.Iraq, 2007. It’s the height of the insurgency. The roads are almost impassable. IEDs kill American soldiers every single day. Tens of thousands of fresh troops are pouring into the country, and they’re barely holding the line.But after dark, Delta Force, SEALs and Rangers are starting to turn the tide. Every single night, Trapp is out with them, kicking down doors and taking names.Now there’s a new threat.American hopes in Iraq rest on control of the skies. Her enemies know that, Iran chief among them. But when countries quarrel, it’s soldiers who do the fighting.And sometimes one man shapes a nation’s course.The Dust Storm novella takes Jason Trapp right back to the start. He wasn’t always the CIA’s most feared asset. But he was always the Hangman. Read more
Code Red: A Mitch Rapp Novel by Kyle Mills
Vince Flynn
Mitch Rapp makes a mortal enemy of Russia in this high-octane and “ripped straight from next week’s headlines” (The Real Book Spy) installment in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Mitch Rapp hates owing anyone a favor—especially when it’s the world’s most powerful crime lord. But when Damian Losa calls, Mitch is honor bound to answer. The Syrian government has created a highly addictive new narcotic that it plans to distribute throughout Europe. It’s a major threat to Losa’s business and he’s determined to stop it by any means necessary. Rapp is the perfect choice for the mission. Not only does he have extensive experience operating in the Middle East, but he’s also entirely expendable. As he crosses into war-torn Syria, Rapp quickly discovers a shocking truth. The new drug isn’t being produced by Damascus to prop up the government’s collapsing finances. Instead, it was created by Russia’s asymmetrical warfare unit as a weapon against the West. With far more than Damian Losa’s interests at stake, Rapp devises a desperate plan that forces him and his team onto a battlefield where the United States is virtually powerless, and allegiances shift almost hourly. Further, if Russia uncovers their plot, it will set off a confrontation between the two countries that could change the course of history in this “bullet train to high adventure” (Townhall). Read more
When American covert operative Chase Fulton leaves the battlefield to hone and shape the next generation of warriors who would step into his tracks and preserve the very ideals of liberty and freedom from tyranny, he’s forced to face the painful memories and life-altering decisions of his past while driving a new breed of fighters to face his own demons headlong without stumbling.Just when Chase believes his days of living with a rifle in his hands have finally come to an end and benevolent fate has allowed him to walk away, necessity calls and will not be denied.A team of American operators deployed to stop an unthinkable act of terror on Western soil has gone missing, leaving no trail and no trace, but Chase and his team must race against the relentless clock and political forces hellbent on burying the truth of their involvement in a terror plot designed to strike at the very foundations of our nation.Conspiracy, terrorism, tyranny, and contempt for true freedom stand arm in arm against Chase and the team. Will they rise to defeat the diabolical, unyielding forces, or have they finally locked horns with a beast who will not be defeated? Read more
Air Force One is down. The president is dead.Maggie Trousdale has been vice president for only forty-eight hours before she’s thrust into the executive office. As smoke rises over Turkey from the wreckage of the former president’s plane, America demands answers. Nobody knows what brought the aircraft down, Turkey has restricted all access to the crash site, and the White House is in chaos.But as the nation unravels, President Trousdale discovers a cryptic message left by her recently deceased predecessor. The attack on Air Force One may not have been a matter of foreign aggression. It may have been an inside job, and if it was, Trousdale is the next target.With crosshairs on her back and no one to trust, Trousdale turns to the only man she knows can’t be bought: disgraced Force Recon Marine and criminal fugitive Reed Montgomery. He’s a violent man with a twisted past, but if anybody can uncover the truth, it’s Montgomery. He’ll need to move quickly because global security is now in jeopardy and the nation stands on the brink of war.The president’s vigilante may be the only man who can bring the free world back from the edge.The hero readers call a mix of Mack Bolan, John Wick, and Mitch Rapp headlines this series of political thrillers ready to shake you to the core and keep you reading late into the night.Uncertain times call for decisive action. Reed Montgomery is up for the challenge._________________What readers are saying:★★★★★ "...brilliant..."★★★★★ "...so darn good..."★★★★★ "...my kind of thriller!"★★★★★ "...Reed is the perfect anti-hero..."★★★★★ "...Ryles will be the next Clancy or Coonts..." Read more
Blood Line (A Tom Rollins Thriller Book 1)
Paul Heatley
He’s quiet, ordinary looking. But if you cross him – welcome to your worst nightmare.Tom Rollins has gone AWOL from his CIA black-ops unit and is living off-grid when he hears that the woman he loves, Alejandra, has been murdered by a person or persons unknown.Rollins is determined to punish her killers and sets out on his own personal search and destroy mission. Applying pressure as only he knows how, he quickly discovers who was behind the killing – a vicious gang of hardened criminals.Using his dizzying array of lethal skills, Rollins begins to take out the leaders of the gang, one by one. But then he discovers that Alejandra’s murder was part of a larger conspiracy, one that threatens death and destruction on a horrifying scale.The conspirators are clever and ruthless. They’ve thought of everything, covered every angle. Except one - Tom Rollins.Blood Line – Book 1 of the superb Tom Rollins action thriller series. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jason Kasper & David Archer.What readers are saying about Blood Line: “Wow! what a start to a new series. This is a fast-paced, well-written and action-packed thriller.” -Netgalley Reviewer “A riveting and enthralling, action-packed thriller from start to finish with an intense and emotionally-charged plot and endlessly twisty narrative that totally satisfied me. There's drama, credible characters and liberal dashes of violence throughout, and it left me wanting more of Tom, a principled and likeable protagonist. Highly recommended.” -Goodreads Reviewer "...absolutely does not disappoint. It was just a fantastic read. ... Absolutely breathtaking action. Stylish. Fast paced." -Chopper Crime Books “This is a book with a fast pace and lots of action, very little waste, and still the descriptions and characters are very good. Excellent entertainment.” -Netgalley Reviewer "Tom Rollins is a fantastic character... Paul Heatley's writing style is perfect for this book,and contributes to making this a speed-of-light read." -Dawn’s Book Reviews "...packed to the brim with mystery, intrigue and the action too. The twists are really well placed and do a great job to ramp up the tension..." -Sharon Beyond the Books "...an extraordinary nail-biting brilliant thriller that packs a punch. ... full of suspense and action that is going to take your breath away." -Surjit’s Book Blog "I loved it. Action packed doesn’t begin to describe it. The story is fast paced, believable, exciting and very violent." -Charlie Bee’s Books Read more
Dead Hot (Alex Mason Book 11)
David Archer
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Perimeter: The Levi Yoder Saga BeginsLevi Yoder's life as the Mafia's moral compass takes a death-defying turn in "Perimeter," a thriller that Kirkus Reviews hails as "first-rate." Faced with a terminal diagnosis, Levi prepares to meet his end with the same resolve he navigated the underworld's darkest corners. But fate, it seems, has other plans. Granted an unexpected reprieve from death, Levi's thrust back into the fray when the CIA reveals his family's marked by the cold vengeance of a Russian syndicate.In a race against time, Levi's newfound lease on life is anything but a blessing. Tasked with using his unique skills to untangle a conspiracy that stretches from the streets of New York to the corridors of power, he finds the threads of his past weaving a dangerous web. His mission: protect his family, confront a ghostly nemesis, and unravel a plot that ties his late wife's secrets to the survival of national security.Critically acclaimed by Kevin J. Anderson as a character who stands shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Jack Reacher and Dirk Pitt, Levi Yoder's journey is a masterclass in suspense. Mike Baker, former CIA covert operative, promises "Perimeter" is the adrenaline fix that will keep you riveted from dawn until dusk.Dive into the world of Levi Yoder, where every moment is borrowed, and every decision could be your last. "Perimeter" is not just a story of survival—it's a testament to the indomitable spirit of a man who defies death itself to do what's right. Prepare for a thriller that will leave you breathless, by a USA Today bestselling author who knows how to keep the pages turning."If you like Jack Reacher or Dirk Pitt, you must meet Levi Yoder. You'll be engrossed and entertained." - Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling author."As a former CIA operations officer, I'm always on the hunt for the next solid thriller. I took Perimeter with me on a long haul overseas flight and finished it before we touched down. Fast paced and entertaining." - Mike Baker, former CIA covert operations officer."For nail-biting science fiction thrillers, look no further than one of Rothman's stories. Sit back and enjoy the ride." - Larry Correia, New York Times bestselling author."PERIMETER isn't just another thriller with big ideas, it also is a tale about people with depth of heart and complexity. I didn't just love this book--I'm excited to explore future tales in Rothman's universe." - David Farland, New York Times bestselling author."M.A. Rothman writes well-researched, provocative thrillers on the cutting edge of science and imagination. PERIMETER's mystery engages, its action entertains, and its characters fascinate, right to the last page." - D.J. Butler, author of WITCHY EYEA "first-rate" thriller. - Kirkus Reviews Read more