Books > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Mystery
Monthly median sales (top 30)
$20,461
The median book price
$5.99
Bestseller's daily sales
1,689
50th book's daily sales
55
Average number of pages per book
414
Monopoly/Olygopoly detected
Yes
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New releases
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Matching KDP categories
fiction > mystery & detective > international mystery & crime
58.93%
fiction > action & adventure
57.74%
fiction > science fiction > action & adventure
50.4%
fiction > mystery & detective > historical
50.0%
Keyword requirement
action, adventure, mystery, thriller, suspense
Best selling keywords
Median title & subtitle length is 5 words:
- A Calamity of Souls
- Jurassic Park: A Novel
- The 6:20 Man: A Thriller
- A Death in Cornwall: A Novel
- Bloodlands (John Milton Series Book 23)
- Indie success
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10%
- Volatility
- New releases
- KDP Select
100%
25%
40%
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Front-page bestsellers:
Book title | Author | Publisher | Absolute rank | Monthly sales volume | Price | Amazon stars | Amazon reviews | |
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1 | A Calamity of Souls | David Baldacci | N/A | 11 | $1,243,262 | $21.83 | 1,334 | |
2 | The Case of the Felonious Faire: 5-Minute Sherlock, Book 3 | Drew Hayes | Audible Originals | 20 | N/A | $-1.00 | 1 | |
3 | A Calamity of Souls | David Baldacci | Grand Central Publishing | 24 | $489,813 | $14.99 | 1,334 | |
4 | Jurassic Park: A Novel | Michael Crichton | Ballantine Books | 79 | $30,478 | $1.99 | 25,598 | |
5 | The Good Husband: A totally gripping and heart-pounding thriller novel for 2024! | Steve Frech | HQ Digital | 106 | $39,683 | $2.99 | 2,655 | |
6 | The 6:20 Man: A Thriller | David Baldacci | Grand Central Publishing | 132 | $237,573 | $20.25 | 64,576 | |
7 | The Edge | David Baldacci | Grand Central Publishing | 272 | $149,237 | $20.82 | 25,981 | |
8 | A Death in Cornwall: A Novel | Daniel Silva | Harper | 445 | $81,037 | $15.99 | 0 | |
9 | Bloodlands (John Milton Series Book 23) | Mark Dawson | Self published | 577 | $19,700 | $4.99 | 219 | |
10 | Scorned Vows: An Arranged Marriage Romance (Scorned Fate) | Victoria Paige | (January 16, 2024) | 606 | $18,722 | $4.99 | 3,335 | |
11 | Edge of Collapse: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller | Kyla Stone | Paper Moon Press | 616 | $18,303 | $4.99 | 21,718 | |
12 | The Edge (6:20 Man Book 2) | David Baldacci | Grand Central Publishing | 1,304 | $31,479 | $14.99 | 26,310 | |
13 | David Baldacci November 2024 (6:20 Man) | David Baldacci | Grand Central Publishing | 1,447 | $29,380 | $14.99 | 0 | |
14 | The Collector: A Novel | Daniel Silva | Harper | 1,550 | $5,692 | $2.99 | 22,217 | |
15 | The Chaos Agent (Gray Man Book 13) | Mark Greaney | Berkley | 1,704 | $26,862 | $14.99 | 6,886 |
A Calamity of Souls
David Baldacci
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When a fiendish fraudster has been fomenting financial falsehoods, who can find the finagler?The World’s Greatest Detective Agency, of course!Staffed by the eccentric man who calls himself Sherman Holmes and aided by his ever-composed assistant Watson, the duo will take on cases other agencies might consider helpless, hopeless, or downright preposterous.Which is how our fearless fellows find themselves investigating a Renaissance faire’s cooked books, with the finger of guilt pointing directly at their client. To prove his innocence, Sherman and Watson will have to join the revelry, triumph in challenges, deal with an unusually aggressive parrot, and uncover the true origins of the seemingly cheerful faire. 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
Jurassic Park: A Novel
Michael Crichton
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Timeline, Sphere, and Congo, this is the classic thriller of science run amok that took the world by storm.Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read“[Michael] Crichton’s dinosaurs are genuinely frightening.”—Chicago Sun-TimesAn astonishing technique for recovering and cloning dinosaur DNA has been discovered. Now humankind’s most thrilling fantasies have come true. Creatures extinct for eons roam Jurassic Park with their awesome presence and profound mystery, and all the world can visit them—for a price. Until something goes wrong. . . . In Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton taps all his mesmerizing talent and scientific brilliance to create his most electrifying technothriller.Praise for Jurassic Park “Wonderful . . . powerful.”—The Washington Post Book World“Frighteningly real . . . compelling . . . It’ll keep you riveted.”—The Detroit News “Full of suspense.”—The New York Times Book Review 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 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
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
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
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
The Edge (6:20 Man Book 2)
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
David Baldacci November 2024 (6:20 Man)
David Baldacci
The 6:20 Man is back in the newest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci. 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
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
Bad girls don’t get what they want, Emma. Bad girls get punished…I thought coming to this unknown town would keep me out of trouble, that it would be the perfect place to hide and start a new life. Instead, I found myself a different kind of trouble. The kind of trouble that makes good girls like me want to be all kinds of bad.SENTINEL is Book 1 in the SATAN'S DISCIPLES MC SERIES. This obsessed hero is dark and dirty and willing to unleash all kinds of evil to protect the woman he loves. Hold on tight while he takes you on a fast and sexy ride in this stand-alone motorcycle club romance with no cheating, minimal angst, and a guaranteed HEA.Faithful. Loyal. Ruthless.The men of SATAN’S DISCIPLES MOTORCYCLE CLUB live a dangerous lifestyle with deadly consequences. And that’s just the way these possessive alphas like it. Get ready for a long, hard ride with the bad boys of Carnage, Nevada, in these sexy, sinful HEAs that are guaranteed to leave you satisfied and breathless. Read more
A world without power grows dark and deadly...Liam and Hannah continue their dangerous journey, but their every step is dogged by a deadly adversary. Hunted and exhausted, will they have what it takes to get home?In Fall Creek, Noah struggles to protect his son and his friends. With the town running out of food and fuel, and the cold as brutal as ever, they're forced to make compromises that may place them in even greater danger...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. Edge of Darkness is the third book in the Edge of Collapse series, a gripping EMP apocalyptic series featuring flawed, complex characters and heart-in-your-throat action. The acclaimed disaster/survival series is perfect for fans of The Walking Dead, The Last of Us, and SILO.*A million copies sold**Amazon Top 100 Bestseller**Kindle All-Star Award Winner**Rated PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence* Read more
Sphere
Michael Crichton
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Deep Threat: A Thriller (Billy Beckett Book 1)
Scott Pratt
"Pratt's richly developed characters are vivid and believable..." -- Publisher's WeeklyJarvis Thompson, the most celebrated wide receiver in college football, vanishes along the Tennessee River in the middle of the night.The circumstances surrounding the receiver’s disappearance are ominous: drugs, cash, and his mentor’s brother lying in a pool of blood.It’s up to Jarvis’s mentor and soon-to-be agent Billy Beckett to investigate the mystery and find his beloved protégé before the clock runs out. Was it a brazen kidnapping? A setup? Or did Jarvis get in too deep and run? In a frantic quest that takes Billy from the mountains of East Tennessee to the South Carolina coast to the gritty streets of New Orleans, the agent knows careers — and lives— are on the line. As the two men’s pasts collide, both Jarvis and Billy are suddenly embroiled in a terrifying, high-stakes game where winners live and losers die. Read more
New from Wall Street Journal bestselling author L.T. Ryan & K.M. Rought. Bear and Mandy Logan return in this unputdownable gripping mystery thriller."Imagine if Jack Reacher traveled with a 14 year old..."When Bear & Mandy Logan’s travels take them to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, they expect to settle in for a quiet winter on the barrier island. But when a mysterious man shows up harassing their elderly neighbors, Bear can’t stop himself from getting involved. His search for answers soon leads him to more shocking discoveries as he realizes the small town where he spent summers as a kid holds more secrets than he could have imagined.Working with a rag-tag group of locals after an explosion takes out the only road back to the mainland, Bear finds himself the target of a vicious organized crime group who want the island for themselves.With no trusted allies in sight, Bear races against the clock to take the group down before they destroy those Bear cares most about.The Bear and Mandy Logan series is perfect for fans of Jack Noble, David Baldacci's Will Robie series, and Robert Crais's Joe Pike. This unputdownable thriller will keep you burning the pages long past bedtime. Read more