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Summer Reading from Mystery & Thriller Authors
Who better to suggest a perfect summer read than some of the biggest names in the mystery & thriller genre? Obviously, no one can solve a mystery like the crew we've rounded up here. When it comes to figuring out what to read next, they've cracked the code.
Their mission was simple.
We asked each writer: Which three books would you recommend to your readers this summer?
Browse their picks below and add what catches your eye to your Want to Read shelf.
Their mission was simple.
We asked each writer: Which three books would you recommend to your readers this summer?
Browse their picks below and add what catches your eye to your Want to Read shelf.
The writing duo first appeared on the scene with last year's domestic suspense The Wife Between Us. Their follow-up, An Anonymous Girl, is a favorite of Goodreads members this year.
Here are their summer reading picks:
Here are their summer reading picks:
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Baldacci published his first novel, Absolute Power, in 1996. Since then, he's written dozens of thrillers, and several have been adapted for TV and film. His latest, One Good Deed, arrives in July.
Here are his summer reading picks:
Here are his summer reading picks:
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The Australian writer’s bestselling debut, The Dry, is currently being adapted into a movie. And this year Harper's back with her third book, the standalone mystery The Lost Man, about an unusual death in the isolated Outback.
Here are her summer reading picks:
Here are her summer reading picks:
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The crime writer who brought readers noir blockbusters, including The Black Dahlia and L.A. Confidential, is back in bookstores this June with This Storm, set in the U.S. in the days after Pearl Harbor.
Here are his summer reading picks:
Here are his summer reading picks:
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The former family law attorney is making quite a name for herself with hit books, including All Is Not Forgotten and Emma in the Night. Her new book, The Night Before, arrives in May.
Here are her summer reading picks:
Here are her summer reading picks:
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Since her 2016 bestselling debut, Behind Closed Doors, hit shelves, Paris has quickly established herself as a rising star in the thriller genre. In fact, all three of her books have been Goodreads Choice Award nominees.
Here are her summer reading picks:
Here are her summer reading picks:
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Nesbø is one of the world’s bestselling crime writers, with hits such as The Snowman and The Redbreast. His latest Harry Hole novel, Knife, arrives this summer.
Here are his summer reading picks:
Here are his summer reading picks:
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Her debut thriller, Sometimes I Lie, is currently being adapted into a TV series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. This spring Feeney is keeping readers guessing with I Know Who You Are.
Here are her summer reading picks:
Here are her summer reading picks:
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Her debut, Baby Teeth, about a possibly evil child, is part thriller, part horror, and 100 percent disturbing. Last year it nabbed a Goodreads Choice Award nomination.
Here are her summer reading picks:
Here are her summer reading picks:
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Which recommendations will you be reading this summer? Let's talk books in the comments!
Check out the complete guide to Summer Reading, including:
Summer Reading from Romance Authors
Summer Reading from Sci-Fi & Fantasy Authors
Summer Reading from YA Authors
Check out the complete guide to Summer Reading, including:
Summer Reading from Romance Authors
Summer Reading from Sci-Fi & Fantasy Authors
Summer Reading from YA Authors
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May 22, 2019 12:24PM
Thank you can’t wait to start!!
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Has anybody here ever read any of Mick Herrons books?Are they good?Would you recommend any?
Thank you for making this list! I've added several of the titles to my want to read list!!
Donna Dahlstrom I hope I love to be a 100 . It will take me that long to read these wonderful ! WOW!!
Awesome list! just added a few to my "want to read" list! can't wait to review these!
Carol wrote: "Many of these are in my TBR Pile, which is huge! I also have many books to read for Netgalley. I am amazed these nice authors could narrow their list to three! Amazing! So many books, so little time!"
So many books, so little time...I'm old now! I'll never make it!
I have read many of these books, and I appreciate the recommendations on the others. Looking forward to summer reading! ☀️ Thank you!
Just what I need! More authors and books to add to my TBR list. :-)
Wendy Walker, Into Thin Air, first. It’s the best non-fiction I’ve ever read. Not old enough to be considered a classic. But, it will be. Thanks for the list.
Just picked up BRING ME BACK from the library! Great list
So many books I want to read, thank you for the suggestions. Looking forward to getting stuck into some of these.
Don't know where to start.Thanks for the suggestions.
Most of the novels recommended by these authors are classics and I've read most of them. i 'm looking for new releases, or soon to be released novels. Chris Pavone -- The Paris Diversion--5 stars plus, but i just finished it.
Kate Atkinson --Big Sky (Jackson Brodie and his dog again!) -- coming out next month.
Daniel Silva -- The New Girl - out in July
Agnette Friis -- The Summer of Ellen -- available now.
check fantasticfiction.com for more suggestions
Robert wrote: "Overwhelming list! As a friend recently asked me: how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! Substitute “book” and you have my reaction to this list."Best description I have ever heard!
Helen Holt wrote: "Here are my three favourite reads:The Kind worth killing by Peter Swanson
The Optician’s Wife by Betsy Reavley
The Proposal by S E Lyons
All superb and guaranteed to keep you up till all hours re..."
You've just made the list even longer!
What a fascinating list - some surprising - from these esteemed authors. Thank goodness I have already read some of them.Thank you all
Frances wrote: "Most of the novels recommended by these authors are classics and I've read most of them. i 'm looking for new releases, or soon to be released novels.
Chris Pavone -- The Paris Diversion--5 stars..."
Have you ever read any of Rick Mofina's? Try the latest - "Missing Daughter" it's a good suspense thriller. Check my review on Goodreads.
Phil
Chris Pavone -- The Paris Diversion--5 stars..."
Have you ever read any of Rick Mofina's? Try the latest - "Missing Daughter" it's a good suspense thriller. Check my review on Goodreads.
Phil
Wow such a list. Can’t wait to read them. Thank u for these tremendous selections
My tbr is huge and constantly growing! I found some great recommendations here! I just need to focus my reading on one book at a time for a while.
Added several of these to my ‘want to read list’
So many great books!! Saving this to add books to my list. Thabk you for the suggestions.
I put a few books on here for now on my want to read shelf. It is a little overwhelming and exciting all at the same time. I will definitely have to save this to come back and view it with a fresh head.
The next books on my tbr pile are The Lost Man and The Silent Patient... looking forward to a couple of thrillers after a run of different genres
Thank you! So many excellent recommendations.
So many great recommendations! Thank you so much ♥️ I am really looking forward to it!
Thanks so much for such a comprehensive list. Have added many to my TBR.
I keep adding to my list - there will never be enough time in the days to read them all!! I have read several of these on the list and all were great!
I found 2 new authors that their story intrigues me
Lots of great books on this list for this Summer plus some other terrific reads from past years that people can get from their library! Awesome list - thank you Authors.
Mary wrote: "We clearly need to live forever . . . so many books!"I'm not a particularly fast reader (I can manage about 25 to 30 books a year, and I really have to work on that), and there are just soooo many books I want to read. Not to mention books I want to re-read...
Anybody know anything about the next Paula Hawkins book?
Anna wrote: "Anybody know anything about the next Paula Hawkins book?"Her newest book comes out October 3rd 2019
Anna wrote: "Anybody know anything about the next Paula Hawkins book?" I ordered it today, it looks good, who knows? I have many books to read before I can get to it! Good Luck finding out. If you find out first, let me know. Thanks! carolintallahassee.com
I just read this thriller this week. I gave it five starshunting Annabelle by wendy heard
its not on this but if you love a good thriller with a good pyscopath for a character-check it out
Serena wrote: "I just read this thriller this week. I gave it five starshunting Annabelle by wendy heard
its not on this but if you love a good thriller with a good pyscopath for a character-check it out"
I will, Thank you, love to hear personal thoughts about a book! Have A Joyful Day! Carol👒
Mick Herron's new "slow horses" spy book Joe Country is a breakthrough. His best book by far, 5 Stars terrific, complex, dark, real.
Wow what an awesome collection- definitely will read some of these
What a great list of books! I'm definitely adding several of them on to my wishlist.
Thank you for making my TBR list longer than ever! I'm excited for my summer reading !
Awesome list of books for the summer.Mary
Thanks for these recommendations. I will bring them to our mystery readers' book club.Sarah Richmond
carlol-if you ever read the book you or watched gthe show..youd like hunting Annabelle cause its sort of the same jist
