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Crime

Dark alleys and courtrooms, prison cells and forensics labs set the stage for gripping tales of justice and injustice, where detectives, lawyers, and criminals clash in society's shadows. These stories and investigations expose the underbelly of human nature, from sophisticated financial fraud to brutal murders, while exploring the complex machinery of law enforcement and criminal justice that shapes our world.

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Her First Mistake

by Kendra Elliot • 2025

Mystery Thriller

Her First Mistake Summary

Her First Mistake

by Kendra Elliot 2025 343 pages

Mystery Thriller

Seduction in Death

by J.D. Robb • 2001

Seduction in Death Summary

Seduction in Death

by J.D. Robb 2001 354 pages

by Robert Crais • 2007

The Watchman Summary

by Robert Crais 2007 304 pages

Forensic Detective Forensic Detective Forensic Detective

by Robert Mann • 2006

Forensic Detective Forensic Detective Forensic Detective Summary

Forensic Detective Forensic Detective Forensic Detective

by Robert Mann 2006

Not What She Seems

by Yasmin Angoe • 2024

Mystery Thriller

Not What She Seems Summary

Not What She Seems

by Yasmin Angoe 2024 390 pages

Mystery Thriller

by Harlan Coben • 2007

The Woods Summary

by Harlan Coben 2007 404 pages

Dark of the Moon

by John Sandford • 2007

Dark of the Moon Summary

Dark of the Moon

by John Sandford 2007 373 pages

by Linwood Barclay • 2011

The Accident Summary

by Linwood Barclay 2011 386 pages

by Chris Blatchford • 2008

The Bloody Rise and Redemption of "Boxer" Enriquez, a Mexican Mob Killer

The Black Hand Summary

The Bloody Rise and Redemption of "Boxer" Enriquez, a Mexican Mob Killer

by Chris Blatchford 2008 352 pages

by Steve Cavanagh • 2017

The Liar Summary

by Steve Cavanagh 2017 337 pages

A Killer Wedding

by Joan O'Leary • 2025

Mystery Thriller

A Killer Wedding Summary

A Killer Wedding

by Joan O'Leary 2025 336 pages

Mystery Thriller

The Billionaire's Apprentice

by Anita Raghavan • 2013

The Rise of The Indian-American Elite and The Fall of The Galleon Hedge Fund

The Billionaire's Apprentice Summary

The Billionaire's Apprentice

The Rise of The Indian-American Elite and The Fall of The Galleon Hedge Fund

by Anita Raghavan 2013 512 pages

by Nita Prose • 2022

The Maid Summary

by Nita Prose 2022 289 pages

by Pat Brown • 2010

My Life Hunting Serial Killers and Psychopaths

The Profiler Summary

My Life Hunting Serial Killers and Psychopaths

by Pat Brown 2010 285 pages

by John McMahon • 2025

Mystery Thriller

Head Cases Summary

by John McMahon 2025 341 pages

Mystery Thriller

by Fern Michaels • 2006

Sweet Revenge Summary

by Fern Michaels 2006 315 pages

The Ghosts of Belfast

by Stuart Neville • 2009

The Ghosts of Belfast Summary

The Ghosts of Belfast

by Stuart Neville 2009 336 pages

by J. Rose • 2022

Corpse Roads Summary

by J. Rose 2022 460 pages

by Steven Saylor • 1991

Historical Fiction

Roman Blood Summary

by Steven Saylor 1991 401 pages

Historical Fiction

by John Sandford • 2023

Judgement Prey Summary

by John Sandford 2023 352 pages

by Steve Cavanagh • 2018

Th1rt3en Summary

by Steve Cavanagh 2018 356 pages

by Victor Malarek • 2011

Inside the New Global Sex Trade

The Natashas Summary

Inside the New Global Sex Trade

by Victor Malarek 2011 320 pages

Pretty Stolen Dolls

by Ker Dukey • 2016

Pretty Stolen Dolls Summary

Pretty Stolen Dolls

by Ker Dukey 2016 265 pages

by David Batstone • 2007

The Return of the Global Slave Trade―and How We Can Fight It – An Inspirational Exposé on Modern Slavery and Activism

Not for Sale Summary

The Return of the Global Slave Trade―and How We Can Fight It – An Inspirational Exposé on Modern Slavery and Activism

by David Batstone 2007 304 pages

by Jonathan Kellerman • 1986

Blood Test Summary

by Jonathan Kellerman 1986 308 pages

Pretty Dark Vows

by Callie Rose • 2023

Pretty Dark Vows Summary

Pretty Dark Vows

by Callie Rose 2023 418 pages

by Karin Slaughter • 2010

Broken Summary

by Karin Slaughter 2010 398 pages

Hercule Poirot's Silent Night

by Sophie Hannah • 2023

Hercule Poirot's Silent Night Summary

Hercule Poirot's Silent Night

by Sophie Hannah 2023

Woman Last Seen

by Adele Parks • 2021

Mystery Thriller

Woman Last Seen Summary

Woman Last Seen

by Adele Parks 2021 384 pages

Mystery Thriller

by Lisa Gardner • 2012

Catch Me Summary

by Lisa Gardner 2012 400 pages

by Jo Nesbø • 2015

Midnight Sun Summary

by Jo Nesbø 2015 224 pages

by Charlie Donlea • 2025

Mystery Thriller

Guess Again Summary

by Charlie Donlea 2025 352 pages

Mystery Thriller

Two Kinds of Stranger

by Steve Cavanagh • 2025

Two Kinds of Stranger Summary

Two Kinds of Stranger

by Steve Cavanagh 2025 400 pages

Gun Street Girl

by Adrian McKinty • 2015

Gun Street Girl Summary

Gun Street Girl

by Adrian McKinty 2015 313 pages

No One Saw It Coming

by Susan Lewis • 2023

Mystery Thriller

No One Saw It Coming Summary

No One Saw It Coming

by Susan Lewis 2023 376 pages

Mystery Thriller

The Investigator

by John Sandford • 2022

The Investigator Summary

The Investigator

by John Sandford 2022 400 pages

Death in the Clouds

by Agatha Christie • 1935

Agatha Christie

Death in the Clouds Summary

Death in the Clouds

by Agatha Christie 1935 336 pages

Agatha Christie

by C.J. Box • 2023

Storm Watch Summary

by C.J. Box 2023 368 pages

by Harlan Coben • 2014

Found Summary

by Harlan Coben 2014 326 pages

by Robert Crais • 1995

Voodoo River Summary

by Robert Crais 1995 320 pages

The Pirates of Somalia

by Jay Bahadur • 2011

Inside Their Hidden World

The Pirates of Somalia Summary

The Pirates of Somalia

Inside Their Hidden World

by Jay Bahadur 2011 300 pages

A Criminal History of Mankind

by Colin Wilson • 1985

A Criminal History of Mankind Summary

A Criminal History of Mankind

by Colin Wilson 1985 815 pages

Murder Your Employer

by Rupert Holmes • 2023

Mystery Thriller

Murder Your Employer Summary

Murder Your Employer

by Rupert Holmes 2023 400 pages

Mystery Thriller

by Kaje Harper • 2011

Life Lessons Summary

by Kaje Harper 2011 348 pages

by Aaron Fisher • 2012

Victim 1's Fight for Justice Against Jerry Sandusky

Silent No More Summary

Victim 1's Fight for Justice Against Jerry Sandusky

by Aaron Fisher 2012 242 pages

The Ministry of Unladylike Activity

by Robin Stevens • 2022

The Ministry of Unladylike Activity Summary

The Ministry of Unladylike Activity

by Robin Stevens 2022 387 pages

Last Patient of the Night

by Gary Gerlacher • 2023

Last Patient of the Night Summary

Last Patient of the Night

by Gary Gerlacher 2023 263 pages

Passions in Death

by J.D. Robb • 2024

Passions in Death Summary

Passions in Death

by J.D. Robb 2024 359 pages

The Hamptons Lawyer

by James Patterson • 2025

The Hamptons Lawyer Summary

The Hamptons Lawyer

by James Patterson 2025 393 pages

by Karin Slaughter • 2013

Unseen Summary

by Karin Slaughter 2013 379 pages

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