The best
Thrillers for the cold Season: grim, captivating and full of Suspense
There is no more
denying it: The days are getting shorter and the air is getting
cooler. The cold season has finally arrived. For some, this is a
reason to be moping. For bookworms however, it is a blessing in
disguise as it is the best excuse to grab a hot chocolate, get cosy
and spent relaxing hours on the sofa with a thrilling book. The
eBookHamster team has picked the best thrillers for you to enjoy
during the dark season.
There is only one question
left: Which one first?
“Hostile Witness: A
Josie Bates Thriller” by Rebecca Forster
When sixteen-year-old
Hannah Sheraton is arrested for the murder of her stepgrandfather,
the chief justice of the California Supreme court, her distraught
mother turns to her old college roommate, Josie Baylor-Bates, for
help. Josie, once a hot-shot criminal defense attorney, left the fast
track behind for a small practice in Hermosa Beach, California. But
Hannah Sheraton intrigues her and, when the girl is charged as an
adult, Josie cannot turn her back. But the deeper she digs the more
Josie realizes that politics, the law and family relationships create
a combustible and dangerous situation. When the horrible truth is
uncovered it can save Hannah Sheraton or destroy them both.
What readers are saying
"An enthralling
read, with colorful, well-developed characters and the unique
atmosphere of the California beach communities." Nancy Taylor
Rosenberg
"Blending complex psychological character portraits with spot-on accurage courtroom drmaa, Forster's riveting legal thriller keeps the plot twists coming until the last, satisfying page." Alafair Burke
"Blending complex psychological character portraits with spot-on accurage courtroom drmaa, Forster's riveting legal thriller keeps the plot twists coming until the last, satisfying page." Alafair Burke
“Blackwater Lake: A
Psychological Suspence Novella” by Maggie James
Matthew Stanyer
fears the worst when he reports his parents missing. His father,
Joseph Stanyer, has been struggling to cope with his wife Evie, whose
dementia is rapidly worsening. When their bodies are found close to
Blackwater Lake, a local beauty spot, the inquest rules the deaths as
a murder-suicide. A conclusion that's supported by the note Joseph
leaves for his son.
Grief-stricken,
Matthew begins to clear his parents' house of decades of compulsive
hoarding, only to discover the dark enigmas hidden within its walls.
Ones that lead Matthew to ask: why did his father choose Blackwater
Lake to end his life? What other secrets do its waters conceal?
A short
(25,000-words) novella, Blackwater Lake examines one man's
determination to uncover his family's troubled past.
What readers are saying
“A place of
beauty to most may not be that way for all. Every family has secrets.
Scratch below the surface to reveal this one's past. An atmospheric
puzzle that I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.” Tamara
Turner
“Brilliant
writing, giving a very real family history involving life trauma,
dementia care, and the living environment of a hoarder. This author
is one I am exploring to read all she has written.” Sara E.
Cain-bartlett
“Dirty Little
Secrets: A J. J. Graves Mystery (J.J. Graves Mysteries Book 1)” by
Liliana Hart
She's not only in
the mortuary business, but she's also the coroner for King George
County, Virginia. When a grisly murder is discovered in the small
town of Bloody Mary, it's up to J.J. and her best friend, Detective
Jack Lawson, to bring the victim justice.
The murders are piling up...
When a popular mystery writer shows up on J.J.'s doorstep with plans of writing his new book about the Bloody Mary Serial Killer, J.J. has to decide if he might be going above and beyond the call of duty to create the spine tinglers he's so well known for.
Passions are rising...
J.J and Jack discover each victim had a shocking secret, and the very foundation of J.J.'s life is in danger of crumbling when it turns out she’s harboring secrets of her own—secrets that make her a perfect target in a deadly game.
The murders are piling up...
When a popular mystery writer shows up on J.J.'s doorstep with plans of writing his new book about the Bloody Mary Serial Killer, J.J. has to decide if he might be going above and beyond the call of duty to create the spine tinglers he's so well known for.
Passions are rising...
J.J and Jack discover each victim had a shocking secret, and the very foundation of J.J.'s life is in danger of crumbling when it turns out she’s harboring secrets of her own—secrets that make her a perfect target in a deadly game.
What readers are saying
“Great main
character in JJ as a family mortician after losing her MD schooling
to take over the family business. Fun humor and sarcastic dialogue
that was fun in the characters sparring with each other. Good
dialogue between relationships, development and emotions. Great
crime. A never ending who dun it.” Rae Long
“I love
mysteries, and this was really a surprise ending. Sometimes you have
the mystery figured out, but this book is a great read and a lot of
bodies that keep the suspense fast paced.” Karen C.
Smith
„Baby Please
Don’t Go: A Novel“ by Frank Freudberg
All Lock Gilkenney wants is a family.
But he’ll have to cross the line to get one.
But he’ll have to cross the line to get one.
Lock is a dedicated investigator at Child Protective Services. An anonymous report of neglect comes in. He responds and finds the kids in good health. Lock concludes the report was a ruse, possibly part of a scheme to make Natalie Mannheim, the kids’ mother, look bad in an upcoming divorce trial.
Natalie needs Lock’s expertise to help her win custody—and a
multi-million-dollar divorce settlement.
He realizes she doesn't have a prayer in court against her shrewd husband, and only Lock can help her now. Lock knows all about addiction, and he’s aware of the powerful hold Natalie has on him. But he can’t get her out of his head. Lock is caught between his commitment to take the high road and his burning desire to have a family.
In this story of love, lust, deceit and murder, what Lock chooses
to do will grab your imagination and never let go.
What readers are saying
"Tight plot,
thrilling twists and turns, complex characters, outstanding reveals -
what more could you want. Highly recommended." - Maxine
"This was so amazing... emotionally earth shattering...the author tugs at your heartstrings throughout the story and completely engulfs you..." - J Kahele
"This was so amazing... emotionally earth shattering...the author tugs at your heartstrings throughout the story and completely engulfs you..." - J Kahele
“The Legacy
(The Birthright Trilogy Book 1)” by Necole Ryse
Nineteen-year-old
Raevyn Jones has never worn a designer gown. She's never had access
to unlimited champagne or chauffeured limo rides. But when she is
dropped in the midst of the Black Ivy League—against her will—she
has to pretend that everything is normal, as if she belongs.
When her new friends start to question her sketchy past and her shaky legacy at Benjamin Wallace Fitzgerald University, the first Ivy League institution for African Americans, Raevyn realizes she will have to rely on her street smarts more than ever before.
Raevyn starts to receive cryptic text messages and emails from an anonymous sender and she soon discovers that not only does someone want her to leave B.W.Fitz--someone also wants to end her life.
The Legacy is a young adult mystery thriller sure to leave you on the edge of your seat!
When her new friends start to question her sketchy past and her shaky legacy at Benjamin Wallace Fitzgerald University, the first Ivy League institution for African Americans, Raevyn realizes she will have to rely on her street smarts more than ever before.
Raevyn starts to receive cryptic text messages and emails from an anonymous sender and she soon discovers that not only does someone want her to leave B.W.Fitz--someone also wants to end her life.
The Legacy is a young adult mystery thriller sure to leave you on the edge of your seat!
What readers are saying
“Finished it in
one day. Couldn't put it down. Can't wait to read the next
installment. Very well written.“ LaToya
Johnson
“I must confess
there were moments where i sat in my car or stayed under the
hairdryer just a little longer just to keep reading "The
Legacy." I got the the last page of The Legacy and screamed
"wait... noooo!" When the author said it was a mix of
Pretty Little Liars, A Different World, and Mean Girls she wasn't
lying! I loved the way Ryse used the element of suspense to keep us
on the edge of our seats, if you're like me you wanna know who is
"B." right now! Can't wait for parts 2 and
3!!“ Andrea Dashiell
