Retro Review
With Outfox, bestselling thriller writer Sandra Brown once again demonstrates why she remains one of the most reliable names in romantic suspense. Combining high-stakes danger, emotional tension and a fast-moving mystery, Brown delivers a novel that keeps readers guessing while maintaining the strong character-driven storytelling that has become her trademark.
Few thriller-writing partnerships have been as commercially successful as that of James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge, and Bullseye is another fast-moving entry that delivers exactly what fans have come to expect: short chapters, relentless pacing, high-stakes action, and a hero who must race against time to stop a catastrophe.
With The Perfect Assassin, James Patterson and Brian Sitts revive one of adventure fiction's most iconic heroes in an unexpected way. Rather than bringing back the legendary pulp adventurer Doc Savage himself, the authors introduce readers to his grandson, Brandt Savage, an academic whose life is turned upside down when he is thrust into a mysterious training programme that transforms him from a mild-mannered anthropologist into a formidable operative.
In Tom Clancy’s Target Acquired, Don Bentley delivers another muscular and fast-moving addition to the long-running Tom Clancy universe, blending geopolitical intrigue, covert warfare, and high-stakes espionage into a thriller that rarely slows down.
Transfer of Power is the kind of political thriller that immediately grips the readers with its intentions. Fast, aggressive and intensely patriotic, the novel plunges them straight into a nightmare scenario — terrorists seizing control of the White House. Written before the events of 9/11, the book now feels remarkably prescient, capturing fears about global terrorism and vulnerabilities within America’s security systems long before such themes dominated headlines.
James Patterson's Hope to Die is a gripping and emotionally charged instalment in the long-running Alex Cross series, delivering both relentless suspense and a deeply personal narrative. For fans of Alex Cross, this novel marks a crucial turning point, plunging the beloved protagonist into one of the darkest chapters of his life.
In Deep Fathom, James Rollins delivers a high-octane blend of science, mystery, and global catastrophe that cements his reputation as a master of intelligent thrillers. The novel plunges readers into a fast-moving narrative where cutting-edge technology collides with ancient secrets hidden deep beneath the ocean’s surface.
In Blacklight Blue, Peter May delivers a compelling continuation of his Enzo Files series, blending forensic science, historical intrigue, and emotional depth into a tightly woven crime narrative. The novel revisits Enzo Macleod, a half-Scottish, half-Italian forensic expert who specialises in solving long-cold cases—often where others have long given up. This instalment stands out not only for its intricate mystery but also for the personal stakes that run beneath the surface.
In Deathlist, Chris Ryan delivers a taut, high-octane thriller that blends insider military knowledge with relentless pacing. Known for drawing on his experience in the Special Air Service (SAS), Ryan crafts a narrative that feels both authentic and cinematic, plunging readers into a world of covert operations, vengeance, and moral ambiguity.