Don Bentley steps into the formidable shoes of continuing Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp saga with Capture or Kill, and he does so with confidence, grit, and reverence for the late author’s legacy.
Dr Sarena Abdullah’s book explores how Malaysian art, especially by Malay artists, has evolved since the 1990s in what she terms the “postmodern situation”. Her central thesis is that there has been a shift away from earlier art grounded in nationalist, Malay, and Islamic centred identities toward a more critical and socially-engaged mode of art presentations.
Dan Brown’s The Secret of Secrets (2025) is the sixth installment in the Robert Langdon series, and comes after an eight-year hiatus since Origin.
Vince Flynn, widely recognised as one of the masters of political thrillers, delivers another high-octane installment in his celebrated Mitch Rapp series with Denied Access. Known for his sharp plotting, deep insider knowledge of counterterrorism, and ability to create a relentless pace, Flynn once again thrusts readers into a world of espionage, betrayal, and moral ambiguity.
Brad Thor’s The Lions of Lucerne (2002) kicks off his long-running series featuring Navy SEAL-turned-Secret Service agent Scot Harvath, delivering an action-heavy mix of political intrigue, international settings, and relentless pacing.
Garrett M. Graff, known for his meticulous narrative nonfiction works such as The Only Plane in the Sky and Watergate: A New History, turns his focus to one of the most consequential episodes of the twentieth century — the birth of the atomic bomb.
James Patterson’s collaborations are known for their brisk storytelling, fast dialogue, and tightly wound suspense. In The Hamptons Lawyer, co-written with sports journalist and novelist Mike Lupica, the duo shifts their attention from high-profile city thrillers to the privileged enclaves of Long Island’s Hamptons.
In Dead Fall, the 22nd installment of Brad Thor’s long-running Scot Harvath series, the action shifts to war-torn Ukraine in the aftermath of Russia’s brutal invasion. With geopolitical tension, battlefield espionage, and trademark high-octane combat, Thor delivers a taut and timely thriller that blends current affairs with relentless pace and morally complex choices.
James Rollins' Arkangel, the 18th entry in the Sigma Force series, is a masterful blend of historical intrigue, scientific speculation, and relentless action that transports readers from the depths of the Vatican's archives to the icy expanses of the Arctic Circle. Released in 2024, this novel exemplifies Rollins' talent for weaving complex story plots that intertwine past and present.
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Brad Thor’s Edge of Honor offers readers a riveting deep-dive into loyalty, betrayal, and the murky waters of international espionage. While not officially part of the author’s popular Scot Harvath series, this stand-alone novel — reissued after being originally written early in Thor’s career — reveals the foundations of the taut storytelling, sharp pacing, and geopolitical awareness that would become his trademarks.
Iris Chang’s The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II is a harrowing, meticulously researched, and emotionally powerful account of one of the most horrific war crimes of the 20th century.
James Rollins’ Black Order is a masterclass in the techno-thriller genre, blending cutting-edge science, historical conspiracy, and relentless action. As the third installment in the Sigma Force series, the novel continues Rollins’ tradition of crafting fast-paced narratives that appeal to fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and Michael Crichton. In Black Order, Rollins deftly balances multiple plot threads that span continents, ideologies, and timelines — drawing the reader into a mystery that is as intellectually intriguing as well as thrilling.
Matthew Reilly's Mr. Einstein’s Secretary marks a notable shift from his signature high-octane thrillers. It delves into the realm of historical espionage with a narrative that spans four tumultuous decades of the 20th century.
Brad Thor’s The Athena Project offers a high-octane thriller that branches off from his popular Scot Harvath series, introducing readers to a new team of operatives: four highly trained female agents from a covert, all-female Delta Force unit. Fast-paced and action-driven, the novel blends espionage, cutting-edge science, and military tactics in a way that will appeal to fans of techno-thrillers and clandestine ops fiction.
Matthew Reilly’s Area 7 is an adrenaline-fueled, high-octane thriller that picks up where his earlier novel Ice Station left off. This time, the indestructible Shane Schofield — code-named "Scarecrow" — returns for another explosive adventure, guarding the President of the United States during a seemingly routine base visit that quickly spirals into a deadly game of survival and betrayal.
Michael Connelly's The Reversal is a gripping legal thriller that brings together two of his most popular protagonists — defense attorney Mickey Haller and LAPD detective Harry Bosch. The novel is the third entry in the Mickey Haller series, but it also functions as a crossover with the Bosch series, adding layers of complexity and character development for fans of either or both.
Brad Thor’s Backlash is a relentless, adrenaline-fueled thriller that plunges readers into the darkest corners of survival and revenge. As the 19th installment in the Scot Harvath series, the novel strips the seasoned counterterrorism operative of all his resources and places him in the deadliest situation of his life. Unlike previous entries that often feature high-tech tools and elite teamwork, Backlash is a gritty, bare-knuckled survival story that showcases Harvath’s raw willpower and tactical skills.
Kyle Mills continues Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp series with Enemy at the Gates, the 20th installment in the high-stakes political thriller franchise. Known for weaving timely geopolitics with pulse-pounding action, Mills doesn’t disappoint as he thrusts CIA super-agent Mitch Rapp into a world of unprecedented secrecy, betrayal, and global manipulation.
James Patterson, along with co-author Brendan DuBois, delivers another gripping political thriller in The First Lady, a novel that combines scandal, mystery, and suspense against the backdrop of American politics. Known for his fast-paced storytelling and short chapters that keep readers turning the page, Patterson once again proves his mastery of the genre.
The First Family is a gripping medical-political thriller co-written by Michael Palmer and his son Daniel Palmer. Published posthumously after Michael's death, the novel showcases the duo's talent for crafting suspenseful thrillers that blend cutting-edge medicine with high-stakes political drama.
Midnight Black is a gripping thriller by Mark Greaney, renowned for his Gray Man series. This novel us a mark different from his previous works, and it delves into the world of drug enforcement and the personal demons of its protagonist, Courtland Gentry.
Kill Shot is the second installment in the Mitch Rapp origin series by the late Vince Flynn, and it further cements the young CIA operative’s place as one of the great fictional spies.
The Waiting is the sixth installment in Michael Connelly's Ballard and Bosch series, seamlessly intertwining the narratives of LAPD Detective Renée Ballard and retired detective Harry Bosch. Connelly masterfully crafts a multifaceted thriller that delves deep into the complexities of cold case investigations, personal vendettas, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
This novel centres around Bruce Cable and his bookstore Bay Books. Bruce lives in Camino Island, Florida, and is in charge of the local author celebrities that visit the place. His bookstore is considered one of the best in the country where authors from everywhere want to be featured and included to stop in their book tours.
After entering into Mitch Rapp’s world following Vince Flynn’s death in 2013, Kyle Mills now prepares to exit the series after writing an incredible nine books. He has one more breathtaking adventure for the readers before packing up.
Sentinel by Mark Greaney is a high-octane thriller that plunges readers into the volatile political landscape of Ghana, where protagonist Joshua Duffy faces a relentless battle to protect his family and fulfill his mission.
Vince Flynn’s Memorial Day is a gripping political thriller featuring counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp in one of his most high-stakes missions yet. Published in 2004, this novel is the fifth in the Mitch Rapp series and exemplifies Flynn’s signature blend of action, intelligence, and real-world geopolitical intrigue.
Vince Flynn has been filling in the early, or hidden, years of Mitch Rapp, the covert CIA agent in the earlier books like American Assassin and Kill Shot. Although they told the story of Rapp’s origin, Flynn’s now places him very much in the here and now. Rapp is an uncompromising force capable of knocking any object in his way off its pins. The Last Man finds Rapp in his 40s, still capable, but physically if not emotionally vulnerable as he faces enemies from within and without in pursuit of a security breach that threatens to expose CIA assets to America’s enemies throughout the world.
A Heartbeat Away is another addition to Michael Palmer’s long list of popular medical-themed thrillers. This book’s greatest strength is its premise. In the morass of killer virus stories in the market, this one stands out with a great setup - a biological warfare agent infects virtually every person of importance in the United States government during the State of the Union speech as nearly all of the president's cabinet members are infected.
When the lights go out in the United States and the whole country goes dark, it’s up to Mitch Rapp to once again save the day in the thriller from Kyle Mills.
Killing Floor is the first book in the bestselling Jack Reacher series by Lee Child. It introduces Reacher for the first time, as the tough ex-military cop who now lives off the grid and doesn't even carry a mobile phone. He doesn't own a vehicle either. And he doesn't have a middle name. Ever since Reacher left the military, he's been travelling around the country on foot with only the clothes on his back.
The 17th thriller adventure in the series started by the late Vince Flynn and the fourth by Kyle Mills after he took over, features Mitch Rapp trying very hard to prevent a war.
