Top new action-adventure books in June 2025
Last updated:
June 30, 2025
June 2025 featuring new releases by Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston, Chris Bohjalian, Jason Reynolds, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Hazel Gaynor, Alwyn Hamilton, Katherine Reay, Jess Walter, Rachel Hartman, Tijan, Stephanie Hudson and many more.
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Badlands by Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston
In the New Mexico badlands, the skeleton of a woman is found—and the case is assigned to FBI Agent Corrie Swanson. The victim walked into the desert, shedding clothes as she went, and then died in agony of heatstroke and thirst. Two rare artifacts are found clutched in her bony hands—lightning stones used by the ancient Chaco people to summon the gods...mystery · fiction · suspense · crime · action-adventure · audiobook · horror · thriller · archaeology · indigenous-mc -
![The Skydivers by Chris Bohjalian]()
The Skydivers by Chris Bohjalian
For two brothers, an inheritance triggers a dark chain of events in a thrilling short story of loyalty and revenge by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Flight Attendant.Aspiring musician Pete Hamilton has nothing in common with his older brother, Leo, an aerospace engineer. Until their late father leaves them the family farm, a sprawling dairy operation in Vermont...audiobook · mystery · fiction · suspense · crime · thriller · contemporary · family · anthologies · murder -
![Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Christopher Grant, Robb Moreira]()
Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Christopher Grant, Robb Moreira
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds transports us back to the early 2000s in Soundtrack, an audiobook original about New York City teens whose talent and love of music lift them to unexpected heights. Stuy wanted to play the drums just like his mom, a founding member of the punk band The Bed-Stuy Magic Dusters...young-adult · audiobook · fiction · realistic · friendship · contemporary · coming-of-age · family · death · middle-grade -
![Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor]()
Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor
Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own grand adventure, leaving gritty Chicago behind for Kansas and a life that will utterly change her, in this transporting new novel from New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor.Chicago, 1924: Emily Gale and her new husband, Henry, yearn to leave the bustle of Chicago behind for the promise of their own American dream...north-america · usa · arkansas · kansas · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · retellings · audiobook · family -
![The Notorious Virtues by Alwyn Hamilton]()
The Notorious Virtues by Alwyn Hamilton
A glamorous media darling, a surprise heiress, and the magical competition of a lifetime.At sixteen, Honora “Nora” Holtzfall is the daughter of the most powerful heiress in all of Walstad. Her family controls all the money–and all the magic–in the entire country. But despite being the center of attention, Nora has always felt like an outsider...action-adventure · book · epic · fiction · high-fantasy · magic · paranormal · royalty · sports · young-adult -
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![The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay]()
The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay
Set in the art world of 1970s London, The English Masterpiece is a fast-paced read to the end, full of glamour and secrets, tensions and lies, as one young woman races against the clock to uncover the truth about a Picasso masterpiece. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Ariel Lawhon...historical-fiction · fiction · mystery · audiobook · historical · christian · suspense · thriller · cozy · womens-fiction -
![So Far Gone by Jess Walter]()
So Far Gone by Jess Walter
A reclusive journalist is suddenly thrown into a wild, suspenseful journey to rescue his kidnapped grandchildren.A few weeks after the 2016 election, at Thanksgiving with his daughter and her belligerent new husband, Rhys Kinnick finally snapped. After an escalating fight about politics, he hauled off and punched the jerk...north-america · usa · washington-dc · washington · fiction · mystery · audiobook · contemporary · literary-fiction · humor -
![Among Ghosts by Rachel Hartman]()
Among Ghosts by Rachel Hartman
Set in the world of New York Times bestseller Seraphina, a boy on the run from a dragon — among other dangers — seeks refuge in a haunted abbey in this wholly original YA ghost story about what haunts us, and what connects us.A few things to know about the town of St. Muckle' It's too out-of-the-way to interest greedy lords, and too damp and muddy for marauding dragons to burn...fantasy · young-adult · dragons · middle-grade · ghosts · lgbtq · audiobook · fiction · paranormal · high-fantasy -
![A Captive Situation by Tijan]()
A Captive Situation by Tijan
New York Times bestselling author Tijan delivers a bold romance about two people wrestling with emotional trauma, thrown into a deadly—and heated—power dynamic when the mafia comes after them both.Every bride dreams of her wedding day.Today was supposed to be that day for me, except it’s not me marrying my college sweetheart.My best friend is doing that. Or, well, my ex-best friend... -
![The Hellbeast's Queen by Stephanie Hudson]()
The Hellbeast's Queen by Stephanie Hudson
Hope can be a dangerous thing.It can be all consuming.Can be the only thing you think about.The only comfort you have when locked to the darkness of your own mind.The hope to find light at the end of the tunnel.A guiding hand to led you out of the nightmare.But what of love?For Ella it is the thing she clings onto when all that hope is lost.A love that is always worth fighting for...romance · fantasy · vampires · supernatural · shapeshifters · horror · fiction · steamy · drama · dark -
![El sexy chico invisible que duerme en mi cama by Andrea Smith]()
El sexy chico invisible que duerme en mi cama by Andrea Smith
¿Qué pasaría si descubrieras que hay un chico al que sólo tú puedes ver? Eso es lo que le ocurre a Lauren en esta historia, quien tiene que aprender a tratar con Keith y todo lo que ver a un chico invisible involucra... -
![Jakob's Point by Michael Peterson, Emily Deschanel, Ken Leung]()
Jakob's Point by Michael Peterson, Emily Deschanel, Ken Leung
From Michael Peterson of TV’s Bones comes another twisted murder mystery that takes place in the small town of Jakob’s Point, where there are more members from the Witness Protection Program than anywhere else in America...audiobook · mystery · suspense · fiction · crime · killer · contemporary · murder · law-enforcement · police-procedural -
![This Is Not a Ghost Story by Amerie]()
This Is Not a Ghost Story by Amerie
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Amerie’s dazzling, satirical adult debut tells the story of a Black man who walks into the light…to find himself in Los Angeles, where he becomes an instant celebrity for being the first visible and verifiable ghost. John’s House provides all he needs. Surrounded by a vast, beautiful ocean under a void of sky, the House is John’s haven...horror · fiction · literary-fiction · paranormal · contemporary · fantasy · asian-mc · poc-author · urban-fantasy · friendship -
![Look at Her and Die by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Look at Her and Die by Lani Lynn Vale
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![As You Wish: A Novel by Leesa Cross-Smith]()
As You Wish: A Novel by Leesa Cross-Smith
A heartwarming story of found family, love, and second chances about three American au pairs in Seoul who realize a wish may be all they need to make their dreams come trueFor Lydia, Jenny, and Selene, au pairing in Korea is the opportunity of a lifetime...family · romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · paranormal · friendship · magical-realism · action-adventure · fiction · contemporary -
![Be Gay, Do Crime: Sixteen Stories of Queer Chaos by Alissa Nutting, Emily R. Austin, Anna Dorn, S.J. Sindu]()
Be Gay, Do Crime: Sixteen Stories of Queer Chaos by Alissa Nutting, Emily R. Austin, Anna Dorn, S.J. Sindu
A follow-up to their runaway success Peach Pit: Sixteen Stories of Unsavory Women, editors Molly Llewellyn and Kristel Buckley return with Be Gay, Do Crime, a celebration of queer chaos from an all-queer author lineup featuring Myriam Gurba, Emily Austin, Alissa Nutting, and Francesca EkwuyasiA trans woman makes increasingly frequent hoax calls to a business where she's had a negative...lgbtq · fiction · anthologies · contemporary · humor · trans-mc · wlw · crime · horror · romantic-love -
![Meet Me at the Crossroads by Megan Giddings]()
Meet Me at the Crossroads by Megan Giddings
From the award-winning, critically-acclaimed author of Lakewood and The Women Could Fly, a dazzling novel about two brilliant sisters and what happens to their undeniable bond when a mysterious and possibly perilous new world beckons.On an ordinary summer morning, the world is changed by the appearance of seven mysterious doors that seemingly lead to another world...fantasy · fiction · horror · magical-realism · audiobook · literary-fiction · religion · spirituality · grief · poc-mc -
![How to Find a Nameless Fae by A.J. Lancaster]()
How to Find a Nameless Fae by A.J. Lancaster
What happens when a first-born bargain goes wrong?Princess Gisele has spent her life preparing for an evil fae sorcerer to claim her. That was the bargain her mother was tricked one royal first-born in exchange for spinning straw into gold.But it’s been decades, and he still hasn’t shown up.The unfulfilled fairytale-debt, however, is refusing to lie quietly...romance · fantasy · cozy · magic · fiction · enemies-to-lovers · fairy-tale · fae · royalty · female-author -
![How to Entice a Fiend by Alice Winters]()
How to Entice a Fiend by Alice Winters
MadsAs a member of the vampire council, being tasked with keeping an eye on a few people shouldn’t be too hard, right?Wrong.The moment I meet the VRC, I realize how very wrong I am. It’s fascinating how in a group filled with ancient beings, the only reasonable one is the human...romance · vampires · paranormal · mlm · fantasy · lgbtq · suspense · audiobook · law-enforcement · grumpy-sunshine -
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![Bee Speaker: Dogs of War, Book 3 by Adrian Tchaikovsky, Gabrielle Nellis-Pain, Rod Hallett]()
Bee Speaker: Dogs of War, Book 3 by Adrian Tchaikovsky, Gabrielle Nellis-Pain, Rod Hallett
Bloomsbury presents Bee Speaker by Adrian Tchaikovsky, read by Rod Hallett, Gabrielle Nellis-Pain, and Adrian Tchaikovsky.From the Arthur C. Clarke award winner, Adrian Tchaikovsky, comes the third instalment of the DOGS OF WAR science fiction series, a future where genetically engineered “Bioforms” have inherited not the Earth, but the Solar System. The end of the world has been and gone...sci-fi · fiction · audiobook · dystopia · action-adventure · psychological · politics · horror · survival · cyberpunk -
![Death by Michelle Heard]()
Death by Michelle Heard
From USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Michelle Heard comes a new STANDALONE, full-length MAFIA ROMANCE novel.I walked out of my home and away from my loving sister to protect her. Either I left with him, the man who’s watched me from the shadows for months, or he would kill Grace.It’s been nine months of living in pure agony and hell. Nine months since I last saw Grace...romance · dark · forced-proximity · slow-burn · abuse · found-family · contemporary · organized-crime · age-gap · insta-love -
![Coast by Jessica Gadziala]()
Coast by Jessica Gadziala
Once a rising ballerina, Zoe’s life fell apart in the span of a year. Now she’s a single mom to a three-month-old, scraping by on gig work and motel rooms—doing whatever it takes to keep their heads above water. But when one late-night delivery ends in blood and terror, she finds herself chased through the dark city streets with her infant clutched to her chest...romance · contemporary · crime · found-family · biker · multi-pov · alpha-mc · killer · forced-proximity · age-gap -
![The Allure of Ruins by Mary Calmes]()
The Allure of Ruins by Mary Calmes
Paxton Walsh has a comfortable life, which wasn’t always the case. But ever since he left his tumultuous life on the West Coast, trading it for a new beginning on the East Coast, things have settled. He can thank himself for the change, but also his boss and friend, Colton Gates. Their relationship is…a bit too codependent and close for most people to understand, but it works perfectly for them...romance · mlm · contemporary · friends-to-lovers · crime · fiction · lgbtq · mystery · abuse · legal -
![Healing Skies by Seth Ring]()
Healing Skies by Seth Ring
Oathbound to the fifth prince of the empire, Mateo and his friends head north.The Fifth Prince, Isaac Cassius Kell, has been sent from the empire’s capitol to the mountainous northern border, and Mateo and his Iron Wing Feather have been sent along to keep him safe. Tasked with guarding and advising the prince, Mateo quickly realizes that the job is more complicated than he anticipated...fantasy · litrpg · fiction · medieval · magic · action-adventure · satire · progression-fantasy · coming-of-age · sword-sorcery -
![Dark Dawn by Seth Ring]()
Dark Dawn by Seth Ring
The thrilling sequel to Advent, Dark Dawn is the second book in the action-packed Exlian Syndrome series from Seth Ring.The mission is reclaim a mine lost to the Exlian Threat. Survival? Unlikely.Mark’s life has been thrown into turmoil over the last year and he has the nagging feeling it’s about to get worse. A lot worse... -
![A Most Puzzling Murder by Bianca Marais]()
A Most Puzzling Murder by Bianca Marais
How do you solve a murder that hasn't happened yet?Destiny Whip is a former child prodigy, world-renowned enigmatologist and very, very alone. A life filled with loss has made her a recluse, an existence she’s content to endure until a letter arrives inviting her to interview for the position of Scruffmore family historian...mystery · suspense · cozy · fiction · young-adult · action-adventure · thriller · murder · law-enforcement · amateur-sleuth -
![Onyx Storm [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros]()
Onyx Storm [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros
After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty.Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust... -
![Niall by Melanie Moreland]()
Niall by Melanie Moreland
She’s His One Weakness—And He’ll Burn the World to Save Her. Niall Black Loyal right-hand to Finn O’Reilly. Cousin and trusted friend. He lives for the life he’s created. Filled with business, both day-to-day and dangerous. Not interested in a relationship of any kind outside of his comfort zone.Until fate brings her to him. Annabelle Lewis. She awakens something inside him. A need. A desire...europe · british-isles · united-kingdom · scotland · romance · found-family · audiobook · suspense · forced-proximity · contemporary -
![The Medusa Protocol by Rob Hart]()
The Medusa Protocol by Rob Hart
Welcome back to Assassins Anonymous, the only twelve-step group where joining can be deadly.When Astrid, known in her assassin days as Azrael, stopped showing up to Assassins Anonymous, the group assumed her past had caught up with her. Only her sponsor Mark, formerly the deadliest killer in the world, holds out hope that she’s okay...fiction · mystery · suspense · action-adventure · assassins · noir · audiobook · male-author · crime · thriller -
![An Amateur Sleuth’s Guide to Murder by Lynn Cahoon]()
An Amateur Sleuth’s Guide to Murder by Lynn Cahoon
New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon makes her hardcover debut with an irresistible new meta-mystery series about an amateur sleuth who doesn’t just solve crimes, she writes about how to do it . . .TIP #1: WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU COUNTS AS WORK EXPERIENCE Meg Gates could use a guidebook for life. Indeed, she’s faced some challenges...north-america · usa · washington-dc · washington · mystery · cozy · audiobook · fiction · family · amateur-sleuth -
![The Mercy Makers by Tessa Gratton]()
The Mercy Makers by Tessa Gratton
"A wondrous lucid dream...laced with a vivid sensuality." —Jacqueline Carey, New York Times bestselling author of Kushiel's Dart A talented heretic must decide between the pursuit of forbidden magic, or the ecstasy of forbidden love, in the start of a sweeping, romantic epic fantasy trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Tessa Gratton...romance · fantasy · lgbtq · sci-fi · fiction · wlw · high-fantasy · magic · lesbian-mc · female-author -
![The Two Lies of Faven Sythe by Megan E. O'Keefe]()
The Two Lies of Faven Sythe by Megan E. O'Keefe
A search for a missing person uncovers a galaxy-spanning conspiracy in this thrilling standalone space opera from award-winning author Megan E. O'Keefe. The Black Celeste is a ghost story. A once-legendary spaceship collecting dust in a cosmic graveyard known as the Clutch. Only famed pirate Bitter Amandine knows better, and she’ll do anything to never go near it again. No matter the cost...romance · sci-fi · lgbtq · fiction · space-opera · wlw · action-adventure · aliens · invasion · violent-conflict -
![His Son's Ex by K.C. Crowne]()
His Son's Ex by K.C. Crowne
TOP 12 BESTSELLER IN THE WHOLE AMAZON STORE Crashing my ex’s wedding was for closure…Until his plastic bride called me fat in front of everyone.Three hundred witnesses. Dead silence.That's when the Mafia king put her in her place.Dante Bellacino.Devil in an Armani suit.My ex’s father.He shuts her up with a single look."Apologize," he growls...romance · crime · steamy · contemporary · organized-crime · age-gap · billionaire · kidnapping · boss-employee · dark -
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![Heart of the Wyrdwood by R.J. Barker]()
Heart of the Wyrdwood by R.J. Barker
From British Fantasy Award-winning author RJ Barker comes the epic conclusion to the Forsaken trilogy, set in a forest straight out of darkest folklore with outlaws fighting an evil empire and warring deities."That thing in Tiltspire, it keeps Cahan like a trophy. It says to us, here is your strongest and I have killed him...fantasy · audiobook · fiction · epic · high-fantasy · sword-sorcery · action-adventure · mythical-creatures · paranormal · book -
![Mischievous Lies by Kia Carrington-Russell, T.L. Smith]()
Mischievous Lies by Kia Carrington-Russell, T.L. Smith
Hawke Ivanov is known to excel at two things. Sex and violence. It’s why I never took our fling seriously, accepting it with no strings attached.Except now, his mischievous ways have become all-consuming, and I’m his new obsession, especially after one night that changed everything between us...romance · friends-to-lovers · contemporary · dark · found-family · organized-crime · steamy · multi-pov · fiction · action-adventure -
![Forever Then by Rachae Stevens]()
Forever Then by Rachae Stevens
We were almost forever… Gretchen It’s been three years since the kiss. The one I can’t seem to forget.Judging by the girl on his arm, Connor Vining has no such problem.I guess I misunderstood the look in his eyes that night.I guess his best friend’s kid sister was never really in the running for Love of His Life.But I’m not a kid anymore... -
![Happily Never After by Paisley Nash]()
Happily Never After by Paisley Nash
My life was supposed to be simple. Grow old on my family's farm with my high school sweetheart. A few dogs, a bunch of kids. We had a plan.I’d serve my country. She’d go to college. And then, we'd build our forever.Four years in, forever together.But life doesn’t always go as planned.Now, I can’t even bring myself to step foot in the town I once loved... -
![Forging Bonds - Part Two by Nikita Parmenter]()
Forging Bonds - Part Two by Nikita Parmenter
The tasks are getting more challenging, and the first one wasnt exactly easy. I can't say that they're not fun though.We're all feeling hopeful that we're going to be able to get the necklace off Kylen and free Coen but getting it is going to be a challenge in itself...romance · reverse-harem · paranormal · shapeshifters · demons · fantasy · vampires · magic · dragons · angels -
![A Magic Deep and Drowning by Hester Fox]()
A Magic Deep and Drowning by Hester Fox
Set in the waning days of the Dutch Golden Age, this enchanting, lush reimagining of The Little Mermaid is perfect for fans of Jesse Burton’s The Miniaturist and Leigh Bardugo’s The Familiar.The Dutch Republic, 1650. One fine spring day in Friesland, twenty-year-old Clara van Wieren is faced with an ill omen: a whale, beached and rotting in the noonday sun...romance · fantasy · historical-fiction · retellings · fiction · historical · mermaids · myths · fairy-tale · audiobook -
![Delta by Jasinda Wilder]()
Delta by Jasinda Wilder
Coming DELTA, book 12 in the bestselling Alpha series, featuring a brash new bad boy hero and all your favorite OG badasses from Alpha and A1S, as well as an epic and exciting Wilder...
![Onyx Storm [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/67b460e81c0a7402dd30732a.jpg)
