Top new action-adventure books in March 2025
Last updated:
March 31, 2025
March 2025 featuring new releases by Suzanne Collins, James Maxwell, Chris Bohjalian, Amy Melissa Bentley, Brianna Labuskes, Adrienne Young, Abdulrazak Gurnah, Lawrence Wright, Rebekkah Ross, Brynn Kelly, Brandon Mull, John Scalzi and many more.
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Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
The phenomenal fifth book in the Hunger Games series!Sunrise on the Reaping revisits the world of Panem twenty-four years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell... -
![Blood and Empire by James Maxwell]()
Blood and Empire by James Maxwell
Power is never granted… it is only seized.BLOOD AND EMPIRE begins best-selling author James Maxwell’s long-awaited new epic fantasy series, THE GATEWAY SAGA—a gripping tale of ambition, sacrifice, and defiance in the face of destiny.Young seamstress Bethany dreams of becoming a diviner, one of the select few able to navigate the mysterious gateways that unite the empire... -
![The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian]()
The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian
In this Civil War love story, inspired by a real-life friendship across enemy lines, the wife of a missing Confederate soldier discovers a wounded Yankee officer and must decide what she’s willing to risk for the life of a stranger, from the New York Times bestselling author of such acclaimed historical fiction as Hour of the Witch and The Sandcastle Girls...romance · historical-fiction · fiction · civil-war · historical · audiobook · war · literary-fiction · western · american-civil-war -
![The Boxcar Librarian: A Novel by Amy Melissa Bentley, Brianna Labuskes]()
The Boxcar Librarian: A Novel by Amy Melissa Bentley, Brianna Labuskes
🎧Run Time = 13 hours and 20 minutesA brand-new 2025 release from an author whose writing “historical fiction fans will adore” (New York Times bestselling author Madeline Martin): The stories of three women converge in 1936 Montana when editor Millie Lang arrives from DC to work on a series of travel books — only to find a town riddled with mystery, corruption, and secrets...historical-fiction · fiction · historical · mystery · audiobook · drama · lgbtq · western · crime · literary-fiction -
![Untitled by Adrienne Young]()
Untitled by Adrienne Young
The Fallen City Duology is a Greco-Roman inspired fantasy where a glittering world, a lottery built on lies, and a forbidden romance come together as 18-year-old Maris desperately attempts to escape a city under siege... -
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![Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah]()
Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah
In his first new novel since winning the 2021 Nobel Prize, a master storyteller captures a time of dizzying global change. At the turn of the twenty-first century, three young people come of age in Tanzania. Karim returns to his sleepy hometown after university with new swagger and ambition. Fauzia glimpses in him a chance at escape from a smothering upbringing...fiction · historical-fiction · literary-fiction · contemporary · audiobook · journey · poc-mc · family · realistic · action-adventure -
![The Human Scale by Lawrence Wright]()
The Human Scale by Lawrence Wright
Lawrence Wright at the height of his powers. Centering around the newfound—and forced—relationship between an American/Palestinian FBI agent and a hardline Israeli cop, working together uneasily to solve the murder of the Israeli police chief in Gaza. Moving, thrilling, with extraordinary scope, it does for Palestine and Israel what Gorky Park did years ago for Russia...fiction · historical-fiction · mystery · suspense · politics · audiobook · thriller · survival · social-commentary · crime -
![Once Upon a Crime by Rebekkah Ross, Brynn Kelly, Chase Brown]()
Once Upon a Crime by Rebekkah Ross, Brynn Kelly, Chase Brown
She’s a librarian. He’s a movie star. Someone wants them dead.Lana Fleming’s sister has vanished from the set of TV’s hottest show, and no one seems to care. Desperate for answers, Lana sneaks in as an extra, only to get stranded with Griffin Hart, an A-list action star with a reputation for good abs and bad decisions...romance · audiobook · mystery · fiction · contemporary · suspense · womens-fiction · crime · drama · action-adventure -
![The Gorgon's Fury by Brandon Mull]()
The Gorgon's Fury by Brandon Mull
#1 New York Times best-selling author Brandon Mull returns to Fablehaven with a brand-new story starring the comedic satyrs, Newel and Doren, and their battle against a gorgon.Satyrs Newel and Doren are maturing into more responsible citizens after helping put an end to the dragon rebellion. But the thought of growing out of adolescence has the two goatmen in crisis mode...fantasy · middle-grade · myths · action-adventure · young-adult · fiction · audiobook · children-books · humor · dragons -
![When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi]()
When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi
From the New York Times bestselling author of Starter Villain comes an entirely serious take on a distinctly unserious subject: what would really happen if suddenly the moon were replaced by a giant wheel of cheese.It's a whole new moooooon.One day soon, suddenly and without explanation, the moon as we know it is replaced with an orb of cheese with the exact same mass... -
![Love and Other Paradoxes by Catriona Silvey]()
Love and Other Paradoxes by Catriona Silvey
One of the greatest love stories in history gets derailed when a struggling poet at Cambridge runs into a time-traveler who agrees to help him find his muse—a thoughtful and uplifting romantic comedy for fans of About Time and The Midnight Library...romance · sci-fi · fiction · time-travel · womens-fiction · contemporary · action-adventure · anthologies · friendship · urban-fantasy -
![Hell Difficulty Tutorial: Book Four by Cerim]()
Hell Difficulty Tutorial: Book Four by Cerim
With the 5th floor nearing its end, the tournament arc is about to begin.Alongside his first minion, Nathaniel continues traveling through the 5th floor.They visit a fallen floating island, its defenses still active, serving as a bastion for those hiding from the monsters. Now, Housekeeper, Gardener, Armorer, and Butler rule over its ruins... -
![Beautiful Venom by Rina Kent]()
Beautiful Venom by Rina Kent
From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new standalone dark hockey romance set in a new glamorous secret world.More information coming soon.The release date is subject to change.This book can be read on its own, and has no connection to the rest of Rinaverse books...romance · dark · sports · contemporary · demons · psychics · action-adventure · ghosts · suspense · magic -
![Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn]()
Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn
Four women assassins, senior in status—and in age—sharpen their knives for another bloody good adventure in this riotous follow-up to the New York Times bestselling sensation Killers of a Certain Age.After more than a year of laying low, Billie, Helen, Mary Alice, and Natalie are called back into action...fiction · suspense · humor · audiobook · contemporary · cozy · thriller · action-adventure · killer · friendship -
![Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley]()
Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley
Date night goes off the rails in this hilariously insightful take on midlife and marriage when one unhappy couple find themselves at the heart of a crime in progress, from the USA Today bestselling author of The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise...romance · fiction · contemporary · mystery · audiobook · literary-fiction · humor · satire · family · action-adventure -
![1% Lifesteal: Book One by Robert Blaise]()
1% Lifesteal: Book One by Robert Blaise
An action-packed LitRPG Apocalypse perfect for fans of The Primal Hunter, Road to Mastery, and The Ten Realms. In a world of countless enemies, Freddy's unique power will help him thrive.Freddy Stern, a twenty-one-year-old cashier, has lived a plain, albeit harsh life. Having been orphaned—twice—he's spent the last ten years working and staying out of trouble...fantasy · audiobook · magic · dark · fiction · urban-fantasy · action-adventure · litrpg · progression-fantasy · male-author -
![Walking Red Flag by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Walking Red Flag by Lani Lynn Vale
Book three in the Semyonov Bratva series featuring... -
![The Vampire and the Case of the Hellacious Hag by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare, Alyse Gibbs]()
The Vampire and the Case of the Hellacious Hag by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare, Alyse Gibbs
Welcome to where the dead don’t always stay that way.When a human inspector drops dead in the Chrome Mine, things get messy fast. The dwarves are up in arms, swearing the mine is cursed, and when a second body turns up—this time without its head—all fingers point to the local hag.But I’ve met Matilda. She’s terrifying, sure, but she doesn’t seem like the elaborate crime scene type...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · mystery · paranormal · vampires · magic · shapeshifters · supernatural · audiobook -
![The Journal of a Thousand Years by C.J. Archer]()
The Journal of a Thousand Years by C.J. Archer
An ancient family diary. A timely prophecy. An epic conclusion.As Sylvia prepares to meet Gabe’s parents for the first time, the last thing she needs is for her long-lost father to cause trouble. While his answers to her questions finally bring clarity, they also usher in danger.But that's not all her elusive father brings into Sylvia's life...romance · fantasy · mystery · historical-fiction · audiobook · fiction · historical · magic · paranormal · cozy -
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![Once Was Willem by M.R. Carey]()
Once Was Willem by M.R. Carey
From the bestselling author M. R. Carey comes an utterly unique and enchantingly dark epic fantasy fable like no other.This is the tale of Once Was Willem, who - eleven hundred and some years after the death of Christ, in the kingdom that had but recently begun to call itself England - rose from the dead to defeat a great evil facing the humble village of Cosham...fantasy · horror · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · audiobook · medieval · dark · dark-fantasy · magic -
![The Encanto's Curse by Melissa de la Cruz]()
The Encanto's Curse by Melissa de la Cruz
The vampire queen must break her curse in this YA romantasy inspired by Filipino folklore, a sequel to The Encanto’s Daughter by #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz!A curse has befallen Biringan. Stalking the night sky and sinking sharp teeth in its prey, a vampire-like creature—a manananggal—is terrorizing the kingdom...romance · fantasy · young-adult · mystery · fiction · audiobook · myths · magic · royalty · action-adventure -
![A Forgotten Mistake by Alice Winters]()
A Forgotten Mistake by Alice Winters
LiamDespite winning Gabriel’s heart, my trials are not yet over when I’m stuck competing with Gabriel’s cat for his affection (why is she only evil when he’s not looking?), dealing with coworkers trying to befriend me (I should have blackmailed more of them), and worst of all... meeting Gabriel’s parents (whose affection I will win with lavish presents).Oh, and hunting down another killer... -
![Sinful Betrayal: Koslov Bratva, Book 4 by James Cassidy, Callie Stevens, Kira Cole, Blair Thatcher]()
Sinful Betrayal: Koslov Bratva, Book 4 by James Cassidy, Callie Stevens, Kira Cole, Blair Thatcher
The plan was simple; Seduce Anton Koslov so my father could avenge the murder of my brother. I should hate Anton for what he did to Maxim, but the more time I spend with him, the more I realize he’s not the monster my father makes him out to be.Before long, I’ve fallen in love with him. He has no idea who I really am or who my father is. Our whole relationship is based on lies...romance · audiobook · crime · organized-crime · age-gap · steamy · forced-proximity · fiction · action-adventure · suspense -
![Ambush by Colleen Coble]()
Ambush by Colleen Coble
She'll do anything to uncover the truth of her parents' murder--even work alongside the man who once broke her heart.Paradise Alden's childhood in Nova Cambridge, Alabama, was idyllic until the night her parents were murdered. Since then life has left her scarred...romance · mystery · fiction · christian · suspense · audiobook · anthropomorphism · murder · spirituality · cozy -
![Protecting Josie by Susan Stoker]()
Protecting Josie by Susan Stoker
One fateful decision turned into the scariest moment of her life…but it also led her to him.Josie couldn’t believe she was a prisoner of war. Not that she was in the military, or that they were at war, but she’d been thrown into a cell and left to die all the same. And she was going to die. Of that she was certain. Until a real-life hero was thrown into the cell next to hers...romance · military · suspense · in-uniform · contemporary · audiobook · fiction · insta-love · found-family · forced-proximity -
![Galaphile: The First Druids of Shannara by Terry Brooks]()
Galaphile: The First Druids of Shannara by Terry Brooks
New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks makes his triumphant return to the world of Shannara, delving deep into the origin story of the druid order and its enigmatic creator that will change the face of the Four Lands forever. One of the most iconic structures in the Four Lands is Paranor, the fortress home of the Druid Order...fantasy · high-fantasy · epic · sword-sorcery · fiction · military · action-adventure · romance · family · violent-conflict -
![Fight or Flight by Fern Michaels]()
Fight or Flight by Fern Michaels
In this season's must-read for fans of Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, and Janet Evanovich, a woman imprisoned by her painful past faces a crisis that might just set her free to claim the life she deserves. From the comfort of her beautiful mountain-top retreat, Katherine Winston creates her bestselling young adult series, Girls with Unusual Powers...romance · breakup · domestic-drama · friendship · family · suspense · contemporary · fiction · action-adventure · female-mc -
![When Shadows Fall by Neil Lancaster]()
When Shadows Fall by Neil Lancaster
A TRAGIC DEATHWhen the body of Leanne Wilson is found at the bottom of a Scottish mountain, it is classified as a tragic accident. There is no evidence to suggest otherwise.A RISING BODY COUNTThen DS Max Craigie discovers that five other women in the last year have died by falling off mountains, and something feels very wrong. They were all experienced climbers and alone when they died...crime · mystery · law-enforcement · contemporary · fiction · thriller · audiobook · small-town · serial-killers · terrorism -
![The Rivaled Crown by Holly Renee]()
The Rivaled Crown by Holly Renee
I swore I would never return to this palace. Never kneel before my father again.But I have been dragged back into his gilded cage, trapped beneath his rule, and bound to a fate I had tried to escape.My body is his to break, my magic his to wield...romance · fantasy · enemies-to-lovers · magic · fae · abuse · dark · fated-mates · found-family · royalty -
![Seven by L. Wilder]()
Seven by L. Wilder
New York Times and USA Today Best Seller L. Wilder brings readers a new Satan's Fury series that is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. They say time heals all wounds.Clearly, they don’t know what they’re talking about.I’ve got scars that run so deep they’ll never fade.Each of them hurt like hell.But none compared to the pain of losing her.She was my world...biker · contemporary · romance · sad · mystery · kidnapping · fiction · family · dangerous-mc · organized-crime -
![Vox Machina: Stories Untold by Rory Power, Sarah Glenn Marsh, Sam Maggs, Izzy Wasserstein]()
Vox Machina: Stories Untold by Rory Power, Sarah Glenn Marsh, Sam Maggs, Izzy Wasserstein
Celebrate a decade of Critical Role with this anthology featuring the perspectives of ten characters who fought alongside—and against—Vox Machina.In these ten stories, see the legendary adventuring party anew through the eyes of some of the most memorable characters whose lives were touched by Vox Machina...fantasy · audiobook · fiction · high-fantasy · sword-sorcery · action-adventure · paranormal · mythical-creatures · epic · anthologies -
![Missing in Flight by Audrey J. Cole]()
Missing in Flight by Audrey J. Cole
From USA Today bestselling author Audrey J. Cole comes a harrowing thriller about a woman faced with the unthinkable, when her infant goes missing aboard a plane to New York.Rushing back to her seat, Makayla Rossi is relieved that all’s still quiet. But when she checks on her sleeping baby, relief morphs into fear. The bassinet is empty.Liam is gone...fiction · suspense · thriller · audiobook · psychological · action-adventure · crime · kidnapping · book · adult -
![Death Valley by Karina Halle]()
Death Valley by Karina Halle
Take Yellowstone and add in the White Walkers from Game of Thrones and you have Death Valley. Morally grey cowboys, menacing wilderness, and deadly zombies await in this dark western horror romance from NYT bestselling author Karina Halle.Three years ago Aubrey Wells’ sister disappeared in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Since then, Aubrey’s life has crumbled around her...romance · horror · dark · forced-proximity · paranormal · western · zombies · suspense · fantasy · contemporary -
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![Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory Maguire]()
Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory Maguire
What happened to young Elphaba before her witchy powers took hold in Wicked? Almost 30 years after the publication of the original novel, for the first time Gregory Maguire reveals the story of prickly young Elphie, the future Wicked Witch of the West—setting the stage for the blockbuster international phenomenon that is The Musical...fantasy · fiction · retellings · witches-wizards · classics · action-adventure · contemporary · paranormal · urban-fantasy · myths -
![The Stolen Bride by Gena Showalter, Jill Monroe]()
The Stolen Bride by Gena Showalter, Jill Monroe
Clover Deering is living her best life. Kind of. Maybe. Okay, so, not at all. The owner of Fur-Ever Pet Spa is deeply in debt and battling a temper that scares even herself. Things go from bad to catastrophe when a terrifying man claiming to be a berserker king demands an impossible force a rival royal to welcome evil into his heart...romance · fantasy · paranormal · magic · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · audiobook · fiction · royalty -
![Advent by Seth Ring]()
Advent by Seth Ring
From bestselling LitRPG author Seth Ring—creator of The Titan series and Battle Mage Farmer--Advent is the first in an epic new series of alien contact, fast-paced military action, and thrilling adventure that will leave readers hungry for more.All his life, Mark Fields has dreamed of joining the Defense Force to fight the vicious, alien Exlian, just like the rest of his renowned family...sci-fi · audiobook · military · fiction · litrpg · post-apocalyptic · dystopia · super-powered · progression-fantasy · space -
![Predator by Rebecca Zanetti]()
Predator by Rebecca Zanetti
Enemies clash, Secrets burn, and Love defies every law...Emily Nightsom is a wolf shifter born to lead. Strong, fierce, and fiercely loyal, her pack has always assumed she’ll rise as their next alpha, even though she has repeatedly said otherwise. But Emily harbors a secret—a weakness buried so deeply she’s sworn no one will ever discover it...romance · paranormal · shapeshifters · fantasy · suspense · mystery · fiction · steamy · urban-fantasy · supernatural -
![Unafraid by Nyssa Kathryn]()
Unafraid by Nyssa Kathryn
A new town. A fresh start. An old enemy.Aspen Davies had three reasons to move to the small town of Amber to get away from her overbearing mother; to escape the clutches of her psychotic ex; and Jesse Hayes. Okay, maybe Jesse isn’t a reason to relocate her entire life. After all, he’s just a friend. A housemate. And someone she absolutely is not going to date...romance · friends-to-lovers · military · suspense · contemporary · audiobook · crime · small-town · forced-proximity · abuse -
![Magic Binds [Dramatized Adaptation] by Ilona Andrews, Richard Rohan, Nick J. Russo, Jessica Threet]()
Magic Binds [Dramatized Adaptation] by Ilona Andrews, Richard Rohan, Nick J. Russo, Jessica Threet
Mercenary Kate Daniels knows all too well that magic in post-Shift Atlanta is a dangerous business. But nothing she’s faced could have prepared her for what’s to come in this heart-stopping novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Kate and the former Beast Lord Curran Lennart are finally making their relationship official...romance · fantasy · urban-fantasy · audiobook · paranormal · magic · vampires · shapeshifters · myths · witches-wizards -
![Unexpected Delivery by Jillian West]()
Unexpected Delivery by Jillian West
ArborI have to get out before it's too late.Biding my time until I can make a clean escape is the safest option, especially because my ex grows more volatile with every passing day. Unfortunately, by the time I find a window to put my plans in motion, I'm already thirty-eight weeks pregnant.It doesn't matter if it's an inconvenient time for a move across the country...romance · omegaverse · reverse-harem · contemporary · forced-proximity · age-gap · slow-burn · small-town · fated-mates · stalking
![Magic Binds [Dramatized Adaptation] by Ilona Andrews, Richard Rohan, Nick J. Russo, Jessica Threet](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/693bce03fe0829f1645309e9.jpg)
