Top new action-adventure books in September 2024
Last updated:
September 30, 2024
September 2024 featuring new releases by Sarah J. Maas, Nick J. Russo, Alice Hoffman, Rick Riordan, Elin Hilderbrand, Dennis E. Taylor, Ray Porter, Fiona Valpy, Naomi Novik, Luanne Rice, Elise Hart Kipness, Mary Burton and many more.
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![House of Sky and Breath [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, Nick J. Russo, Colleen Delany, Danny Gavigan](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/680e8112c6a56260e109cd68.jpg)
House of Sky and Breath [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, Nick J. Russo, Colleen Delany, Danny Gavigan
Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normal-they may have saved Crescent City, but with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. Slow down. Figure out what the future holds.The Asteri have kept their word so far, leaving Bryce and Hunt alone. But with the rebels chipping away at the Asteri's power, the threat the rulers pose is growing...romance · audiobook · fantasy · fae · magic · urban-fantasy · shapeshifters · paranormal · fated-mates · enemies-to-lovers -
![When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary by Alice Hoffman]()
When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary by Alice Hoffman
Bestselling author Alice Hoffman delivers a stunning novel about one of contemporary history's most acclaimed figures, exploring the little-known details of Anne Frank's life before she went into hiding.Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl has captivated and inspired readers for decades... -
![Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan]()
Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan
In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. What could go wrong?Percy Jackson, now a high school senior, needs three recommendation letters from the Greek gods in order to get into New Rome University. He earned his first one by retrieving Ganymede’s chalice...fantasy · myths · middle-grade · young-adult · fiction · urban-fantasy · action-adventure · retellings · contemporary · children-books -
![Natural Selection by Elin Hilderbrand]()
Natural Selection by Elin Hilderbrand
When her boyfriend bails at the last minute, a New York woman embarks on their couples’ cruise alone to find that maybe the person she was supposed to fall in love with was herself.After a string of bad dates and no prospects, Sophia Othonos has finally hit the jackpot: an actual nice guy. When he suggests a romantic getaway, she’s sure they’re about to take the next step toward their future...romance · fiction · contemporary · womens-fiction · audiobook · season-summer · literary-fiction · anthologies · family · female-mc -
![Not Till We Are Lost by Dennis E. Taylor, Ray Porter]()
Not Till We Are Lost by Dennis E. Taylor, Ray Porter
The number one best-selling series that Audible listeners call “wonderfully entertaining”, “packed with humor, geek references and thought-provoking storylines”, and performed by “a true master story teller and actor” returns as the Bobs face their deadliest challenge yet...sci-fi · audiobook · fiction · space-opera · humor · aliens · action-adventure · ai · space · post-apocalyptic -
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![The Sky Beneath Us by Fiona Valpy]()
The Sky Beneath Us by Fiona Valpy
An inspiring, uplifting story of love and loss, courage and adventure, from the bestselling author of The Skylark’s Secret.1927. Violet Mackenzie-Grant is embarking on her dream of studying at the Edinburgh School of Gardening for Women...asia · south-asia · nepal · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · audiobook · family · action-adventure · friendship -
![Buried Deep and Other Stories by Naomi Novik]()
Buried Deep and Other Stories by Naomi Novik
A thrilling collection of thirteen short stories that span the worlds of the New York Times bestselling author of the Scholomance Trilogy, including a sneak peek at the land where her next novel will be set... -
![If Anything Happens To Me by Luanne Rice]()
If Anything Happens To Me by Luanne Rice
From celebrated New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice comes a hotly anticipated YA thriller about two girls desperate to catch a murderer who's still on the loose.Oli Parish is numb after the death of her sister Eloise. She was her other half who went missing one day and was later found buried in the woods. And the killer? He's still on the loose...mystery · young-adult · contemporary · crime · audiobook · suspense · family · murder · grief · fiction -
![Dangerous Play by Elise Hart Kipness]()
Dangerous Play by Elise Hart Kipness
After a tumultuous murder case that almost cost more than her job, sports reporter Kate Green is back on assignment covering women’s Olympic soccer. Between her experience with athletic stardom and days playing with Savannah Baker, head coach of the USA team, Kate is sure to get the story that will reestablish her career.She just didn’t expect that story to involve murder...fiction · mystery · suspense · drama · crime · young-adult · thriller · action-adventure · law-enforcement · killer -
![Another Girl Lost by Mary Burton]()
Another Girl Lost by Mary Burton
A woman’s harrowing past comes back to haunt her in a novel of twisting psychological suspense by New York Times bestselling author Mary Burton.Ten years ago, fifteen-year-old Scarlett Crosby was held captive in a terrifying ordeal with a girl named Della. Scarlett escaped, their predator was killed, and Della simply vanished. Detective Kevin Dawson always wondered if Della even existed...romance · mystery · fiction · audiobook · suspense · psychological · crime · dark · survival · kidnapping -
![The Swimmer by Loreth Anne White]()
The Swimmer by Loreth Anne White
A deviously twisty novel of psychological suspense about secrets, neighbors, a need to belong, and murder by the award-winning author of The Maid’s Diary. Socially awkward Chloe Cooper divides her time between dog walking, bartending, caring for her ailing mother, and at a safe distance, watching people and inventing the stories of their lives...mystery · fiction · suspense · crime · law-enforcement · young-adult · audiobook · action-adventure · thriller · murder -
![Capture or Kill: A Mitch Rapp Novel by Don Bentley by Vince Flynn]()
Capture or Kill: A Mitch Rapp Novel by Don Bentley by Vince Flynn
Mitch Rapp faces an Iranian foe bent on destabilizing the Middle East in the newest thriller from Vince Flynn’s #1 New York Times bestselling series, now written by the “worthy successor to Tom Clancy” (Publishers Weekly) Don Bentley...politics · fiction · espionage · thriller · military · suspense · terrorism · political-intrigue · assassinations · action-adventure -
![Ashes Never Lie by Lee Goldberg]()
Ashes Never Lie by Lee Goldberg
The secrets hidden in smoldering ashes hold the fate of a city in an explosive thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg.Vacant homes in a new housing development are erupting into flames in broad daylight with no apparent cause. It’s a perplexing mystery for dogged arson investigator Walter Sharpe and his restless new partner, Andrew Walker, an ex–US marshal who craves action...mystery · fiction · crime · law-enforcement · suspense · audiobook · murder · action-adventure · police-procedural · thriller -
![Reign of Cinders and Glass by Linsey Hall, Veronica Douglas]()
Reign of Cinders and Glass by Linsey Hall, Veronica Douglas
In a world ruled by immortals, her only hope may lie in the heart of their darkest prince.When my sister Belle goes missing, I venture deep into the cursed woods to find her. Ruthless vampires rule over our kingdom, and I’m terrified she’s been murdered like so many others.As I’m searching, I’m caught by the worst immortal of them Prince Cassius, dark Lord of the Bloodvale...romance · fantasy · vampires · retellings · magic · paranormal · enemies-to-lovers · witches-wizards · contemporary · fiction -
![The Highlander's Return by Lynsay Sands]()
The Highlander's Return by Lynsay Sands
Graeme Gunn is a warrior through and through. Content for his brother William to hold the title of clan chief, he left home years ago, battling his way through Scotland as a mercenary. When news arrives of William’s death, Graeme is forced to return to everything he left behind, including his brother’s shy young widow, Annella Mackay...europe · british-isles · united-kingdom · scotland · romance · historical · mystery · fiction · audiobook · military -
![The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal by Jodi Taylor]()
The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal by Jodi Taylor
From the globally bestselling author of the Chronicles of St Mary's and Time Police series - the origin story of bounty hunters Smallhope and Pennyroyal.Meet Lady Amelia Smallhope, for whom there is no problem that can't be solved by a drink and a think.And Pennyroyal, for whom there is no problem. Ever.Everyone's favourite bounty hunters. Sorry - recovery agents. No bad guy they can't handle...time-travel · fantasy · fiction · audiobook · action-adventure · historical-fiction · historical · humor · urban-fantasy · crime -
![In Our Likeness by Bryan VanDyke]()
In Our Likeness by Bryan VanDyke
The wonders and chaos of AI converge in a powerful and thrilling novel about rewriting history, identity, love, and what it means to be human.Graham Gooding is a leader at a tech start-up when his brilliant coworker—and work crush—Nessie Locke asks for help testing a new algorithm. Graham jumps at the chance to impress her, and to improve his floundering personal life...sci-fi · fiction · dystopia · ai · audiobook · technology · literary-fiction · contemporary · psychological · action-adventure -
![A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine Warga]()
A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine Warga
From the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of A Rover's Story and Other Words for Home comes an extraordinary story about two friends, a ghost, a missing painting, and a turtle named Agatha. The perfect next read for fans of The Swifts, Kate DiCamillo, and Erin Entrada Kelly...middle-grade · mystery · fantasy · friendship · fiction · ghosts · children-books · audiobook · children · paranormal -
![The Salted Sceptre by Helen Harper]()
The Salted Sceptre by Helen Harper
All my dreams are coming true. But some nightmares continue to lurk in the shadows.I should be celebrating. Hell, I should be the happiest elf in the world. Unfortunately, I can’t revel in my successes when there’s a foul fiend who is relentlessly trying to lure me to his side...europe · british-isles · united-kingdom · scotland · romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · magic · fae · paranormal -
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![A Place to Hide by Ronald H. Balson]()
A Place to Hide by Ronald H. Balson
From the winner of the National Jewish Book AwardTheodore “Teddy” Hartigan is the scion of a wealthy Washington, D.C. family who place him into a comfortable job at the State Department and a placid diplomat’s career...historical-fiction · fiction · ww2 · historical · family · war · audiobook · espionage · children · womens-fiction -
![Warlock by Daniel Kensington]()
Warlock by Daniel Kensington
On my eighteenth birthday, I got kicked out of my home, mugged in an alley, and killed a guy with my mind ... then things got weird.I expected aging out of the foster care system to be hard...romance · fantasy · harem · urban-fantasy · witches-wizards · magic · university · contemporary · steamy · law-enforcement -
![Indómita by Raisa Martin Espinosa]()
Indómita by Raisa Martin Espinosa
Siempre han estado entre nosotros... solo era cuestión de tiempo que tomaran el control.Desde hace siglos, unas criaturas de piel pálida y colmillos afilados gobiernan Drystia...romance · fantasy · enemies-to-lovers · vampires · paranormal · forced-proximity · steamy · young-adult · fiction · urban-fantasy -
![Dead Heat by Annabel Chase]()
Dead Heat by Annabel Chase
It isn’t easy being the liminal deity of a multirealm crossroads, as Lorelei Clay can attest. There are the typical issues, of course, like a wayward god stumbling into Wild Acres, and then there are the more pressing ones…Like an incubus who wakes up with a mysterious mark on his chest and a timer on his life.And the demon with an urgent message for Kane...urban-fantasy · fantasy · magic · demons · myths · paranormal · vampires · shapeshifters · gods · ghosts -
![Break Every Rule by Brian Freeman]()
Break Every Rule by Brian Freeman
From the New York Times bestselling author of Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne series comes a breathtaking thriller about a man whose only chance to rescue his family is to return to the past he thought he’d left behind.Tommy Miller is a man with deadly skills, hiding in Florida under a false identity...mystery · audiobook · fiction · suspense · crime · assassins · action-adventure · politics · romantic-love · law-enforcement -
![The Vanishing at Opal Creek by D.D. Black]()
The Vanishing at Opal Creek by D.D. Black
Lights. Camera. Murder.Amidst the rugged beauty of Oregon’s Opal Creek Wilderness, a contestant from a reality survival show is found dead at the base of a cliff, his body shattered against the rocks. The show's producers are spinning it as a tragic accident, but local police suspect murder... -
![Sunday Morning by Jewel E. Ann]()
Sunday Morning by Jewel E. Ann
Her boyfriend’s older brother should be off-limits, but he’s a sinful temptation.Sarah is a preacher’s daughter and a people pleaser. She’s also on the verge of graduating high school and following her dream of singing in Nashville. The only thing standing in her way is that the entire town of Devil’s Head, Missouri, thinks she will marry Matt, the son of the town’s richest rancher...romance · contemporary · new-adult · western · high-school · fiction · young-adult · drama · small-town · age-gap -
![Take by Anna Hackett]()
Take by Anna Hackett
I share a perfect kiss with a handsome stranger…only to find out that he’s my brother’s best friend.New Orleans is an exciting new start for me. When I’m not in my lab working on my project, I’m determined to enjoy all the city has to offer. That’s how I ended up at a party hosted by the Fury Brothers.That’s how I ended up kissing Reath Fury. Six-feet something of dark, handsome, and gorgeous...romance · suspense · contemporary · military · action-adventure · found-family · insta-love · family · forced-proximity · cozy -
![Not Mine to Keep by Brittney Sahin]()
Not Mine to Keep by Brittney Sahin
A playboy billionaire and a mafioso’s daughter ignite dangerous passions, vengeance, and betrayal in a sizzling novel of suspense by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brittney Sahin.The name DiMaggio means mafia royalty, but Calliope, the dynasty’s last living heir, is no princess. A teacher and singer in Nashville, she’s moved as far away from the generations-old criminal legacy as she can...romance · suspense · marriage-of-convenience · age-gap · billionaire · slow-burn · murder · contemporary · audiobook · military -
![Let's Split Up by Bill Wood]()
Let's Split Up by Bill Wood
A nail-biting and perfectly formed Thriller for the YA BookTok generation. This is SCOOBY DOO meets WIN LOSE KILL DIE.When hot "it-couple" Brad and Shelley are brutally murdered in a manor on the edge of town, a group of teen friends investigate...horror · mystery · young-adult · lgbtq · crime · fiction · thriller · spooky · friends-to-lovers · wlw -
![The Accomplice by 50 Cent, Aaron Philip Clark, Curtis Jackson]()
The Accomplice by 50 Cent, Aaron Philip Clark, Curtis Jackson
The New York Times bestselling multitalented artist delivers an electrifying novel—The Accomplice—that combines the imaginative page-turning suspense of S. A. Cosby’s books with the high-tension thrills of the Netflix blockbuster series Money Heist...mystery · audiobook · fiction · crime · suspense · espionage · male-author · poc-author · black-mc · financial -
![I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom by Jason Pargin]()
I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom by Jason Pargin
A standalone darkly humorous thriller set in modern America's age of anxiety, by New York Times bestselling author Jason Pargin.Outside Los Angeles, a driver pulls up to find a young woman sitting on a large black box. She offers him $200,000 cash to transport her and that box across the country, to Washington, DC.But there are rules:He cannot look inside the box.He cannot ask questions...fiction · sci-fi · humor · mystery · audiobook · contemporary · horror · action-adventure · comedy · dystopia -
![Rent Free by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Rent Free by Lani Lynn Vale
Fuck me for choosing the wrong sister.Atlas Carter was a protector. He was a police officer, had spent years in the Air Force, spent his entire teen years as a volunteer firefighter.Being a protector was in his blood.It was his dream.So when a woman was in a dangerous situation, it was his every instinct to protect her. To shield her. To watch over her.Only, that woman had played him...romance · contemporary · family · audiobook · law-enforcement · enemies-to-lovers · steamy · betrayal · multi-pov · cruel-mc -
![The Trap by Ava Glass]()
The Trap by Ava Glass
British spy Emma Makepeace races against the clock to stop the Russians from carrying out a high-profile assassination in this gripping thriller from the author of Alias Emma.“Emma Makepeace is a worthy heir to the James Bond mantle.”—JAMES PATTERSONShe has just one week to stop a killer...fiction · mystery · espionage · audiobook · suspense · crime · action-adventure · thriller · politics · contemporary -
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![The Lies We Conjure by Sarah Henning]()
The Lies We Conjure by Sarah Henning
Knives Out meets The Inheritance Games with magic in this standalone supernatural thriller by Sarah Henning: thirteen witches, a locked-room murder, and two non-magical sisters trapped in a deadly game of ClueRuby and her sister, Wren, are normal, middle-class Colorado high school students working a summer job at the local Renaissance Fest to supplement their meager college savings...fantasy · young-adult · mystery · paranormal · fiction · witches-wizards · magic · horror · killer · gothic -
![Blood of Dragons by Penelope Barsetti]()
Blood of Dragons by Penelope Barsetti
The Death King betrayed me—so I did the same to him. My time in Talon’s captivity has complicated my feelings. He’s more than a monster that conquered innocent people for his own means. He carries a lethal wound no one can see, a justification for his cruelty. But I have wounds too—wounds that he caused...romance · fantasy · dragons · audiobook · paranormal · dark · fiction · enemies-to-lovers · royalty · revenge -
![All They Need to Know by Eileen Goudge]()
All They Need to Know by Eileen Goudge
A woman escaping a violent past finds new friendships, romance, and tenuous sanctuary in an emotionally gripping novel by New York Times bestselling author Eileen Goudge.On the run from her abusive husband, Kyra Smith hits the road. Destination unknown...romance · fiction · contemporary · womens-fiction · audiobook · literary-fiction · on-the-run · mystery · family · breakup -
![Edge by Teagan Brooks]()
Edge by Teagan Brooks
EvieAfter starting over once again, I thought my life was on the right track, but everything changed in the blink of an eye when my roommate’s secrets caught up with him—and me.I didn’t have a choice. I had to hide while I figured out what to do.I drove until I was almost out of gas and stopped in the next town I came to, which happened to be Cedar Valley...biker · found-family · family · outlaws · abuse · contemporary · steamy · action-adventure · on-the-run · betrayal -
![The Sherlock Society by James Ponti]()
The Sherlock Society by James Ponti
In the tradition of Nancy Drew, four kids and one grandfather in Miami tackle a decades-old mystery in this first book in the action-packed and funny Sherlock Society middle grade series from New York Times bestselling, Edgar Award–winning author James Ponti! Siblings Alex and Zoe Sherlock take their last name as inspiration when choosing a summer job...mystery · middle-grade · action-adventure · audiobook · fiction · friendship · children-books · family · children · contemporary -
![Death by Misadventure by Tasha Alexander]()
Death by Misadventure by Tasha Alexander
In the latest installment of Tasha Alexander's New York Times bestselling series, Lady Emily must solve a string of high stakes "accidents" while trapped in a lavish villa in the Bavarian Alps.In the winter of 1906, Lady Emily and husband Colin are invited to the opulent home of Baroness Ursula von Duchtel in the Bavarian alps...mystery · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · cozy · murder · audiobook · action-adventure · suspense · 20th-century -
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