Top new crime books in December 2024
Last updated:
December 31, 2024
December 2024 featuring new releases by L.J. Ross, Kendra Elliot, Darby Kane, Minette Walters, Victor Methos, Mia Sheridan, M.W. Craven, Eva Kaminsky, Marie Force, Tracy Clark, Jane Pek and many more.
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Belsay by L.J. Ross
Christmas can be deadly. After a long year of crime-fighting, DCI Ryan and his team are looking forward to a peaceful Christmas filled with festive treats - including the occasional turkey stottie, or three. To celebrate a job well done, the entire team are treated to a party at beautiful Belsay Hall, a spectacular country estate on the outskirts of the city... -
![The Next Grave by Kendra Elliot]()
The Next Grave by Kendra Elliot
A Wall Street Journal bestselling series.Following a murder and a woman’s sudden disappearance, investigations into old crimes and new collide in an alarming novel of suspense by a Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author.Detective Evan Bolton is gutted by his latest investigation...north-america · usa · oregon · romance · mystery · crime · audiobook · suspense · fiction · small-town -
![What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane]()
What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane
Darby Kane, author of the #1 international bestseller Pretty Little Wife, returns with another twisty domestic thriller about a wife wondering who tried to kill her husband twice before finally succeeding… because that was supposed to be her job. Dr. Richmond Dougherty is a renowned pediatric surgeon, an infamous tragedy survivor, and a national hero...fiction · suspense · psychological · audiobook · murder · thriller · killer · domestic-drama · crime · book -
![The Players by Minette Walters]()
The Players by Minette Walters
A gripping tale of compassion, imposture, trickery and surprising alliances set against the backdrop of The Bloody Assizes, from the bestselling author of The Last Hours and The Swift and the Harrier.The much-anticipated sequel to The Swift and The HarrierEngland, 1685...historical-fiction · historical · fiction · politics · audiobook · early-modern · crime · literary-fiction · book · adult -
![The Silent Watcher by Victor Methos]()
The Silent Watcher by Victor Methos
The bestselling author of A Killer’s Wife delivers a haunting legal thriller, plunging the reader headlong into the search for a deadly stalker—and a quest to bring a young victim peace.Far from the neon glare of the Vegas strip, attorney Piper Danes walks away from a hotshot law firm to work as a guardian ad litem (GAL)...mystery · fiction · legal · crime · suspense · audiobook · contemporary · thriller · serial-killers · law-enforcement -
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![The Broken Places by Mia Sheridan]()
The Broken Places by Mia Sheridan
In this twisted journey into the shadows of the Golden Gate, an inspector and an FBI agent must track down the source of an unknown drug, but their attraction and their own secrets keep getting in the way.The streets of San Francisco aren’t as sunny as the city pretends they are. Inspector Lennon Gray has learned this the hard way, and it’s starting to wear on her...romance · mystery · crime · fiction · contemporary · audiobook · suspense · dark · serial-killers · substance-abuse -
![Nobody's Hero by M.W. Craven]()
Nobody's Hero by M.W. Craven
The murder of two London pickpockets sets off a chain of events with global repercussions.The reappearance of a woman thought long dead results in a safe in Langley being opened for the first time in ten years. Inside there is a letter. On it is written, 'The Acacia Avenue Protocol has been initiated.' Four names are listed underneath. Three of the people on the list are dead... -
![State of Alert by Eva Kaminsky, Marie Force]()
State of Alert by Eva Kaminsky, Marie Force
11 hours, 35 minutes The first couple is on full alert, deflecting new threats from near and far…Lieutenant Sam Holland has seen just about everything as a D.C. homicide detective, but she’s never been asked to lie to her closest colleagues and her husband—until now... -
![Echo by Tracy Clark]()
Echo by Tracy Clark
From the award-winning author of Hide and Fall comes a taut tale of renegade justice and long-awaited resolution, bringing the thrilling Detective Harriet Foster series to a heart-stopping conclusion.Hardwicke House, home to Belverton College’s exclusive Minotaur Society, is no stranger to tragedy. And when a body turns up in the field next to the mansion, the scene looks chillingly familiar...mystery · fiction · crime · suspense · audiobook · law-enforcement · murder · police-procedural · season-winter · killer -
![The Rivals by Jane Pek]()
The Rivals by Jane Pek
A prescient literary mystery about corporate espionage, family dynamics, and the follow-up to Jane Pek’s “thoroughly modern twist on classic detective fiction,” The Verifiers (New York Times Book Review)“Exhilaratingly well-written. I loved it so much that I didn’t want it to end.” —Emily St...mystery · fiction · lgbtq · contemporary · audiobook · wlw · literary-fiction · crime · suspense · sci-fi -
![Back in the Saddle by Kristen Ashley]()
Back in the Saddle by Kristen Ashley
Jessie Wylde is on a secret mission. She’s trying to find her brother. She hasn’t told her friends; this is about family.She doesn’t think it’s dangerous.Eric Turner disagrees.Eric is a member of the Nightingale Investigations and Security team. Therefore, Eric knows what he’s talking about.Eric isn’t only badass, he’s also a seriously gorgeous guy, and Jessie has a huge crush on him...romance · contemporary · suspense · audiobook · crime · womens-fiction · fiction · age-gap · alpha-mc · slow-burn -
![The Pool by Hannah Tunnicliffe]()
The Pool by Hannah Tunnicliffe
Prince of spin and life of the party, Baz King, is missing. Nine years ago, at an innocent summer barbecue in Melbourne, everything imploded. For the Kings and the four other young families there that fateful day marriages fractured, friendships crumbled and lives were upended. Nothing would ever be the same. Now in their forties and their children teenagers, Baz King cannot be found...mystery · audiobook · fiction · crime · thriller · murder · season-summer · noir · political-intrigue · conspiracies -
![Grumpy Billionaire Bad Boy by Luna Pierce, L. Pierce]()
Grumpy Billionaire Bad Boy by Luna Pierce, L. Pierce
On the run, I never expected Archer Sin—reclusive, arrogant, and tattooed—to be the doorstep I landed on.Even though he hates me too, Archer agreed to keep me safe from the man who left me broken and bruised.It should be easy to stay out of each other’s way when we’re complete opposites.He wants nothing to do with me and I want nothing to do with him, other than the haven he’s providing... -
![A Mother Always Knows by Nicole Trope]()
A Mother Always Knows by Nicole Trope
I stare at the photo of my beautiful daughter. Her hair is shining and her face is lit up with a smile. The man with her looks so happy too. But my mother’s instinct is screaming. I know something is terribly, terribly wrong. And I know what I have to do…I wish I could hold her tight. See if she still wears the same perfume she always wore. But my daughter blames me for her father’s death...psychological · suspense · secrets · revenge · plot-twist · thriller · audiobook · domestic-drama · female-mc · family -
![Irish Soda Bread Murder by Liz Ireland, Carlene O'Connor, Peggy Ehrhart]()
Irish Soda Bread Murder by Liz Ireland, Carlene O'Connor, Peggy Ehrhart
It’s almost time for the delicious warmth of Irish soda bread, but be careful where you bite–some of these recipes call for murder in this delicious collection of cozy mystery novellas featuring the popular St. Paddy’s Day treat... -
![Deadbeat by Adam Hamdy]()
Deadbeat by Adam Hamdy
The author of the “moving head-spinner of a novel” (John Connolly) The Other Side of Night returns with a taut thriller following a desperate single father as he searches for the anonymous employer who hired him as a hitman.Peyton Collard was a good man once, but his life changed after a horrific car accident...audiobook · fiction · suspense · thriller · crime · literary-fiction · political-intrigue · vigilante · justice · assassinations -
![The Party by Natasha Preston]()
The Party by Natasha Preston
Are you invited? In the heart of the English countryside, a group of teenagers gather at a remote castle for a weekend of fun and games. But when the first of them dies, the party takes a deadly turn. As the body count rises, the remaining guests must race against time to uncover the killer’s identity before they become the next victim...europe · british-isles · united-kingdom · england · young-adult · mystery · horror · audiobook · fiction · suspense -
![Murder on the Brighton Express by C.J. Archer]()
Murder on the Brighton Express by C.J. Archer
Gossip, scandal and murder collide on the express train to London. Did the journalist fall from the first-class carriage, or was she pushed?Cleo’s holiday with her family to the seaside resort town of Brighton is everything she hoped it would be…until she receives a blackmail note. The blackmailer demands Cleo help her or a story revealing Cleo’s investigating will appear in the newspaper...romance · mystery · historical-fiction · audiobook · cozy · fiction · historical · crime · murder · industrial-era -
![I Might Be in Trouble by Daniel Aleman]()
I Might Be in Trouble by Daniel Aleman
A suspenseful dark comedy about a struggling writer who wakes up to find his date from the night before dead—and must then decide how far he’s willing to go to spin the misadventure into his next big book.A few years ago, David Alvarez had it all: a six-figure book deal, a loving boyfriend, and an exciting writing career...urban · new-york-state · fiction · contemporary · lgbtq · humor · audiobook · thriller · romantic-love · crime -
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![Treacherous Depths by Paige Black]()
Treacherous Depths by Paige Black
For fans of pulse-pounding thrillers and intricate police procedurals comes a story that will plunge you into the darkest depths of human nature. In the misty coastal town of Nightfall, Oregon, Officer Eden Mercer faces her most harrowing case yet...mystery · suspense · female-mc · crime · law-enforcement · police-procedural · fiction · murder · book · adult -
![Mi crush literario by Meera Kean]()
Mi crush literario by Meera Kean
¿Alguna vez has deseado que tu personaje favorito salga del libro?Vas corriendo por la calle, chocas con un desconocido y le rompes la nariz. Quieres llevarlo a urgencias, pero cuando te dice su nombre, resulta ser Skyler Moretti, tu crush literario.Eso le pasó a Dakota.A los trece años descubrió al atractivo y despiadado protagonista de una saga de mafia y romance...romance · organized-crime · humor · fantasy · friends-to-lovers · action-adventure · contemporary · fiction · crime · book -
![The Egyptian Mystery: An utterly gripping historical murder mystery by Emily Organ]()
The Egyptian Mystery: An utterly gripping historical murder mystery by Emily Organ
A dead body vanishes. A wife goes missing. Penny faces her most baffling case yet.London, 1885. When a famous Egyptologist is found dead in his hotel room, reporter Penny Green expects a straightforward case. But the corpse disappears without a trace, and the victim's wife is nowhere to be found...mystery · historical-fiction · fiction · audiobook · crime · historical · industrial-era · victorian · feminism · romance -
![Backwater Justice by Fern Michaels]()
Backwater Justice by Fern Michaels
An action-packed, ripped-from-the-headlines story of smalltown secrets from the #1 bestselling author, the latest in the long-running fan-favorite Sisterhood series.The Sisterhood: a group of women from all walks of life bound by friendship and years of adventure...mystery · suspense · fiction · law-enforcement · cozy · friendship · crime · contemporary · romance · sci-fi -
![Married With Malice by Cora Brent]()
Married With Malice by Cora Brent
RELEASING DECEMBER 5th!MARRIED WITH MALICE The wedding was supposed to be my sister’s fate. An alliance between two legendary mafia families just like in the old days. But when my sweet, beautiful older sister fell for a civilian and eloped in spite of our father’s edict, mafia mayhem ensued... -
![Claim Me Forever by Lucy Darling]()
Claim Me Forever by Lucy Darling
One look spurred my obsession. She’s too innocent. I should walk away... But I won’t.LibbyMy sister got out. I didn’t. My leg made sure of that. I’m no good to anyone—at least that’s what my father always told me. Until I met Ace. Until he saved me from my old life. He’s a hero, not just to me. To everyone. I keep thinking there’s no way he really wants me, that I’m damaged goods...romance · contemporary · abuse · family · crime · military · insta-love · age-gap · alpha-mc · multi-pov -
![His Prince by Cora Rose]()
His Prince by Cora Rose
All my life I’ve waited for my fairytale romance. Sheltered by my protective father and confined by the dangers of his mafia legacy, I’ve saved myself—my heart and body—all these years for this very moment…Deadly handsome and charming, Mikhail Ivanov, strikes a deal with my father for my hand in marriage, ensuring my safety and building an alliance...romance · mlm · contemporary · dark · crime · lgbtq · steamy · age-gap · organized-crime · enemies-to-lovers -
![Watch Your Back by Terri Parlato]()
Watch Your Back by Terri Parlato
Amid the depths of a bleak Boston winter, a recently married couple find their lives and their relationship unraveling after a series of deadly accidents, in this brilliantly twisting domestic thriller perfect for fans of Stacy Willingham, Greer Hendricks, and Megan Miranda. Accidents happen, no matter how careful or well-intentioned you are...suspense · audiobook · fiction · psychological · thriller · law-enforcement · police-procedural · crime · murder · book -
![Emperor of Lust by Jagger Cole]()
Emperor of Lust by Jagger Cole
To protect everything I love, I’m forced to marry a monster.I made a huge mistake, and caught the attention of a lethally beautiful villain.Damian Nikolayev is brutality incarnate. A psychopath wrapped in tattooed muscle and tailored charm.Heir to a Bratva empire built on blood and control.And now, I’m his. His fiancée. His plaything. His obsession.He owns my darkest secret... -
![The Cheating Husband by James Caine]()
The Cheating Husband by James Caine
He seemed perfect, until I uncovered one of his lies.He’s already married.I know I should break it off, but it’s not that simple. He’s been hiding more than just his wife from me.He is not what he seems.When I discover who his wife is, everything takes a darker turn.They are not a normal couple.Fans of Freida McFadden and Kiersten Modglin will devour this fast-paced psychological thriller...psychological · audiobook · fiction · suspense · contemporary · realistic · thriller · domestic-drama · murder · crime -
![Dark Christmas by K.C. Crowne]()
Dark Christmas by K.C. Crowne
I thought my neighbor was just a grumpy recluse.Turns out, he’s the devil in an Armani suit.It all started with a Christmas disaster.My curvy boudoir photos landed on his doorstep.Cue absolute panic…And visions of him laughing at my plus-size curves.But when I showed up to reclaim my photos…He wasn’t laughing.He was waiting.Dark eyes filled with hunger.And my photos gripped tightly in his hand...romance · dark · steamy · drama · age-gap · organized-crime · fiction · contemporary · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc -
![Misguided Vows by Kia Carrington-Russell, T.L. Smith]()
Misguided Vows by Kia Carrington-Russell, T.L. Smith
We met because of a job.We played because he made a bet.We carried on because we couldn’t stop.Now we’re in too deep, and the secrets of our pasts will catch up.It’s supposed to only be a fling, but it’s started a fire.One that we’re both in denial about...romance · enemies-to-lovers · dark · drama · forced-proximity · found-family · contemporary · organized-crime · billionaire · stalking -
![A Deadly Walk in Devon by Nicholas George]()
A Deadly Walk in Devon by Nicholas George
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![Against the Grain by Peter Lovesey]()
Against the Grain by Peter Lovesey
Detective Peter Diamond goes undercover at a seasonal festival in this delightful and bittersweet conclusion to the multi-award-winning series.Detective Peter Diamond, chief of the Avon and Somerset Murder Squad, is taking a short holiday in the country...mystery · fiction · audiobook · law-enforcement · crime · cozy · police-procedural · ghosts · sci-fi · supernatural -
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![Bound by Flames by Cassie Kellergan]()
Bound by Flames by Cassie Kellergan
If you love a masculine man falling to his knees for his enemy’s daughter, this book is for you. Mia Ares is a caveman—a control freak who thinks I’ll obey just because he put a ring on my finger.We’re a disaster waiting to happen, but the longer I stay, the harder it is to hate him.What if I want this marriage to be...real? Ares Business always comes first... -
![We Did Nothing Wrong by Hannah Jayne]()
We Did Nothing Wrong by Hannah Jayne
Lia thought of the dark night, of the broken street light.Had Diana gone out to meet her? Had she been waiting for her, alone in the park? Or had someone been waiting for Diana?Lia and Diana are the It girls of Empire Hill High. Their lives are perfect....until Diana disappears and the rumors start flying. Everyone thinks Diana is a runaway, including the police...mystery · young-adult · suspense · audiobook · fiction · horror · crime · friendship · missing-people · high-school -
![Knife Skills for Beginners by Orlando Murrin]()
Knife Skills for Beginners by Orlando Murrin
The Maid meets Knives Out with a dash of Top Chef in the debut locked room culinary mystery set in a London cooking school by MasterChef semi-finalist and cookbook writer Orlando Murrin.“Some people are natural dancers, others marvelous in bed, but—not wishing to boast—I’m good with a knife. Most chefs are...mystery · cozy · fiction · crime · suspense · murder · friendship · audiobook · contemporary · lgbtq -
![Hearts by Kyra Irene]()
Hearts by Kyra Irene
Blamed for the deaths of her ex-fiancés, Rosalie Clarke has a reputation as the Outfit’s very ownblack widow. But in a world where powerful men gamble with lives, Rosalie can’t tell if she’scursed or if her exes’ blood is on someone else’s hands.Max has always been there, a brooding, protective constant in Rosalie’s life...romance · organized-crime · bodyguard · steamy · dark · fantasy · contemporary · betrayal · fiction · crime -
![Acid by Charlotte McGinlay]()
Acid by Charlotte McGinlay
Note From Author; This book is a trigger warning, please read with care.AcidI owe the club my life.They saved me when I was ready to give up.Growing up in our household was tough; it choked me,but the club gave me a lifeline, gave me hope.Just like she did.But then she lost her hero, and she was hurting.She wanted to forget, but I pushed her away...romance · friends-to-lovers · abuse · contemporary · biker · child-abuse · family · realistic · organized-crime · fiction -
![Knot Made to Break: Part One by Harper Wylde]()
Knot Made to Break: Part One by Harper Wylde
When I was little, I used to be afraid of the monsters under the bed. No one ever told me that real monsters walk in the daylight. For eight unbearable months, I’ve been their prisoner—broken, bruised, and forced to endure horrors no one should ever face.But survival is in my blood...romance · omegaverse · reverse-harem · dark · organized-crime · abuse · new-adult · multi-pov · paranormal · contemporary -
![King by Fiona Davenport]()
King by Fiona Davenport
Connor “King” Kingsley had his hands full running the Hounds of Hellfire MC. Love was the last thing on his mind when Stella Ford came to the compound, needing his help. But it only took one encounter with the feisty beauty for King to know he’d finally met the woman made to stand by his side.Stella’s unique upbringing made her slow to trust. Except with King..romance · contemporary · steamy · forced-proximity · age-gap · insta-love · biker · alpha-mc · multi-pov · bodyguard
