Top new crime books in November 2025
Last updated:
November 30, 2025
November 2025 featuring new releases by Lee Child, Andrew Child, Janet Evanovich, Heather Gudenkauf, Gilly Macmillan, Nicole Baart, L.J. Shen, Kathy Reichs, Mia Sheridan, Sophie Hamilton, Carlotta Brentan, Brittany Pressley and many more.
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Exit Strategy by Lee Child, Andrew Child
'If there is a more iconic character in modern fiction than Jack Reacher, I'd like to meet them.' DAILY MIRRORTHE 2025 JACK REACHER THRILLERJack Reacher will make three stops today. Not all of them were planned for.First – a Baltimore coffee shop. A seat in the corner, facing the door. Black coffee, two refills, no messing about...fiction · mystery · military · action-adventure · children · audiobook · suspense · thriller · crime · violent-conflict -
![The King's Ransom by Janet Evanovich]()
The King's Ransom by Janet Evanovich
“Thriller master” ( Mystery and Suspense Magazine ) Janet Evanovich takes readers on a global hunt to track down missing masterpieces in this action-packed and steamy sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller The Recovery Agent .Gabriela Rose, recovery agent extraordinaire, can find just about anything. Too bad she can’t seem to lose her gorgeous-but-infuriating ex-husband Rafer Jones...mystery · action-adventure · fiction · womens-fiction · suspense · crime · humor · female-mc · heist · book -
![The Perfect Hosts by Heather Gudenkauf]()
The Perfect Hosts by Heather Gudenkauf
A couple’s gender reveal party turns deadly and everyone is a suspect in this gripping thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest...suspense · psychological · fiction · audiobook · thriller · crime · family · law-enforcement · police-procedural · book -
![The Burning Library by Gilly Macmillan]()
The Burning Library by Gilly Macmillan
A thrilling dark-academia tale of murder, obsession and ruthless ambition set in remote St Andrews, ScotlandOn a frigid, windswept day in Scotland’s Western Hebrides, Eleanor Bruton’s body is discovered on the shore. To her family Eleanor was an ordinary middle-aged woman. She made flower arrangements and plumped kneeler cushions at church...dark-academia · fiction · suspense · thriller · audiobook · young-adult · murder · psychological · heist · crime -
![Where He Left Me by Nicole Baart]()
Where He Left Me by Nicole Baart
From Nicole Baart, the bestselling author of Everything We Didn’t Say, comes a twisty, atmospheric suspense novel about a newlywed whose husband disappears, leaving her isolated in Washington’s North Cascades. College professors Sadie Sheridan and Felix Graham are on sabbatical at Hemlock House, located on a remote mountain homestead established years ago by Felix’s family...fiction · audiobook · suspense · survival · season-winter · thriller · contemporary · kidnapping · crime · psychological -
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![Bad Bishop by L.J. Shen]()
Bad Bishop by L.J. Shen
From New York Times bestselling author L.J. Shen comes a dark age-gap mafia romance. He's Deathless.She's trying to find a reason to live.LilaMy innocence was ripped from me one fateful night under the starless sky.Resulting in an unwanted teenage pregnancy and a secret the Camorra must bury.My father decided to hand me off to the highest bidder... -
![Evil Bones by Kathy Reichs]()
Evil Bones by Kathy Reichs
#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs returns with a twisty, unputdownable thriller featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, who finds herself enmeshed in a series of grisly animal killings that turn into something far more sinister... -
![The Fix by Mia Sheridan]()
The Fix by Mia Sheridan
A chilling take on second chances, where a brutal break-in comes back to haunt the sole survivor with a new threat—and another victim.Eleven years ago, Cami Cortlandt’s mother and sister died cruelly in a violent home invasion. The trauma and notoriety still linger, but Cami has managed to build a life in her hometown despite everything she’s lost.Then one day it all comes rushing back...romance · mystery · suspense · fiction · contemporary · military · sexual-assault · murder · crime · psychological -
![More Than Nothing by Sophie Hamilton]()
More Than Nothing by Sophie Hamilton
Wildly romantic, More Than Nothing is the first book in the Pine Springs series—small-town Michigan, where there’s community, drama, heat, and heart.With Elenie’s family the most hated in Pine Springs, keeping a low profile has become a way of life for her.But then the new police chief, Roman Martinez, shows up at the diner where she’s a waitress, all muscle and badge and dangerous perception...romance · contemporary · fiction · mystery · audiobook · crime · suspense · small-town · mental-illness · family -
![Forget You Saw Her by Carlotta Brentan, Brittany Pressley, Andi Arndt, Noelle W. Ihli]()
Forget You Saw Her by Carlotta Brentan, Brittany Pressley, Andi Arndt, Noelle W. Ihli
She lost her daughter once. Now, she’ll go to hell and back to find her.Seventeen years ago, Sabina made the most difficult decision of her giving her newborn daughter, Andrea, up for adoption. She’s lived with the guilt ever since, clinging to the hope that Andrea was safe, happy, and loved.Then the letter from the police arrives.Andrea Beaumont is a missing person... -
![The Emperor by Penelope Sky]()
The Emperor by Penelope Sky
Before the foundation of the Fifth Republic, my father crossed his business partner, and the consequences of that were dire.The execution of my entire family...except me.I've been on the run from The Oath, assassins that vow to finish every contract they receive. Every few years they find me again, and then I'm on the run once more... -
![The Amberglow Candy Store by Hiyoko Kurisu, Matt Treyvaud]()
The Amberglow Candy Store by Hiyoko Kurisu, Matt Treyvaud
A charming book of linked stories with a sprinkling of cosy fantasy and a fable-like touch . . .The Amberglow Candy Store in the Night Alley introduces the reader to half-fox shopkeeper Kogetsu, whose magical wagashi sweets from his shop on Gloaming Lane promise to change his customers' lives for the better...fantasy · cozy · fiction · audiobook · magical-realism · contemporary · animals · myths · urban-fantasy · culinary -
![Mistletoe Murders 4 by Ken Cuperus, Cobie Smulders, Raymond Ablack]()
Mistletoe Murders 4 by Ken Cuperus, Cobie Smulders, Raymond Ablack
The much-anticipated return of the hit Audible Original Mistletoe Murders series, featuring Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother) reprising her role as cozy crimefighter and year-round Christmas store owner Emily Lane in Mistletoe Murders 4...romance · audiobook · mystery · crime · contemporary · cozy · fiction · suspense · humor · law-enforcement -
![The Hidden City by Charles Finch]()
The Hidden City by Charles Finch
Aristocratic sleuth Charles Lenox makes a triumphant return to London from his travels to America to investigate a mystery hidden in the architecture of the city itself, in The Hidden City by critically acclaimed author Charles Finch...mystery · historical-fiction · industrial-era · victorian · law-enforcement · audiobook · crime · amateur-sleuth · historical · fiction -
![Wicked Duty by Renee Parker]()
Wicked Duty by Renee Parker
Lucy I don’t need a bodyguard. Especially not one as cold and devastatingly gorgeous as Callum Kavanaugh.I’ve just landed a spot in the most competitive modeling event of the year. This is my chance to reclaim my life after everything I’ve survived. I won’t let an overbearing robot in a three-piece suit stop me.His calm, condescending demeanor infuriates me... -
![Before Us by Jane E. James]()
Before Us by Jane E. James
Packed full of breathtaking twists, the BRAND NEW totally addictive psychological suspense from international bestselling author Jane E. James.The house was meant to be a fresh start.But from the moment we arrived at 13 Rutland Terrace, something felt wrong.My daughter refuses to go near the cellar. The dog won't stop barking. And then I found the photo — a family just like ours... -
![Prowl by Colleen Coble]()
Prowl by Colleen Coble
Prowl, the second book in USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble's Sanctuary series (following Ambush), delivers exactly what her fans the ideal blend of suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat with just the right amount of romance. Perfect for fans of Laura Dave, Allison Brennan, and Dani Pettrey...romance · christian · mystery · suspense · audiobook · fiction · contemporary · animals · multi-pov · law-enforcement -
![Celtic Justice by Rebecca Zanetti]()
Celtic Justice by Rebecca Zanetti
A stolen treasure, a sabotaged pie, and a town full of trouble…Silverville’s St. Patrick’s Day is bigger than ever, thanks to Nana O’Shea’s Pot of Gold display at her brand-new magic potion shop, Celtic Moon Herbals. The centerpiece? Antique gold nugget boxes that just might form a treasure map. Most people think it’s just another of Nana’s tall tales—until the display vanishes...romance · suspense · contemporary · mystery · humor · small-town · legal · action-adventure · law-enforcement · crime -
![Bonded By Christmas by Jillian West]()
Bonded By Christmas by Jillian West
LaceyI’m struggling to get into the holiday spirit. Winter is normally my favorite season, but something isn’t clicking this year. With my mom and her new husbands away for the holidays, I’m all on my own. Well, I could seek out Wilder, the annoyingly hot stepbrother I gained when my mom got married, but that’s a last resort kind of option.My job at the scent clinic keeps me busy enough, anyway... -
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![Innocence Road by Laura Griffin]()
Innocence Road by Laura Griffin
A detective struggling to overcome her father’s professional legacy uncovers a serial killer whose crime spree spans two decades in the high Texas desert from New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin.Leanne Everhart left her hometown, and she planned to never look back at those fractured relationships...mystery · fiction · romance · law-enforcement · contemporary · suspense · serial-killers · police-procedural · cozy · crime -
![Knot Made to Break: Part Two by Harper Wylde]()
Knot Made to Break: Part Two by Harper Wylde
This book will be moved forward...romance · omegaverse · organized-crime · steamy · suspense · fiction · paranormal · crime · book · adult -
![Boys Who Taint by Clarissa Wild]()
Boys Who Taint by Clarissa Wild
NOT ACTUAL RELEASE DATE.RELEASE DATE WILL BE MOVED TO AN EARLIER DATE.Full description coming soon..reverse-harem · mlm · suspense · romance · psychological · female-mc · crime · fiction · new-adult · polyamory -
![The Bridesmaid by Cate Quinn]()
The Bridesmaid by Cate Quinn
From the acclaimed author of The Clinic comes a pulse-pounding thriller about a society wedding turned deadly, for fans of The Unwedding.The Kensingtons invite you to the society wedding of the decade. There's just one hitch. You might not make it out alive...mystery · suspense · fiction · crime · season-summer · thriller · psychological · family · murder · book -
![Snowbound by Jane Henry]()
Snowbound by Jane Henry
An insanely hot, dark & taboo new stalker romance from USA Today bestselling author, Jane Henry, I ran to the woods to disappear.No food. No sleep. No hope.Just a broken heart, a bottle of wine, and a marriage in shambles.Then the gifts started showing up.Firewood stacked neatly outside the door. Homemade food in the fridge and a note with all-too familiar handwriting.He never knocked...romance · dark · contemporary · obsession · forced-proximity · stalking · fiction · friends-to-lovers · crime · organized-crime -
![A Forbidden Arrangement by Jessa Wilder]()
A Forbidden Arrangement by Jessa Wilder
A one-night stand is supposed to be my escape… not my cage.I fall into Xander Everette’s arms the night my life unravels.Rich. Ruthless. Untouchable. Devastatingly handsome.He gives me one night of pleasure I’ll never forget.I tell myself I can walk away.Then I witness a murder. Now I am hunted, dragged into a world I don’t understand... -
![Haven't Killed in Years by Amy K. Green]()
Haven't Killed in Years by Amy K. Green
No one is supposed to know harmless office worker Gwen Tanner is the vanished daughter of serial killer Abel Haggerty. But a low profile and a new name aren’t going to cut it when an obsessive new killer starts targeting her, in this lively and propulsive thriller with a standout voice.Marin Haggerty, the daughter of a notorious serial killer, was only a child when they arrested her father... -
![Wild Instinct by T. Jefferson Parker]()
Wild Instinct by T. Jefferson Parker
A gripping high-stakes thriller by three-time Edgar Award winner and New York Times bestselling author T. Jefferson Parker ("A marvel...hits the high-water mark for crime fiction every time out...mystery · action-adventure · suspense · military · murder · crime · violent-conflict · fiction · book · adult -
![The Broken Queen by Ashley Munoz]()
The Broken Queen by Ashley Munoz
The final book in the Royals of Rake Forge duet is now here! She was always ours.Ours to protect.Ours to love.Yet, we were forced to watch as she stepped into another’s arms, completely out of reach.We didn’t have any regrets in choosing to revive our father’s deadly legacy…we knew what threat faced this family and how much danger Presley was in... -
![At Midnight Comes the Cry by Julia Spencer-Fleming]()
At Midnight Comes the Cry by Julia Spencer-Fleming
New York Times bestseller Julia Spencer-Fleming returns to her beloved Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne mystery seriesIt’s Christmas time in Millers Kill, and Reverend Clare Fergusson and her husband Russ van Alstyne - newly resigned from his position as chief of police – plan to enjoy it with their baby boy. On their visiting Santa, decorating the tree, and attending the church Christmas pageant...mystery · fiction · young-adult · suspense · psychological · literary-fiction · crime · law-enforcement · season-winter · female-author -
![Thorns of Deceit by Eva Winners]()
Thorns of Deceit by Eva Winners
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![Elf on the Edge by Alina Jacobs]()
Elf on the Edge by Alina Jacobs
Hire a hitman to take out my cheating ex? It was an eggnog-fueled mistake, I swear! On Christmas Eve, my perfect fiancé stands up at the altar to declare his pure undying love… for my evil stepsister.Cue public humiliation, a ruined wedding, and me crawling back to my small hometown to work minimum wage at my granny’s Christmas café.Just living the holiday dream...romance · audiobook · fake-relationship · contemporary · slow-burn · sports · organized-crime · humor · fiction · holidays -
![Puck Me It's Christmas! by Alina Jacobs]()
Puck Me It's Christmas! by Alina Jacobs
When you're a blacklisted preschool teacher and somehow end up coaching the worst team in the NHL, it's shaping up to be the crappiest Christmas ever.We’re adding an NHL head-coaching job to the Yule log dumpster fire of my holiday season.I lost my apartment and had to move back home for the holidays.My mom sneaks into my bedroom to watch me sleep because she “can’t help it...romance · sports · audiobook · contemporary · steamy · season-winter · humor · crime · friendship · family -
![Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino]()
Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino
Eighteen months and eleven lost bidding wars into house-hunting in the Washington, D.C. suburbs, 37-year-old publicist Margo Miyake gets a tip about the perfect house, in the perfect neighborhood, slated to come up for sale in one month...horror · fiction · mystery · contemporary · suspense · psychological · thriller · drama · crime · dark-humor -
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![Façade by Sam Burns]()
Façade by Sam Burns
Flynn Knight has a million things to do. From the mundane, like helping his new friends open the restaurant next door, to feeding his cat—a near full-time job. Then there are the unexpected things, like trying to find out about his father’s people, now that one has tried to kill him...romance · vampires · mlm · dragons · fantasy · paranormal · magic · urban-fantasy · mystery · shapeshifters -
![Born into Madness: A Dark Mafia Romance by Sonja Grey]()
Born into Madness: A Dark Mafia Romance by Sonja Grey
“A safe word? That’s so cute that you think a word could keep you safe from me.”CYNI met him the night three men tried to hurt me.Sasha Melnikov appeared wearing a skull mask... beautiful, brutal, merciless.He made sure they never would again.Then he looked at me.And every instinct screamed to run.But instead of killing me, he took me home.He said I was safe.He lied... -
![Murder at the Scottish Games by Traci Hall]()
Murder at the Scottish Games by Traci Hall
The Highland Games have taken over the quaint seaside village of Nairn, Scotland—and the life of sweater shop owner, knitting enthusiast, and busy single mom Paislee Shaw…especially when a killer enters the competition! Paislee Shaw is no stranger to managing tricky tangles, but mid-August spins her world into more chaos than she ever could have imagined... -
![Mistletoe Masquerade by Jill Ramsower]()
Mistletoe Masquerade by Jill Ramsower
The clock struck midnight, but when Prince Charming is a detective, he has no problem hunting down his mafia Cinderella in this spicy holiday retelling by Top 35 Best Selling author Jill Ramsower. SachiI was trapped in a nightmarish conversationwhen a gorgeous man in a masquerade masksaved me with a kiss.He pretended to be my date.He danced with me.Enchanted me.Then, invited me home with him...romance · audiobook · organized-crime · steamy · dark · law-enforcement · contemporary · billionaire · anthologies · female-mc -
![Corrupted Memories by B. Sobjakken]()
Corrupted Memories by B. Sobjakken
Sebastian and Gianna's story coming soon..organized-crime · on-the-run · new-adult · contemporary · fiction · romance · action-adventure · crime · book · adult -
![Festive Fugitive by K.A. Merikan]()
Festive Fugitive by K.A. Merikan
I didn’t expect my Christmas gift to be six-foot-two, a trained killer, and obsessed with me.EliOne bullet. One dead man. And now my wreck of a life is spiraling out of control.The bastard deserved it, but I’m just a regular guy. I botched the escape, and since I killed him while wearing a Santa costume, they call me the Festive Fugitive. Cute...romance · mlm · dark · crime · forced-proximity · lgbtq · audiobook · contemporary · fiction · organized-crime -
![Christmas Mafia Prince by K.A. Merikan]()
Christmas Mafia Prince by K.A. Merikan
Christmas break in Aspen. Married to a mafia hitman who hunts people for sport.DamenAll I want is to join my family for their annual Christmas hunt. But no, because that’s apparently only for married men. Like I need a ring on my finger to shoot a man in the back.Oh, yes, the tradition is hunting people. We keep some enemies alive and let them think they can escape...romance · mlm · dark · contemporary · crime · audiobook · organized-crime · fake-relationship · age-gap · forced-proximity
