Top new crime books out this week: 24 Aug - 30 Aug 2025
Last updated:
August 30, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Joanne Fluke, Stacy Willingham, Helen Sarah Fields, Jennifer Estep, Katherine Faulkner, Renee Parker, K.C. Crowne, Kathryn Ann Kingsley, Jane Henry, Darcie Wilde and many more.
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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanne Fluke dishes the next irresistible Hannah Swensen mystery, with Hannah scrambling to bring the flavors of autumn to Lake Eden, Minnesota . .mystery · cozy · fiction · female-mc · amateur-sleuth · sci-fi · animals · supernatural · crime · book -
![Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham]()
Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham
A pulse-pounding new Southern thriller from the author of the runaway bestseller A Flicker in the Dark.Twenty-two years ago, Claire Campbell’s older sister, Natalie, disappeared on her eighteenth birthday. Days later, her blood was found in a car, a man was arrested, and the case was swiftly closed... -
![Watching You by Helen Sarah Fields]()
Watching You by Helen Sarah Fields
THE MILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER RETURNS WITH A GRIPPING, EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT SERIAL KILLER THRILLER. AVAILABLE NOW!A face in the crowd. A killer in the shadows…________On the dark streets of Edinburgh, a killer is waiting. When a body is found, it is only the beginning. Soon there will be seven more.In the city’s hospital, renowned surgeon Beth Waterfall is grieving...crime · mystery · fiction · audiobook · psychological · law-enforcement · serial-killers · thriller · suspense · dark -
![A Touch of Treachery by Jennifer Estep]()
A Touch of Treachery by Jennifer Estep
New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep serves up a new, action-packed adventure in her Section 47 urban fantasy world. This series features secrets, lies, and superspies with amazing magical abilities, along with dangerous missions, double crosses, and a swoon-worthy romance. Perfect for fans of Alias, James Bond, Jason Bourne, Nikita, True Lies, and Netflix’s Bodyguard...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · magic · suspense · espionage · audiobook · urban · paranormal · fiction -
![The Break-In by Katherine Faulkner]()
The Break-In by Katherine Faulkner
After killing an intruder in self-defense, a wealthy London mother must unravel a terrifying mystery filled with twists and turns, from the author of the “deliciously twisted thriller” (People) The Other Mothers. Alice, a professional mother of one, is hosting a playdate with friends at her upscale London home when a disturbed man breaks in...mystery · suspense · crime · fiction · thriller · family · female-mc · psychological · murder · friendship -
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![Sweet Deception by Renee Parker]()
Sweet Deception by Renee Parker
VeronikaI crashed the double wedding of two of the scariest Irish Kings to get information. Information to help me find my best friend’s sister, who was abducted. All I had to do was hack the phone of one of the mafia members.He was the perfect target. A disinterested enforcer playing with fire, probably not too bright. Someone I could manipulate...romance · enemies-to-lovers · contemporary · forced-proximity · organized-crime · alpha-mc · suspense · dark · steamy · kidnapping -
![Under His Control by K.C. Crowne]()
Under His Control by K.C. Crowne
How do I know my boss is obsessed with me?He nearly ended a guy for touching me. When a dirt bag traps me in an elevator...I feel panic and slap him.Then the doors open.My boss walks in and sees the look on my face...Hits the emergency stop.Cracks his knuckles. "Apologize to her... or I teach you respect in twelve floors." Now the creep is gone.But my nightmare's just beginning... -
![The Serpent's Bride by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
The Serpent's Bride by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
"I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH… I just couldn’t put it down… When I finished, I just screamed because that cliffhanger was perfection and so unexpected… I absolutely love this… I will be talking about it all the time… Fantastic." shelflife_bookreview, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I will disguise myself as the vampire’s bride. I will win over his family. And then I will murder every last one of them...romance · fantasy · vampires · audiobook · enemies-to-lovers · paranormal · fae · dark · fiction · organized-crime -
![Unrequited by Jane Henry]()
Unrequited by Jane Henry
A forbidden, age-gap romance of secrets, loyalty, and obsession from USA Today Best-Selling Author Jane Henry.He was never supposed to touch me.I was never supposed to love him.But some lines don’t stay drawn.I live in a world of rules and expectations, where obedience is survival and love is a liability. I was the innocent one. The youngest sister... -
![The Heir by Darcie Wilde]()
The Heir by Darcie Wilde
Destined for a life beyond her wildest dreams, born fifth in succession to the throne, and determined to get to the bottom of a most foul puzzle. The future queen becomes a rebellious sleuth when she vows to solve the mystery of a dead man scandalously discovered on the grounds of Kensington Palace—by her. The young Victoria remembers nothing but Kensington Palace...mystery · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · sci-fi · crime · romance · gothic · industrial-era · regency -
![Storm Front [Dramatized Adaptation] by Jim Butcher, Matthew Bassett, Christopher Walker, Drew Kopas]()
Storm Front [Dramatized Adaptation] by Jim Butcher, Matthew Bassett, Christopher Walker, Drew Kopas
Harry Dresden’s investigation of a grisly double murder pulls him into the darkest depths of magical Chicago in the first dramatized audiobook in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files series!As a professional wizard, Harry Dresden knows firsthand that the “everyday” world is actually full of strange and magical things—and most of them don’t play well with humans...urban-fantasy · fantasy · audiobook · magic · fiction · law-enforcement · crime · witches-wizards · supernatural · mystery -
![Enzo by Eva Winners]()
Enzo by Eva Winners
Marriage arrangements were nothing new in our world. Mine was sealed before I even took my first breath—an unbreakable pact forged to ensure peace between two powerful families.I, Penelope DiMauro, was to be wed to the ruthless heir to the Omertà criminal empire, Enzo Marchetti, on Christmas Day.We uttered our vows “Till death do us part…” and just like that, I became his. His wife...organized-crime · secrets · arranged-marriage · contemporary · new-adult · romance · crime · fiction · book · adult -
![Ruinous Need by Madison Juno]()
Ruinous Need by Madison Juno
The captive ballerina was supposed to remain untouched. This Bratva hitman couldn't resist. Now he'll carve a bloody trail to keep her, and the secret heir inside her... ViktorI captured her. On the Pakhan's orders.The dancer clad in bright silk. With no place in this dark world of ours. Defenceless. Innocent. Good. The Pakhan thought I'd leave her untouched. That would be unbearable agony... -
![Sinful Desires by Marie Annilla]()
Sinful Desires by Marie Annilla
ALL MARIE ANNILLA'S BOOKS ARE STANDALONE.*************************************************** He vowed to protect her... but she's the one who saved him. Scarlett Harper is the epitome of a pop star. An angelic voice, fiery red hair, and sky-high heels...romance · age-gap · organized-crime · alpha-mc · obsession · steamy · dark · contemporary · military · enemies-to-lovers -
![Hateful Vows : A Dark Mafia Romance by C.J. Lucci]()
Hateful Vows : A Dark Mafia Romance by C.J. Lucci
Marrying our enemy was meant to teach the man I truly want a lesson in jealousy. But my husband craves my step-brother as much as I do.IrinaBorn into the Bratva, my family tries to keep me in the shadows, obedient and unseen. But I could never stay quiet. Now, I'm sold to a husband I despise. Dante Ventura is a loose cannon, poking at a desire I've kept hidden for years... -
![The Devil's Bargain by Chani Lynn Feener]()
The Devil's Bargain by Chani Lynn Feener
*This is the third and final book in the A Devil to Die For trilogy. Blurb to come.These are DARK MMM Captive Horror Sci-Fi Romance that were too long to be released as novellas or a single full-length. Each book is around 52-60k and must be read in order...romance · dark · mlm · fantasy · polyamory · crime · sci-fi · aliens · action-adventure · sexual-assault -
![Dangerous Men by Evelyn Ward]()
Dangerous Men by Evelyn Ward
“Careful, Sydney. No one likes an angry woman.”Sydney Sinclair has spent her life trying to be good.And it hasn’t always been easy.Reeling from a bad breakup, Sydney’s life takes an unexpected turn when a night out with her best friend leads to an encounter with Alec, a wealthy and enigmatic businessman...romance · reverse-harem · found-family · dark · contemporary · suspense · organized-crime · fiction · bullying · humor -
![Eyes on You by Evie James]()
Eyes on You by Evie James
He is her stalker… and her savior.Nikolai Volkov is a hacker king who never wanted to wear any crown.But when his father is murdered, he’s thrust to the head of a Russian Bratva—a brutal empire of guns and blood. Power isn’t a choice. Neither is loyalty.Lyla Laine Oakley is small-town sin wrapped in sunshine—naïve, untouched, and so temptingly out of place in a city built on underworld crime...slow-burn · dark · organized-crime · age-gap · stalking · alpha-mc · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · obsession -
![Hunted & Bred by the Bratva by Maria Larson]()
Hunted & Bred by the Bratva by Maria Larson
My uncle traded me–and my virginity–as political collateral to a Bratva boss. As a member of my senator uncle’s campaign team, I’m obligated to attend glitzy political fundraising events. At the last party, a tall, broad-shouldered man with tattoos peaking out from the cuffs and neckline of his tailored shirt watches me from the shadows...romance · contemporary · age-gap · organized-crime · alpha-mc · stalking · drama · steamy · fiction · crime -
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![Crystal Wrath by Kat Steele]()
Crystal Wrath by Kat Steele
He’s the Bratva king of Miami. I’m the journalist who should have stayed far away. One night, I slip into a world I don’t belong in—designer gowns, crystal champagne flutes, whispered deals worth millions.My plan is pretend to be someone else, gather what I need, and disappear.Then I meet Renat Rostov.Tall. Lethal. Gorgeous enough to ruin me with a single look... -
![Doll Parts by Penny Zang]()
Doll Parts by Penny Zang
The Virgin Suicides meets I Have Some Questions For You in a dual timeline suspense following one woman as she begins to uncover the truth of the death of her estranged best friend and the Sylvia Plath adoring sad girls they attended college with decades ago, all while holding a secret that will slowly unravel her new, suburban dream life. Some stories refuse to stay buried...mystery · dark-academia · fiction · suspense · friendship · coming-of-age · crime · female-mc · psychological · thriller -
![What the Dead Can Do by Peter Rosch]()
What the Dead Can Do by Peter Rosch
A young child’s fate is at stake in a deadly battle between his deceased parents in this gripping and profoundly original psychological thriller, perfect for fans of What Have You Done and Middle of the Night...horror · mystery · paranormal · audiobook · fiction · psychological · suspense · supernatural · spooky · murder -
![Not Who You Think by Arbor Sloane]()
Not Who You Think by Arbor Sloane
The copycat of a killer made famous by a true crime author kidnaps a classmate of the author’s daughter in this twisty thriller, perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins.Amelia Child has devoted her life to researching Gerald Shapiro, the Catfish Killer, a man who pretended to be other people online to gain women’s trust before meeting and killing them...
![Storm Front [Dramatized Adaptation] by Jim Butcher, Matthew Bassett, Christopher Walker, Drew Kopas](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/693bcb05fe0829f164530223.jpg)
