Top new crime books out this week: 5 Oct - 11 Oct 2025
Last updated:
October 11, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Chevy Stevens, Patricia Cornwell, Julia Whelan, Elizabeth Evans, Freida McFadden, Catriona Ward, Jagger Cole, Terry Fallis, C.J. Carmichael, Michael Dean, Silvia Violet, Jennifer Fawcett and many more.
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The Hitchhikers by Chevy Stevens
The open road beckons.A chance for them to reconnect.Then they make a fatal mistake.It’s the summer of 1976 and Alice and Tom set out on the remote Canadian highways in their new RV, hoping to heal their broken hearts after a devastating tragedy.They’ve planned the trip perfectly, taken care of every detail. Then they meet two young hitchhikers down on their luck and offer them a ride...north-america · canada · mystery · audiobook · historical-fiction · suspense · fiction · horror · historical · thriller -
![Sharp Force by Patricia Cornwell]()
Sharp Force by Patricia Cornwell
A serial killer terrorizes Northern Virginia, his ability to come and go baffling those pursuing him with zero success.He disables the victims' WIFI, attacking them in bed, the cause of death exsanguination due to sharp force injuries.This has been going on for six months when Dr. Kay Scarpetta is awakened by her phone in the early morning hours of June 12, her birthday...mystery · fiction · crime · medical · psychological · thriller · supernatural · suspense · serial-killers · book -
![The Room Next Door by Julia Whelan, Elizabeth Evans, Wendy Walker, Full Cast]()
The Room Next Door by Julia Whelan, Elizabeth Evans, Wendy Walker, Full Cast
From the bestselling author of Mad Love and American Girl comes a propulsive new thriller with a spectacular twist and an acclaimed cast. They were best friends forever. Until the night one of them disappeared.In 2010, Brooke Lowry, Carrie Hollis, and Eve Shay were inseparable. But on the Fourth of July, Eve vanished—her case never solved...audiobook · mystery · fiction · crime · suspense · psychological · action-adventure · thriller · killer · drama -
![The Intruder by Freida McFadden]()
The Intruder by Freida McFadden
Who knows what the storm will blow in…Casey's cabin in the wilderness is not built for a hurricane. Her roof shakes, the lights flicker, and the tree outside her front door is sways ominously in the wind. But she's a lot more worried about the girl she discovers lurking outside her kitchen window.She’s young. She’s alone. And she’s covered in blood... -
![Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward]()
Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward
Set in the unforgiving maw of the Rocky Mountains, Nowhere Burning is the latest harrowing novel from bestselling author Catriona Ward, perfect for fans of Riley Sager and the hit series Yellowjackets.A refuge for lost children may also be their prison.In the middle of the night, Riley pulls her younger brother Oliver out of bed, and the two run away from home...horror · fiction · mystery · season-summer · rural · crime · suspense · psychological · thriller · supernatural -
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![Dance of Defiance: A Dark MM Mafia Romance by Jagger Cole]()
Dance of Defiance: A Dark MM Mafia Romance by Jagger Cole
A night meant for violence and vengeance turns into something far more twisted and deviant…I was raised to be brutal.Hard. Tough. Unmerciful.In the Bratva, men don’t crave other men. Good thing I’m straight.And if I say that enough times, six inches from the mirror, it usually sounds true.That is, until I go into the woods looking for monsters, and find something far harder to escape from...romance · mlm · dark · enemies-to-lovers · found-family · crime · contemporary · organized-crime · angst · grumpy-sunshine -
![The Marionette by Terry Fallis]()
The Marionette by Terry Fallis
Bestselling and beloved author Terry Fallis' tenth novel, The Marionette, introduces readers to a new hero, James a world-famous thriller writer whose life takes an unexpected turn from the pages of his novels into the perilous world of espionage...fiction · mystery · literary-fiction · satire · thriller · humor · military · politics · crime · action-adventure -
![Bitter Past by C.J. Carmichael]()
Bitter Past by C.J. Carmichael
A missing woman. A small-town sheriff. A cold case no one wants solved.Twenty years ago, a young hiker vanished in the Montana wilderness. No body. No suspects. No answers. New sheriff Zak Waller has always believed it was murder—now, he finally has the power to prove it. But without evidence, he’s chasing a ghost... -
![His Forbidden Obsession by Michael Dean, Silvia Violet]()
His Forbidden Obsession by Michael Dean, Silvia Violet
From the moment I see Lorenzo, I want him. He’s dangerous, part of the infamous Theriot family who runs the New Orleans crime scene.I have no doubt he’d enjoy destroying me. He hates my father almost as much as I do.The danger I’m in at home frightens me, but when Lorenzo sends shivers down my spine, it turns me on. He becomes my fantasy, the man I long for, the one who might save me... -
![Keep This for Me by Jennifer Fawcett]()
Keep This for Me by Jennifer Fawcett
The acclaimed author of the “chilling, mesmerizing debut” (Rachel Harrison, author of The Return ) Beneath the Stairs returns with a gripping, atmospheric suspense novel about a woman investigating a serial killer’s connection to her mother’s disappearance—for fans of I Have Some Questions for You and Notes on an Execution. One hot August night in 1993, a young couple go to a party...suspense · fiction · serial-killers · thriller · survival · multi-pov · kidnapping · family · contemporary · literary-fiction -
![Cruel Possession: A Forced Marriage Mafia Romance by Kira Cole]()
Cruel Possession: A Forced Marriage Mafia Romance by Kira Cole
ZOEI don’t need a savior.I built my empire with blood, knives, and fear—and I’ll burn anyone who tries to take it from me.But Aiden Vitale doesn’t scare easily. He’s my enemy, the man who should’ve put a bullet in my head.Instead, he forced me into a marriage with a gun at my throat.Now I’m chained to the one man I can’t kill… and can’t stop craving... -
![Mockingbird Court by Juneau Black]()
Mockingbird Court by Juneau Black
In the latest installment in the beloved Shady Hollow series, everyone's favorite vulpine investigator Vera Vixen must contend with a cold-hearted killer—and the ghost of her own past.It's a crisp, cool autumn in Shady Hollow, and preparations are underway for the annual Harvest Festival... -
![ITCH! by Gemma Amor]()
ITCH! by Gemma Amor
*** THE FOLK HORROR NOVEL CRAWLING UNDER YOUR SKIN FOR HALLOWEEN 2025 ***Something moves on the forest floor . . .Josie is at rock bottom. Burned out, heartbroken and recovering from an abusive relationship, she lives a haunted existence after returning to her isolated hometown on the edge of the Forest of Dean...horror · fiction · mystery · audiobook · lgbtq · folk-horror · rural · contemporary · spooky · supernatural -
![All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu]()
All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu
Award winning author Ken Liu returns with his first sci-fi thriller in a brand-new series following former “orphan hacker” Julia Z as she is thrust into a high-stakes adventure where she must use her cybersecurity and hacking skills to unravel a virtual reality mystery, rescue a kidnapped dream artist, and confront the blurred lines between technology, identity, and the power of shared dreams... -
![Forgotten Comeback by Andrea Hagan]()
Forgotten Comeback by Andrea Hagan
Men fall first. Women come first. Welcome to the family.TaylorSteady job. New girlfriend. Healthy boxing routine. My life’s back on track, that is, until one bad decision has me clinching with Ace’s Wild Boxing Club’s biggest player. Now, my carefully constructed facade has been KO’ed by a walking red flag of a man named Gavin Webb...romance · enemies-to-lovers · dark · organized-crime · outlaws · harem · lgbtq · found-family · steamy · new-adult -
![A Knotty Risk: The Possession of Paige by Leann Ryans]()
A Knotty Risk: The Possession of Paige by Leann Ryans
As single as I’d always been, I’d relied on my long-time friend to help me through my heat. Imagine my surprise when I showed up at his door and another omega was there.I should have been smarter.I should have accepted his lack of response when I messaged him.I never should have left my home and risked being caught when I was most vulnerable.But I did...romance · fantasy · polyamory · organized-crime · reverse-harem · omegaverse · fiction · contemporary · steamy · crime -
![Merciless Promise by Anise Storm]()
Merciless Promise by Anise Storm
Ekaterina KotovI know I should avoid Kingston Brannington at all costs.But when I end up in his path, I’m unable to resist his lure.A proposition later proves he’s more dangerous than I thought.And once he gets me at his mercy, all I can do is beg.For what? As the lines blur, even I don’t know.I want him… I need him… I despise him… And even more surprisingly, I’m beholden to him as well... -
![Murder Most Haunted by Emma Mason]()
Murder Most Haunted by Emma Mason
As the snow falls, the haunting begins... Get ready for the most gripping cosy murder mystery debut of the year.'A delightfully engaging debut, starring one of the most amusing and unusual sleuths I’ve come across. Best enjoyed with a nice glass of sherry!' Tess GerritsenA grand country estate...mystery · fiction · crime · cozy · killer · spooky · suspense · female-author · supernatural · horror -
![Asylum: The Wellard Asylum Series by J.S. Cannon]()
Asylum: The Wellard Asylum Series by J.S. Cannon
In a world full of monsters, I’m the insane one.A simmering rage lies just beneath the surface, one that can’t be controlled.The voice in my head protects me, unleashing quick death, unhinged brutality.One fateful night three years ago, I became the judge, jury, and executioner.Losing my freedom when all I wanted was to escape.Now, I’m locked away...psychological · horror · steamy · thriller · suspense · mystery · fiction · serial-killers · crime · romantic-love -
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![All The Stolen Voices: A Detective Loriah Fairsbane Romantic Thriller by Scarlett Rosewood]()
All The Stolen Voices: A Detective Loriah Fairsbane Romantic Thriller by Scarlett Rosewood
All the Stolen Voices is a romantic thriller that follows Detective Loriah Fairsbane—a woman chasing a fresh start with the NYPD and desperate to bury the ghosts of her past. But her first case shatters any illusion of peace when a pregnant Native American teen is found murdered in a dumpster, pulling Loriah back into a world she thought she had escaped...romance · urban · law-enforcement · police-procedural · mystery · crime · murder · suspense · fiction · book -
![A Bloody Banquet by Gail Meath]()
A Bloody Banquet by Gail Meath
Now you see a murder, now you don’t… The Golden Age of Hollywood, 1938. It's the annual Awards Banquet at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, and Vivian Steele can’t wait for the star-studded event. She’s attending with her best friend, Carole Lombard, and several acclaimed actresses will be wearing her fashion designs. What she doesn’t expect is for the night to turn deadly... -
![Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon]()
Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon
Milwaukee 1932, the Great Depression going full blast, repeal of Prohibition just around the corner, Al Capone in the federal pen, the private investigation business shifting from labor-management relations to the more domestic kind...
