Top new action-adventure books in August 2023
Last updated:
August 31, 2023
August 2023 featuring new releases by Peter Brown, Andrew Sean Greer, Rhys Bowen, Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston, Sean Williams, Patricia A. Jackson, Peter Heller, Kathy Reichs, TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink, Christine Mangan, Christine Feehan and many more.
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The Wild Robot Protects by Peter Brown
The New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot series returns, taking Roz on an action-packed under-the-ocean journey to save her beloved island! Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect. But when mysterious, dangerous waters surround the island, the animals are forced inland to fight over dwindling resources...middle-grade · sci-fi · fiction · children-books · action-adventure · audiobook · robots · animals · young-adult · children -
![Calypso's Guest by Andrew Sean Greer]()
Calypso's Guest by Andrew Sean Greer
A bargain with the gods throws two men together in a timeless short story of adventure and unrequited love inspired by The Odyssey by Andrew Sean Greer, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Less . A man in exile, banished to a planet far from home and cursed with immortality, discovers that a ship has crash-landed near his settlement. After two hundred years, his heart’s desire has come true...sci-fi · myths · fiction · lgbtq · audiobook · retellings · action-adventure · immortality · far-future · suspense -
![The Paris Assignment by Rhys Bowen]()
The Paris Assignment by Rhys Bowen
A courageous wife, mother, and resister confronts the devastation of World War II in a heartbreaking and hopeful novel by the bestselling author of The Venice Sketchbook and The Tuscan Child.Londoner Madeleine Grant is studying at the Sorbonne in Paris when she marries charismatic French journalist Giles Martin. As they raise their son, Olivier, they hold on to a tenuous promise for the future...historical-fiction · fiction · ww2 · historical · mystery · war · espionage · audiobook · romantic-love · action-adventure -
![Dead Mountain by Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston]()
Dead Mountain by Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston
Authors Preston & Child return in the latest installment of the bestselling series featuring renowned archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson, where a fateful trip to New Mexico uncovers a case that may prove impossible to solve.In 2008, nine mountaineers failed to return from a winter backpacking trip in the New Mexico mountains...north-america · usa · new-mexico · mystery · fiction · suspense · action-adventure · crime · audiobook · horror -
![From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi by Sean Williams, Patricia A. Jackson, Adam Christopher, Max Gladstone]()
From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi by Sean Williams, Patricia A. Jackson, Adam Christopher, Max Gladstone
On May 25, 1983, Star Wars cemented its legacy as the greatest movie franchise of all time with the release of Return of the Jedi. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from Return of the Jedi through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains, to droids and creatures...space-opera · sci-fi · fiction · anthologies · audiobook · animal-death · far-away-galaxy · epic · enemies-to-lovers · action-adventure -
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![The Last Ranger by Peter Heller]()
The Last Ranger by Peter Heller
The best-selling author of The River returns with a lush and vivid mystery set in Yellowstone National Park where a skirmish between a local hunter and a wolf biologist turns violent, and a park ranger, facing his own personal demons, sets out to determine what really happened...fiction · mystery · outdoors · audiobook · literary-fiction · animals · suspense · contemporary · crime · action-adventure -
![The Bone Hacker by Kathy Reichs]()
The Bone Hacker by Kathy Reichs
#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs returns with her twenty-second high-stakes thriller featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan who, following a series of bizarre disappearances on the islands of Turks and Caicos, enters a sinister labyrinth in which a new technology may wreak worldwide havoc... -
![Defiance of the Fall 10 by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink]()
Defiance of the Fall 10 by TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink
A storm of fate is gathering, and Zac finds himself at its center.Having escaped the Orom's prison, Zac has finally returned to Earth. Much has changed during his years off-world, with war brewing in the Zecia Sector. Struggle is the System's mandate, where the strong thrive, and the weak suffer.Zac and the Atwood Empire are racing against time to accumulate the power needed to survive...fantasy · audiobook · fiction · action-adventure · epic · post-apocalyptic · demons · litrpg · progression-fantasy · magic -
![The Continental Affair by Christine Mangan]()
The Continental Affair by Christine Mangan
With gorgeous prose, European glamour, and an expansive wanderlust, Christine Mangan's The Continental Affair is a daring literary caper that is quick on its feet and delightfully surprising.Meet Henri and Louise. Two strangers, traveling alone, on the train from Belgrade to Istanbul. Except this isn't the first time they have met.It's the 1960s and Louise is running...historical-fiction · fiction · mystery · historical · literary-fiction · audiobook · thriller · crime · heist · anti-hero -
![Shadow Dance by Christine Feehan]()
Shadow Dance by Christine Feehan
Tensions and passions rise in the city that never sleeps in this propulsive novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan's Shadow Riders series. As the head of the New York City Shadow Riders and his branch of the Ferraro family, Geno bears the weight of dual responsibilities on his broad shoulders...romance · paranormal · fantasy · mystery · suspense · fiction · contemporary · audiobook · urban-fantasy · family -
![My Salvation by Alanea Alder]()
My Salvation by Alanea Alder
Priest Vi’Aerdan wants nothing more than for his mate to be safe, but nightmares plague him with images of her being torn to shreds. Despite consulting Meryn, his anxiety persists. He remembers the helplessness associated with his failure to help his unit brothers when they were trapped in the caves of Noctem Falls...romance · paranormal · fantasy · magic · shapeshifters · vampires · fae · witches-wizards · humor · royalty -
![Glitter by Shannon Mayer]()
Glitter by Shannon Mayer
I thought that my biggest problem was a curse that turned me into a golden retriever instead of a wolf.Then I accidentally took on a second curse that bound my fate to that of the world’s. If I die, everyone else goes down in flames too. Ragnarök is now in my hands.Great. Talk about pressure I don’t need.Did I mention everyone trying to kill me?My mate.My brothers.My mother.What a clusterfluck...europe · scandinavia · romance · fantasy · urban-fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters · supernatural · magic · enemies-to-lovers -
![Fun House by Lani Lynn Vale]()
Fun House by Lani Lynn Vale
Welcome to the Circus is a brand-new series that centers around a family that owns a circus, 6 sisters and one brother. This is book 1 featuring Coffey and Simi!Sometimes you need to crash a funeral to experience happiness.At least, Kissimmee Singh, aerial artist for Singh Circus, the most sought-after traveling circus of all time, keeps telling herself that’s why she crashes funerals...romance · contemporary · family · military · suspense · insta-love · amnesia · steamy · female-mc · alpha-mc -
![The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter]()
The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter
"A unique, delightful, hilarious, unputdownable romance..romance · fiction · mystery · contemporary · womens-fiction · espionage · action-adventure · amnesia · suspense · political-intrigue -
![The Wanted One by Brittney Sahin]()
The Wanted One by Brittney Sahin
When a reality dating show becomes a race for their lives . . .Charlotte Lennox has spent the last decade on the run, protecting her sister from a past she hopes remains buried. Meeting a handsome and funny stranger, only to discover he’s not who he says he is, prompts her to do what she does best—disappear... -
![Graves by Laurann Dohner]()
Graves by Laurann Dohner
Graves is a judge, jury and executioner for the Werewolf packs. Not everyone is suited for the job, but a tragedy in his youth changed him into the man he is today, feared by…well…everyone. So when he completes a job for a nearby pack, and the alpha gifts him with a servant, Graves is shocked...romance · paranormal · shapeshifters · fantasy · urban-fantasy · vampires · supernatural · action-adventure · alpha-mc · new-adult -
![Prophet by Helen Macdonald, Sin Blaché]()
Prophet by Helen Macdonald, Sin Blaché
Daring, surprising and superbly plotted, this is a fresh, thrilling page-turner from a dynamic new duo in genre fiction Your happiest memory is their deadliest weapon.THIS IS PROPHET.It knows when you were happiest. It gives life to your fondest memories and uses them to destroy you. But who has created it? And what do they want?An all-American diner appears overnight in a remote British field... -
![Small Town Sins by Ken Jaworowski]()
Small Town Sins by Ken Jaworowski
EDGAR AWARD FINALISTKen Jaworowski’s Small Town Sins is a gripping Rust Belt thriller that captures the characters of a down-and-out Pennsylvania town, revealing their troubled pasts and the crimes that could cost them their lives...north-america · usa · pennsylvania · fiction · mystery · audiobook · crime · suspense · drama · small-town -
![Dead Tired 1 by Ravens Dagger, Ravensdagger]()
Dead Tired 1 by Ravens Dagger, Ravensdagger
In the distant past, a time of magic and swordplay, there lived Harold, the mightiest lich of all, a master of arcane sciences, and a challenger of gods. After reaching the pinnacle of his power and finding it surprisingly bland, Harold waged a cataclysmic war against the gods, aiming to shatter the very system that confined him.Then, he took a nap...fantasy · audiobook · humor · fiction · magic · action-adventure · litrpg · wuxia · ancient-china · ancient-civilization -
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![Suddenly This Summer by Susan Mallery]()
Suddenly This Summer by Susan Mallery
Nothing is sweeter than the first kiss of summer…Say You'll Stay by Susan MalleryShaye Harper has sworn off men for good. But when she meets army vet Lawson Easley during a pit stop on the road to a fresh start, she’s drawn in by the quirky town—and the handsome stranger she can’t resist. Lawson knows there’s no place better than Wishing Tree...romance · contemporary · anthologies · fiction · season-summer · small-town · family · demons · adaptations · military -
![In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen by Kiran Millwood Hargrave]()
In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
From bestselling, award-winning author Kiran Millwood Hargrave comes an epic new fantasy about the magic of nature, the lure of power and the strength of love.In the lakes, the wolf queen sharpens her spear.In the mountains, an ancient girl opens an eye.In the forest, an orphan is summoned by the trees.Our story has begun ..fantasy · children-books · middle-grade · children · fiction · myths · high-fantasy · young-adult · lgbtq · poc-mc -
![The Royal by Susan Stoker]()
The Royal by Susan Stoker
In this modern Cinderella story, New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker weaves a tale of stepfamilies, stalkers, and a suspenseful, sweeping romance that proves true love can conquer all.Former military man and member of a royal family Callum Redmon can’t deny his sense of responsibility...romance · contemporary · military · retellings · fiction · steamy · womens-fiction · forced-proximity · action-adventure · suspense -
![Tides of Fire by James Rollins]()
Tides of Fire by James Rollins
In the latest riveting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author, an international research station in the Coral Sea comes under siege during a geological disaster that triggers massive quakes, deadly tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. To stop the world from burning, it’s up to Sigma Force to uncover a secret buried at the heart of our planet...fiction · action-adventure · mystery · sci-fi · suspense · historical-fiction · military · audiobook · contemporary · espionage -
![Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher]()
Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher
From USA Today bestselling author T. Kingfisher, Thornhedge is the tale of a kind-hearted, toad-shaped heroine, a gentle knight, and a mission gone completely sideways.There's a princess trapped in a tower. This isn't her story.Meet Toadling. On the day of her birth, she was stolen from her family by the fairies, but she grew up safe and loved in the warm waters of faerieland...romance · fantasy · horror · retellings · fiction · magic · fae · fairy-tale · historical-fiction · myths -
![Rook by William Ritter]()
Rook by William Ritter
This standalone adventure set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series brims with humor, heart, and—of course—a hefty dose of supernatural mayhem. Abigail Rook never intended to be the mortal bridge between the human and supernatural world...fantasy · mystery · young-adult · historical-fiction · paranormal · historical · fiction · supernatural · urban-fantasy · audiobook -
![A Cross-Country Wedding by Courtney Walsh]()
A Cross-Country Wedding by Courtney Walsh
A fun-loving free spirit.Her buttoned-up best friend.And a cross-country wedding that could drive their platonic relationship toward something else entirely.Simon Collier is my friend.Heck, he’s been my friend for most of my adult life—and we couldn’t be more different.I love late-night karaoke. He’s a homebody with a piano I’ve never heard him play...romance · contemporary · fiction · journey · womens-fiction · christian · friends-to-lovers · forced-proximity · friendship · new-adult -
![Rock Bottom by Fern Michaels]()
Rock Bottom by Fern Michaels
#1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels continues her long-running and acclaimed Sisterhood series, in which a group of very different women forge a bond to help them right wrongs—especially when the victims are other women. Rock Bottom brings together some of her readers’ favorite characters in an adventure-packed story that will satisfy every Fern fan... -
![Trials of Cydaria by SunriseCV]()
Trials of Cydaria by SunriseCV
He didn’t know he was looking for a home until he found one.Savannah was unlike any city Derek had ever been to. For the first time since his arrival in Cydaria, Derek actually met a respectable city lord. Natalie Savannah and the city she ruled were much more than he’d imagined... -
![Frost [Dramatized Adaptation] by C.N. Crawford, Scott McCormick, Ken Jackson, Nora Achrati]()
Frost [Dramatized Adaptation] by C.N. Crawford, Scott McCormick, Ken Jackson, Nora Achrati
On the worst birthday of my life, I come home to find my boyfriend in bed with another woman. Within hours, I’m drunk, homeless, and pledging to stay single forever. And that is when the dangerously sexy Seelie King rolls through town, looking for fae like me.Every generation, the king holds a competition for Seelie queen...romance · paranormal · audiobook · fae · urban-fantasy · fantasy · magic · enemies-to-lovers · slow-burn · royalty -
![North of Nowhere by Allison Brennan]()
North of Nowhere by Allison Brennan
New York Times bestseller Allison Brennan’s latest standalone is an unputdownable race to the dramatic finish.After five years in hiding from their murderous father, the day Kristin and Ryan McIntyre have been dreading has arrived: Boyd McIntyre, head of a Los Angeles crime family, has at last tracked his kids to a small Montana town and is minutes away from kidnapping them...north-america · usa · montana · mystery · fiction · suspense · audiobook · crime · contemporary · family -
![Ruthless Sinners Boxed Set 1-10: Boxed Set by L. Wilder]()
Ruthless Sinners Boxed Set 1-10: Boxed Set by L. Wilder
Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Seller L. Wilder brings you the Ruthless Sinners Boxed 1-10. The Sinners will show readers just how hard it is to resist a bad boy.Ties That Bind- I wanted to protect her and claim her as my own, but as secrets started to unfold, I was left with an impossible choice. The ties that bind often come at a price--some more costly than others... -
![Cato by Jessica Gadziala]()
Cato by Jessica Gadziala
He was idling by the curb, waiting for one of his friends when a woman jumped on the back of his bike, wrapped her arms around him, and begged him to drive...romance · contemporary · biker · alpha-mc · magic · action-adventure · demons · angels · paranormal · ghosts -
![Erik's Salvation by Nyssa Kathryn]()
Erik's Salvation by Nyssa Kathryn
She’ll mend his broken heart. He’ll shatter anew to protect her.Hannah Jacobs is intimately familiar with pain. Growing up in foster care, she experienced all of its varying shades, in ways that still impact her as an adult... -
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![World Without by Sarah Lyons Fleming]()
World Without by Sarah Lyons Fleming
In a world without, hunger may be as deadly as zombiesWith their Safe Zone overrun by the undead, taking refuge in the mountains seems like the safest bet for Rose, Tom, and the other survivors. There’s one catch, however—between last spring’s human exodus and a neighboring group’s stockpiles, there’s no food left to scavenge...romance · zombies · post-apocalyptic · audiobook · apocalyptic · dystopia · fiction · survival · sci-fi · horror -
![Graveyard by K.L. Savage]()
Graveyard by K.L. Savage
Helping the sick and the defenseless is my calling, it’s why I became a doctor. My club and my duty to them are everything to me. But I never expected her...She walks into my hospital with her sister in tow. She’s a rare beauty, but burdened with problems I can’t imagine.Something tugs at my awareness. There's a familiarity in her wild hair and piercing eyes. I know her but don’t know her... -
![Mex: Prisoners of Purgatory #4 by Bella Jewel]()
Mex: Prisoners of Purgatory #4 by Bella Jewel
Dear Mex,Firstly, what kind of name is that?I bet your real name is something like Greg, or George, or BobI’d be ashamed, too.Secondly, who the hell do you think you are?You come in here all tough and rugged, acting like a hero, thinking you know what you’re doing.You have no idea.You don’t know a single thing about me.Gosh, if you did, you would know you’re playing with fire... -
![The Things That Matter Most by Gabbie Stroud]()
The Things That Matter Most by Gabbie Stroud
A powerful and moving debut novel about a school community in crisis from the bestselling author of Teacher.The staff of St Margaret's Primary School are hanging by a thread. There's serious litigation pending, the school is due for registration, and a powerful parent named Janet Bellevue has a lot to say about everything... -
![Silver Lady by Mary Jo Putney]()
Silver Lady by Mary Jo Putney
Cornwall calling! From New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney, the first in an intoxicating historical romance series set on the rugged Cornish coast, filled with swashbuckling adventure and real-life history, intrigue and an unshakeable love—perfect for fans of Poldark...europe · british-isles · united-kingdom · england · romance · historical · historical-fiction · mystery · fantasy · paranormal -
![The Savage Rage of Fallen Gods by K.C. Cross, J.A. Huss]()
The Savage Rage of Fallen Gods by K.C. Cross, J.A. Huss
Love can ruin the best of men—even the God of Love himself.Love.When mutual, it’s Heaven on Earth.When one-sided, it can tear you apart.There is no greater weapon than the heartsick soul.That is the power I wield, for I am the God of Love.No one has power like me.No one can poison a heart and pollute a mind the way I can.That is why the gods kicked me out.That is why they made me fall...romance · fantasy · paranormal · magic · time-travel · revenge · myths · immortality · dragons · audiobook -
![Bite the Woman That Feeds: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Penelope Barsetti]()
Bite the Woman That Feeds: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Penelope Barsetti
Kingsnake only wanted my blood—but now he wants all of me.A sickness has claimed the kingdoms of men. Everyone is either sick or dying, weak to a curse that has no cure—except for me. I’m immune to this mysterious illness, and I do my best to heal the sick and ease the pain of the dying...romance · fantasy · vampires · paranormal · dark · high-fantasy · shapeshifters · enemies-to-lovers · dark-fantasy · steamy
![Frost [Dramatized Adaptation] by C.N. Crawford, Scott McCormick, Ken Jackson, Nora Achrati](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/66687cf8f88bc0eb2d516843.jpg)
