Top new action-adventure books in May 2024
Last updated:
May 31, 2024
May 2024 featuring new releases by Catherine Ryan Hyde, Graham Moore, Luanne G. Smith, Clive Cussler, Jack Du Brul, Robert J. Sawyer, Brendan Fraser, Jana Deleon, Robert Thier, Shannon Mayer, Lani Lynn Vale, Leia Stone, Julie Hall and many more.
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Life, Loss, and Puffins by Catherine Ryan Hyde
An exhilarating and emotional novel about grief, hope, friendship, and taking life one beautiful and spontaneous day at a time by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde.Freakishly smart. That’s the unwelcome box Ru Evans is put into for life. After all, she taught herself Euclidean geometry at age seven, has an eidetic memory, and is about to enter college at thirteen years old...north-america · usa · california · canada · fiction · contemporary · young-adult · journey · death · family -
![The Numbers Man by Graham Moore]()
The Numbers Man by Graham Moore
A midwestern tax attorney joins a secret mission to crash the Nazi economy in this historical thriller based on a true story, from the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of The Imitation Game and bestselling author of The Last Days of Night .What would you do if you saw the world was ending—but nobody believed you?1939...historical-fiction · fiction · ww2 · historical · mystery · espionage · action-adventure · suspense · war · audiobook -
![The Wolf's Eye by Luanne G. Smith]()
The Wolf's Eye by Luanne G. Smith
Under the full moon of World War I, a baleful curse threatens to tear apart a witch’s found family in a novel by the Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Raven Spell.Petra Kurková—a witch who wields magic worth its weight in gold—is tasked with combating the undead on World War I’s eastern front...fantasy · paranormal · historical · historical-fiction · magic · witches-wizards · shapeshifters · alchemy · magical-realism · romance -
![The Heist by Clive Cussler, Jack Du Brul]()
The Heist by Clive Cussler, Jack Du Brul
Detective Isaac Bell faces an attack on the Federal Reserve in an all-new adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Clive Cussler.In the summer of 1914, Isaac Bell attends a private meeting on Woodrow Wilson's presidential yacht, as Wilson addresses the newly launched regional Federal Reserve banks...action-adventure · audiobook · suspense · military · thriller · heist · mystery · crime · fiction · historical -
![The Downloaded by Robert J. Sawyer, Brendan Fraser, Luke Kirby, Vanessa Sears]()
The Downloaded by Robert J. Sawyer, Brendan Fraser, Luke Kirby, Vanessa Sears
In 2059, two vastly different groups of people portrayed by the compelling trio of Brendan Fraser (Academy Award winner), Luke Kirby (Emmy Award winner), and Vanessa Sears (Dora Award winner) undergo cryonic suspension. While their bodies are frozen, their minds, still active and awake, are uploaded into a massive quantum computer...sci-fi · audiobook · fiction · dystopia · post-apocalyptic · mystery · apocalyptic · ai · space · aliens -
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![Baskets and Beignets by Jana Deleon]()
Baskets and Beignets by Jana Deleon
Worth dyeing for.Ten years ago, Ryan Comeaux was convicted of killing his girlfriend and was sentenced to life in prison. Now a witness has come forward who claims she was with Ryan the entire night and it’s not possible that he was the killer. But the local police assume she’s mistaken and aren’t interested in reopening what they view as an open-and-shut case...mystery · contemporary · humor · cozy · action-adventure · suspense · fiction · romantic-love · law-enforcement · animals -
![Black Diaries by Robert Thier]()
Black Diaries by Robert Thier
INGREDIENTS FOR A HAPPILY EVER AFTER:1. One feisty heroine (That would be me. Hi, I'm Cassy.)2. One deliciously hot hero (I prefer them fresh, not frozen.)3. Passionate love (and a big fat pinch of lust!)4. Oh, and don't forget the "Till death do us part!"Please leave stewing for 10 minutes in deadly intrigue, stir, and then serve with hot chili sauce.See? A very simple recipe...romance · action-adventure · humor · contemporary · crime · female-mc · alpha-mc · mystery · womens-fiction · young-adult -
![Midlife Vampire Hunter by Shannon Mayer]()
Midlife Vampire Hunter by Shannon Mayer
I had her in my arms, only to lose her moments later. Frantic doesn't even begin to describe my state of mind as I search for Bree. That search takes me deep into my past and to a family home that I swore I would never return to. To find Bree, I must face a queen I defied and a monster that wants my soul. All while being heckled by a demon-infested blade. Goddess help me succeed...fantasy · urban-fantasy · vampires · magic · fiction · steamy · witches-wizards · humor · demons · paranormal -
![No Cap by Lani Lynn Vale]()
No Cap by Lani Lynn Vale
You know when you see that big red flag, and you think to yourself, I should probably not go anywhere near there?Yeah, Quincy Carter ignored that big red flag. He walked right up to that red flag, waving blatantly in the wind, and kissed the holy hell out of her.Sure, he probably should’ve arrested her for breaking a restraining order...romance · suspense · contemporary · law-enforcement · steamy · humor · family · revenge · stalking · audiobook -
![Cold Hearted by Leia Stone, Julie Hall]()
Cold Hearted by Leia Stone, Julie Hall
To save my kingdom, someone must die.Every hundred years, a curse descends on Faerie, ravaging its lands and killing its people. For the last two millennia, the Summer Court princess has always been the one to stop it.Now it’s my turn.My entire life I’ve prepared to become one the perfect assassin. My mission is simple...romance · fantasy · fae · magic · paranormal · fiction · young-adult · enemies-to-lovers · forced-proximity · fated-mates -
![Pulse by Adriana Locke]()
Pulse by Adriana Locke
USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke delivers a spicy, age gap, grumpy sunshine, workplace romance in the first book in the brand new Landry Security series.Troy Castelli acts like it’s my fault that we’re cooped up together in a room with one bed overlooking the ocean. I didn’t ask for a stalker to break into my house and then send me a threatening email detailing my demise...romance · contemporary · suspense · military · mystery · womens-fiction · age-gap · forced-proximity · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc -
![The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe]()
The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe
High school is over, but Nora O'Malley's life isn't, which is weird now that her murderous stepdad Raymond is free. Determined to enjoy summer before her (possibly) imminent demise, Nora plans a ten day backpacking trip with Iris and Wes. Her plans hit a snag when Wes's girlfriend tags along. Amanda is nice, so it's not a huge issue—until she gets taken. Or rather, mistaken...for Nora...romance · young-adult · lgbtq · mystery · contemporary · wlw · fiction · audiobook · found-family · lesbian-mc -
![The Men From Echo Creek by N.R. Walker]()
The Men From Echo Creek by N.R. Walker
In the winter of 1882, a boy from the mountains has to prove himself a man.When Albie Bramwell’s father died, he was left with two thousand hectares of mountain to farm, and little help to run it. Abandoned by all but two of his workers, the whole town of Alpine Falls called him too young to run the farm alone.Young, yes. At just nineteen, he was determined to prove them wrong...oceania · australia · romance · historical · mlm · historical-fiction · western · lgbtq · audiobook · found-family -
![Searching for Khloe by Susan Stoker]()
Searching for Khloe by Susan Stoker
She thought secrets would tear them apart; instead, they brought them together.Khloe Moore has secrets. She came to Fallport, Virginia, under false pretenses, only intending to stay for a short while...romance · contemporary · small-town · crime · stalking · age-gap · older-couple · in-uniform · fiction · suspense -
![Phantom Orbit: A Thriller by David Ignatius]()
Phantom Orbit: A Thriller by David Ignatius
A subtle and masterful novel from a prescient voice on the cutting edge of spy literature.David Ignatius is known for his uncanny ability, in novel after novel, to predict the next great national security headline. In Phantom Orbit, he presents a story both searing and topical, with stakes as far-reaching as outer space...fiction · mystery · espionage · sci-fi · audiobook · crime · technology · technothriller · space · action-adventure -
![The Primal Hunter 9 by Zogarth]()
The Primal Hunter 9 by Zogarth
Book 9 of hit Primal Hunter LitRPG series is here. Grab your copy today!About the Experience an Apocalypse LitRPG with levels, classes, professions, skills, dungeons, loot, and all of the great traits of progression fantasy and LitRPG that you've come to expect. Follow Jake as he explores this new vast multiverse filled with challenges and opportunities... -
![Iron Flame [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros, Gabriel Michael, Khaya Fraites]()
Iron Flame [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros, Gabriel Michael, Khaya Fraites
Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College―Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky.Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through...romance · audiobook · fantasy · dragons · fiction · magic · action-adventure · high-fantasy · war · paranormal -
![Iron Flame [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros]()
Iron Flame [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros
Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College―Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky.Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through... -
![Stay Dead by April Henry]()
Stay Dead by April Henry
New York Times bestselling author April Henry delivers a thrilling murder mystery featuring a teen with an assassin on her trail fighting to uncover the truth behind a government cover up, perfect for fans of Karen McManus.Sometimes, the only way to live is to make sure the world thinks you’re dead . .mystery · young-adult · fiction · action-adventure · suspense · contemporary · law-enforcement · female-mc · crime · book -
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![People in Glass Houses by Jayne Castle]()
People in Glass Houses by Jayne Castle
Dive into the alien world of Harmony in this new novel by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Castle.His name is Joshua Knight. Once a respected explorer, the press now calls him the Tarnished Knight. He took the fall for a disaster in the Underworld that destroyed his career...romance · futuristic · paranormal · audiobook · aliens · sci-fi · mystery · fantasy · psychics · demons -
![Poison and Wine: A Dark Mafia, Arranged Marriage Romance by Katie Ashley]()
Poison and Wine: A Dark Mafia, Arranged Marriage Romance by Katie Ashley
Caterina As the only daughter of a formidable capo, my existence unfolded within the confines of a gilded cage. At eighteen, I would become a pawn in the intricate game of power, destined to be wed to a high-ranking member of my father’s regime. My fate oscillated between my father's grasp and that of my future husband. Fleeing was not an option; they would track me down relentlessly... -
![Shadows of Winter by Lindsay Buroker]()
Shadows of Winter by Lindsay Buroker
Kaylina wants to prove herself to her family by opening a successful meadery, but on her first day in the capital, she runs headlong into the powerful royal ranger, Lord Vlerion. He’s aloof, sexy, dangerous, and… he accuses her of being a spy. To remove suspicion from her name, Kaylina must work with him to stop the real danger to the crown.But she soon learns that Vlerion suffers from a curse...romance · fantasy · high-fantasy · magic · humor · new-adult · fiction · retellings · epic · enemies-to-lovers -
![REST IN PEACE by Willow Rose]()
REST IN PEACE by Willow Rose
Sarah Chapman is angry at her husband. She’s also drunk… very drunk as she drives down their street, ready to face him.When a neighbor hears the commotion and rushes to help, he finds her inside, gun still in her hand, and her husband, Steven, dead in the bed.Sarah is arrested and taken away but claims to be innocent.The only one who believes her is FBI profiler, Eva Rae Thomas... -
![Still Mine by Nadia Lee]()
Still Mine by Nadia Lee
How can something so bad for you be so delicious?A popular baker and cake decorator, Bobbi Bright should know better than anyone that not all sweet things are good for you. Still, she can’t quit her first love, Noah Lasker—a completely unserious billionaire adventurer who makes her feel like the only woman in the universe…when he’s around...romance · contemporary · suspense · mystery · billionaire · multi-pov · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · military · magic -
![Mark of the Fool 7 by J.M. Clarke]()
Mark of the Fool 7 by J.M. Clarke
In Book 7 of the Best-Selling Series, continue your fantastical journey into a coming of age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power, a setting inspired by D&D, detailed world building and magical science, action, comedy, slice-of-life, and GameLit elements...fantasy · litrpg · progression-fantasy · fiction · magic · action-adventure · myths · coming-of-age · dungeons-dragons · young-adult -
![Dear Ash by Sierra Simone]()
Dear Ash by Sierra Simone
A New Camelot Short set during the events of American KingOn the eve of their final presidential debate, Embry writes Ash a heartfelt letter. But even Achilles and Patroclus can't stop fate once it's in motion..romance · mlm · fiction · steamy · fantasy · arthurian · female-author · military · lgbtq · action-adventure -
![Man in Black by Julie Ann Walker]()
Man in Black by Julie Ann Walker
A story as old as time… He comes from nothing, and she was born with a silver spoon. Do opposites really attract?The Black Knights are back and better than ever!As the son of a felon, Fisher Wakefield is no stranger to the seedier side of life...romance · action-adventure · slow-burn · in-uniform · suspense · mystery · fiction · military · humor · book -
![Cultivating Chaos 5 by William D. Arand]()
Cultivating Chaos 5 by William D. Arand
(Book 5 of 9)Ash’s life is anything but normal these days.Having discovered his Dao, he’s grown in power. Grown to the point that others are now aware of him and that he could be a danger.In this world of martial arts, only the strong and the ruthless survive.Everyone else is merely a stepping stone on their path of Cultivation, or an obstacle to be overcome.Or knocked down...fantasy · harem · action-adventure · sword-sorcery · fiction · romance · high-fantasy · book · adult -
![Boomer's Embroilment by Ciara St. James]()
Boomer's Embroilment by Ciara St. James
Boomer is one of the last few single members in his club. At first, he thinks he wants a woman of his own, only to change his mind. He refuses to be brainwashed into thinking he needs to be like so many of his club brothers. He vows to stay single and have fun. His resolve starts to crumble almost immediately when he meets Bella, the best friend of his brother Torpedo’s old lady, Londyn... -
![Under the Oak Tree: Season 2 -5- by Suji Kim]()
Under the Oak Tree: Season 2 -5- by Suji Kim
Stuttering Maximilian Croyso spent a lifetime suffering the abuse of her cruel father, Duke Croyso. The Duke’s final act of cruelty? Marrying Maxi off to the war hero Riftan, legendary slayer of dragons. Now these two complete strangers have to try to make the arranged marriage that neither wanted work out.At first, the brooding Riftan and shy, nervous Maxi have nothing in common...romance · fantasy · action-adventure · arranged-marriage · fiction · steamy · war · magic · high-fantasy · paranormal -
![Two Thousand Blades by Jocelynn Drake]()
Two Thousand Blades by Jocelynn Drake
There’s no escape from a dragon’s hoard.Xiang thought his biggest problem was going to be defeating the fae.Nope.Right now, it's escaping this dragon's hoard.The dragon, who tried to eat his clanmate, grabbed Xiang instead, and now Xiang is trapped.And he’s not the only one who needs to escape the dragon’s lair... -
![The Vampire and the Case of the Baleful Banshee by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare]()
The Vampire and the Case of the Baleful Banshee by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare
I thought I was finally getting the hang of being a paranormal policewoman, but when one of the gemstones powering the barrier around the town is stolen, I’m as terrified as the average Joe. Of course, there’s nothing average about the Joes in this town. It’s chock full of mythical creatures, and some of them think the barrier is a waste of time...romance · urban-fantasy · vampires · fantasy · magic · mystery · paranormal · witches-wizards · shapeshifters · audiobook -
![The Shadow of War: A Novel of the Cuban Missile Crisis by Jeff Shaara]()
The Shadow of War: A Novel of the Cuban Missile Crisis by Jeff Shaara
New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara brings alive the heart-stopping days and nights of the Cuban Missile Crisis in a novel featuring his trademark "you are there" immediacy. Ripe for Jeff Shaara's vivid alchemy of fact-based fiction, here is the Cuban Missile Crisis as readers have never seen it...historical-fiction · fiction · historical · war · cold-war · politics · nautical · 20th-century · violent-conflict · action-adventure -
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![How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler]()
How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler
Groundhog Day meets Guardians of the Galaxy in Django Wexler’s laugh-out-loud fantasy tale about a young woman who, tired of defending humanity from the Dark Lord, decides to become the Dark Lord herself.Davi has done this all before. She’s tried to be the hero and take down the all-powerful Dark Lord. A hundred times she’s rallied humanity and made the final charge...fantasy · time-travel · fiction · horror · humor · high-fantasy · comedy · epic · action-adventure · book -
![The Captive's Curse by Eliot Grayson]()
The Captive's Curse by Eliot Grayson
Unwanted. Unloved. Unransomed. And unable to control his dawn magic by any other means…At odds with his family and on the run, Lord Cyril is taken prisoner and held in a gloomy mountain fortress—which he brightens up quite a bit, thank you...romance · fantasy · mlm · magic · paranormal · lgbtq · action-adventure · historical · enemies-to-lovers · kidnapping -
![Kalpar by Honey Phillips]()
Kalpar by Honey Phillips
A ruthless alien, a lonely woman, and a dangerous plan…Constance has everything she could possibly want - everything except freedom. The material luxuries her father provides are no substitute, especially since his only interest in her is as a pawn in one of his games.When a massive alien warrior snatches her away from her gilded cage, she should be terrified...sci-fi · aliens · paranormal · romance · other-world · fated-mates · monsters · fiction · colonization · steamy -
![Nash by Kate Oliver]()
Nash by Kate Oliver
Blurb coming soon! This is Nash's story...small-town · fiction · military · contemporary · older-couple · workplace · enemies-to-lovers · romance · humor · action-adventure -
![快穿之打臉狂魔 Quickly Wear the Face of the Devil by Feng Liu Shu Dai, 风流书呆]()
快穿之打臉狂魔 Quickly Wear the Face of the Devil by Feng Liu Shu Dai, 风流书呆
The top hacker was chosen by the Lord God to be reborn as hundreds of thousands of villains,Every world ended in a dead end,Every end is tragic.Finally he escaped the control of the Villain System,He decided to enact revenge, change his fate as an abused slagEven if his every bone is rotten,He’ll occupy the heights of morality, even if it’s just the surface... -
![She Left by Stacie Grey]()
She Left by Stacie Grey
Twenty years ago, she survived. This time she may not be so lucky.On the night that changed everything, Amy Brewer walked out of a house party, trudging angrily away from the friends who made her feel like she didn't belong. Within the next hour, all five of those friends would be dead...mystery · fiction · suspense · audiobook · murder · contemporary · crime · thriller · locked-room · horror -
![The 7th Passenger by Andrew Cunningham]()
The 7th Passenger by Andrew Cunningham
In 1966, The Wonder Boys, one of America’s top rock bands, embarked on a flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks for a concert. However, their plane mysteriously vanished en route. Adding to the mystery, the band’s manager, who opted out of the flight, disappeared the following day, leaving no trace.Fast forward nearly six decades to the present day...family · contemporary · terrorism · literary-fiction · action-adventure · political-intrigue · fiction · thriller · book · adult
![Iron Flame [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros, Gabriel Michael, Khaya Fraites](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/66b6120ead5098575ddd30b4.jpg)
![Iron Flame [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/66b611f8ad5098575ddd308f.jpg)
