Top new action-adventure books in October 2024
Last updated:
October 31, 2024
October 2024 featuring new releases by Stephanie Garber, Sabaa Tahir, Lucy Lennox, Rebecca Yarros, Danielle Trussoni, John Gwynne, Lilith Vincent, Scott Reintgen, Madeleine Roux, Rachel Aaron and many more.
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Spectacular by Stephanie Garber
Welcome, welcome back to the enchanting world of Caraval! Return to the legendary magic and the whimsical wonder with this beautifully illustrated holiday novella. Snowflakes are falling.Invitations are arriving.And holiday magic is swirling in the capital city of the Meridian Empire.It’s Great Holiday Eve Eve. Scarlett Dragna is planning a spectacular Holiday celebration for the city...romance · fantasy · young-adult · magic · action-adventure · season-winter · fiction · family · paranormal · book -
Heir by Sabaa Tahir
Prepare for the action-packed, ruthless, and romantic new fantasy from the #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir about love, legacy, and vengeance.An orphan.An outcast.A prince.And a killer who will bring an empire to its knees.Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering...romance · fantasy · young-adult · high-fantasy · fiction · sci-fi · poc-author · epic · action-adventure · sword-sorcery -
Inheriting Miss Fortune by Lucy Lennox
I came to Majestic, Wyoming, to escape a painful past—the loss of my brother, my parents’ blame, and a billion-dollar windfall that tore my family apart. Here, I find peace in a horse breeding program and the memory of one unforgettable night two years ago... -
Variation by Rebecca Yarros
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing comes a new contemporary romance about the summer a celebrated dancer returns home and unearths years of family secrets with the Coast Guard rescue swimmer she never forgot...romance · fiction · contemporary · female-mc · family · military · new-adult · action-adventure · book · adult -
The Puzzle Box by Danielle Trussoni
It is the Year of the Wood Dragon, and the ingenious Mike Brink has been invited to Tokyo, Japan to open the legendary Dragon Box, a mysterious nineteenth-century puzzle that has remained unsolved for over 150 years.The box was constructed during one of Japan’s most tumultuous periods, when the samurai class was disbanded and the shogun lost power...mystery · fiction · serial-killers · sci-fi · audiobook · suspense · supernatural · horror · psychological · female-mc -
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The Fury of the Gods by John Gwynne
The Fury of the Gods is the earth-shattering final book in John Gwynne's bestselling Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeanceTHE FINAL BATTLE FOR THE FATE OF VIGRIÐ APPROACHESVarg has overcome the trials of his past and become an accepted member of the Bloodsworn, but now he and his newfound comrades face their biggest challenge yet: slaying a dragon...fantasy · fiction · myths · high-fantasy · epic · dragons · magic · audiobook · sword-sorcery · action-adventure -
Brutal Husband by Lilith Vincent
My jealous, brutal husband is obsessed with me. Once, Nero was my savior. He protected me, craved me, hungered for me, and I burned for him.Then one terrible night he disappeared without a trace. For months, I searched for him like a good wife, and I prayed for him to come home.When he did, our dream marriage turned into a nightmare.He stalks me night and day...romance · dark · abuse · contemporary · age-gap · organized-crime · arranged-marriage · stalking · enemies-to-lovers · forced-proximity -
The Last Dragon on Mars by Scott Reintgen
A boy living on Mars unexpectedly becomes a dragon rider in this first book in the sci-fi and fantasy mash-up The Dragonships series, sure to delight fans of Skandar and Eragon.Keep your eyes down and your feet moving, or this planet will rust you. That’s what Lunar Jones tells the other kids at the relocation clinic...fantasy · dragons · middle-grade · suspense · survival · futuristic · friendship · action-adventure · low-fantasy · fiction -
Much Ado About Margaret by Madeleine Roux
Madeleine Roux’s next season in Regency England follows a rebellious writer and the man who risks everything to publish her.In a world where women are expected to be demure and dainty, Margaret Arden would much rather be passionate and daring like the characters in her novel...romance · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · industrial-era · regency · gothic · adaptations · action-adventure · suspense -
Hell of a Witch by Rachel Aaron
The hotly anticipated sequel to HELL FOR HIRE! One month ago, Bex, the demon Queen of Wrath, and Adrian, witch of the Blackwood, pulled off the upset victory of the century...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · witches-wizards · young-adult · action-adventure · contemporary · demons · fiction · paranormal -
Ultimate Justice by Tee O'Fallon
Every secret they uncover brings their hearts and danger closer.While tracking down an escaped felon, FBI Special Agent Evan McGarry and his K-9, Blue, uncover a smoking hot lead on the location of dozens of missing children—including Evan’s own sister...romance · suspense · steamy · crime · womens-fiction · fiction · action-adventure · audiobook · book · adult -
Right Hand by Natalie Zina Walschots
The Boys meets Starter Villain and Assistant to the Villain in Natalie Zina Walschots’s electrifying, sharp, violent, and hilarious sequel to the highly acclaimed novel, Hench, in which the Auditor must confront the near-impossible in order to right the many wrongs in the superhuman industry…or cause more of them. She’s not picky...fantasy · fiction · super-powered · lgbtq · literary-fiction · romance · action-adventure · horror · female-mc · book -
Beacon by Claire Kent
It might have taken ten years for Mack to fall apart, but now he has disappeared.He's been the heart of our community since Impact, keeping all of us alive in a hostile, unstable world. Now he's been hurt after fighting one too many battles. He's retreated into a massive, dangerous forest to live on his own, and he won't come out...romance · apocalyptic · steamy · dystopia · post-apocalyptic · contemporary · military · sci-fi · futuristic · action-adventure -
Don't Look Back by Rachel Grant
Six months after barely escaping a nightmare, Kira Hanson is ready to take the trip of a lifetime—one she hopes will answer questions about her father’s clandestine work recovering art stolen during World War II. But before she boards her flight, she’s waylaid by a friend in need and finally comes face-to-face with the Navy SEAL who saved her six months ago and then ghosted her...romance · crime · military · fiction · historical · heist · action-adventure · suspense · travel · male-mc -
Ready Or Not by Alina May
If you’re reading this, please help me. My name is Rachel, and I’ve been taken by two serial killers, Manson and Riley Kennedy. I’m at—Whoopsie, enough of that. It’s Riley—said serial killer. That’s got a nice ring to it – serial killer. Don’t worry about Rachel. She’s safe. As long as Manson stays out of my fucking way.What the fuck is this? Riley, you’re mine...enemies-to-lovers · kidnapping · biker · steamy · revenge · killer · multi-pov · forced-proximity · abuse · dark -
Mud by D.N. Hoxa
This is not your usual love story. I am not the girl who falls helplessly in love with the hero before they’re forced apart.In this story, the boy is not a hero at all. He wears all the colors of a villain instead. And I’m the girl who betrays him, puts him in prison, and gets celebrated for it afterward. Until he breaks out. Nowhere to run. Taland Tivoux is coming for me...romance · fantasy · magic · enemies-to-lovers · dark · dark-fantasy · betrayal · action-adventure · suspense · paranormal -
The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door by H.G. Parry
From the author of The Magician's Daughter comes The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door, a mythic, magical tale full of secret scholarship, faerie curses, and the deadliest spells of all—the ones that friends cast on each other. All they needed to break the world was a door, and someone to open it. 1921...fantasy · historical-fiction · historical · fae · dark-academia · fiction · portal-travel · alternate-history · supernatural · horror -
Rise of the Slayer by Coreene Callahan
From Amazon Bestselling Author Coreene Callahan comes the second novel in her heart-stopping series about a warrior caught in the crosshairs between parallel worlds and the woman battling to pull them back from the brink of war.Considered an abomination by the dominant class in his world, Westvane is reviled for the mixed-blood in his veins... -
The Depraved Prince by Lexie Axelson
It’s the 1990s, and nothing ever happens in my small town in Texas. But then I met him, and I turned into his obsession. Hayden Drago is dangerously handsome, monstrous, and…a vampire. He’s a monster I only thought existed in fictional books or movies. I was never supposed to meet him. I’m a working college student, and one night our paths collided, and my life changed forever...vampires · paranormal · fiction · action-adventure · steamy · suspense · romance · gothic · book · adult -
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It Will Only Hurt for a Moment by Delilah S. Dawson
An atmospheric feminist horror novel about a woman trying to reinvent herself at a secluded artists' colony, only to be drawn into its dark past—from the Thriller and Stoker Award-nominated author of The Violence.Sarah Carpenter is starting over...horror · fiction · mystery · haunted-places · female-author · lgbtq · thriller · feminism · crime · suspense -
Tomb of the Sun King by Jacquelyn Benson
Respectable lady scholars shouldn’t be dodging evildoers, escaping lost tombs, and chasing down magical artifacts.Archivist and suffragette Ellie Mallory always dreamed of putting her scholarly skills to work in the ancient sands of Egypt. She never imagined she would be doing so in order to save an object of legendary power from a batch of ruthless villains... -
Anorthic Anarchy by Kitty King
In the string of time, I’m a bow. Crossing over and forming the knots most needed to hold the chaos at bay. Which is the only enjoyment I receive out of life now, knowing that everyone is quite well aware that at any moment…I can come undone.* * *Gnarled Pine Hollow’s consort holds the last Barrington, the key force to fight the evil threatening to end the ruling families...bdsm · mystery · crime · action-adventure · fiction · sci-fi · organized-crime · steamy · book · adult -
Love and Other Cages by Emilia Ares
In the intricate dance of fate, Mina, a diligent high school senior, is abruptly torn from her ordinary life by an underground criminal organization, thrusting her into an unfamiliar and challenging world. Oliver, a man who has recently emerged from the shadows of abandonment, grapples with the harsh reality of Mina's abduction...romance · audiobook · young-adult · contemporary · fiction · crime · dark · mystery · suspense · poc-mc -
Exes Don't: A Second Chance Romantic Comedy by Leah Dobrinska
Rose's story! Full blurb coming...romance · contemporary · sports · royalty · fiction · law-enforcement · espionage · bodyguard · humor · comedy -
Rare Blend by Michelle Naomi Mosley
Marisa Castilla’s life is in need of a rewrite. Her ex-boyfriend/boss just fired her, the guest room she’s occupying is about to be taken over by a newborn, and she’s drowning in student loan debt. Swallowing her pride, she reaches out to her estranged father and makes the temporary move to Red Mountain, leaving behind her beloved city and corporate ambitions... -
Crowned In Blood: A Dark Mafia, Age Gap, Stalker Romance by Melissa Cummins
He's determined to make me his. I'd prefer to shoot him instead. CatalinaLife has never been easy for me. Now, the mafia empire I ripped from my dead husband's hands has been destroyed from within. To survive, I must form new connections. But only one man has what I need: Marco.A man as ruthless as the husband I killed. A man as handsome and seductive as the devil.A man I can never trust...organized-crime · outlaws · stalking · age-gap · contemporary · romance · crime · action-adventure · fiction · dark -
steamy · aliens · humor · action-adventure · sci-fi · first-contact · romance · fiction · book · adult
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Bidding on Her Orc Boss by Evangeline Priest
Bidding on Her Orc Boss is a sweet yet spicy fated mates monster romance set in Obsidian City. It’s a stand alone story with high heat, low stakes, and corporate baddie vibes.◆◆◆This book is part of the Mated to the Monster multi-author monster romance series...romance · monsters · anthologies · shapeshifters · action-adventure · fiction · paranormal · humor · adult · fantasy -
Ruthless Monsters by Mia Hartson
Rule #2 for a demon princess: Never show mercy. When I find out that my fated mates and I have been kidnapped by a foreign king, I quickly make rule #2 my new mantra. This is especially the case after the king declares he intends to make me his bride. I already have one arrogant royal in my harem, and the last thing I need is another. Time to make a plan...shapeshifters · royalty · paranormal · multi-pov · fantasy · demons · reverse-harem · monsters · action-adventure · romance -
Warrior’s Walk by Raquel Riley
Fate only takes an instant to play her hand.Rhett MarshWhen my leg shattered, I thought my whole world was shattered.Riggs pieced both back together again, and then he disappeared.I never expected to see him again on the other side of the world.Navarro Riggs is a lot of things…Devastatingly hot.My savior.A brave warrior.But, my physical therapist? Yeah, I didn’t see that coming... -
Inferno's Heir by Tiffany Wang
Fearing for her life, an outcast princess joins the rebellion against her own kingdom and family. . . but when playing with fire, someone always gets burned. Teia Carthan abandoned her morals long ago, and now there’s nothing she won’t do to stay alive...fantasy · young-adult · high-fantasy · royalty · action-adventure · found-family · poc-mc · dark · epic · sword-sorcery -
Metal from Heaven by August Clarke
For fans of The Princess Bride /i> and Gideon the Ninth: a bloody lesbian revenge tale and political fantasy set in a glittering world transformed by industrial change – and simmering class warfare. Ichorite is progress. More durable and malleable than steel, ichorite is the lifeblood of a dawning industrial revolution. Yann I...fantasy · lgbtq · wlw · fiction · high-fantasy · lesbian-mc · romantic-love · dystopia · social-commentary · horror -
The World Beyond the Horizon by Angela Funk
Take her hand. Jump into Wonderland. Fall in love. Save the planets. And learn how to live.Upon the recent passing of Noah's mother, a long-lost relative invites him to dinner with her fiancé to reconnect. On the night they're supposed to meet, he stops by his mother's gravesite. There, by chance, he meets Celeste...sci-fi · retellings · mental-illness · humor · action-adventure · fiction · adaptations · romance · book · adult -
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The Nightward by R.S.A. Garcia
Nebula and MIFRE award-winning author R.S.A. Garcia’s scifantasy debut novel—the first in a duology—in which Caribbean mythology meets The Witcher, introduces a world where women warrior-magicians rule, and a child princess and her bodyguard must flee an attempted coup and evade the wave of darkness sent to kill her.For 500 years Gaiea’s Hand has stood as a ward against the Dark...fantasy · fiction · myths · magic · action-adventure · high-fantasy · poc-mc · historical · epic · black-mc -
Doomsday Passcode: The Finale and Rebirth of The Ultimate Lifeform by Jennifer Wells
Will Cora remain human? Or will her ultimate transformation be the key to saving the world—or destroying it?In the explosive final chapter of the Ethereal Artifacts series, Cora’s journey reaches its most perilous point... -
The Last Dragon of the East by Katrina Kwan
Inspired by Chinese myths of ancient dragon gods and threads of fate, Katrina Kwan’s dazzling fantasy debut is an adventure perfect for fans of Sue Lynn Tan and Hannah Whitten. At the spry young age of twenty-five, Sai has led a quiet life, keeping the family teahouse up and running—even if that means ignoring the past-due notices—and taking care of his ailing mother...romance · fantasy · dragons · myths · fiction · xianxia · ancient-china · ancient-civilization · poc-author · action-adventure -
I Did Something Bad by Pyae Moe Thet War
In this smart and swoony adventure rom-com, a journalist and a movie star find themselves teaming up to cover up a murder...and falling for each other in the process.When freelance journalist Khin Hlaing is assigned by Vogue to get a scoop on Tyler Tun, Hollywood’s hottest movie star who has returned home to Myanmar to shoot a film, she's determined to succeed...asia · southeast-asia · myanmar · romance · mystery · fiction · action-adventure · contemporary · suspense · asian-mc -
Blood of the Old Kings by Sung-Il Kim
Blood of the Old Kings begins an epic adventure in which three strangers journey through a vast Empire that uses the power of dead wizards to conquer and subdue, from award-winning author Sung-il Kim and translated by the highly-acclaimed Anton Hur.Powered by the corpses of sorcerers, the Empire has conquered the world...fantasy · dragons · fiction · high-fantasy · epic · poc-author · mythical-creatures · sword-sorcery · myths · action-adventure -
fantasy · steamy · action-adventure · new-adult · romance · myths · retellings · fiction · book · adult
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Sorcery and Small Magics by Maiga Doocy
Desperate to undo the curse binding them to each other, an impulsive sorcerer and his curmudgeonly rival venture deep into a magical forest in search of a counterspell—only to discover that magic might not be the only thing pulling them together. Leovander Loveage is a master of small magics.He can summon butterflies with a song, or turn someone’s hair pink by snapping his fingers...romance · fantasy · lgbtq · fiction · magic · cozy · sword-sorcery · action-adventure · paranormal · book