Top new crime books in August 2023
Last updated:
August 31, 2023
August 2023 featuring new releases by Karin Slaughter, Alice Feeney, Freida McFadden, Megan Goldin, Peter Heller, Sandra Brown, Catherine Ryan Howard, Will Dean, Mindy Mejia, Rina Kent and many more.
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After That Night by Karin Slaughter
Will Trent and Sara Linton are back! This is the 11th electrifying thriller featuring GBI investigator Will Trent and medical examiner Sara Linton from New York Times bestselling author Karin Slaughter.After that night, nothing was ever the same again …Fifteen years ago, Sara Linton's life changed forever when a celebratory night out ended in a violent attack that tore her world apart...mystery · crime · fiction · suspense · contemporary · thriller · audiobook · medical · law-enforcement · police-procedural -
![Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney]()
Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney
Sometimes bad things happen to good people, so good people have to do bad things.Twenty years after a baby is stolen from her push-chair, a woman is murdered in a care home. The two crimes are somehow linked, and a good bad girl may be the key to discovering the truth.Edith may have been tricked into a nursing home, but at eighty-years-young, she’s planning her escape... -
![The Coworker by Freida McFadden]()
The Coworker by Freida McFadden
Two women. An office filled with secrets. One terrible crime that can't be taken backDawn Schiff is strange. At least, everyone thinks so at Vixed, the nutritional supplement company where Dawn works as an accountant. She never says the right thing. She has no friends. And she is always at her desk at precisely 8:45 a.m...fiction · suspense · audiobook · thriller · psychological · workplace · friendship · crime · book · adult -
![Dark Corners by Megan Goldin]()
Dark Corners by Megan Goldin
Terence Bailey is about to be released from prison for breaking and entering, though investigators have long suspected him in the murders of six women. As his freedom approaches, Bailey gets a surprise visit from Maddison Logan, a hot, young influencer with a huge social media following. Hours later, Maddison disappears, and police suspect she’s been kidnapped—or worse...mystery · fiction · suspense · crime · contemporary · audiobook · psychological · serial-killers · book · adult -
![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 -
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![Out of Nowhere by Sandra Brown]()
Out of Nowhere by Sandra Brown
At a Texas county fair, amidst carousels and a bustling midway, children’s book author Elle Portman is enjoying a rare night out with her favorite her two-year-old son, Charlie. But just as they’re about to head home, the unthinkable a shooter opens fire into the crowd, causing widespread panic to erupt all around them.Also caught in the melee was corporate consultant Calder Hudson... -
![The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard]()
The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard
From award-winning, internationally bestselling crime writer Catherine Ryan Howard comes The Trap: an unsettling mystery inspired by a series of still-unsolved disappearances in Ireland in the 90s, wherein one young woman risks everything to catch a faceless killer.One year ago, Lucy’s sister, Nicki, left to meet friends at a pub in Dublin and never came home...mystery · fiction · suspense · crime · audiobook · psychological · thriller · contemporary · horror · serial-killers -
![The Last One by Will Dean]()
The Last One by Will Dean
When Caz steps onboard the exclusive cruise liner RMS Atlantica, it’s the start of a vacation of a lifetime with her new love, Pete. On their first night they explore the ship, eat, dance, make friends, but when Caz wakes the next morning, Pete is missing.And when she walks out into the corridor, all the cabin doors are open. To her horror, she soon realizes that the ship is completely empty...mystery · fiction · horror · suspense · contemporary · crime · audiobook · thriller · season-summer · psychological -
![To Catch a Storm by Mindy Mejia]()
To Catch a Storm by Mindy Mejia
In this brand new series from national bestseller Mindy Mejia, a physicist and a psychic reluctantly team up to solve two missing persons cases during an ice storm in Iowa.When her husband’s car is found abandoned and on fire—in the middle of a rainstorm—Eve Roth becomes the police's number one suspect...mystery · fiction · suspense · audiobook · crime · paranormal · domestic-drama · law-enforcement · police-procedural · horror -
![God of Ruin by Rina Kent]()
God of Ruin by Rina Kent
Royal Elite & Mafia World Spinoff Dark New Adult Series.Standalone...dark · contemporary · new-adult · university · organized-crime · steamy · fiction · gothic · crime · book -
![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 -
![Hate Mail by Winter Renshaw]()
Hate Mail by Winter Renshaw
In the Wakemont family, it’s tradition to arrange a marriage before the ink is dry on your birth certificate. I was five hours old when my father promised me to the son of a man with “more money than God.”As we grew older, my future groom and I were encouraged to exchange “love letters” to get better acquainted—except the correspondence he sent read more like hate mail...romance · contemporary · audiobook · dark · marriage · drama · mystery · enemies-to-lovers · arranged-marriage · slow-burn -
![The Inheritance by Samantha Hayes]()
The Inheritance by Samantha Hayes
I thought I had safely buried the past – protecting my family from the secrets I’ve been keeping. But now my lies are exposed in my husband’s will, and one of us will pay for them with their life…My darling husband, Ray , is gone. My three beautiful daughters and I have come to Scotland to walk the trails we once enjoyed together, hold each other, and cry over our loss...suspense · family · audiobook · realistic · thriller · children · psychological · domestic-drama · crime · fiction -
![State of Denial by Marie Force]()
State of Denial by Marie Force
Denial: refusing to admit the truth or reality of something unpleasant… His mother has been arrested, his government is under new threat, the relentless media is driving him mad, and denial becomes the word of the day for President Nick Cappuano. Meanwhile, his wife, DC Metro Police Lt. Sam Holland Cappuano has caught a big new case with suspects everywhere she looks...romance · contemporary · mystery · suspense · fiction · politics · crime · audiobook · law-enforcement · police-procedural -
![A Ryan Review: A New York Ruthless short story by Sadie Kincaid]()
A Ryan Review: A New York Ruthless short story by Sadie Kincaid
It's a big night for Jessie at The Peacock Club, but while she's having fun watching the action unfold, one of her husbands is hatching a devious plan of his own, intending to make the most of having his beautiful wife to himself for a few hours...steamy · organized-crime · reverse-harem · womens-fiction · dark · romance · suspense · anthologies · crime · fiction -
![I'm Not Done with You Yet by Jesse Q. Sutanto]()
I'm Not Done with You Yet by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Some friends--and friendships--are worth killing for in this dark, twisty suspense novel by national bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto.Jane is unhappy.A struggling midlist writer whose novels barely command four figures, she feels trapped in an underwhelming marriage, just scraping by to pay a crippling Bay Area mortgage for a house--a life--she's never really wanted...fiction · suspense · thriller · audiobook · female-author · whodunit · poc-author · female-mc · psychological · crime -
![The Paris Mystery by Kirsty Manning]()
The Paris Mystery by Kirsty Manning
Intrepid reporter Charlotte "Charlie" James arrives in Paris in 1938 eager to make a fresh start, but little does she know the trouble that awaits her...Charlie James is chasing her first big scoop as correspondent for British-based newspaper The Times, and she needs to prove to her boss that she can do this job as well, if not better, than her male counterparts...historical-fiction · mystery · fiction · audiobook · crime · historical · journalism · female-mc · cozy · book -
![The Family on Smith Street by Elisabeth Carpenter]()
The Family on Smith Street by Elisabeth Carpenter
A happy family. A picture-perfect street. A secret someone would kill for.My husband James and I love living on Smith Street, with its neat houses and friendly family barbecues. Our daughter Scarlett grew up playing outside with the other local kids – it’s somewhere nothing bad could ever happen... -
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![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 -
![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... -
![Beasts by Sheridan Anne]()
Beasts by Sheridan Anne
Rain, rain go away.Naive rivals I will slay.Touch what’s theirs and they will play.A shallow grave you will lay.Standing at the top of the DeAngelis empire isn’t as glamorous as it sounds.Sure, it comes with the kind of power one could only ever dream of, and having three men to lavish me with undeniable pleasure is the greatest perk of all...reverse-harem · organized-crime · family · romance · suspense · fiction · industrial-era · victorian · historical · gothic -
![One Night by Georgina Cross]()
One Night by Georgina Cross
One night. That's all the time a family has to decide what to do with the man they believe murdered their daughter: Do they forgive him, or take justice into their own hands? An electrifying novel by the author of Nanny Needed. . .The anonymous letters arrive in the mail, one by one: To find out what really happened to Meghan, meet at this location. Don't tell anyone you're coming...mystery · fiction · suspense · family · killer · betrayal · action-adventure · female-mc · psychological · murder -
![The Followers by Bradeigh Godfrey]()
The Followers by Bradeigh Godfrey
The Girl on the Train meets the world of social media in this psychological thriller about influencer culture, parasocial relationships, and the secrets we keep from those we love most.Molly Sullivan is used to sharing intimate details of her life with millions of followers. A thirty-one-year-old single mom, she has built a career out of fearless posts about parenthood and dating...audiobook · fiction · suspense · contemporary · thriller · family · crime · psychological · book · adult -
![Saint View Rebel by Elle Thorpe]()
Saint View Rebel by Elle Thorpe
Three men destroyed her.Three new men will stand beside her when she gets her revenge.Rebel's story is coming in the Saint View Rebels series. This is a reverse harem, dark romance series. If you loved Saint View Prison and Saint View Psychos, get ready for more.This release date is temporary and will be brought forward...romance · reverse-harem · dark · contemporary · steamy · fiction · organized-crime · suspense · polyamory · crime -
![Hiding Out In The Mountains by Olivia T. Turner]()
Hiding Out In The Mountains by Olivia T. Turner
She's the ultimate temptation.One that I can't touch yet one that I can't resist.Her father was my best friend in the Navy SEALs.He gave his life for mine.And how do I repay him?By lusting after his only daughter.The last time I saw her she was a kid.But she shows up on my doorstep in trouble and she's all grown up.All grown up and irresistible...age-gap · alpha-mc · steamy · small-town · organized-crime · insta-love · drama · suspense · dark · angst -
![Illicit Heir by Maggie Cole]()
Illicit Heir by Maggie Cole
He won an hour with me from a stupid bet.We were several shots of whiskey and two pints of Guinness in when Devin suggested we play his game.That hour turned into the next morning.Then all hell broke loose.I ransacked his wallet to find his identification card.Our bliss disappeared into anger, hate, and accusations...romance · suspense · organized-crime · age-gap · enemies-to-lovers · contemporary · audiobook · steamy · secrets · crime -
![The Saviors: Part Two by Ames Mills]()
The Saviors: Part Two by Ames Mills
The Saviors.We pride ourselves on saving people. But what happens when we can’t save the ones we hold closest to us? A vendetta that brought us back to Forest Grove has put all our lives on the line. The woman we love is thrust back into the arms of the monster that hurt her...romance · reverse-harem · mlm · lgbtq · dark · contemporary · organized-crime · insta-love · steamy · age-gap -
![Papi's Savior by Laylah Roberts]()
Papi's Savior by Laylah Roberts
She went looking for answers, and instead she found him . . .Loving an overprotective, bossy Daddy Dom comes with its challenges.When he’s also the most powerful, dangerous man in the city . . . yeah, things become even more complicated.Add in a wedding, family issues, a new bodyguard, and life definitely isn’t quiet.One thing is certain, though...romance · organized-crime · alpha-mc · age-gap · reverse-harem · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · dark · contemporary -
![The Hurricane Blonde by Halley Sutton]()
The Hurricane Blonde by Halley Sutton
A former child starlet is plunged back into the dangerous glitter of Hollywood after discovering a young actress’s body in this scorching thriller about the deadly sides of both fame and family.Hollywood is a sickness. Few people understand this better than Salma Lowe, progeny of Hollywood royalty and a former child-star turned guide of the Stars Six Feet Under tour bus...mystery · fiction · contemporary · suspense · audiobook · crime · psychological · thriller · season-summer · family -
![Ruthless King by Sienna Cross]()
Ruthless King by Sienna Cross
Love is gentle, love is kind, but my love kills.Introducing a new, steamy Italian mafia romance must-read for fans of Sophie Lark, Ana Huang and Sadie Kincaid!Sold to the mob.Four words I never thought I'd utter.Worse, it was my father who did the unthinkable.When the creditors come to collect, I'm handed over to the most ruthless man in New York City--Luca Valentino...romance · crime · dark · humor · organized-crime · enemies-to-lovers · anti-hero · billionaire · steamy · fake-relationship -
![Where the Dead Sleep by Joshua Moehling]()
Where the Dead Sleep by Joshua Moehling
A small town's dark secrets turn deadly...When an early morning call brings Deputy Ben Packard to the scene of a home invasion, he finds Bill Sandersen shot in his bed. Bill was a well-liked local who chased easy money his whole life, leaving bad debts and broken hearts in his wake. Everyone Packard talks to has a story about Bill, but no one has a clear motive for wanting him dead...north-america · usa · minnesota · mystery · fiction · suspense · crime · lgbtq · audiobook · psychological -
![Certifiable Attraction by Kylie Kent]()
Certifiable Attraction by Kylie Kent
A dark stalker romance, this is book two in the Sick Love Duet...romance · dark · stalking · anti-hero · amnesia · new-adult · organized-crime · multi-pov · university · mental-illness -
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![Big Demon Energy by Deborah Wilde]()
Big Demon Energy by Deborah Wilde
She’s just a demon, standing in front of a vampire, trying not to punch him. Aviva Fleischer has a secret life. To all appearances she’s a paragon of the magic community. She’s from a respected family and has become a top supernatural operative policing crimes committed by magic humans. In fact, Aviva is about to be promoted to head up her own unit, all by the age of thirty. Exactly as planned...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · vampires · paranormal · magic · demons · sci-fi · fiction · mystery -
![Twisted Hearts by Jagger Cole]()
Twisted Hearts by Jagger Cole
He saw what I did. Now he owns me.Brutal, formidably gorgeous, and head of a vicious Bratva organization.They call Gavan Tsarenko the bastard king. I call him a tyrant.But now, the man with the gun-metal gray eyes and scarred past has come to conquer me.You see, I screwed up. I traded my good-girl status for a bad grad-school prank that went horribly wrong.And now, for six months, I’m Gavan’s...romance · dark · organized-crime · enemies-to-lovers · age-gap · forbidden-love · multi-pov · billionaire · abuse · contemporary -
![Moments of Madness by T.L. Smith]()
Moments of Madness by T.L. Smith
We met at his ex’s wedding, where she uttered their safe word in her vows. Immediately his jaw clenched, and his hands balled into tight fists.Then moments later, he told her I was with him. When in reality, I had snuck into the wedding...romance · dark · contemporary · abuse · enemies-to-lovers · organized-crime · forced-proximity · age-gap · steamy · killer -
![Cruel Betrayal by Elira Firethorn]()
Cruel Betrayal by Elira Firethorn
Being in their enemy's inner circle has never been easier for Elliot, Rhett, and Oliver. Not only have they earned Ludo's trust, but Wren's friendship with Aubrey has turned out to be more beneficial than they ever could've predicted.Still, there's no room for celebration. Not when the constant threat of something happening to Rhett's brothers is looming over everyone's heads... -
![Duke by Leila James]()
Duke by Leila James
Nothing can come between us. We’re stronger than ever.The longer I live at Bainbridge Hall, the more apparent it is that someone is out to get me. They know too much and are determined to use my worst fears against me. As my memories rise to the surface, they bring with them vivid reminders of what I’ve lived through.My past is tainted with awful truths...romance · university · reverse-harem · dark · contemporary · mystery · mental-illness · suspense · crime · enemies-to-lovers -
![Adoration by Jane Henry]()
Adoration by Jane Henry
In a world shrouded in secrets and desire, Quinn's life takes a treacherous turn when she witnesses Adriano, a dominant and possessive billionaire, commit an act of ruthless vengeance. Quinn faces a choice: give up her life, or become Adriano's wife.Caught between her past and a dangerous present, Quinn discovers an unlikely sanctuary in the arms of a man trained to kill...romance · contemporary · dark · organized-crime · arranged-marriage · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · steamy · revenge · humor -
![Bitter Prince: New Adult Mafia Romance by Eva Winners]()
Bitter Prince: New Adult Mafia Romance by Eva Winners
Once upon a time, a lion saved a girl. His little cinnamon girl.That lion grew up into a prince. Dark, bitter, and so beautiful that ithurt to look at him.But underneath it all, the girl saw the man. She saw his hunger for loveand affection, and she had plenty to give.I was that girl. I fell in love, even though he told me not to. I gave himeverything, because that was who I was...romance · contemporary · dark · suspense · organized-crime · age-gap · revenge · slow-burn · multi-pov · friends-to-lovers
