Top new crime books in January 2023
Last updated:
January 31, 2023
January 2023 featuring new releases by Brittany Pressley, Mary Kubica, Lucinda Berry, C.J. Tudor, Christina Traister, Melinda Leigh, Karissa Vacker, Stacy Willingham, Leigh Bardugo, Simone St. James, L.J. Shen, Ana Reyes, Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston and many more.
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Just the Nicest Couple by Brittany Pressley, Mary Kubica, Gary Tiedemann
10 hours, 32 minutes A husband’s disappearance links two couples in this twisty thriller from New York Times bestselling author Mary KubicaJake Hayes is missing. This much is certain. At first, his wife, Nina, thinks he is blowing off steam at a friend’s house after their heated fight the night before. But then a day goes by. Two days. Five. And Jake is still nowhere to be found...adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · crime · domestic-drama · family · fiction · friendship · psychological -
![Off the Deep End by Lucinda Berry]()
Off the Deep End by Lucinda Berry
From the bestselling author of The Best of Friends comes a heart-stopping psychological thriller about the shades of truth and the power of lies in the wake of one mother’s unspeakable loss.Therapist turned stay-at-home mom Jules Hart’s idyllic suburban life shatters when she crashes her car into an icy lake... -
![The Drift by C.J. Tudor]()
The Drift by C.J. Tudor
Three ordinary people risk everything for a chance at redemption in this audacious, utterly gripping novel of catastrophe and survival at the end of the world, from the acclaimed author of The Chalk Man Hannah awakens to carnage, all mangled metal and shattered glass...action-adventure · adult · apocalyptic · audiobook · book · contemporary · crime · dark · dystopia · epidemy -
![Lie to Her by Christina Traister, Melinda Leigh]()
Lie to Her by Christina Traister, Melinda Leigh
10 hours Lies from the heart lead to a dangerously intimate case for Sheriff Bree Taggert in #1 Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh’s novel of revenge and fatal deceptions.When a digital marketer is found murdered in his backyard—hands bound and face smothered by plastic wrap—Sheriff Bree Taggert and criminal investigator Matt Flynn respond to the call...adult · book · crime · female-mc · fiction · killer · law-enforcement · mystery · police-procedural · psychological -
![All the Dangerous Things by Karissa Vacker, Stacy Willingham]()
All the Dangerous Things by Karissa Vacker, Stacy Willingham
A totally gripping thriller about a desperate mother with a troubled past.One year ago, Isabelle Drake's life changed forever: her toddler son, Mason, was taken out of his crib in the middle of the night while she and her husband were asleep in the next room. With little evidence and few leads for the police to chase, the case quickly went cold... -
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fantasy · horror · fiction · urban-fantasy · mystery · paranormal · contemporary · magic · dark-academia · audiobook
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![Ghost 19 by Simone St. James]()
Ghost 19 by Simone St. James
A woman moves to a town where she becomes obsessed with watching the lives of her neighbors while stuck in a house that refuses to let her leave in this first ever short story from the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Cold Cases. Is there something wrong with Ginette Cox? It’s what everyone seems to think...new-york-state · horror · mystery · fiction · audiobook · paranormal · historical-fiction · ghosts · historical · suspense -
![Thorne Princess by L.J. Shen]()
Thorne Princess by L.J. Shen
An addictive standalone about a Hollywood princess who is desperate to self-destruct…and the grumpy bodyguard who saves her.I landed in hot water with the tabloids one too many times.What can I say? My nipple wanted to come out and say hi to the paparazzi...romance · contemporary · dark · new-adult · abuse · fiction · audiobook · enemies-to-lovers · bodyguard · age-gap -
![The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes]()
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes
A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKArmed with only hazy memories, a woman who long ago witnessed her friend's sudden, mysterious death, and has since spent her life trying to forget, sets out to track down answers. What she uncovers, deep in the woods, is hardly to be believed...adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · crime · dark · female-mc · fiction · latinx-mc · mental-illness -
![The Cabinet of Dr. Leng by Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston]()
The Cabinet of Dr. Leng by Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston
Agent Pendergast faces his latest challenge in this next installment of the #1 NYT bestselling series by acclaimed authors Preston and Child, the second in the Leng Trilogy.Following the events of Bloodless, FBI Special Agent A.X.L. Pendergast and Constance Greene return. Against all odds, Constance has found a way back to the place of her origins, New York City in the late 1800s...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · crime · fiction · historical-fiction · horror · law-enforcement -
![Many Deadly Returns: 21 stories celebrating 21 years of Murder Squad by Ann Cleeves, Martin Edwards, Margaret Murphy]()
Many Deadly Returns: 21 stories celebrating 21 years of Murder Squad by Ann Cleeves, Martin Edwards, Margaret Murphy
Murder Squad, a group of award-winning crime and mystery writers, celebrate their twenty-first birthday with a bang in this criminally good collection of short stories.A dawn swim turns deadly in a brand-new short story starring DCI Vera Stanhope . . . Two bored cell-mates play a game with chilling results . . . A hen night in an isolated cottage brings new meaning to 'I will survive' . . -
![The Villa by Rachel Hawkins]()
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins comes a deliciously wicked gothic suspense, set at an Italian villa with a dark history, for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware.As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable. But by their 30s, their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives... -
![The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett]()
The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett
Open the safe deposit box. Inside you will find research material for a true crime book. You must read the documents, then make a decision...mystery · crime · fiction · contemporary · murder · suspense · cults · fundamentalism · epistolary · thriller -
![A Winter Grave by Peter May]()
A Winter Grave by Peter May
It is the year 2051. Warnings of climate catastrophe have been ignored, and vast areas of the planet are under water, or uninhabitably hot. A quarter of the world's population has been displaced by hunger and flooding, and immigration wars are breaking out around the globe as refugees pour into neighboring countries... -
![The House of Wolves by James Patterson, Mike Lupica]()
The House of Wolves by James Patterson, Mike Lupica
Joe Wolf applies a cutthroat determination to his life’s work, from to building a California business empire to parenting three sons and a daughter. Kill or be killed. So when the patriarch takes a deadly cruise on San Francisco Bay, Joe Wolf’s bloodline becomes SFPD’s lifeline. Detective Ben Cantor trails the “pack of wolves” as the siblings vie for control of their legacy of power and assets...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · crime · female-mc · fiction · law-enforcement · murder · psychological -
![Poison Roses by Tate James, Jaymin Eve]()
Poison Roses by Tate James, Jaymin Eve
You know that saying, things can’t possibly get worse? They always can. I thought I’d hit rock bottom when I turned sixteen. The day I broke my first love's heart, ending things before I could ruin his career as a rock star. But damn, was I wrong. Things got progressively worse from that moment on, until now...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · billionaire · book · celebrity · cheerful-mc · contemporary · crime · cruel-mc -
![Blood of My Monster by Rina Kent]()
Blood of My Monster by Rina Kent
From the USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new dark mafia romance.I’m out for revenge. He’s out to rule the world.Kirill and I are as different as day and night. We shouldn’t have been in the same frame or universe.But we meet under the strangest circumstances.He’s my superior in the military and the man who’ll introduce me to carnage...action-adventure · adult · age-gap · alpha-mc · angst · anti-hero · audiobook · billionaire · bodyguard · book -
![Blood of My Monster: Special Edition Print by Rina Kent]()
Blood of My Monster: Special Edition Print by Rina Kent
From the USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new dark mafia romance.I’m out for revenge. He’s out to rule the world.Kirill and I are as different as day and night. We shouldn’t have been in the same frame or universe.But we meet under the strangest circumstances.He’s my superior in the military and the man who’ll introduce me to carnage...action-adventure · adult · book · crime · fiction · gothic · military · mystery · organized-crime · suspense -
![God of Fury by Rina Kent]()
God of Fury by Rina Kent
Royal Elite & Mafia World Spinoff Dark New Adult Series.Standalone...dark · contemporary · new-adult · mlm · organized-crime · steamy · female-mc · fiction · gothic · coming-of-age -
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![Sleep No More by Jayne Ann Krentz]()
Sleep No More by Jayne Ann Krentz
Seven months ago, Pallas Llewellyn, Talia March, and Amelia Rivers were strangers, until their fateful stay at the Lucent Springs Hotel. An earthquake and a fire partially destroyed the hotel, but the women have no memory of their time there... -
![The Avenger by Mark Dawson]()
The Avenger by Mark Dawson
Isabella Rose and Michael Pope return for the next book in the million-selling series.Please note that the book will be released in Spring 2022, and not the date you'll see in the details below...action-adventure · adult · book · crime · espionage · fiction · military · political-intrigue · thriller -
![Hide by Tracy Clark]()
Hide by Tracy Clark
From acclaimed author Tracy Clark comes a page-turning mystery featuring hard-boiled Chicago detective Harriet Foster, who’s on the hunt for a serial killer with a deadly affinity for redheads.When a young red-haired woman is found brutally murdered in downtown Chicago, one detail stands out: the red lipstick encircling her wrists and ankles...adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · crime · drama · female-mc · fiction · law-enforcement · murder -
![The Purest Addiction by Danielle Lori]()
The Purest Addiction by Danielle Lori
This is the last book in the Made series, but that doesn’t mean I won’t write spin-offs in the future. As of right now, I will not be writing novellas or second books for these characters, BUT you will get to see the entire MADE cast in this final installment, including babies and more...romance · dark · contemporary · new-adult · fiction · organized-crime · steamy · crime · book · adult -
![Death Comes to Marlow by Robert Thorogood]()
Death Comes to Marlow by Robert Thorogood
It’s been an enjoyable and murder-free time for Judith, Suzie and Becks – AKA the Marlow Murder Club – since the events of last year. The most exciting thing on the horizon is the upcoming wedding of Marlow grandee, Sir Peter Bailey, to his nurse, Jenny Page. Sir Peter is having a party at his grand mansion on the river Thames the day before the wedding, and Judith and Co...adult · amateur-sleuth · audiobook · book · contemporary · cozy · crime · fiction · friendship · killer -
![Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano]()
Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano
Author and single mom Finlay Donovan has been in messes before―after all, she's a pro at removing bloodstains for various unexpected reasons―but none quite like this. When Finlay and her nanny/partner-in-crime Vero accidentally destroyed a luxury car that they had "borrowed" in the process of saving the life of Finlay's ex-husband, the Russian mob did her a favor and bought the car for her...romance · mystery · audiobook · fiction · contemporary · humor · cozy · suspense · womens-fiction · crime -
![Bitter Secrets by Mia Knight]()
Bitter Secrets by Mia Knight
One year as Mrs. James Roth will keep her family safe from his wrath. All she has to do is play the loving wife in public… He failed to negotiate how she should behave in private.This is a business arrangement, nothing more. Once her time is up, she’ll walk away and it won’t be like the last time when he broke her into little pieces...adult · anti-hero · billionaire · book · contemporary · crime · dark · fiction · marriage-of-convenience · organized-crime -
![Bartholomew by Penelope Sky]()
Bartholomew by Penelope Sky
With Roan out of the picture, I've taken Croatia and eastern Europe. Now it's time I take Italy as well.I just need to get rid of the Skull King.What better way to accomplish that than by using his daughter against him -- who happens to live right here in Paris.But my problem goes south the second I lay eyes on her.She's the perfect solution to all my troubles...romance · dark · steamy · contemporary · womens-fiction · new-adult · organized-crime · alpha-mc · betrayal · fiction -
![The Stay-at-Home Mother by Nicole Trope]()
The Stay-at-Home Mother by Nicole Trope
Her chest tightens, her heart speeding up. The kitchen is chaos. She steps on something hard, and looks down. Toy dinosaurs are scattered everywhere. But her son is nowhere – her baby boy is gone.The police arrive. She can’t look at her husband. Instead, she studies the network of lines on her shaking hands.Then her phone beeps with a voice message. ‘Listen to it on speaker,’ says the detective...adult · book · breakup · contemporary · crime · domestic-drama · female-mc · fiction · mystery · psychological -
![You Should Have Told Me by Leah Konen]()
You Should Have Told Me by Leah Konen
A devoted father. A loving partner. A suspect for murder...When Janie's boyfriend Max doesn't come home one night, she's doesn't know what to do. Why would he leave her and their baby daughter, with no explanation?Then the police turn up, asking questions about the body of a woman found outside a local bar.They want to know where Max was last night. Where Max is now - but Janie has no idea... -
![Sin Too by S.J. Tilly]()
Sin Too by S.J. Tilly
-Beth-It started with tragedy.And secrets.Hidden truths that refused to stay buried have come out to chase me. Now I’m on the run, living under a blanket of constant fear, pretending to be someone I’m not. And if I’m not really me, how am I supposed to know what’s real?-Angelo-Watch the girl.It was supposed to be a simple assignment...adult · age-gap · alpha-mc · billionaire · bodyguard · book · contemporary · crime · fiction · forbidden-love -
![Hot Head by Mika Nix]()
Hot Head by Mika Nix
Protecting him is my job. Finding out he’s my fated mate wasn’t part of the assignment.Lake Forrester III entered my life like a wrecking ball. Drake Security, my firm with my brothers, was hired to protect him from a stalker ex, but what Lake doesn’t know is that he’s not dealing with your average unhinged human...romance · paranormal · mlm · dragons · shapeshifters · fantasy · lgbtq · magic · age-gap · fated-mates -
![Promise Boys by Nick Brooks]()
Promise Boys by Nick Brooks
A blockbuster, dark academia mystery about three teens of color who must investigate their principal’s murder to clear their own names―this page-turning thriller is perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Jason Reynolds, Angie Thomas, and Holly Jackson ."Thrilling, captivating, and blade-sharp." ―Karen M...mystery · young-adult · contemporary · fiction · audiobook · crime · suspense · realistic · high-school · poc-mc -
![The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff]()
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
Geeta's no-good husband disappeared five years ago. She didn't kill him, but everyone thinks she did--no matter how much she protests. But she soon discovers that being known as a "self-made" widow has some surprising perks. No one messes with her, no one threatens her, and no one tries to control (ahem, marry) her... -
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![Code 6 by James Grippando]()
Code 6 by James Grippando
Harper Lee Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author James Grippando returns with a bold new thriller that asks at what price do we open our lives to Big Data.Aspiring playwright, Kate Gamble, is struggling to launch a script she's been secretly researching her entire life, mostly at the family dinner table...adult · audiobook · book · crime · espionage · fiction · mystery · political-intrigue · politics · technothriller -
![The Lie in Our Marriage by Anna-Lou Weatherley]()
The Lie in Our Marriage by Anna-Lou Weatherley
On a warm spring evening, guests gather in a perfectly manicured garden to celebrate Maggie and Len’s twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Maggie leans against the apple tree in the sprawling grounds of her beautiful home. She watches her fun-loving husband and darling children and her heart swells with pride...adult · book · crime · domestic-drama · drama · fiction · law-enforcement · mystery · police-procedural · psychological -
![Because I'm Yours by Claire Contreras]()
Because I'm Yours by Claire Contreras
Lenora De LucaI've always been a good girl.The perfect daughter.The perfect sister. And, in two weeks, I'm supposed to become the perfect wife.I don't know or like the man my father chose to marry me off to but I have no say in the matter. That's why when I see Rocco Marchetti, the man I've had a crush on my entire life, I decide he'll be my first...romance · contemporary · dark · audiobook · organized-crime · age-gap · arranged-marriage · forbidden-love · steamy · insta-love -
![Murder Book by Thomas Perry]()
Murder Book by Thomas Perry
When a sudden crime wave hits several small midwestern towns, the U.S. Attorney for the region calls on Harry Duncan to investigate. An ex-cop known for his unorthodox methods, Duncan is reluctant to go up against a widespread criminal organization—but the attorney in question is Ellen Leicester, the wife who left him fifteen years earlier, and to her, he can’t say no...adult · audiobook · book · crime · fiction · hard-boiled · investigator · law-enforcement · mystery · police-procedural -
![Pretty Ugly Promises by C.W. Farnsworth]()
Pretty Ugly Promises by C.W. Farnsworth
When people choose to leave, you should let them.That’s a lesson Lyla Peterson has learned over and over again. Abandoned more than once, her focus is on ensuring her son never experiences that familiar sting, not on lingering questions from the pain-filled past.Until the opportunity arises to seek elusive answers and Lyla seizes it, opening old wounds and revealing dangerous secrets...romance · contemporary · university · crime · new-adult · fiction · organized-crime · forced-proximity · second-chances · billionaire -
![The Devil You Know by P.J. Tracy]()
The Devil You Know by P.J. Tracy
LAPD Detective Margaret Nolan returns in The Devil You Know, the next book in the series where P. J. Tracy “seems to have found her literary sweet spot” (New York Times Book Review).Los Angeles has many faces: the real LA where regular people live and work, the degenerate underbelly of any big city, and the rarified world of wealth, power, and celebrity...adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · crime · fiction · law-enforcement · murder · mystery · police-procedural -
![Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor]()
Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor
This is the age of vice, where money, pleasure, and power are everything,and the family ties that bind can also kill. New Delhi, 3 a.m. A speeding Mercedes jumps the curb and in the blink of an eye, five people are dead. It’s a rich man’s car, but when the dust settles there is no rich man at all, just a shell-shocked servant who cannot explain the strange series of events that led to this crime...
