Top new crime books in July 2023
Last updated:
July 31, 2023
July 2023 featuring new releases by Karen M. McManus, Lisa Jewell, Colson Whitehead, Samantha Downing, Steve Cavanagh, Amy Engel, Eliza Clark, Dean Koontz, Megan Collins, Laura Lippman and many more.
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One of Us Is Back by Karen M. McManus
From international bestseller, Karen McManus, comes the explosive third and final thrilling instalment in the acclaimed One of Us... series. Ever since Simon died in detention, life hasn't been easy for the Bayview Crew. First the Bayview Four had to prove they weren't killers. Then a new generation had to outwit a vengeful copycat. Now, it's beginning again...romance · mystery · young-adult · contemporary · fiction · murder · crime · killer · friendship · law-enforcement -
![None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell]()
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author known for her “superb pacing, twisted characters, and captivating prose” ( BuzzFeed ), Lisa Jewell returns with a scintillating new psychological thriller about a woman who finds herself the subject of her own popular true crime podcast... -
![Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead]()
Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead
Colson Whitehead continues his Harlem saga in a novel that summons 1970s New York in all its seedy glory.It's 1971. Trash piles up on the streets, crime is at an all-time high, the city is careening towards bankruptcy, and a shooting war has broken out between the NYPD and the Black Liberation Army...historical-fiction · fiction · literary-fiction · mystery · crime · contemporary · poc-author · urban · family · thriller -
![A Twisted Love Story by Samantha Downing]()
A Twisted Love Story by Samantha Downing
From the bestselling author of My Lovely Wife comes a reckless, delicious thriller about a young couple that gives a whole new meaning to the dangers of modern dating.Wes and Ivy are madly in love. They've never felt anything like it. It's the kind of romance people write stories about.But what kind of story?Because when it's good, it's great. Flowers. Grand gestures... -
![Kill for Me Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh]()
Kill for Me Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh
She will kill your worst enemy.All you have to do is kill hers. One dark evening in New York City, two strangers meet by chance. Over drinks, Amanda and Wendy realise they have so much in common. They both feel alone. They both drink alone. And they both desperately want revenge against the two men who destroyed their families. Together, they have the perfect plan...crime · mystery · fiction · psychological · suspense · contemporary · audiobook · thriller · revenge · murder -
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![I Did It For You by Amy Engel]()
I Did It For You by Amy Engel
A twisty thriller from the beloved author of The Familiar Dark, in which a woman returns to the town where her sister was murdered and finds a presumed copycat on the looseIt’s been fourteen years since Greer Dunning’s older sister, Eliza, was murdered, and Greer’s family has never been the same... -
![Penance by Eliza Clark]()
Penance by Eliza Clark
One of Granta's Best Young British Novelists 2023From the author of the cult hit Boy Parts comes a chilling, brilliantly told story of murder among a group of teenage girls—a powerful and disturbing novel as piercing in its portrait of young women as Emma Cline’s The Girls...fiction · mystery · contemporary · crime · literary-fiction · horror · audiobook · thriller · true-crime · lgbtq -
![After Death by Dean Koontz]()
After Death by Dean Koontz
A modern-day Lazarus is humanity’s last hope in a breathtaking novel about the absolute powers of good and evil by Dean Koontz, the #1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense...suspense · horror · mystery · fiction · fantasy · sci-fi · crime · action-adventure · male-mc · conspiracies -
![Thicker Than Water by Megan Collins]()
Thicker Than Water by Megan Collins
Julia and Sienna Larkin are sisters-in-law, connected by Julia's husband and Sienna's brother, Jason. More than that, the two have been devoted best friends since Jason introduced them. To Sienna, Jason can do no wrong, and although Julia knows he's not perfect, they've built a comfortable life and family together...fiction · audiobook · suspense · contemporary · thriller · drama · crime · season-summer · psychological · murder -
![Prom Mom by Laura Lippman]()
Prom Mom by Laura Lippman
New York Times bestseller Laura Lippman tells the story of Amber Glass, desperately trying to get away from her tabloid past but compulsively drawn back to the city of her youth and the prom date who destroyed everything she was reaching for...fiction · suspense · small-town · domestic-drama · psychological · thriller · conspiracies · political-intrigue · murder · crime -
![One Last Rainy Day: The Legacy of a Prince by Kate Stewart]()
One Last Rainy Day: The Legacy of a Prince by Kate Stewart
From the international best-selling author of The Ravenhood Trilogy comes the first book in Ravenhood Legacy!Now an Amazon charts, USA Today, and International best-seller!“My rainy days are yours, Dominic. If you want them.”Once upon a time…There lived a man with a vengeance-filled heart that held too many secrets.And a woman, pure of soul, intent on uncovering them...romance · contemporary · fiction · fantasy · crime · dark · enemies-to-lovers · small-town · steamy · love-triangle -
![Kala by Colin Walsh]()
Kala by Colin Walsh
A gripping literary page-turner from a rising Irish talent in which former friends, estranged for twenty years, reckon with the terrifying events of the summer that changed their lives.In the seaside village of Kinlough, on Ireland’s west coast, three old friends meet for the first time in years...europe · british-isles · ireland · mystery · fiction · crime · literary-fiction · audiobook · suspense · contemporary -
![What Never Happened by Rachel Howzell Hall]()
What Never Happened by Rachel Howzell Hall
Colette “Coco” Weber has relocated to her Catalina Island home, where, twenty years before, she was the sole survivor of a deadly home invasion. All Coco wants is to see her aunt Gwen, get as far away from her ex as possible, and get back to her craft—writing obituaries...mystery · fiction · suspense · contemporary · crime · thriller · audiobook · serial-killers · season-summer · psychological -
![An Honest Man by Michael Koryta]()
An Honest Man by Michael Koryta
From the New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Wish Me The murder of several politicians at sea has shattering implications for a local lobsterman and a young boy in this action-packed thriller. Israel Pike was a killer, and he was an honest man. They were not mutually exclusive... -
![The Bones of the Story by Carol Goodman]()
The Bones of the Story by Carol Goodman
The twisty locked-room mystery from two-time Mary Higgins Clark Award–winning author Carol Goodman, about a group of former classmates trapped on their college campus—with a murderer among them.It’s been twenty-five years since the shocking disappearance of a female student and the distinguished Creative Writing professor who died while searching for her...fiction · suspense · audiobook · contemporary · gothic · dark-academia · thriller · season-winter · locked-room · killer -
![Sleepless City by Reed Farrel Coleman]()
Sleepless City by Reed Farrel Coleman
Every cop in the city knows his name, but no one says it out loud.In fact, they don't talk about him at all. He doesn't wear a uniform, but he is the most powerful cop in New York. Nick Ryan can find a criminal who's vanished. Or he can make a key witness disappear. He has cars, safe houses, money, and weapons hidden all over the city...mystery · fiction · crime · suspense · noir · audiobook · law-enforcement · thriller · action-adventure · legal -
![Finding Jodelle by Susan Stoker]()
Finding Jodelle by Susan Stoker
Sometimes the safest place to be is together.Older and set in his ways, Baker Rawlins never thought a relationship was in the cards, let alone love. Especially when years in the military and continued work for the government keep him on the radar of nefarious people all over the world...romance · military · contemporary · friends-to-lovers · slow-burn · suspense · grief · drama · womens-fiction · fiction -
![Goodbye Earl by Leesa Cross-Smith]()
Goodbye Earl by Leesa Cross-Smith
Four women take fate into their own hands in this big-hearted story of friendship, resilience, and revenge on monstrous men, from the award-winning author of Half-Blown Rose.Taking inspiration from the infamous, empowering song, Goodbye Earl follows four best friends through two unforgettable summers, fifteen years apart...fiction · contemporary · womens-fiction · suspense · audiobook · thriller · friendship · literary-fiction · abuse · found-family -
![Her, Too by Bonnie Kistler]()
Her, Too by Bonnie Kistler
Defending an accused rapist, a high-powered lawyer learns firsthand the terrible truth about her client . . . a discovery that propels her on a quest for justice and revenge in this addictive thriller from the author of The Cage.Kelly McCann is a fighter. She’s fought to build a successful legal career, fought for the special needs of her family, and tirelessly fought for her clients...fiction · suspense · feminism · legal · audiobook · contemporary · thriller · crime · revenge · psychological -
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![When She Falls by Gabrielle Sands]()
When She Falls by Gabrielle Sands
Gentlemen don’t look at engaged women the way Ras Sorrentino looks at me.Ras Sorrentino is the underboss of the most powerful clan in the Camorra. He’s also chaos and danger poured into a sleek Italian suit.The first time I met him, I thought he was there to kill me. The second time, I wanted to kill him.The third was in Ibiza, where I glared at him across the church as my sister married his boss...romance · dark · contemporary · abuse · crime · organized-crime · enemies-to-lovers · forced-proximity · age-gap · forbidden-love -
![Cutting Teeth by Chandler Baker]()
Cutting Teeth by Chandler Baker
New York Times bestselling author Chandler Baker's Cutting Teeth is a witty, thrilling story of parental love that asks: is there anything a mother won’t do for her children?Darby, Mary Beth, and Rhea are on personal quests to reclaim aspects of their identities subsumed by motherhood—their careers, their sex lives, their bodies... -
![Shattered Rhythm by Blake Black]()
Shattered Rhythm by Blake Black
How much would you sacrifice for a fresh start?My life seemed perfect. I had everything I could ask for—loving parents, a boyfriend who was also my best friend, talent, and a promising career as a contemporary dancer and YouTube influencer.But then, everything crumbled away. My life fell apart, forcing me to flee from home to survive, leaving shattered dreams in my wake...romance · reverse-harem · contemporary · dark · university · abuse · stalking · multi-pov · friends-to-lovers · grief -
![Pretty Vengeful Queen by Callie Rose]()
Pretty Vengeful Queen by Callie Rose
They hurt me. They fought for me. They claimed my heart.And now it’s my turn to fight for them.I never meant to fall for the three men who were once my enemies. There was a time when I would’ve happily danced on their graves, but now I’ll sacrifice myself to the devil himself if it keeps them alive.But I even if I have to marry Austin McKenna, I won’t let him win this war...romance · reverse-harem · dark · steamy · contemporary · crime · new-adult · organized-crime · enemies-to-lovers · kidnapping -
![Wayward by Mary Calmes]()
Wayward by Mary Calmes
Maksim Lenkov is certain he’s not a good man. His father isn’t, and since Maks is his second in command, then certainly, he’s just as evil. The list of sins is long, and there’s no getting around that...romance · mlm · contemporary · crime · lgbtq · family · suspense · organized-crime · law-enforcement · second-chances -
![Diablo by Cora Rose]()
Diablo by Cora Rose
After my honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, it only made sense to put my skills to good use as a personal bodyguard. The contracts keep me moving and traveling, and the money is good. All I’ve ever wanted was to make sure my mother and sister were taken care of after my father passed away...romance · mlm · contemporary · lgbtq · crime · military · age-gap · bodyguard · organized-crime · forced-proximity -
![You Can Die by Rebecca Zanetti]()
You Can Die by Rebecca Zanetti
Set against the atmospheric snowy backdrop of rural Pacific Northwest, New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti's thrilling suspense series follows FBI Special Agent Laurel Snow as she strives to navigate her complicated family life when the father Laurel never knew turns up dead as the latest victim in a series of murders targeting men in the area...mystery · romance · suspense · contemporary · serial-killers · female-mc · law-enforcement · fiction · crime · murder -
![Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates]()
Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates
From bestselling author Darcy Coates comes Dead of Winter, a remote cabin in the snowy wilderness thriller that will teach you to trust no one. There are eight strangers. One killer. Nowhere left to run.When Christa joins a tour group heading deep into the snowy expanse of the Rocky Mountains, she's hopeful this will be her chance to put the ghosts of her past to rest...horror · mystery · suspense · fiction · survival · psychological · thriller · season-winter · outdoors · action-adventure -
![With a Kiss We Die by L.R. Dorn]()
With a Kiss We Die by L.R. Dorn
Two college lovers suspected of a brutal double homicide enlist a podcasting crime journalist to proclaim their innocence in this psychologically riveting and compulsively readable novel of love, lies, and murder.I'm Ryanna Raines. And welcome to "The Raines Report".Ryanna Raines is the host of a popular true-crime podcast...mystery · audiobook · fiction · contemporary · suspense · crime · thriller · dark-academia · murder · psychological -
![The Clearing by Simon Toyne]()
The Clearing by Simon Toyne
In this gripping suspense novel from the bestselling author of the Sanctus trilogy, lead forensic expert Laughton Rees is back, this time investigating a series of missing women in a small town near the Forest of Dean--where she uncovers a dark and sinister plot, decades in the making.Adele Friar knows better than most that something dangerous lurks in the forest...mystery · fiction · crime · suspense · thriller · audiobook · psychological · contemporary · folk-horror · rural -
![Pressure by Stacy Lynn Miller, Brian Christopher Shea]()
Pressure by Stacy Lynn Miller, Brian Christopher Shea
They call him the Raven.His mistake was picking the wrong agent to cross.Now the hunt is on.Fresh off her victory over Tony Belcher and his Aryan extremists, seasoned ATF agent Lexi Mills finds herself in the crosshairs of a new and deadly enemy—a killer who uses intricate weapons of destruction as his signature calling card...fiction · crime · thriller · mystery · hard-boiled · law-enforcement · police-procedural · action-adventure · book · adult -
![Reign by Wrath by Ruby Vincent]()
Reign by Wrath by Ruby Vincent
Life has never been worse.The Phantom who haunted my nightmares turned out to be bigger, badder, and deadlier than I ever knew was possible. My guys are in hiding. My allies are enemies. And I have nowhere to turn.When new faces bring forth old grudges, it's up to me to find the truth and put a stop to a terrible plan.I came to Regalia to avenge my sister's death...romance · reverse-harem · university · mystery · new-adult · arranged-marriage · contemporary · crime · action-adventure · fiction -
![Cognac Vixen by Nicole Fox]()
Cognac Vixen by Nicole Fox
One evil stepfather.Two ex-fiancés fighting to claim me.Three beautiful “Happily ever after.”I ran from my old life because the monsters in my past thought they could own me.For one brief moment, Ivan Pushkin gave me a taste of a happy ending to my story.But now, those same monsters are back to finish the job.Francia wants me dead.My stepfather wants me married...romance · dark · contemporary · organized-crime · kidnapping · multi-pov · steamy · female-mc · alpha-mc · age-gap -
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![Cognac Villain by Nicole Fox]()
Cognac Villain by Nicole Fox
One wardrobe malfunction.Two people who don’t belong together.Three awful “Be my wife.”Everyone else is at this party to marry the host.I’m only here until I can get a ride home.When my dress rips in the world’s worst-timed wardrobe malfunction,I go find somewhere quiet to fix it...romance · contemporary · dark · organized-crime · steamy · arranged-marriage · enemies-to-lovers · multi-pov · insta-love · female-mc -
![Papi's Protection by Laylah Roberts]()
Papi's Protection by Laylah Roberts
He’s the deadliest man in the city. Ruthless. Powerful. Wicked.And Cat needs to get his attention.Because Alejandro De Leon might have information about how her father died. And why her mother disappeared.Only problem is . . . the closer she gets to him, the more he draws her in.And when he claims her, she doesn’t exactly want to tell him no.No one tells Alejandro De Leon no...romance · dark · contemporary · organized-crime · alpha-mc · age-gap · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · boss-employee -
![The Block Party by Jamie Day]()
The Block Party by Jamie Day
On the night of the annual Summer block party, the Meadowbrook community Facebook page lights up with posts reporting sirens descending on the desirable and exclusive cul-de-sac neighborhood on Alton Road. Bit by bit, the comments trickle in, some taking pleasure in their neighbors’ misfortune and others showing concern. The truth eventually comes out...fiction · suspense · contemporary · season-summer · thriller · psychological · domestic-drama · crime · murder · book -
![One Chance: A Dark Billionaire Romance by Vee Taylor]()
One Chance: A Dark Billionaire Romance by Vee Taylor
I wanted to live.Paint outside of the lines.Get my ‘glow’ back.After years of suffering from trauma, I wanted one chance to feel free.So I had to run away. But does someone actually leave the underworld?Running from the scariest monster, I ran right into HIM, a broken Made Man painted in lust and part of the same world I was bound to.I was the object of his desire, his rule breaker, his obsession...romance · dark · organized-crime · billionaire · age-gap · contemporary · young-adult · fiction · crime · book -
![The Bitter Past by Bruce Borgos]()
The Bitter Past by Bruce Borgos
In the tradition of Craig Johnson and C. J. Box, Bruce Borgos's The Bitter Past begins a compelling series set in the high desert of Nevada featuring Sheriff Porter Beck…Porter Beck is the sheriff in the high desert of Nevada, north of Las Vegas. Born and raised there, he left to join the Army, where he worked in Intelligence, deep in the shadows in far off places...mystery · fiction · suspense · crime · espionage · audiobook · historical-fiction · law-enforcement · police-procedural · thriller -
![Mafia Boss's Surprise Baby by Kira Cole]()
Mafia Boss's Surprise Baby by Kira Cole
Marrying my enemy was never part of my plan. Instead of getting revenge, I ended up getting her pregnant… Mia Lorenzo wasn’t exactly my top choice for a wife. She is fourteen years younger, a hopeless romantic,and in line to become the head of the family that just orchestrated my father’s murder.Too bad my father's dying wish was for me to marry Luca Lorenzo's daughter... -
![The St. Ambrose School for Girls by Jessica Ward]()
The St. Ambrose School for Girls by Jessica Ward
Heathers meets The Secret History in this thrilling coming-of-age novel set in a boarding school where the secrets are devastating—and deadly.When Sarah Taylor arrives at the exclusive St. Ambrose School, she’s carrying more baggage than just what fits in her suitcase...young-adult · fiction · suspense · coming-of-age · mental-illness · contemporary · dark-academia · audiobook · thriller · dark
