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A gripping tale of a drug deal gone wrong that leads to violence and moral dilemmas in the Texan desert.

A gripping psychological thriller that explores family dynamics, as a young man struggles with his memories of a brother he believes was evil, and the haunting consequences of his actions.

Detective Alex Cross pursues a mysterious kidnapper who has taken the son of a famous actress while navigating his own complex emotions and past.

A woman discovers secrets about her family's past after inheriting a mansion that holds dark surprises.

A young woman investigates the mysterious disappearance of her aunt decades earlier in a motel that has a dark history.

After the death of Sherlock Holmes, James Moriarty's surviving associates seek to investigate their master's demise and cross paths with a determined inspector, leading to unexpected revelations.

A unique tale where the protagonist relives the same day eight times in different bodies, trying to solve a murder while uncovering dark secrets about powerful figures reminiscent of Holmes and Moriarty.

A criminal defense attorney's world is turned upside down when her husband is accused of murdering his mistress, forcing her to confront secrets from their relationship.

Four friends on a hiking trip in Sweden stumble upon a sinister presence lurking in the forest, illuminating their friendships and fears.

After surviving a massacre at a summer camp, a girl becomes part of the 'Final Girls'—a group of sole survivors—only to confront new horrors in her life years later.

In the 1990s, a suburban book club for women confronts a charming new neighbor who hides a dark secret and is possibly a vampire.

A group of women who survived brutal killings by serial killers meet to support each other, but they find themselves in a real-life horror when one of their own is targeted again.

Four friends are bound together by a secret that once tore them apart. When one of them goes missing, they navigate their past while dealing with the word's mysteries, creating suspense and intrigue in a cozy and engaging environment.

A heist story set in a lunar city where a young woman gets involved in conflict and danger while attempting to execute a plan to commit a crime.

A great white shark terrorizes a beach town, prompting a police chief, a marine biologist, and a shark hunter to hunt it down.

A prehistoric megacomet shark, the megalodon, resurfaces, threatening the underwater exploration team and unleashing chaos.

A man wakes up with amnesia and must piece together his past while being pursued by assassins.

A former FBI agent investigates a series of mysterious suicides linked to a sinister conspiracy, uncovering hidden truths along the way.

A neuroscientist discovers a way to enter people's memories, creating a new phenomenon that leads to chaotic time loops and altered realities.

Hannah Hall's husband disappears, leaving her with a note that says 'protect her'. As she tries to find out what happened, she uncovers secrets that could change everything she thought she knew about her husband and their life together.

The story introduces Dexter Morgan, a forensic blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department who leads a secret life as a vigilante serial killer, targeting criminals who have escaped justice.

In the second book of the Dexter series, Dexter faces a new danger as a deadly nemesis emerges with knowledge of his murderous escapades, forcing him to navigate the balance between his work and his dark urges.

Chief Inspector Armand Gamache returns to the Sûreté de Québec and investigates a murder that leads him to uncovering secrets in his community.

A hotel night manager is recruited to infiltrate an international arms dealer's inner circle, leading to dangerous twists and espionage.

A self-aware mystery about a family gathering gone wrong, revealing unsettling truths about each member's past and their dark commonality.

A journalist investigates a cursed videotape that predicts death seven days after watching it, leading her to uncover dark secrets.

A mother is forced to confront her worst nightmare when her daughter is kidnapped as part of a sinister chain of abductions, requiring her to become the kidnapper herself to save her.

An alcoholic woman becomes entangled in a missing person investigation that reveals dark secrets about her life and those around her.

An agoraphobic woman believes she has witnessed a crime in her neighbor's house, leading her to question her sanity and reality.

A chilling tale about a seemingly perfect couple whose marriage hides dark secrets, showcasing the lengths one will go to maintain appearances.

An exploration of wealth, family secrets, and the extremes of love and ambition in a high-society setting, where the protagonist must navigate the twisted relationships of a world driven by money and status.

A gripping psychological thriller that unfolds in a mysterious house inhabited by a man with a complex past and the twisting narratives of various characters, ultimately revealing the darkness lurking beneath the surface of suburban life and human relationships.

This action-packed third installment keeps readers on the edge of their seat with unexpected turns and high stakes.

A group of childhood friends makes a terrifying discovery when an alien crash lands in the Maine woods, bringing with it strange phenomena and an evil that threatens to destroy them all.

A young woman finds herself entwined in a complex romantic relationship with ties to wealth and deception, leading her to question everything she knows about love and truth as hidden agendas are uncovered.

On a remote Irish island, a wedding turns deadly when a guest is murdered. As secrets are revealed and tensions rise, the guests must confront their pasts and the wealthy bride's family, leading to a shocking climax.

In this sharp and witty thriller, the main character navigates the high-stakes world of tech startups, discovering the dark side of ambition, societal pressures, and the cutthroat competition among the elite.

Two college students discover a way to gain superpowers through near-death experiences, leading to a rivalry that blurs the lines between good and evil.

A small town in Georgia is torn apart by a devastating crime that leaves two young sisters facing life-altering repercussions. The story unfolds through flashbacks and present events, revealing dark secrets, familial intricacies, and the efforts of a lawyer to uncover the truth behind the crime while navigating political and personal conflicts.

A group of high school students takes a sinister plan too far when their prank on their teacher leads to unforeseen consequences.

A young woman who can read people's minds runs a scam, but soon finds herself entangled in a dangerous situation.

A rock star buys a ghost online, hoping for a thrill, but he soon learns the haunting is very real and very deadly.

A group of boy scouts on a camping trip encounter a stranger infected with a deadly parasite that drives him to gruesome acts, testing their morality and survival instincts.

Journalist Mikael Blomkvist teams up with hacker Lisbeth Salander to solve the decades-old disappearance of a wealthy industrialist's niece, leading them into a dark world of corruption and violence.

A charming yet manipulative bookstore manager becomes obsessed with a customer, leading him to dangerous extremes to insert himself into her life.

A man is abducted into a world where his life diverged from the one he knows, leading him to question the choices he's made.

A detective is drawn back to the woods where he experienced a traumatic event as a child while investigating a young girl's murder.

A young girl sets out to solve the mystery of her brother's murder in a small Mississippi town, uncovering dark secrets along the way.

A private detective investigates the mysterious death of a supermodel, uncovering hidden secrets and lies in the glamorous world.

A woman who survived her family's massacre returns to the scene to confront her past and the truth behind the tragedy.

A serial killer taunts the police with a series of riddles, pushing them to solve the mystery behind the murders.

A family on vacation at a remote cabin encounters four strangers who demand they make an unthinkable choice to avert catastrophe. Tension rises as they grapple with fear, love, and survival in a story that explores the fragility of human ties and the elements of choice and fate.

A gritty crime story imbued with dark humor, exploring the underbelly of American life.

A young lawyer is recruited by a prestigious law firm with a dark secret that threatens his life and freedom.

Jack Ryan gets involved with an IRA kidnapping that turns his life and family upside down.

A law student uncovers a conspiracy involving the murders of two Supreme Court Justices and must race to protect her life before she becomes the next victim.

A brilliant Harvard symbologist is pulled into a murder investigation that reveals a hidden truth about the Holy Grail. As he works to solve the puzzle, he uncovers a conspiracy that dates back thousands of years.

Jack Reacher, a former military policeman, arrives in a small town and gets embroiled in a conspiracy involving counterfeit money and murder. His quest for information quickly turns into a thrilling adventure.

A lone astronaut awakens from sleep to find himself on a mysterious spaceship, with no memory of who he is and a mission to save Earth from an extinction-level threat posed by an alien species.

A high school student investigates an old murder case, unraveling layers of lies while facing her own challenges.

A suspenseful series following a teenager on the run for an entire year, uncovering hidden truths surrounding his family's past.

A charismatic girl interested in true crime investigates a cold case at an elite boarding school, leading to new mysteries.

The novel explores themes of cultural appropriation and the literary world, focusing on a writer who steals the work of her deceased friend and must navigate the consequences of her deceitful actions.

A girl inherits a billionaire's fortune and has to solve puzzles to claim her inheritance while being pursued by the billionaire's relatives.

In a post-apocalyptic world, a girl with unique capabilities must navigate the dangers posed by the remnants of civilization.

The story involves a mysterious apartment building and the dark secrets it hides, contributing to a feeling of suspense similar to 'Lost'.

A story with elements of survival and mystery that captures a similar vibe to 'Lost'.

The first Lord Peter Wimsey mystery involving a dead body in a bathtub.

A drifter and a married woman plot to kill her husband, but their plan goes awry, leading to a suspenseful and tragic turn of events.

A series of detective novels featuring the aristocratic sleuth Peter Wimsey as he solves various crimes.

Ten strangers are invited to an isolated island, and one by one they are killed off in accordance with a nursery rhyme.

A thriller that explores the complexities of marriage through the lens of a missing wife and the media frenzy that follows.

A psychological thriller about a journalist who returns to her hometown to cover a series of brutal murders, confronting her own troubled past.

A group of friends on vacation in Mexico find themselves trapped in a deadly jungle when they discover an ancient Mayan ruin and its sinister secret.

A time traveler attempts to prevent the assassination of John F. Kennedy while grappling with the complexities of tampering with history and the personal sacrifices involved.

After a pandemic wipes out most of the world's population, the survivors must choose sides in a battle between good and evil, led by the benevolent Mother Abagail and the sinister Randall Flagg.

A tale of an insomniac office worker who forms an underground fight club as a form of therapy and rebellion against consumerism.

A group of children must face a malevolent entity that takes the form of a clown and preys on their fears and traumas.

A story about a man who becomes increasingly obsessed with his own beauty, leading to a moral decline and supernatural consequences.

The second book in the Commonwealth Saga that continues the story introduced in Pandora's Star and delves deeper into the universe and its characters.

The first book in the Commonwealth Saga, it explores humanity's expansion into space and the conflicts that arise from it.