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Crime & Thriller

If you like crime, suspense or just a well written mystery you have come to the right place. At Tales you find a wide selection of crime novels and thriller books. The crime and thriller genres come in many forms. You can find everything from the most scary and bloddy murder to a mindblowing mystery written by some of the best crime writers. The crime and thriller books are very popular, because of their page-turner elements. Have you first started reading one, it’s hard to put it down again. Are you ready for a thrill?
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    by Meg Gardiner
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    by Hajime Isayama
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    "A Kodansha Trade Paperback Original"--Colophon.

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    by Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz
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    by Cara Hunter
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    - (The Button Box Series)
    by Richard Chizmar
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    Set in Castle Rock, Maine, Gwendy's Magic Feather is a wonderful sequel to Gwendy's Button Box written by Richard Chizmar with a foreword by Stephen King.

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    by Tj Payne
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    by Daniel Silva
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    From Daniel Silva, author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers The New Girl and The Other Woman, comes a stunning new action-packed thriller of high stakes international intrigue featuring the enigmatic art restorer and master spy Gabriel Allon.

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    - 'Clever, twisty, spine-chilling' Ruth Ware
    by Riley Sager
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    'Clever, twisty, and altogether spine-chilling. . . . [A] deliciously terrifying story. . . .You'll want to read this one after dark, ideally with the wind whistling in the eaves and a window banging somewhere just out of reach. But keep the light switch handy. You just might need it' Ruth Ware, Book of the MonthWhat was it like? Living in that house.Maggie Holt is used to such questions. Twenty-five years ago, she and her parents, Ewan and Jess, moved into a rambling Victorian estate called Baneberry Hall. They spent three weeks there before fleeing in the dead of night, an ordeal Ewan later recounted in a memoir called House of Horrors. His tale of ghostly happenings and encounters with malevolent spirits became a worldwide phenomenon.Now, Maggie has inherited Baneberry Hall after her father's death. She was too young to remember any of the events mentioned in her father's book. But she doesn't believe a word of it. Ghosts, after all, don't exist.But when she returns to Baneberry Hall to prepare it for sale, her homecoming is anything but warm. People from the pages of her father's book lurk in the shadows, and locals aren't thrilled that their small town has been made infamous. Even more unnerving is Baneberry Hall itself - a place that hints of dark deeds and unexplained happenings. As the days pass, Maggie begins to believe that what her father wrote was more fact than fiction. That, either way, someone - or something - doesn't want her here. And that she might be in danger all over again . . . THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of . . .Huff Post's "e;10 Of The Most Anticipated Book Releases Of June 2020"e; - Good Housekeeping's "e;The 35 Best Books of 2020 to Add to Your Reading List"e; - Travel + Leisure's "e;20 Most Anticipated Summer 2020 Books"e; - PopSugar's 17 Most Anticipated Summer Thrillers - Working Mother's "e;The 20 Most Anticipated Books of 2020"e; - Newsweek's 20 most anticipated summer reads - Publishers Weekly's "e;Summer Reads 2020"e; - BookPage's "e;2020 Most Anticipated Thrillers and Mysteries"e; - Today.com's "e;16 highly anticipated summer reads"e; - The Star Tribune's "e;Great Escapes"e; summer reads - BookPage's "e;Private Eye July"e; - USA Today's"e;Summer reading guide: 20 new books you won't want to miss"e; - CrimeReads "e;10 New Books Coming Out This Week"e; - Buzzfeed "e;17 New Thrillers That Will Keep Your Summer Exciting"e; - The Everygirl "e;30 Books That Should Be on Your Summer Reading List."e;

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    by Hari Kunzru
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    by Stuart Turton
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    by Kirsty Logan
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    A shocking collection of dark stories, ranging from chilling contemporary fairytales to disturbing supernatural fiction, by a talented writer who has been compared to Angela Carter. So here we go, into the dark. Some things can't be spoken about in the light of day.

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    - Classic crime for Agatha Christie fans
    by Dorothy L Sayers
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    The thirteenth book in Dorothy L Sayers' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by crime writer Natasha Cooper - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie's Poirot and Margery Allingham's Campion Mysteries. They plan to have a quiet country honeymoon. Then Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride Harriet Vane find the previous owner's body in the cellar.Set in a country village seething with secrets and snobbery, this is Dorothy L. Sayers' last full-length detective novel. Variously described as a love story with detective interruptions and a detective story with romantic interruptions, it lives up to both descriptions with style.'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.' P. D. James

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    by Kathy Reichs
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    NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author KATHY REICHS returns with her next edge-of-your seat thriller featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan.

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    by Neil Gaiman
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    Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the 'Sandman Box Set', a masterpiece penned by the renowned author Neil Gaiman. Published recently in 2020, this riveting collection encompasses the unique genre of fantasy and dark mythological tales that Gaiman is celebrated for. The Sandman Box Set is a journey into a world where dream and reality intertwine, where timeless myths meet modern narratives. Gaiman's imaginative storytelling and unforgettable characters make this a must-read for any fan of graphic novels. This set is a testament to Gaiman's creative prowess and his ability to weave intricate tales that captivate the reader's imagination. Published by the esteemed DC Comics, the Sandman Box Set is not just a collection of stories; it's an invitation to traverse the labyrinth of the human psyche through the eyes of the Dream King and his realm. Don't miss out on this timeless collection from one of the greatest storytellers of our time.

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    by Grady Hendrix
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    Fried Green Tomatoes and Steel Magnolias meet Dracula in this Southern-flavored supernatural thriller set in the 90s about a women s book club that must protect its suburban community from a mysterious and handsome stranger who turns out to be a real monster.

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    by Natsuo Kirino
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    The body parts are discovered, the police start asking questions, but the women have far more dangerous enemies -a yakuza connected loan shark who discovers their secret and has a business proposition, and a ruthless nightclub owner the police are convinced is guilty of the murder.

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    - The new impossible to put down thriller from the Richard and Judy Book Club bestseller 2020
    by Cara Hunter
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    Brought to you by Penguin. A teenage girl is found wandering the outskirts of Oxford, dazed and distressed. The story she tells is terrifying. Grabbed off the street, a plastic bag pulled over her face, then driven to an isolated location where she was subjected to what sounds like an assault. Yet she refuses to press charges. DI Fawley investigates, but theres little he can do without the girls co-operation. Is she hiding something, and if so, what? And why does Fawley keep getting the feeling hes seen a case like this before? And then another girl disappears, and Adam no longer has a choice: he has to face up to his past. Because unless he does, this victim may not be coming back . . .

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    by Abigail Dean
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    by Daniel Silva
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    From Daniel Silva, author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers The New Girl and The Other Woman, comes a stunning new action-packed thriller of high stakes international intrigue featuring the enigmatic art restorer and master spy Gabriel Allon.

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    - A Rivers of London Novella
    by Ben Aaronovitch
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    A brand new stand-alone novella in the bestselling Rivers of London series!If you thought magic was confined to one country . . . think again.

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    - Lies, Spies and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators
    by Ronan Farrow
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    In a dramatic account of violence and espionage, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Ronan Farrow exposes serial abusers and a cabal of powerful interests hell-bent on covering up the truth, at any cost.

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    by S Craig Zahler
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    - The First Official Novel
    by Gwenda Bond
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    As a student at a quiet college campus in the heartland of Indiana, Terry Ives couldn't be farther from the front lines of Vietnam or the incendiary protests in Washington.

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    - The New York Times bestseller perfect for fans of A. J. Finn's The Woman in the Window
    by Riley Sager
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    Random House presents the audiobook edition of Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager, read by Stephanie Cannon.'Breathtaking. This swift, red-blooded thriller set my pulse thrumming' - A. J. Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window------------------------------------------------------Have you ever played two truths and a lie?Emma's first summer away from home, she learned how to play the game. And she learned how to lie.Then three of her new friends went into the woods and never returned. . . Now, years later, Emma has been asked to go back to the newly re-opened Camp Nightingale. She thinks she's laying old ghosts to rest but really she's returning to the scene of a crime.Because Emma's innocence might be the biggest lie of all. . .A gripping new thriller that you won't be able to put down with a plot that will keep you guessing. If you enjoyed A. J. Finn's The Woman in the Window, you'll love Last Time I Lied------------------------------------------------------What readers are saying:'I absolutely loved this unputdownable, gripping mystery, full of jaw-dropping twists' - Nicki on Netgalley, 5 stars'Had me guessing right until the end, fantastic read!' - Gemma on Netgalley, 5 stars'A brilliantly plotted and twisted character driven story, chilling, scary and absolutely compelling. Highly recommended!' - Paromjit on Netgalley, 5 stars'Written like an old school horror movie - I love it' - Stacie on Netgalley, 5 stars'Brilliant book with a final twist I wasn't expecting' - Lucy on Netgalley, 5 stars

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    by Trent Dalton
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    'The most extraordinary writer - a rare talent' Nikki Gemmell An utterly wonderful novel of love, crime, magic, fate and coming of age from one of Australia's most exciting new writers.

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    by Lucy Foley
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    *The Sunday Times No.1 bestseller* EVERYONE'S INVITED. EVERYONE'S A SUSPECT. AND EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT IT.

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    by A. J. Finn
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    Soon to be a major motion picture produced by 20th Century Fox, starring Amy Adams, Gary Oldman and Julianne Moore OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD! THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

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    - Harry Hole 11
    by Jo Nesbo
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    A woman is found murdered after an internet date. The marks left on her body show the police that they are dealing with a particularly vicious killer. Under pressure from the media to find the murderer, the force know there's only one man for the job. But Harry Hole is reluctant to return to the place that almost took everything from him.

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    - (Jack Reacher 21)
    by Lee Child
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    In the morning, they gave Reacher a medal. And in the afternoon, they sent him back to school. And then they send him back to school. It's a school with only three students: Reacher, an FBI agent, and a CIA analyst. Night School takes Reacher back to his army days, but this time he's not in uniform.

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    by Michael Connelly
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    Can Harry Bosch defend a man accused of murder without betraying everything he believes in? Unabridged edition read by the star of BOSCH, Titus Welliver

Crime
The crime genre is one of the most popular literary genres among readers around the world. The characteristics of a typical crime novel is first and foremost that a crime is committed. The crime begins the plot and from this point the investigation starts. Here we meet the investigator that will solve the mystery of the crime that was committed. In the investigation process the reader is introduced to a gallery of characters and during the crime book the crime writer gives the reader some clues to who the offender or murder could be. Another crucial factor here is the motive of the crime. Lastly the crime is solved and all the clues are unravelled in the end of the crime novels. 

The Nordic Crime tradition
In Scandinavia we have a proud tradition of writing crime novels especially in the form of nordic noir. What is special about the nordic noir genre is it’s way of mixing the investigation of a crime or murder with socialrealistic problematics often describes through the main characters. Another special feature found in these crime novels is that the main character is mostly female. The female investigator or journalist comes in the form of an anti-hero that is brilliant at solving a crime mystery, but struggles with problems in her personal life. She is often an outsider and socially changed, but good at her work. She has an assistant or helper, that often is her complete contrast.
Another characteristic of the nordic crime books is the weather. The often cold, harsh, and dark autumn weather in Scandinavia creates a gloomy, melancholic and mysterious backdrop of the story. Some of the crime books best sellers are found in Scandinavia.

Classical mysteries 
The crime genre goes a long way back and is said to have started or had its broad appeal with the stories of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in an english newspaper. The popular stories were later turned into a crime books series, and the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is still some of the most beloved crime stories on the market. The genius main character Sherlock Holmes and his likeable helper Doctor Watson solve some of the most puzzling mysteries in the history of crime novels, and the gallery of characters is really well described. The whole crime book series have been adapted to the screen and the popular crime stories are found in multiple tv-serieses and movies today, but the books are always the best.
You will also find all the classics by the famous and beloved crime writer Agatha Christie in our selection. You can find the whole very popular crime books series with the brilliant Hercule Poirot including the classic The Murder on The Orient Express. You can also find the beloved crime novel character Miss Marple, who is one of the most genius old Ladies in the history of books. You can also find some of Agatha Christies’ plays in our wide selection of crime books.

Thriller
The thriller books are some of the most intense. They are hard to describe, because of their diversity, but they always give you thrill. The plot often deals with a mystery that needs solving, but different from the crime book is the high level of intensity and suspense making it hard for the reader to put the book down again. All the thriller books are page-turners and are highly loved by its readers, because the high level of intensity and excitement makes the reader feel like he is part of the thriller book’s plot. 
In our wide selection of crime and thriller you can find all the thriller books best sellers including the Dan Brown classics The Da Vinci Code and Inferno. If you like a good shiver you should take a look at the nerve wracking thriller books by Stephen King if you dare. 

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