Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense Books to Read | December 2021
Don’t miss out on these exciting new mystery, thriller, and suspense books that are perfect to add to your reading list this winter! Check out these new books by bestselling authors Michael Anderle, Colleen McMillan, Dale Mayer, T.R. Ragan, Mary Stone, and Beth Byers. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense books!
Law of the Jungle (Santana Sokolov Book 1)
by Michael Anderle
Release Date: October 30, 2021
ATLANTICA, the forgotten isle, the glittering gem in the cesspool of humanity’s future. Anything you do inside your own home is allowed. But what if you live in the jungle? Santana Sokolov might be the one person who ties together all the mysteries of ATLANTICA. Which will probably get her killed. The woman has a penchant for the ancient.
Buy on AmazonThe Falls
by Colleen McMillan
Release Date: December 7, 2021
Every town has secrets, but most won’t get you killed. Maddie tried to leave Sterling Falls in the past, but a last request from her dying friend sends her back. She finds herself in the middle of a mystery. The people of Sterling Falls are being terrorized by an unseen killer. Can Maddie survive the homecoming she never wanted?
Buy on AmazonSimon Says… Hide (Kate Morgan Thrillers Book 1)
by Dale Mayer
Release Date: October 5, 2021
Newly promoted detective Kate Morgan stands up for the victims in the world, never backing down or giving up. Kate will not tolerate those who take advantage of others. When Kate finds a connection between more than a half-dozen cold cases to a recent case-where a child’s life is in jeopardy-she’ll make a deal with the devil himself to protect the child.
Buy on AmazonCount to Three
by T.R. Ragan
Release Date: December 14, 2021
On her first day of kindergarten, five-year-old Tinsley disappeared without a trace… Five agonizing years later, her divorced mother, Dani Callahan, is a private investigator. She and Quinn Sullivan, a promising young assistant determined to prove herself, are devoted to helping others find missing loved ones. And for Dani, finding Tinsley is still a never-ending obsession. As their investigations lead down two twisting paths, disturbing secrets are revealed and new victims find themselves in mortal danger. Time is running out, and the hunt is only getting grimmer.
Buy on AmazonWinter’s Black Christmas
by Mary Stone
Release Date: December 7, 2021
When FBI Special Agent Winter Black enters a luxurious Montana cabin two days before Christmas, she’s excited because all the people she loves will be joining her soon. Her joy is dashed when an unexpected blizzard hits the area, leaving her stranded and without any means of communication. And she’s not alone. Instead of her friends and family arriving, a momma cat shows up at the cabin’s door, begging for help. Braving the snow, Winter finds more than just the feline’s litter. She finds a dead body.
Buy on AmazonA Frosty Little Murder (The Violet Carlyle Mysteries Book 33)
by Beth Byers
Release Date: December 19, 2021
Vi and friends are ready to dive into anything but London. The days have turned dreary, and these days they’re proactive about avoiding the blues. So, they pack their bags and head to the country where they’re hoping to find clear skies and cheery days. They aren’t surprised, however, when a storm rolls in. They’re even excited when they’re invited to a local contest for the best snow sculpture. They find their way to the meadow, and they play in the snow. They drink an excess of cocoa. Except during the celebration, a body is found. A body with something they recognize.
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