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Reading is the easiest way to get lost in worlds and adventures that real life simply lacks. If you're a fan of page-turning thrilling stories that will keep you up at night, it's time to dive into the world of some of the best-selling crime books. A crime mystery book is sometimes all you need to forget about the world you live in. Here's a short list of five.
Someone to Watch Over Me - Robert B. Parker
A decade ago, Spenser assisted a teenage Mattie Sullivan in solving her mother's murder and bringing down a notorious crime lord from South Boston. Now, as a college student working alongside the resilient yet compassionate PI, Mattie aspires to become an investigator herself. Her first significant case involves a fifteen-year-old girl, Chloe Turner, who has been assaulted by an older man at one of Boston's elite private clubs. Chloe's main concern is retrieving her stolen laptop and backpack. However, like Spenser, Mattie has a talent for probing the right questions with the wrong individuals.
Before long, they uncover connections between the exploitation of numerous working-class girls and a quirky billionaire along with his cruel accomplice residing in a mansion on Commonwealth Avenue. The mystery man's influence and wealth reach far beyond Massachusetts, possibly extending internationally. As Mattie delves deeper into a vast sex-trafficking operation, Spenser and his loyal friend Hawk must keep a close eye on her, leading them on a journey from Boston to Boca Raton and the Bahamas, where they encounter local thugs, a highly skilled security firm, and Spenser's old adversary, the Gray Man, culminating in an epic confrontation.
To Become an Outlaw - Peter Murphy
This crime mystery book is set in 1964, during the Apartheid era in South Africa, Danie du Plessis, hailing from a traditional Afrikaner family, is on the brink of a promising career in legal academia at a prestigious university. However, his life takes a turn when he falls for Amy Coetzee, a fellow student. The catch? Their different races create a significant barrier. As they face the threat of arrest and a bleak future, the couple decides to escape South Africa, finding refuge in Cambridge, where friends help them secure jobs at the university. They marry and raise two children, seemingly leaving their troubled past behind.
But in 1968, the arrival of Art Pienaar changes everything. He believes they have a moral obligation to resist the oppressive regime and recruits them for increasingly perilous missions aimed at challenging the South African government. When Pienaar and a notorious drug dealer, Vince Cummings, are discovered murdered together, Danie's covert activities are exposed, putting his family in grave danger. Additionally, he faces the threat of criminal charges from a government eager to maintain its ties with the apartheid regime. Danie realizes he has walked a fine line. Has he truly become an outlaw? Can Ben Schroeder convince a jury otherwise?
Never Walk Away - Nick Triplow
A high-ranking civil servant is found dead under mysterious circumstances. The presence of a sensitive document and links to a human rights attorney led investigators to suspect he may have been a whistle-blower. This situation calls for a police officer experienced in navigating the complex intersection of law enforcement and intelligence.
DS Mark (Max) Lomax, a former officer with the Special Demonstration Squad—a unit focused on infiltrating political and extremist factions—believes he has left that life behind. However, after a failed surveillance operation involving a gangster in north London, he is placed on mandatory leave and drawn back into the shadowy realm of deception and conflicting interests.
As Max investigates the civil servant's death, he encounters numerous obstacles, compelling him to seek assistance from those he once betrayed. With political stakes at play, the focus shifts from revealing the truth to ensuring it remains hidden.
Language of Secrets - Ausma Zehanat Khan
TORONTO: A local terrorist group is gearing up for an attack on New Year's Day. For several months, Mohsin Dar has been working undercover, providing crucial intelligence to Canada's national security team. Tragically, he has now been killed. Detective Esa Khattak, affected by his friendship with the slain agent, sends his partner Rachel Getty into the unaware cell. As Rachel immerses herself in the unfamiliar realm of Islam and the group's inner circle, she uncovers that Mohsin's murder might not be driven by political motives after all. Now, she stands as the only one capable of preventing the most catastrophic attack the nation has ever encountered.
Mistaken Identities/Find Her - Tara Taylor Quinn/Katherine Garbera
Mistaken Identities
Bodyguard Isaac Forrester understands that Savannah Compton is eager to locate her long-lost sister, who was kidnapped, but he is determined to protect her from any danger. As he steps in to ensure her safety, he uncovers her significant secret — she has been in witness protection since she was just seven. As their reluctant alliance evolves into something deeper, Isaac's own undercover FBI mission comes to light. These revelations threaten not only their hearts and futures but also their very lives.
Find Her - Katherine Garbera
Lee Oscar has managed to keep her past behind her until an old friend informs her that one of his students has gone missing. This prompts Lee to initiate a search for the missing teenager, leading her to cross paths with DEA agent Aaron Quentin, who is also investigating the case. They form an unexpected partnership and decide to pretend to be in a relationship as a cover. Both Lee and Aaron are committed to rescuing the endangered girl while dismantling a dangerous crime syndicate. However, maintaining their facade as lovers without falling for each other might prove to be the biggest challenge.