This ultimate action novel is set in the great city of New York, featuring the Rapture and the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. At a Bible study, university students discover a mystery. A code is interpreted, and secrets are revealed. Time is short.The students race to get the word out, but someone is one step ahead of them. The world leader is determined to stop them before the rest of the world can realize what is happening.

New York Times bestselling author Vince Flynn returns with his most explosive political thriller yet. A tour de force of action-packed suspense, Protect and Defend delivers an all-too-realistic and utterly compelling vision of nations navigating the minefield of international intrigue. A true heavyweight in the political thriller arena (Minneapolis Star Tribune), Vince Flynn has created a flesh-and-blood hero that readers can cheer for and a finger- blistering page-turner they won t dare put down.In Protect and Defend, the action begins in the heart of Iran, where billions of dollars are being spent on the development of a nuclear program. No longer willing to wait for the international community to stop its neighboring enemy, Israel launches one of the most creative and daring... Less

Navy SEAL turned covert operative Scot Harvath is called to action once again in Brad Thor's hottest political thriller yet....

Books. Bestselling author Dean Koontz, who made his name with medical thrillers, has also made a reputation as a lover of animals--mostly through his books written about (and "by") his dog Trixie. In BREATHLESS, he tells an allegorical story of two mysterious cr

The explosive action kicks off as FBI agent Ruth Warnecki hunts for Confederate gold in a West Virginia cave. She never expects to encounter the grisly murder that catapults her into a horrific plague of death, all centered on the prestigious Stanislaus School of Music. And at Hooter’s Motel in Maryland, FBI agents Savich and Carver are nearly killed while attempting to rescue a kidnap victim. Instead of a hostage, all they see is a glowing-red timer and then a catastrophic explosion. They are then led to Arlington National Cemetery, but the search for the kidnap victim is cut short when Savich takes a fateful call on his cell, as a mysterious voice threatens to kill him and his wife. Pitted against an insane killer and his psychotic teenage girlfriend, Savich and Sherlock find themselves... Less

Already an international sensation, with his books translated into fifteen languages - in the UK alone, Panic has more than 400,000 copies in print - Jeff Abbott is a master of the action-packed thriller. Now, with Collision, he delivers a meaty, twisty, white-knuckle ride designed to propel him onto the bestseller lists in his home country. Collision is the story of two men living very different lives - one, a successful corporate consultant who is mourning the murder of his new bride; the other, a former CIA agent known only as “Pilgrim,” whose current assignment for a fringe espionage agency is so treacherous he doesn’t trust even his own boss. When they are thrown together in a violent, unexpected event, the two men realize that they’ve been framed in an elaborate setup. Unsure who... Less

Books. A Washington, DC thriller involving a secret society from Yale, corruption at the ballot box, hundreds of White House aides working '15-hour days in 15-minute segments,' and a confrontation between the President and the President who preceded him that cou

The Coxville Murders is an action packed thriller with fresh and unforgettable characters, and it will keep you up late at night eager to finish each chapter. Just when you think you have this brilliant murder mystery figured out, plan on revising your theory! In the small, quiet backwoods town of Coxville, Arkansas, hidden deep within the shadows of the Ozark Mountains, Marion County's, Sheriff Becker, and Little Rock's first female homicide Inspector, Daisy Forton, step into a world of murder mystery, confusion and pure adrenaline rush. Becker, Mayor Hinds, Constable Skittle and Governor Wallace are about to meet their match of wits. New York was an excellent training ground for solving heinous crimes, and Inspector Daisy Forton is about to show them how it is done in... Less

Catherine Coulter’s fast-paced FBI novels featuring married agents Lacey Sherlock and Dillon Savich have rocketed up the New York Times bestseller lists and garnered millions of fans. Coulter’s heady blend of action and intrigue, her "complex plotting and likable characters" (Publishers Weekly), grow more intoxicating with each book — and reach new heights in Blindside. When six-year-old Sam Kettering is kidnapped and then manages to save himself, Savich and Sherlock join his father—former FBI agent Miles Kettering —to determine why Sam would be abducted and brought to eastern Tennessee. Though the local sheriff, Katie Benedict, catches up with Sam before the kidnappers do, the case isn’t over —not by a long shot. The unanswered question is: Why do the kidnappers want this little boy so... Less

The president rushes across the South Lawn through a pounding thunderstorm to Marine One to fly to Camp David late at night. His advisers plead with him not to fly, but he insists. He has arranged a meeting that only three people in his administration know about. After fighting its way through the brutal thunderstorm on the way to Camp David, Marine One crashes into a ravine in Maryland, killing all aboard. The government blames the European manufacturer of the helicopter and accuses them of killing the president. Senate Investigations and Justice Department accusations multiply as Mike Nolan, a Marine Corps reserve helicopter pilot and trial attorney in civilian life, is hired to defend the company from the criminal investigations, then from a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the most... Less

Beneath the Caribbean sea, a salvage diver hears a voice calling to him from the wreckage of a nineteenth- century ship. He becomes enslaved to the voice, which promises him wealth and urges him to hunt for a man named Tyler Hawthorne. But who is this mysterious man? From where does this spine-tingling voice emerge, and should it be trusted? Packed with nail-biting action and suspense, The Messenger is sure to delight readers with its artful approach to capturing what captivates them about the supernatural.

Books. In this standalone thriller, Lisa Scottoline introduces a Philadelphia judge whose life spirals into crisis after a mere six months on the job. When Richard Marz sues TV producer Art Simone for grabbing Marz's pitch about a quartet of computer-savvy lawye

CIA superagent Mitch Rapp is back in action in this high-velocity adventure from the master of the political thriller, Vince Flynn.SEPARATION OF POWERCIA director Thomas Stansfield is dead -- a fact many individuals in and around the nation's capital are pleased to hear. But their happiness proves to be short-lived once they learn that Stansfield's successor is the late director's close friend and protégé, Dr. Irene Kennedy. Her plan of action is to pursue the very goals Stansfield established -- something Stansfield's fiercest enemies don't want to hear. And something they refuse to accept. Meanwhile, Israel has discovered that Saddam Hussein is close to entering the nuclear arms race -- and they've vowed to stop the Iraqi madman before he can get his hands on the ultimate weapon. With... Less

Books. Eric Van Lustbader, known for his contributions of the Jason Bourne franchise, follows up his bestselling FIRST DAUGHTER with this political thriller. A U.S. Senator disappears in Europe, and President Carson sends his special advisor and good friend Jack

Forbidding peaks, resourceful commandos, beautiful spies, nonstop action, and neck-snapping plot twists make this the classic adventure thriller—the kind of page-turner that readers actually will find impossible to put down. A team of British Special Forces commandos parachutes into the high peaks of the Austrian Alps with the mission of stealing into an invulnerable alpine castle— accessible only by aerial gondola—the headquarters of Nazi intelligence. Supposedly sent in to rescue one of their own, their real mission turns out to be a lot more complicated—and the tension climbs as team members start to die off, one by one. Written by Alistair Maclean, author of the Guns of Navarone, this is the novel that set the pace for the modern action thriller (the film version, with Richard Burton... Less

Books. Eric Van Lustbader, known for his contributions of the Jason Bourne franchise, follows up his bestselling FIRST DAUGHTER with this political thriller. A U.S. Senator disappears in Europe, and President Carson sends his special advisor and good friend Jack

In the popular misconception fostered by blockbuster action movies and best-selling thrillers--not to mention conventional explanations by social scientists-- violence is easy under certain conditions, like poverty, racial or ideological hatreds, or family pathologies. Randall Collins challenges this view in Violence, arguing that violent confrontation goes against human physiological hardwiring. It is the exception, not the rule--regardless of the underlying conditions or motivations. Collins gives a comprehensive explanation of violence and its dynamics, drawing upon video footage, cutting-edge forensics, and ethnography to examine violent situations up close as they actually happen--and his conclusions will surprise you. Violence comes neither easily nor automatically. Antagonists are... Less

Counterspy Alexander Hawke races to stop a madman hell-bent on murdering the British royal family in this latest spellbinding action thriller in Ted Bell’s New York Times bestselling series. Alex Hawke has all but given up on life. The British-American MI6 counterterrorism operative lost the woman he loved almost a year ago and has sought refuge at the bottom of a rum bottle ever since. But late one night at his home on Bermuda, he receives a wake-up call . . . literally. His Royal Highness Prince Charles, an old friend, desperately needs his help. The prince has discovered a not-so-subtle threat directed toward the British royal family. What’s more, the evidence reveals an ominous connection to Charles’s god-father, Lord Mountbatten—the beloved family patriarch assassinated by an... Less

An action-packed and all-too-realistic vision of nations navigating the minefield of international intrigue, Protect and Defend is Vince Flynn's most explosive political thriller yet. The action begins in the heart of Iran, where billions of dollars are being spent on the development of a nuclear program. No longer willing to wait for the international community to stop its neighboring enemy, Israel launches a creative and daring operation that leaves a radioactive tomb in the middle of Iran's second largest city. An outraged Iranian government publicly blames both Israel and the United States and demands retribution. Enter Mitch Rapp, America's top counterterrorism operative. Rapp convinces President Josh Alexander to sign off on a risky operation that will push Iran to the brink of... Less

The question of whether women write from a unique perspective has been debated since the silent era. McCreadie examines how this female sensibility has been defined and whether, in fact, it exists at all. Such films as Lost in Translation and Monster suggest that women screenwriters are moving in a new direction, heading away from the big-budget action movies that dominate Hollywood today. But action-driven genre films, like the thrillers of Alexandra Seros, seem to belie the perception that women write films that are more dialogue- and character-driven than those of male screenwriters. Whether or not women actually write differently from men and about different topics, the author's unique approach—working with and through the words and lives of the women screenwriters themselves— allows... Less

(Gay / Erotica / Mystery / Detective / Suspense / Thriller / Action / Adventure / Interracial / Multicultural / Contains Some Heterosexual [M/F] Content) They say no good deed goes unpunished. Two men are about to find out if that old saying is true... Captain Daniel Chan works for the Riceland Police Department. It's a small town in Texas and he's the only Chinese American on the force. He considers himself bisexual, but when he meets Mark Montgomery, a gay man, he falls hard. But being with Mark means he'll have to commit to being gay. Mark won't have it any other way. Mark's a man with a terrible past and he's in hiding from it and the man who tried to kill him so long ago. When he meets Dan, it's a chance at healing old wounds and finding a new life. But it also means exposure, and... Less

"The legal thriller of the decade." --Cleveland Plain Dealer Now a Major Motion Picture! In this true story of an epic courtroom showdown, two of the nation's largest corporations stand accused of causing the deaths of children. Representing the bereaved parents, the unlikeliest of heroes emerges: a young, flamboyant Porsche-driving lawyer who hopes to win millions of dollars and ends up nearly losing everything, including his sanity. A searing, compelling tale of a legal system gone awry--one in which greed and power fight an unending struggle against justice--A Civil Action is also the story of how one determined man can ultimately make a difference. With an unstoppable narrative power, it is an unforgettable reading experience.

In the popular misconception fostered by blockbuster action movies and best-selling thrillers--not to mention conventional explanations by social scientists-- violence is easy under certain conditions, like poverty, racial or ideological hatreds, or family pathologies. Randall Collins challenges this view in Violence, arguing that violent confrontation goes against human physiological hardwiring. It is the exception, not the rule--regardless of the underlying conditions or motivations. Collins gives a comprehensive explanation of violence and its dynamics, drawing upon video footage, cutting-edge forensics, and ethnography to examine violent situations up close as they actually happen--and his conclusions will surprise you. Violence comes neither easily nor automatically. Antagonists are... Less

An inspiring legal thriller set against the backdrop of the war on terror, The Challenge tells the inside story of a historic Supreme Court showdown. At its center are a Navy JAG and a young constitutional law professor who, in the aftermath of 9/11, find themselves defending their nation in the unlikeliest of ways: by suing the president of the United States on behalf of an accused terrorist in order to prevent the American government from breaking the law and violating the Constitution.  Jo nathan Mahler traces the journey of their client, Salim Ahmed Hamdan, from the Yemeni mosque where he was first recruited for jihad in 1998, through his years working as a driver for Osama bin Laden, to his capture in Afghanistan in November 2001 and his subsequent transfer to Guantanamo Bay. It was... Less

(Gay / Erotica / Erotic Romance / Science Fiction / Futuristic / Action / Adventure / Suspense / Thriller) Captain Alvix has a secret. One he's managed to keep hidden for years until a stranger comes to his rescue and shakes up Alvix's perfect world. Suddenly, Alvix finds himself doing things he never imagined he would and revealing his deepest secret to a man made of metal. Lieutenant Cooper is the leader of an elite group of military men. Their loyalty to the Galactic Military led them to volunteer for an experiment that changed their skin into titanium flesh. On a desperate rescue mission, Cooper enlists the help of Alvix and, with that one action, changes their lives forever. Can a man made of metal and a man struggling to control the fire inside his soul find common ground? Or will... Less

" A Civil Man" is an action/thriller with heart, and follows the life of Chicagoan Cris Reese, before and during World War II. This fast-moving novel is filled with authentic detail and locales, humor, fascinating full-blown characters, and even romance. It moves from Chicago, where Cris has a deathly run-in with a local mobster, to South Haven, Michigan, to the OSS in London and the European Theatre,and back to Chicago for a hair-raising climax.

1909. Here is a Zane Grey thriller that is far more than just another Western. It has all the swiftness of pace, the hair-trigger action that stamp the work of this master of adventure. But it is also a genuine and vivid chronicle of frontier days along the Ohio when a cocked rifle and a soft step were the surest ways to long life. From the first chapter-when an Easterner and his daughter, lost in the Ohio wilderness, are rescued from hostile Indians by Jonathan Zane and his companion, a strange and terrible figure whom few pioneers saw but of whom all knew, The Last Trail mounts in ever-increasing excitement and suspense. It is Zane Grey at his best-need one say more? See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Books. Joe Hill (aka Joseph Hillstrom King) follows up his critically acclaimed debut fantasy thriller HEARTSHAPED BOX with another guttural blow. HORNS describes the most hellish hangover of all time--Ignatius Parrish wakes up after a night of drunken debaucher

In this significantly expanded new edition of his acclaimed exploration of the four Alien movies, Stephen Mulhall adds several new chapters on Steven Spielberg’s Mission: Impossible trilogy and Minority Report. The first part of the book discusses the four Alien movies. Mulhall argues that the sexual significance of the aliens themselves, and of Ripley’s resistance to them, takes us deep into the question of what it is to be human. At the heart of the book is a highly original and controversial argument that films themselves can philosophize. Mulhall then applies his interpretative model to another sequence of contemporary Hollywood movies: the Mission: Impossible series. A brand new chapter is devoted to each of the three films in the series, and to other films by the relevant... Less