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Best In Suspense is a blog dedicated to reviewing the best in suspense, action-packed thriller novels. Kelly Underwood is a freelance writer, avid reader, and coffee connoisseur. Check out BestInSuspense.com for book recommendations that will keep you up all night in suspense.
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Darkwater Secrets By Robin Caroll
A mysterious hotel in the French Quarter, a murder, and an endless list of suspects with motives makes this novel a must-read suspense novel.
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The Pink Bonnet
The Pink Bonnet is part of a series of true crimes stories. Set in the 1930’s, the novel portrays the scandal with the Tennessee Children’s Home Society and Georgia Tann. Based on a true story, Tann ran an adoption scam and was kidnapping children and selling them to the highest bidder.
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The Disappearance of Alistar Ainsworth
If you love a good old-fashioned detective mystery, you will love The Disappearance of Alistair Ainsworth. Filled with secret codes, spies, deception, and some surprising twists, this story gives the readers a case worthy of the great Sherlock himself.
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Living Lies
If you’re a fan of romantic suspense, this is a novel you’ll want to pick up. For being the author’s debut novel, the writing is up to par with seasoned authors
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The Spies of Shilling Lane
The characters and setting make this novel worth reading. While war is always a hard topic to dive into without totally being depressing, Mrs. Braithwaite and Mr. Norris make an interesting duo.
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Sherlockian Fan Fiction
I’m on my quest to read classic mystery and suspense novels, the ones that have withstood the test of time. I’ve always been hesitant to read “spin-offs” of the great Sherlock Holmes. Seriously, no one can write a classic mystery better than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Murder in the City of Liberty
Hamish DeLuca and Reggie Van Buren are back in action, with their own private investigation firm.
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Top 5 Best Settings for a Suspense Novel
Setting is key to any suspense novel. The element of suspense turns a regular run of the mill house by day into a creepy haunted thrill ride by night. Brahm Stoker’s Dracula put Transylvania on the map, but what if… Read More ›
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Favorites in Mystery & Thriller
Goodreads posted the top 100 Mysteries and Thrillers List. It’s mainly comprised of reader ratings. How many have you read?
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The Tuscan Child
This novel has been on my To Be Read list for quite some time. I’ve enjoyed other Rhys Bowen historical suspense novels and The Tuscan Child is another hit for me.
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Best In Suspense Give-Away
Who is your favorite female detective in a suspense or mystery novel?
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Justice Delivered
Patricia Bradley brings the suspense in Justice Delivered. Right from the start, danger unfolds as we meet Carly Smith while she is trying to escape from human trafficking. Carly puts her life back together but realizes that she can’t stay silent while her abductors are free to pursue their evil endeavors
