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Gripping Crime in Translation, Fiction worth reading
These gripping crime novels in translation are fiction worth reading. In addition to all that can be found in bestsellers first penned in English, these mystery and adventure thrillers let us explore cultures less familiar. Read our reviews of these must-read lesser-known novels at Booklover Book Reviews.
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Gothic Reads - Sinister Suspense - Book List
Our curated list of Gothic Reads is filled with sinister suspense, enigmatic characters and dark secrets. These stories evoke a sense of dread and allure that’s impossible to resist. How many have you read?
Thrill Switch is Tim Hawken’s thrilling and slick dystopian novel with a kick-arse female protagonist. Read my full Booklover Book Review.
Slick dystopian thriller Thrill Switch by Tim Hawken
Thrill Switch is Tim Hawken’s thrilling and slick dystopian novel with a kick-arse female protagonist. Read my full Booklover Book Review.
Kate Forsyth's The Beast's Garden is a suspense-filled historical war romance and thriller. Read my full review of this compelling novel.
Historical Thriller War Romance - The Beast's Garden by Kate Forsyth
Kate Forsyth's The Beast's Garden is a suspense-filled historical war romance and thriller. Read my full review of this compelling novel.
Silver, Chris Hammer’s thrilling, suspense filled sequel to his award-winning debut novel Scrublands, is more poignant than your typical crime mystery novel. Read our full review.
Thrilling Suspense - Silver by Chris Hammer, Martin Scarsfen series
Silver, Chris Hammer’s thrilling, suspense filled sequel to his award-winning debut novel Scrublands, is more poignant than your typical crime mystery novel. Read our full review.
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Crime thriller Red Queen by Juan Gomez-Jurado, Book Review
Read our Booklover Book Review of bestselling Spanish crime thriller in translation Red Queen by Juan Gomez-Jurado. Its protagonist has been compared to Stieg Larsson's Lisbeth Salander. Read more >>
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4.5 Star Gritty Complex Thriller - The Ignorance of Blood by Robert Wilson
Robert Wilson’s The Ignorance of Blood is a gritty, high octane crime thriller with a labyrinthine plot. Read our full Booklover Book Review.
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5 Star Moving Literary Thriller, Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
Charlotte McConaghy’s Migrations (2020) and Once There Were Wolves (2021) were outstanding – literary, thrilling and impactful. So this long-awaited new novel Wild Dark Shore, another near-future climate dystopia, was always going to be a must-read. Read why we rated it 5 stars.
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Literary Thrillers by Charlotte McConaghy, Migrations & Once There Were Wolves
Charlotte McConaghy's bestselling literary thrillers Migrations and Once There Were Wolves are some of the most thought-provoking and impactful novels you are likely to read. Read why these books are must-reads.
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Book Review, Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson
The murderous revenge thriller Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson poses the question, "Are murderers always the bad guys?". Find out more about this novel, our review and list of other psychological suspense thrillers that we also recommend at our Booklover Book Reviews website.
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Genius Crime Thriller - Head Cases by John McMahon
Head Cases, John McMahon's new crime thriller starring a team of genius misfit FBI agents hunting a serial killer targeting serial killers, is the first in new book series. Read my full review.
Darkness for Light by Emma Viskic (Book 3,Caleb Zelic Crime Thrillers is another taut and thrilling instalment in her international award-winning series. Read my full book review to learn what makes this private investigator series so special. Psychological Thriller
Book to read if you enjoy Crime Thrillers - Darkness for Light
Darkness for Light by Emma Viskic (Book 3,Caleb Zelic Crime Thrillers is another taut and thrilling instalment in her international award-winning series. Read my full book review to learn what makes this private investigator series so special.
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Genius Sleuth Suspense Thriller Red Queen by Juan Gómez-Jurado
Genius Sleuth Antonia Scott stars in this suspense thriller novel Red Queen by Juan Gómez-Jurado, now translated into English. Read why it is worth adding to your TBR pile.
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Action & suspense filled The Secret Hours by Mick Herron, Review & Book Club Questions
If you, enjoy complex mystery plotting and moral ambiguity and conflict you can really sink your teeth into, then this companion novel The Secret Hours is the perfect entry point into Mick Herron’s Slow Horses world. Read my full review and book club questions
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Suspense Thriller, Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson - Book Review
Tell Me What You Did is a new and absorbing suspense thriller by bestselling author Carter Wilson that explores society's obsession with true crime podcasts. Read our Booklover Book Review.
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