The Travis McGee books in order were published during the middle of the twentieth century. These books are the precursor to some of the most popular series and characters in the genre today. Unlike the detective stories of the early twentieth century, Travis McGee was a bit brasher and more focused on vigilante justice that would bring him money.
Travis …
Johansen began her career as an author churning out romance novels at an impressive pace, before transitioning into the crime fiction genre. So, between her shift in genres and the steady pace at which she has written books during the past nearly 40 years, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin with the Iris Johansen books in order.…
The Stuart MacBride books in order are the perfect examples of tartan noir. This subgenre of crime fiction takes place in Scotland and features gritty, quintessential Scottish charm. MacBride’s thrillers feature terrifying, elusive killers and protagonists that are morally gray in their pursuit of justice.
Logan McRae is MacBride’s most well-known protagonist as the main character of his longest series, …
In creating this list of the best crime thriller books, we’ve looked at cult classics and brand new releases. These books have a variety of themes from domestic crime thrillers to serial killers and everything in between. Each book will have an epic twist and haunting characters that will stay will you long after the last page.