Crime Thriller New Arrivals: 7 Gripping Reads Just In at Perkology Books
If your pulse needs a little quickening and your reading pile is looking dangerously thin, you're in luck. We've just added seven outstanding crime thrillers to our shelves here at Perkology Books — and this is a lineup that serious thriller fans won't want to miss. From psychological suspense to racing-world intrigue, from iconic blockbusters to gripping detective fiction, there's something here to keep you up well past midnight.
All titles are quality used books, hand-selected and ready to ship. With over 20,000 titles in our catalogue, we're one of the UK's favourite independent used booksellers — and these new arrivals are among the best we've seen in a while. Let's dive in.
1. The Burning by Jane Casey
Jane Casey is one of the most reliable names in British crime fiction, and The Burning is a masterclass in detective storytelling. DS Maeve Kerrigan is on the trail of a killer targeting young women in London — and the tension never lets up. Casey's prose is sharp, her characters are vivid, and the procedural detail feels utterly authentic. If you haven't discovered Maeve Kerrigan yet, this is a brilliant place to start. If you're already a fan, you already know what to do.
Author: Jane Casey | ISBN: 9781804942635
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2. Dark Horse by Felix Francis
Felix Francis has inherited his father Dick Francis's extraordinary gift for racing thrillers, and Dark Horse — his brand new 2025 novel — proves he's very much the master of the genre in his own right. Set against the high-stakes world of horse racing, this is a taut, expertly plotted thriller that gallops from the first page to the last. Whether you're a racing fan or simply love a well-crafted thriller, this one delivers in spades.
Author: Felix Francis | ISBN: 9781785125874
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3. The Predicament by William Boyd
William Boyd is a titan of British fiction, and The Predicament sees him at his atmospheric best. This historical spy novel weaves intrigue, deception, and moral complexity into a story that feels both timeless and urgently relevant. Boyd's command of period detail is impeccable, and his protagonist is the kind of flawed, compelling figure you'll be thinking about long after the final page. A must for fans of le Carré and sophisticated espionage fiction.
Author: William Boyd | ISBN: 9780241761137
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4. Jaws – 50th Anniversary Edition by Peter Benchley
Few thrillers have had the cultural impact of Peter Benchley's Jaws. This stunning 50th Anniversary Edition — complete with a foreword celebrating the Spielberg classic — is a rare find and an absolute collector's piece. The novel that terrified a generation and changed the way we think about the ocean is as gripping today as it was in 1974. One copy only — this one won't last long.
Author: Peter Benchley | ISBN: 9781447220039
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5. The Therapist by B A Paris
B A Paris is the queen of psychological suspense, and The Therapist is one of her most unsettling works. When Alice moves into her dream home, she discovers a dark secret about the previous occupant — and nothing is quite what it seems. Paris builds dread with surgical precision, and the twists hit like a freight train. If you love domestic noir and psychological thrillers that keep you second-guessing every character, this is essential reading.
Author: B A Paris | ISBN: 9780008412043
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6. The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
Lucy Foley has become one of the most exciting voices in contemporary crime fiction, and The Midnight Feast — a smash hit Sunday Times bestseller — is her most atmospheric novel yet. Set at a glamorous coastal hotel during a summer solstice celebration, it's a story of secrets, obsession, and murder that unfolds with Foley's trademark slow-burn tension. Utterly unputdownable. The perfect summer thriller — or any-season thriller, frankly.
Author: Lucy Foley | ISBN: 9780008385088
Limited stock — order The Midnight Feast today →
7. Wingfeather Tales by Andrew Peterson
Rounding out this week's arrivals is something a little different — Wingfeather Tales, a collection of seven thrilling stories set in the richly imagined world of Aerwiar. While aimed at younger readers, this is the kind of fantasy-adventure storytelling that adults will devour just as eagerly. If you have a young reader in your life who loves adventure, mystery, and worlds that feel genuinely alive, this is a wonderful find.
Author: Andrew Peterson | ISBN: 9781399807012
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Why Shop at Perkology Books?
We're an independent used bookseller with over 20,000 quality titles across every genre — from crime and thriller to history, biography, children's literature, and beyond. Every book is carefully checked before it reaches you, and we're passionate about connecting readers with brilliant books at brilliant prices.
Browse our full Crime & Thriller collection or explore our New Arrivals for the latest additions. You can also discover our Fiction, History, and Biographies collections for even more great reads.
Happy reading — and remember, the best thrillers are the ones you didn't see coming. 🔍📚
