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17 books · Mystery & Thriller

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    Mysterious Arsh

    ARSH

    Dive into 'Mysterious Arsh' by ARSH, where reality blurs with illusion as Arsh uncovers his family's secrets in a mystical realm.

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    selfone, SKELMS en sjokolade

    Alet Steenkamp

    Discover Alet Steenkamp's novel on adolescence, identity, and technology's impact on youth culture in South Africa. A blend of humor and poignancy.

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    Deephaven

    Ethan M. Aldridge

    Join young heroes in Ethan M. Aldridge's graphic novel Deephaven, a tale of fantasy, self-discovery, and emotional growth.

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    Larry Bond's First Team: Soul of the Assassin

    Larry Bond

    ~7 h book

    Dive into Larry Bond's gripping military thriller where elite operatives face betrayal and danger in a high-stakes mission to save U.S. interests.

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    1367

    ~6 h 20 min book

    Dive into T.K. Wetherell's '1367', a gripping historical fiction exploring ambition, loyalty, and the impact of war in a tumultuous era.

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    Locked In

    Jussi Adler-Olsen

    ~9 h book

    Join Detective Carl Mørck and Assad in 'Locked In', a chilling cold case investigation in Copenhagen. Unravel psychological twists and intricate plots.

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    If I Run

    Blackstock

    ~7 h 30 min book

    Join Casey Cox as she flees from a murder charge, seeking truth and justice in Terri Blackstock's gripping suspense novel.

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    Where Wolves Dont Die

    Anton Treuer

    ~7 h book

    Explore Anton Treuer's powerful narrative on Native American identity, culture, and survival in 'Where Wolves Don’t Die'.

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    THE WIDOW

    John Grisham

    ~1 h 20 min book

    Dive into 'The Widow' by John Grisham, a suspenseful tale of deception and justice set in a Southern town. Experience courtroom drama like never before.

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    Brotherhood Of The Raven

    D. Allen Gilman

    ~7 h book

    Dive into D. Allen Gilman's 'Brotherhood Of The Raven,' a fantasy of loyalty, ambition, and the struggle for power in Eldoria.

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    Bent of Mind

    Joshua Kendrik

    ~5 h 20 min book

    Explore Nathan's struggle with anxiety and identity in 'Bent of Mind' by Joshua Kendrik. A gripping tale of personal and societal challenges.

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    die verdwyning van seamus smit

    Nerine Ahlers

    ~4 h 30 min book

    Discover the mystery behind Seamus Smit's sudden disappearance in this captivating South African novel. Unravel secrets and community tensions.

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    Verdwyning van seams smit

    Nerine Ahlers

    ~4 h 10 min book

    Explore love and identity in Nerine Ahlers' 'Verdwyning van seams smit'. A gripping tale of self-acceptance and societal pressures.

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    In Cold Blood

    Truman Capote

    ~6 h 20 min book

    Explore Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood', a chilling true crime novel about the Clutter family murder and the dark motivations behind it.

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    The Hard Way

    Lee Child

    ~7 h book

    Join Jack Reacher in 'The Hard Way' as he battles mercenaries and uncovers dark secrets in a gripping thriller of justice and morality.

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    dead girls dont talk

    sandra j paul

    ~6 h book

    Explore friendship, loss, and truth in Sandra J. Paul's 'Dead Girls Don’t Talk.' A gripping YA novel about uncovering secrets after tragedy.

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    فتاة النافذة

    ~4 h 30 min book

    Explore the poignant tale of Laila in 'فتاة النافذة', a novel about love, loss, and the quest for identity in a contemporary world.

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