If you're a fan of crime fiction, get ready to dive into some of the most gripping stories of the year. Late August brings a fresh batch of thrilling novels that promise to keep you up late turning pages. From police procedurals to action-packed historical crime, these new releases are already making waves in the genre.
In this post, I've curated five of the hottest crime fiction books that deserve a spot on your reading list. Whether you're drawn to twisted murder plots, complex detectives, or sinister secrets waiting to be uncovered, there's something here for every type of crime lover. Each novel has its own unique style but shares one thing in common—unputdownable suspense.
So grab your favorite reading spot and settle in for some nail-biting, heart-racing reads. Let's dive into the latest crime fiction releases you won’t want to miss!
From the author of smash hit The Thursday Murder Club series comes a new dynamic duo in crime-solving.
Retired investigator Steve Wheeler enjoys his quiet routine, while his adrenaline-junkie daughter-in-law, Amy, thrives on high-stakes action. But when Amy’s simple bodyguard gig on a remote island goes south—complete with a dead body, a bag of cash, and a ruthless killer on her tail—she turns to Steve for help. Together, the unlikely pair embarks on a pulse-pounding, globe-trotting chase to outsmart a deadly enemy.
Writem’s Take: A brand new series from this author who’s taken the genre of cozy crime and rammed it straight into the stratosphere.
A gripping, dark mystery unfolds in the latest instalment of this best-selling police procedural series.
Detective Inspector Solomon Gray faces a trio of chilling cases that seem unrelated but are bound by a dark secret. When a man’s body is discovered in a wrecked car, Gray initially suspects a hit-and-run. But he soon uncovers a grim twist—the victim was dead before the crash. At the same time, Desk Sergeant Dai Morgan has gone missing while investigating a decades-old cold case involving a body entombed in concrete. As Gray digs deeper, he realizes these cases are connected, and someone is willing to do anything to keep the past buried.
Writem’s Take: The latest novel in this underground hit, despite being the 11th in the series the plot is as gripping as ever.
Robert Harris masterfully blends fact and fiction in this gripping tale of espionage, love, and betrayal.
As Europe teeters on the edge of war in 1914, scandal and intrigue grip London. Venetia Stanley, a daring and bored 26-year-old aristocrat, is having an affair with Prime Minister H. H. Asquith, who shares state secrets with her in obsessive letters. But when classified documents begin leaking, a young intelligence officer is called to investigate.
What starts as a salacious affair quickly spirals into a national security crisis that could change the course of history.
Writem’s Take: The master of historical crime fiction is back with another wartime-based thriller. One of his best since the cracking Cicero series.
Packed with Bob Mortimer's trademark humor and suspense, this hilarious novel takes a darkly comedic twist.
Gary Thorn is caught between two lives: the safe, pie-filled comfort of his legal job in London with his quirky neighbor Grace and her dog, or a fresh start in Brighton, where his girlfriend Emily is launching The Hotel Avocado. Torn between the two, Gary's decision is interrupted by the arrival of the enigmatic Mr. Sequence, bringing with him a deadly threat.
Now, Gary's simple dream of a happy life is in jeopardy—and he might not live long enough to enjoy it.
Writem’s Take: In this person’s opinion, Bob Mortimer is one of the funniest men alive. His books are hilarious, too.
In this heartwarming and magical novel, Matt Haig explores the transformative power of new beginnings and the mysteries of life.
Grace Winters, a retired maths teacher, is left a crumbling house on a Mediterranean island by a long-lost friend. With nothing but curiosity, she heads to Ibiza without a plan, searching for answers about her friend's mysterious life—and death. What she uncovers amon
g the island’s rugged landscapes is far more extraordinary than she ever imagined.As Grace digs deeper into an impossible truth, she’s forced to confront her own past and embrace the wild adventure ahead.
Writem’s Take: Haig’s novels are soulful, life-affirming affairs (The Midnight Library is incredible).
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