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From Richard Osman’s bestselling Thursday Murder Club series to the latest nail-biting thriller from crime favourites like Lisa Jewell and Claire Douglas, our crime, thrillers and mystery books will cater to the tastes of every scary-story lover out there. Whether it’s chilling true crime books, a detective novel, or perfect cosy crime books, we have something to suit every reading taste.