10 books for fans of A Wanted Man
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First Thrills
First Thrills • Book 1
by Lee Child, Bill Cameron, Marc Paoletti, Kelli Stanley, CJ Lyons, Rebecca Cantrell, J.T. Ellison, Karen Dionne, Grant McKenzie, Rip Gerber, Cynthia Robinson, Daniel Palmer, Unknown Author
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Twenty-five original stories from thriller masters and newcomers alike pack murder, mystery, and mayhem into bite-sized doses. Child's contribution alone makes this anthology essential for suspense fans.
★ 3.58 Goodreads (4.6K ratings) - 2
Hired to Kill
Nathan McBride • Book 7
by Andrew Peterson
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Simultaneous terror attacks aren't random—they're aimed at Nathan McBride's family, launching him into a conspiracy that threatens national security.
★ 4.46 Goodreads (2.9K ratings) - 3
Blood Work
Harry Bosch Universe • Book 7
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Former FBI profiler Terry McCaleb learns his heart donor was murdered—and the killer may have specifically chosen him to receive her heart in this twisted psychological game.
★ 4.16 Goodreads (62.4K ratings) - 4
Pushing Brilliance
Kyle Achilles • Book 1
by Tim Tigner
Why this book?
Dick Hill's distinctive narration brings the same propulsive intensity to *Pushing Brilliance*, where a relentless thriller pace and intelligent protagonists navigating high-stakes conspiracies mirror the compelling momentum of Child's Jack Reacher series. Both audiobooks deliver smart, action-driven mysteries with complex plots that unfold across extended runtimes, rewarding listeners who appreciate narrative depth paired with breakneck pacing.
★ 4.13 Goodreads (12.7K ratings) - 5
Reliquary
Pendergast • Book 2
by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
Why this book?
Dick Hill's commanding narration captures the same propulsive intensity in both thrillers, delivering complex mysteries with relentless pacing that keeps listeners engaged through their full 14-hour runtimes. Both audiobooks blend procedural investigation with high-stakes action, creating that distinctive tension between methodical detective work and explosive confrontations.
★ 4.04 Goodreads (50.8K ratings) - 6
The Murderers
Badge of Honor • Book 6
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Four deaths across Philadelphia—a narcotics officer, bar owners, and a heroin overdose—appear unconnected until they threaten to expose massive police corruption. Griffin maps how crime, cops, and the mob intersect in devastating ways.
★ 4.15 Goodreads (2.2K ratings) - 7
Covert Warriors
Presidential Agent • Book 7
by W.E.B. Griffin, William E. Butterworth IV
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While most dismiss a Caribbean dictator as harmless, Charley Castillo wonders why China is training his special forces and Russia is building his nuclear facility.
★ 4.08 Goodreads (3.6K ratings) - 8
Flash
by Tim Tigner
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Troy and another stranger wake up in a car trunk with a murdered cop, their memories wiped clean. The conspiracy thriller peels back layers of government experimentation and identity manipulation.
★ 4.07 Goodreads (8.0K ratings) - 9
The Malacca Conspiracy
Navy Justice • Book 5
by Don Brown
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Brown sends the US Seventh Fleet racing toward the Malacca Strait as Zack Brewer and Diane Colcernian uncover a plot linking maritime piracy to nuclear terrorism.
★ 3.86 Goodreads (1.3K ratings) - 10
The Mayor of Lexington Avenue
Jack Tobin • Book 1
by James Sheehan
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High-powered Miami lawyer Jack Tobin has left his scrappy New York youth behind until young Rudy faces a murder frame-up in tiny Bass Creek, Florida. Sheehan weaves courtroom drama with personal redemption as Tobin fights corruption to repay an old debt.
★ 3.85 Goodreads (825 ratings)