10 books for fans of Bad Luck and Trouble
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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
Last Light
Restoration • Book 1
by Terri Blackstock
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When a massive electromagnetic pulse kills all electricity and technology, Deni Branning's career ambitions become meaningless—but she's determined to save her engagement even as civilization crumbles around her small community.
★ 4.19 Goodreads (13.9K ratings) - 4
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) - 5
Pushing Brilliance
Kyle Achilles • Book 1
by Tim Tigner
Why this book?
Dick Hill's distinctive gravelly narration brings the same propulsive energy to this intelligent thriller that made *Bad Luck and Trouble* so gripping, while Tigner's intricate puzzle-box plot and sharp dialogue deliver that same blend of clever mystery and action that keeps you locked in throughout a lengthy listen.
★ 4.13 Goodreads (12.7K ratings) - 6
24 hours
Mississippi • Book 2
by Greg Iles
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One day. That's how long a methodical kidnapper needs to execute his flawless crime—except this time he's targeted the Jennings family, and they're not going down without a brutal fight.
★ 4.05 Goodreads (14.0K ratings) - 7
Reliquary
Pendergast • Book 2
by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
Why this book?
Dick Hill's commanding narration captures the same propulsive momentum in both thrillers, driving you through intricate mystery plots with equal intensity. Like Bad Luck and Trouble, Reliquary combines procedural investigation with high-stakes action, wrapped in the narrator's signature gravitas that makes complex narratives feel urgent and immersive.
★ 4.04 Goodreads (50.8K ratings) - 8
Betrayal
by Tim Tigner
Why this book?
Dick Hill's distinctive narrative voice brings the same commanding presence to Tigner's propulsive thriller that made Bad Luck and Trouble so gripping, while Betrayal delivers that same blend of intelligent protagonists unraveling complex conspiracies with relentless momentum. The slightly shorter runtime doesn't diminish the depth—both audiobooks reward close listening with intricate plotting and the satisfying clarity that comes from a seasoned narrator guiding you through layered mystery.
★ 4.04 Goodreads (10.7K ratings) - 9
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) - 10
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)