Action and adventure fiction is the epitomy of escapist reading. Browse all our articles, starting with the most recent, featuring books that contain elements of action and adventure, whether it is travel, charting new frontiers, hunting down others or being hunted themselves. Often there is some sort of peril to evade, mystery to solve and/or justice to deliver.
Recent stand out reads in this genre for us include The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang, Stuart Turton’s The Devil and the Dark Water and TJ Newman’s Falling, and then of course you can’t go wrong with the iconic bestsellers Life of Pi by Yann Martel, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy. All these novels are guaranteed to entertain. There is a book to satisfy everyone’s quest for adventure from the safety and comfort your favourite reading chair.
Denise Mina’s Conviction (Anna & Fin, 1) is a thrilling modern spin on mystery metafiction; the audiobook expertly narrated by Cathleen McCarron. Read my full review. Conviction (Anna & Fin, 1) Book Synopsis A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICKA BOOK…
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles is filled with characters that charm but international readers may find the anthemic Americana less beguiling. Read my full review. The Lincoln Highway Book Synopsis Two brothers venture across 1950s America to New York…
The One Impossible Labyrinth is the 7th novel and triumphant finale in Matthew Reilly’s warm-hearted Jack West Jr action thriller series. Read my full review. The One Impossible Labyrinth (Jack West Jr #7) Synopsis THE END IS HERE Jack West…
UPRISING: Walking the Southern Alps of New Zealand by Nic Low is a travel memoir elevated by history, lore and heart. Read my full review. UPRISING: Walking the Southern Alps of New Zealand Synopsis This book is about walking as a…
Author Larry Feign joins us to discuss how he came upon the remarkable true story that inspired his new novel The Flower Boat Girl. Plus, we have a signed paperback copy of The Flower Boat Girl to giveaway – entries open worldwide….
Falling by TJ Newman is more than deserving of all the praise it has received; an almost flawlessly executed thriller that plumbs gripping depths. Read my full review.
Man Down (Rogue #2) by Irma Venter is an action-thriller with fascinating feisty female leads and a laser-focused narrative. Read my full review. Translated from Afrikaans by Karin Schimke (Amazon Crossing, April 2021) Genre: Action-Adventure, Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Romance, Translation…
The Bounty by Janet Evanovich and Steve Hamilton is the 7th action-packed globe-trotting adventure in the Fox and O’Hare series. Read my full review. The Bounty Synopsis Straight as an arrow special agent Kate O’Hare and international criminal Nick Fox have…
Shiver by Allie Reynolds is a new propulsive locked-room thriller and chilling psychological drama. Read on for my full review. ^ Not to be confused with Maggie Stiefvater’s bestselling YA fantasy novel Shiver (2009). Shiver Book Synopsis A reunion weekend…
Today we welcome David Whish-Wilson to discuss his new novel Shore Leave. Plus, thanks to Fremantle Press we have 2x ebook copies of this new novel to giveaway – entries open worldwide. Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and…
The Two Lost Mountains is the latest audaciously good-hearted action-adventure thriller in Matthew Reilly’s much-loved Jack West Jr Series. Read on for my full review. The Two Lost Mountains Book Synopsis AN INCREDIBLE VICTORY BUT AT A TERRIBLE PRICE… Against all…
The Devil and the Dark Water, Stuart Turton’s brilliant second novel is a historical mystery action thriller with heart not easily put down. Read on for my full review.
Today we welcome LJ Duncan to discuss whether authors choose a genre or a genre chooses them, and in this context his new novel End of Pride (Soteria Trilogy#1). Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and make a purchase,…
Trust by Chris Hammer, the third instalment in his bestselling Martin Scarsden series, is investigative crime fiction at its very best. Read on for our full review. Plus, thanks to Allen & Unwin, I have a paperback copy of this…
The Burning Island by Jock Serong is an engrossing historical adventure, a mystery thriller and tale of great love. Read on for our full review. The Burning Island Book Synopsis A father’s obsession. A daughter’s quest. Eliza Grayling, born in Sydney…
The Doctor of Aleppo by Dan Mayland offers readers a compelling action thriller and confronting modern-history lesson. Read on for our full review. The Doctor of Aleppo Book Synopsis While working in the ancient Silk Road city of Aleppo, American Hannah Johnson…
