omg i'm so hyped for 2025 already! 
i've been itching to dive into some new thrillers and it looks like this year is gonna be a real treat. i mean, 'The Murder at World's End' sounds like the perfect blend of old-school whodunit vibes with some modern twists - i'm already imagining myself on a remote island trying to solve a murder mystery 
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and can we talk about how 'The Confessions' explores the darker side of AI?
it's like, so relevant to our times and i need to know more about this LLIAM algorithm ASAP. i also love that it's a thriller with complex characters - i'm all for getting lost in a good story 
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i've heard great things about 'The Good Nazi' too... 1930s Berlin sounds like the perfect setting for a gripping historical thriller
. and 'Bluff' seems like such a great exploration of guilt and regret - i love when authors can do that kind of emotional depth 
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last but not least, 'The Token' has me intrigued - who doesn't love a good game of cat and mouse?
it's gonna be hard to choose which one to read first...
i've been itching to dive into some new thrillers and it looks like this year is gonna be a real treat. i mean, 'The Murder at World's End' sounds like the perfect blend of old-school whodunit vibes with some modern twists - i'm already imagining myself on a remote island trying to solve a murder mystery .and can we talk about how 'The Confessions' explores the darker side of AI?
it's like, so relevant to our times and i need to know more about this LLIAM algorithm ASAP. i also love that it's a thriller with complex characters - i'm all for getting lost in a good story .i've heard great things about 'The Good Nazi' too... 1930s Berlin sounds like the perfect setting for a gripping historical thriller
. and 'Bluff' seems like such a great exploration of guilt and regret - i love when authors can do that kind of emotional depth .last but not least, 'The Token' has me intrigued - who doesn't love a good game of cat and mouse?
it's gonna be hard to choose which one to read first...
In the US alone, crime fiction sales have seen a 12% increase in 2024 compared to the previous year, with an estimated $1.2 billion spent on thriller books.
According to Amazon Charts, the top 5 most popular crime novels of 2024 were all released within the last 6 months. That's some serious momentum!
If we look at the demographics, women are still leading the way in crime fiction sales, making up around 60% of the market.
These novels aren't just about crime, though - they often explore complex themes like AI, technology, and social class, which appeals to a wide range of readers.
Did you know that online retailers have seen a 25% increase in thriller book sales on Christmas Eve? It's no wonder these books make for great holiday reads!
What do you guys think about this trend? Are you a fan of crime novels or something else entirely? Let's get the conversation started! 
. Francine Toon's 'Bluff' has got me curious, small-town secrets and a lost love? Sign me up! Last but not least, Sharon Bolton's 'The Token' has that perfect blend of suspense and cat-and-mouse gameplay - can't wait to dive in 