I recently read Lethal by Sandra Brown to write a review for the Books-A-Million edition of BookPage [read the review here], and I have to say—I couldn’t put it down.
There’s mystery and suspense, great chemistry between the heroine and the is-he-bad-or-is-he-good sexy villain, an appealing Louisiana setting. What’s not to like?
This week, we’re giving away FOUR hardback copies of Lethal, so your odds of winning aren’t bad. Here’s how you can put your name in the hat . . .
TO ENTER: Leave a comment on this post with the name of your favorite suspense novel.
CONTEST DETAILS: Four winners will be chosen by random.org from among entries received by 6 pm CST on September 30. The winners will each receive a hardback copy of Lethal by Sandra Brown. This prize must be shipped to a North American address.
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ETA: Congratulations to our winners, Michelle, Clare, Robyn and Susan! Their favorite suspense novels range from classic (Murder on the Orient Express) to contemporary (Envy by Sandra Brown, Anne Perry‘s Monk series, and great reads by Daniel Silva, Michael Connelly and Stieg Larsson!).
Thank you to all who entered. Contest is now closed.
I enjoy reading Dean Kontz.
Correct spelling….Dean Koontz
Tick Tock by James Patterson
Lately I’ve enjoyed Chelsea Cain’s work
Anne Perry – the Monk series
The Mallory novels by Carol O’Connell! What a series!
Bill Pronzini’s THE HIDDEN
Black House by Peter Straub
Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
Lethal by Sandra Brown
PD James’ series are my favorite.
James Patterson
There are so many but books by Richard Doetsch and Linwood Barclay are well worth waiting for (and reading!)
J.D. Robb “In Death” series
I’ve been a fan of Sanda Brown for a long time..haven’t lucked up on it yet. The J.D. Robb’s are great,especially the In Death Series…
Just reading the Mary Higgins Clark,I Heard that Song Before,but keeping my interest,trying to finish all the books I have,but James Patterson’s books were a big fave ,but not the ones recently…Sandra Brown is our family fave….
in the process of rereading the ABC series by Sue Grafton. Good characters and story lines..
I have to say that I’ve gotten into the foreign authors like Steig Larson, Lars Kepler and Hakan Nesser.
I like anything by Mary Higgins Clark- hope she qualifies as suspense!
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo!
Anything by Karin Slaughter
Still Missing by Chevy Stevens
I like the Nevada Barr books about the National Parks.
Anything by James Patterson
Still Missing by Chevy Stevens or Stranger at the Feast by Jennifer Vanderbes.
Daniel Silva, Michael Connelly, Stieg Larson
THE INNOCENT by Harlan Coben.
The Jack Reacher series by Lee Child.
It (Stephen King)
Praying for Sleep by Jeffrey Deaver. Heart-pounding suspense!
I always say that you can’t go wrong with Sandra Brown or James Patterson. I absolutely love their books.
I like John Sandford’s Prey series. Always a good read.
I enjoy reading books by Stuart Woods and Lisa Jackson.
Still missing by chevy Stevens
Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown
The Alex Cross series by James Patterson got me addicted to his writing.
The Girl With the Dragon Tatoo
I enjoy reading books by Colin Dexter, and any book on Monk and James Bond,
The book that first turned me on to good suspense reads was, of all things, Sidney Sheldon’s Bloodlines. Since then, I read all sorts of suspense titles, most recently Dan Chaon’s “Await Your Reply.” Wild!
Carla Neggers–Saint’s Gate
I’ve always been a Sandra Brown fan and love her romantic suspense. But I recently read Tara French’s In the Woods and liked it so much that I’ve started the follow up to that book, The Likeness. Good stuff!
Anything written by Lisa Scottoline!
All of Deborah Crombie’s mysteries are memorable.
One of my favorite suspense novels is ANGEL EYES (1991) by Eric Van Lustbader.
Iron House and King of Lies by John Hart…guaranteed to keep you reading until the wee hours of the morning.
Wow…. how do you choose when there are so many wonderful ones out there? I love anything by Sandra Brown, Catherine Colter, Nora Roberts, or Mary Higgins Clark, just to name a few!
I agree with you Bridget, I had a hard time picking one too.
Lately, I would say Emma Donaghue’s “Room”!
I loved Envy by Sandra Brown. have not read a bad book by her yet.
I’ve liked all of Tami Hoag’s books, but an early one sticks out in my mind – Dark Paradise. Great suspense and a real bodice ripper!
MIRROR IMAGE by Sandra Brown!!! ♥
I love the J.D. Robb In Death Series.
I love Sandra Brown’s Tough Customer.
I love Sandra Brown’s “The Switch:
Where There’s Smoke by Sandra Brown
shutter island
I have been reading nothing that can be classified as mystery lately except Sandra Brown. My favorite of all so far is “Hello Darkness” however, there are many excellent books that she has written.
White Hot-Sandra Brown
I have many favorites. Harlan Coben, James Grippando, Sandra Brown to name a few.
“Still Missing” by Chevy Stevens is the most recent, couldn’t put it down.
Hello darkness and smoke screen are my favorite so far, hope to get this one:0).
Envy by Sandra Brown
(My favorite book of all time!)
I have read so many of Sandra Brown that I just can’t pick just one. But I will try. I loved Ricochet!! It was set in Savannah and is being made into a movie. I am from Savannah and love that you choose to set this book in Savannah!!
Brian Meltzer’s books kept me turning pages this summer, but this Sandra Brown item sounds great: thriller in the bayou. My hair will stand up straight AND frizz at the same time!
Gone But Not Forgotten Phillip Margolin
Love Stephen King -”Misery” was a great thriller of his!
Sandra’s books are wonderful at giving you the “I didn’t see that one coming” in her books. The first book I read of Sandra Brown’s was Mirror Image and I was hooked from then on.
Love to read Stuart Woods
The Devils Punchbowl by Greg Iles.
“Smash cut” by Sandra Brown
Envy by Sandra Brown. So good!!!!!
A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick
The Switch and White Hot by Sandra Brown
Lee child – the affair
Sandra brown – lethal
Still Missing by Chevy Stevens. I’ve never read anything by Sandra Brown but would love to try something!
Sandra Brown
Where there’s smoke
French silk
Many more….
My favorite is “The Client” by John Grisham. Actually, most of his books are great.
I love all of Sandra Brown’s books, but right now I’m enjoying
“The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo” trilogy by Stieg Larsson..
I love everything by Sandra Brown and Lisa Jackson
Most recent would be Tough Customer- Sandra Brown
all James patterson’s Alex Cross books.
Hmm… most favorite suspense novel would have to be one of the Mary Higgins Clarks… Moonlight Becomes You is my favorite I think!
I am reading ‘Fallen’ By Karin Slaughter
I have been a fan of Sandra Brown’s for years, Recently was sent White Hot and it was awesome. Currently reading “No Time for Goodbye” by Linwood Barclay!! Good reading for sure.
Beach Road by James Patterson.
Plum Island by Nelson Deville
Envy by Sandra Brown is my absolute favorite
I loved The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo trilogy.
I love James Patterson for his QUICK reads as well as all the twists and turns.
Toys by James Patterson
I got hooked on Sandra Brown when I first read The Witness. It reamains one of my favorite suspense novels today. I also really liked Unspeakable and The Alibi. My most recent favorite of hers was Rainwater.
“Chill Factor” by Sandra Brown. I really like everything she does so it was hard to choose one.
I have too many favorites but a few are Paul Cleave, Kevin O’Brien, James Patterson and Sandra Brown.
I’ve read many wonderful suspense novels, but one of the most recent I thoroughly enjoyed was “Mice” by Gordon Reece.
I love Lightening by Dean Koontz.
Sandra Brown is my favorite author and I have read all of her books except for Lethal. My favorite book of hers is Mirror Image but as far as suspense goes, I would have to say Exclusive is one of her best. Can’t wait to read Lethal.
I don’t really have favorite books. Some of my favorite suspense writers are Tami Hoag, Tess Gerritsen and Carla Neggers.
I love Sandra Brwon’s books, but my favorite are the Eve Duncan series by Iris Johansen.
I just loved ENVY and CHILL FACTOR by SANDRA BROWN!!! The best book
Crush by Sandra Brown
Smash Cut and Tough Costumer. All time favorites
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo kept me in suspense!
My favorite book is “White Hot” by Sandra Brown. An excellent book, a must read for anyone who like a triller.
Hard choosing one, since I enjoy so many authors in this genre. Carla Neggers, Martha Grimes,James Patterson all give me that ” I didn’t see that coming” moment.
The setting for this Sandra Brown book is interesting enough. On my to-read list.
I don’t have a favorite but I do enjoy Sandra Brown, Tess Gerritsen, and Chelsea Cain.
Crush by Sandra Brown, Loved it! Keep up the good work.
Exclusive by Sandra Brown is my favorite book of all time. I re-read it at least once a year!
I read Joy Fielding’s “See Jane run” a long time ago and I still
remember how suspenseful it was. A real page turner. Her others
are good too.
Lately I have gotten into the Stieg Larsson books.
My favorite Is Dodge Hanley from Tough Customer.
“Never Knowing” – Chevy Stevens
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I really enjoy James Patterson’s Alex Cross series and Steig Larson’s topsellers. Two very good authors who keep you in suspense.
I love to read Sandra Brown, J.D.ROBB, Catherine Coulter,Linda Howard, Alex Kava. There are so many wonderful author’s out there that I can’t just pick one because the list goes on and on.
ENVY by Sandra Brown, the Eve Duncan series by Iris Johansen, and All Willima Kent Krueger books.
Play Dirty, Smash Cut & White Hot by Sandra Brown are my favorites but I also like Julie Garwood & Lisa Jackson.
Steig Larsen’s wonderful trilogy, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Girl who Played with Fire and Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest. Hands down.
I recently read “Before I Go To Sleep” by S. J. Watson and read the book in one day as I could not put it down.
Always enjoy Sandra Brown novels. French Silk, Exclusive and The Witness are all great. The Winner by David Baldacci is also a great suspense. Thanks for the contest!
Anything by – The late Robert B. Parker, Lee Child, John Hart, Dan Brown.
Nelson DeMille because he wrote two of the best suspense novels ever – the serious one – The Charm School; the funniest…laugh out loud one – Plum Island.
Chill Factor is my favorite. I love how Sandra has so much twist and turns, drama, suspense, and not to mention sex in her books. Love it, by far my favorite author.
Envy by Sandra Brown, Honeymoon by James patterson
Deception Point by Dan Brown!
Winter is a good time to cuil up with a book! All Sandra Brown’s books!
Best Kept Secrets by Sandra Brown, love it!
There are so many: Sue Grafton, Kathy Reichs, Lee Child, Harlan Coben, Jonathan Kellerman, Tess Gerritsen, to name a few.
JD Robb -In Death series
LETHAL – what a gripping title. !
NOW YOU SEE ME, S J Bolton. Keeps the supense going from the first page, to the last. One of those books, that having finished the last sentence on the last page, I went right back to the prologue – just to capture the flavour of the start of the whole event.
Mary Higgins Clark writes great suspence novels that I can’t put down!
Stephen King without a doubt
I have read most of Sandra Brown’s books. A few of her newer ones I haven’t read yet. The one that I really enjoyed was “Mirror Image”. There are many more that I have enjoyed. However I always suggest “Mirror Image” when some one asked about a good read.
There is no possible way to pick just one!!
Still Missing by Chevy Stevens. Also I like Harlan Coben, Alex Kava,
and Linwood Barclay.
My favorite psychological suspense novel is the Red Room by Nicci French.
My favorite suspense novel is The Devotion of Suspect X. Thanks for a fun contest.
I really enjoyed Robert B. Parker’s books – especially the Spenser titles.
Parker will be missed.
“Just One Look” by Harlan Coben
Dean Koontz any of his books. The Frankenstein series really scared me.
So hard to narrow it down! Of course I love Sandra Brown’s thrillers, but the one that really resonates with me is Harlan Coban’s Tell No One.
I love Robin Cook’s medical mysteries. I’ve never read any of Sandra Brown’s books but “Lethal” sounds like a good read.
Lee Child’s “The Affair”…it’s my favorite suspense novel because it’s due out tomorrow and I’ve been waiting impatiently to read it!
My favorite is Farewll, My Lovely by Raymond Chandler
The “Harry Bosch” series by Michael Connelly; the “Elvis Cole” series by Robert Crais; and every one of Sandra Brown’s novels with FAT TUESDAY at the top.
Most recently – Never Knowing by Chevy Stevens
In Death series by J.D. Robb and the ABC….. mystery novels by Sue Graften and many, many more.
One of my favorites is The Witness by Sandra Brown
I read a lot of thrillers and suspense and “Envy” by Sandra Brown is still the best. I’ve read everything by her, and also have read everything by Lee Child.
That’s a really hard question and I have so many favorites it’s like asking to name your favorite child! Preston and Child, Patterson, Grafton, Brown (of course), J.D. Robb, Child, Coban, Barclay, Kellerman (hubbie and wife) . . . . . you really don’t want me to go on, right?
So many good books, I can’t list them all!
I love anything by Kristen Hannah
David kessler – the other victim
This is almost asking the impossible to name my FAVORITE Sandra Brown. I have read every one. I think it would have to be Play Dirty!
Too hard to narrow it down to just one.
Envy by Sandra Brown
The Cabinet of Curiosities, by Preston & Child
Jaws
Hawk O’Toole’s Hostage
Sandra Brown
Oh my gosh! I love suspense novels! Anything by Dean Koontz, Mary Higgins Clark and anything else I can get my hands on!
All the Lee Childs books.
Love all of Sandra Brown’s books especially Envy!!
Love all of Sandra Brown’s books especially Envy & Chill Factor!
ENVY…the best suspense novel from Sandra Brown
Chill factor!
I love Mirror Image by Sandra Brown! I have the hardcover edition of three novels in one (Best Kept Secrets, Mirror Image, and Slow Heat in Heaven) that I’ve had since high school, and to this day I still reread that one over and over. I guess I’m a sucker for Tate and Avery
My favorite suspense novel is Ice Limit by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
All of James Lee Burke and CJ Box
Breach of Trust – DiAnn Mills
I enjoy the Eve Duncan Forensic series by: Iris Johansen
Linda Howard is another favorite
My favorite suspense book is this one, Lethal, because I’ve never found a book that made ignore all of my responsibilities just to read.
Anything by Tess Gerritsen.
My very favorite – Envy by Sandra Brown
My all-time favorite is the Andy Carpenter legal thriller series by David Rosenfelt.
Dean Koontz!!
I love suspense novels from Erica Spindler. Sandra Brown’s in second place. She rocks!
Favorite suspense: Sacrifice, by S.J. Bolton. But then I haven’t yet read Sandra Brown’s Lethal.
My favorite suspense novels (besides Sandra Brown’s) are books by Carla Neggers.
Vince Flynn
Murder on the Orient Express, a classic!
Karen Slaughter
I can’t ever choose a favorite! But I love anything by Sandra Brown or Nora Roberts!
Malice by Lisa Jackson…..AWESOME!