20 Best Action Series Books (2023 Update)

From the new york times bestselling creator of the iron druid chronicles comes the highly anticipated sequel to a plague of giants a world-breaking war–an invasion of giant warriors–inspires a movement to fight back. soldier and avenger daryck is from a city that was devastated by the war with the bone giants, and now he and a band of warriors seek revenge against the giants for the loved ones they've lost. but will vengeance be enough to salve their grief? dreamer and leader hanima is part of a new generation with extraordinary magical talents: she can speak to fantastical animals. but when this gift becomes a threat to the powers-that-be, hanima becomes the leader of a movement to use this magic to bring power to the people. sister and seeker koesha is the captain of an all-female crew on a perilous voyage to explore unknown waters. though her crew is seeking a path around the globe, koesha is also looking for her sister, lost at sea two years ago. but what lies beyond the edges of the map is far more dangerous than storms and sea monsters. . . . in this sequel to a plague of giants, these characters and more will become the voices of a new generation bringing hope and revolution to a war-torn world. don't miss any of kevin hearne's action-packed seven kennings seriesa plague of giants – a blight of blackwings – a curse of krakens (coming later!)

Sequel to the #1 new york times bestseller! maas's sexy, groundbreaking crescent city series continues with the second installment.bryce quinlan and hunt athalar are trying to get back to normal—they may have saved crescent city, but with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. slow down. figure out what the future holds.the asteri have kept their word so far, leaving bryce and hunt alone. but with the rebels chipping away at the asteri’s power, the threat the rulers pose is growing. as bryce, hunt, and their friends get pulled into the rebels’ plans, the choice becomes clear: stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight for what’s right. and they’ve never been very good at staying silent.in this sexy, action-packed sequel to the #1 bestseller house of earth and blood, sarah j. maas weaves a captivating story of a world about to explode—and the people who will do anything to save it.

"real power is always a step ahead…" when lad markham aesher is attacked in the capital's slums weeks before the start of the 16th election of the people's monarchy of aldahad, staella – an ex-cage fighting champion hiding from the law, is employed as his protector.she arrives to find a city on the precipice of chaos. markham's fellow representatives are disappearing. a rebellion is brewing in yaekós' underbelly. and a dark presence haunts the aesher manor at nightfall.as staella uncovers markham's secrets, she is sucked into a world more dangerous than she could ever have imagined. "to wear a crown is a thrilling ride, from its compelling characters and suspenseful storytelling to its dastardly villains and incredible worldbuilding. this is one read you won't regret." kate argus, author of the wyndshaper

The greatest warriors are forged in the flames771ad, northern europe two pagan warriorsbjarki bloodhand and tor hildarsdottir are journeying south into saxony. their destination is the irminsul, the one tree that links the nine worlds of the middle-realm. in this most holy place, they hope to learn how to summon their animal spirits so they can enter the ranks of the legendary berserkir: the elite frenzied fighters of the north. one christian kingkarolus, newly crowned king of the franks, has a thorn in his side: the warlike saxon tribes on his northern borders who shun the teachings of jesus christ, blasphemously continuing to worship to their pagan gods. an epic battle for the soul of the norththe west's greatest warlord vows to stamp out his neighbours' superstitions and bright the light of the true faith to the northmen – at the point of a sword. it will fall to bjarki, tor and the men and women of saxony to resist him in a struggle for the fate of all europe.

Erin hunter's #1 nationally bestselling warriors series continues in warriors: the broken code! there is a darkness in the clans that must be driven out. as the icy grip of leafbare tightens around the lake, the five warrior cat clans face moons of cold and darkness–and far worse, the voices of their ancestors in starclan have grown dim and silent. now, a shadow emerges within thunderclan, threatening a beloved clan leader, the cats' connection with their ancestors in starclan, and the very warrior code they live by. this box set includes all six books in the sixth warriors series, and is perfect for the collections of longtime erin hunter fans and readers new to the warriors world.

The new york times bestselling author pairs a woman in search of her family's truth with a hard-hitting professional treasure hunter in this taut and thrilling new book. as an unknown assailant stalks them across the treacherous superstition mountains in arizona, they race to follow their treasure map’s directions to a hidden trove of gold, but will they survive the danger long enough to reach their prize? “the plot’s heart-stopping twists will keep readers breathless until the final page.” – publishers weeklywhen abigail holland awakes to the sound of a nighttime intruder in her rambling denver victorian, she knows exactly what the black shrouded figure is after—the map she recently inherited from her grandfather. whoever he is, the man who grapples with her, then escapes, is willing to kill for the location of a treasure king farrell hunted for more than ten years. the devil’s gold has claimed hundreds of lives, and it was her grandfather’s obsession. with a killer pursuing her and her own family not to be trusted, abby decides to take up the search herself. but she’ll need help to do it, and there’s no one better than renowned explorer and treasure hunter gage logan. despite the instant chemistry between them, gage is reluctant. innocent people have been hurt on his watch before. but when abby shows him a genuine gold ingot she found with the map, his curiosity is piqued. before long they’re heading into the flash floods and brutal winds of the superstition mountains, straight into a passionate entanglement—and the dark heart of danger.

Instant #1 new york times bestseller! 2021 goodreads choice award winner for best young adult fantasy! see the grishaverse come to life on screen with shadow and bone, a #1 netflix series – season 2 coming march 16, 2023! the wolves are circling and a young king will face his greatest challenge in the explosive finale of the instant #1 new york times–bestselling king of scars duology. – the demon king. as fjerda’s massive army prepares to invade, nikolai lantsov will summon every bit of his ingenuity and charm—and even the monster within—to win this fight. but a dark threat looms that cannot be defeated by a young king’s gift for the impossible. the stormwitch. zoya nazyalensky has lost too much to war. she saw her mentor die and her worst enemy resurrected, and she refuses to bury another friend. now duty demands she embrace her powers to become the weapon her country needs. no matter the cost. – the queen of mourning. deep undercover, nina zenik risks discovery and death as she wages war on fjerda from inside its capital. but her desire for revenge may cost her country its chance at freedom and nina the chance to heal her grieving heart. general. spy. together they must find a way to forge a future in the darkness. or watch a nation fall. read all the books in the grishaverse! the shadow and bone trilogy (previously published as the grisha trilogy) shadow and bone siege and storm ruin and rising the six of crows duology six of crows crooked kingdom the king of scars duology king of scars – rule of wolves the language of thorns: midnight tales and dangerous magic the severed moon: a year-long journal of magic – the lives of saints praise for the grishaverse “a master of fantasy.” —the huffington post “utterly, extremely bewitching.” —the guardian “this is what fantasy is for.” —the new york times book review “[a] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp.” —npr “the darker it gets for the good guys, the better.” —entertainment weekly “sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . impossible to put down.” —usa today “there’s a level of emotional and historical sophistication within bardugo’s original epic fantasy that sets it apart.” —vanity fair “unlike anything i’ve ever read.” —veronica roth, bestselling author of divergent “bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!” —rick riordan, bestselling author of the percy jackson series

Time has run out! the fuse can't burn any shorter. an insane media megastar, thelma justice, and her power-hungry lover, a russian nuclear arms dealer, are close to unleashing hell on earth.cia field agents jack cody and sara durrell have gone rogue. on the run, operating without official sanction, they're the only two people on earth with any chance of preventing a mad scheme of imminent global destruction. but now their own country is after them! with a young, hot-blooded dubai princess to deal with and with more than one hit team closing in from every side, sara and the man they call suicide cody must try to stay alive as they track a twisting trail of deceit and sudden death from the blood-soaked desert sands of syria to the icy killing fields high atop the rugged italian alps in a race against time to prevent the ultimate doomsday scenario." stephen mertz is the best action writer i've read in a long time . . . the cody's war series is filled with everything you want from a master writer!" -brent towns, bestselling author of the team reaper series.

The definitive box set for divergent fans! this four-book set includes paperbacks of the three books in the #1 new york times bestselling divergent trilogy, plus the companion volume told from the perspective of the immensely popular character tobias, all wrapped up in a dazzling keepsake box. – this set is perfect for established fans who want to own the full divergent library, readers new to the series, or fans of the blockbuster films starring shailene woodley, theo james, and kate winslet. – divergent: one choice can transform you. veronica roth's debut is a gripping dystopian tale of electrifying choices, powerful consequences, unexpected romance, and a deeply flawed "perfect society." includes bonus materials by veronica roth. – insurgent: one choice can destroy you. the second bestseller continues the dystopian thrill ride. as war surges in the factions all around her, tris attempts to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love. includes bonus materials by veronica roth. – allegiant: one choice will define you. the explosive conclusion to the #1 new york times bestselling divergent trilogy reveals the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated millions of readers. includes bonus materials by veronica roth. – four: a divergent collection: a companion volume to the worldwide bestselling divergent series, told from the perspective of tobias. the four pieces included—"the transfer," "the initiate," "the son," and "the traitor"—plus three additional scenes, give readers a fascinating glimpse into the history and heart of tobias, and set the stage for the epic saga of the divergent trilogy. – and don't miss the fates divide, veronica roth's powerful sequel to the bestselling carve the mark!

A brand-new collection of hard-hitting war stories from modern master garth ennis (preacher, the boys), drawn by a host of top talent including kevin o'neill (league of extraordinary gentlemen), and chris burnham (batman). two of the greatest british comics of all time join forces- and bring you seven new stories of blazing battle action! writer garth ennis (preacher, the boys) presents his own take on the classic characters of battle and action. ace fighter pilot johnny red battles skreamer of the stukas on the nightmarish russian front. veteran leader the sarge and his section face hell in the brutal italian campaign. wheeler-dealer crazy keller drives for his life as world war two comes to its bloody conclusion. lethal british agent dredger doles out justice- of a kind- on the streets of 1980s london. all these and more in this high-octane collection of fantastic new combat strips, featuring scripts by ennis and art by some of the biggest names in modern comics, including kevin o’neill (nemesis the warlock, league of extraordinary gentlemen), chris burnham (batman) and john higgins (watchmen, dreadnoughts). get your front-row seats to the front line, as only the legendary battle action can deliver!

A true story from raina telgemeier, the #1 new york times bestselling, multiple eisner award-winning author of smile, sisters, drama, and ghosts raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. it soon becomes clear that raina's tummy trouble isn't going away… and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. what's going on? raina telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face — and conquer — her fears.

Children's fiction, classic. contributors: gertrude chandler warner – author. format: paperback.

Also known as 2ha, the wildly popular danmei/boys' love novel series from china that inspired a multimedia franchise! a historical fantasy epic about a tyrant’s second chance at life and the powerful cultivation teacher he can't get out of his mind.massacring his way to the top to become emperor of the cultivation world, mo ran’s cruel reign left him with little satisfaction. now, upon suffering his greatest loss, he takes his own life… to his surprise, mo ran awakens in his own body at age sixteen, years before he ever began his bloody conquests. now, as a novice disciple at the cultivation sect known as sisheng peak, mo ran has a second chance at life. this time, he vows that he will attain the gratification that eluded him in his last life: the overly righteous shall fall, and none will dare treat him like a dog ever again! his furious passion burns most fiercely for his shizun, chu wanning, the beautiful yet cold cultivation teacher who maintains a cat-like aloofness in his presence. yet despite mo ran’s shameless pursuit of his own goals, he begins to question his previously held beliefs, and wonders if there could be more to his teacher–and his own feelings–than he ever realized.this chinese fantasy (xianxia) epic built around the desire between two men (danmei) has been translated into multiple languages and inspired a multimedia franchise in china. the seven seas english-language edition will include exclusive, all-new covers and interior illustrations from artist st with a translation by rynn & jun.

New york times best seller! the blockbuster danmei/boys’ love novels from china that inspired the animated series! this epic historical fantasy about a prince and the mysterious man by his side is now officially in english, for the very first time! born the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom, xie lian was renowned for his beauty, strength, and purity. his years of dedication and noble deeds allowed him to ascend to godhood. but those who rise, can also fall…and fall he does, cast from the heavens again and again and banished to the mortal realm. eight hundred years after his mortal life, xie lian has ascended to godhood for the third time. now only a lowly scrap collector, he is dispatched to wander the earthly realm to take on tasks appointed by the heavens to pay back debts and maintain his divinity. aided by old friends and foes alike, and graced with the company of a mysterious young man with whom he feels an instant connection, xie lian must confront the horrors of his past in order to dispel the curse of his present. the seven seas english-language edition will include covers from 日出的小太陽 (tai3_3), and exclusive, all-new interior illustrations from zeldacw.

The bestselling paranormal action adventure manga series bleach continues in novel form as an all-new threat arises! the quincies’s thousand year blood war is over, but the embers of turmoil still smolder in the soul society. tokinada tsunayashiro, elevated to head of his clan after a slew of assassinations take out every other claimant to the title, has a grand plan to create a new soul king. his dark ambitions soon sow the seeds of a new total war across the realms, but all is not lost. there is one unlikely soul reaper who holds the key to defusing the conflict—shuhei hisagi, assistant captain of the ninth company and reporter for the seireitei bulletin!

Nighthawk and his seals braved storms of gunfire, outwitting the enemy forces that outnumbered them more than ten to one before finally escaping with their objective. little did nighthawk know that this was merely the beginning to a much more sinister plot that had unfathomable reaches into his organization. and as the puzzle unravels into a complex plot of deceit and betrayal, nighthawk questions his own resolve and his organization's integrity. when all else fails, all that is left for nighthawk to survive this hellish adventure is his cool-headedness, the ability to remain calm under absolute stress, his highly trained seal team and his personal motto of nobody gets left behind… fast paced, gripping action from start to end, never a dull moment in the book! – andrew m.c. wave after wave of adrenaline rush! an action packed blockbuster worthy of hollywood! – brandon y. love it for the brotherhood and the caramaderie in the team of spec ops! – ivory w.

Available together for the first time—all three books in the #1 new york times bestselling divergent trilogy, plus the companion volume told from the perspective of the immensely popular character tobias. perfect for established fans who want to own the full divergent library or readers new to the series, this box set includes divergent, insurgent, allegiant, and four: a divergent collection as well as an exclusive divergent series poster! divergent: one choice can transform you. veronica roth's #1 new york times bestselling debut is a gripping dystopian tale of electrifying choices, powerful consequences, unexpected romance, and a deeply flawed "perfect society." insurgent: one choice can destroy you. veronica roth's second #1 new york times bestseller continues the dystopian thrill ride. as war surges in the factions all around her, tris attempts to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.allegiant: the explosive conclusion to veronica roth's #1 new york times bestselling divergent trilogy reveals the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated millions of readers.four: a divergent collection: a companion volume to the worldwide bestselling divergent series, told from the perspective of tobias. the four pieces included—"the transfer," "the initiate," "the son," and "the traitor"—plus three additional exclusive scenes, give readers a fascinating glimpse into the history and heart of tobias, and set the stage for the epic saga of the divergent trilogy.and don't miss the fates divide, veronica roth's powerful sequel to the bestselling carve the mark!

The third collection of stone cold thrillers: stone game, stone raid and stone deep. – stone game: memories of harvey stone's past kills return to haunt his new found freedom. a trail of twisted murders, a web of deceit, and blood-stained dreams cause even harvey to doubt his own sanity and innocence. but as the body count grows and the past become reality, the hunter becomes the hunted. – stone raid: when ex-hitman harvey stone prepares to emerge from a period of laying low, he stumbles into a cruel and twisted plot devised by evil twin brothers to steal two ancient cursed diamonds from london's natural history museum. but the deeper harvey delves into the plot, the more twisted the brothers become, and saving the diamonds becomes an obsession. – stone deep: when ex-hitman, harvey stone is asked by an art collector, smokey the jew, to kidnap a member of a rival gang and extract details of a heist, little does he know the move will open the doors of hell and endanger everyone he cares for. – start your journey into the explosive action-thriller series by j.d. weston, with this boxset that includes books 7-9 in one handy volume.

The fourth collection of stone cold thrillers: stone fist, stone army, and stone face.stone fist: when hitman harvey stone visits london to attend the wedding of one of his closest allies, he plans a trip to the grave of his long dead mentor, julios. but little does he know that the trip will open doors to a history harvey never knew existed, concealed behind a thick fog of deadly secrets.stone army: harvey stone seeks peace and solitude, choosing to spend christmas alone in his farmhouse in southern france. but when a missing person arrives on his doorstep, a sequence of events unfold that push the boundaries of harvey's rage and the limits of human performance to deadly limits.stone face: retirement doesn't come easy for harvey stone. seeking a quiet corner to enjoy his well-earned retirement, he returns to his roots to settle down in london and to start the new year with those he loves. start your journey into the explosive action-thriller series by usa today bestselling author, j.d. weston, with this boxset that includes books 10 – 12 in one handy volume.

Someone's set him upsomeone's going to diewhen victor is arrested for a murder that, for once, he didn't commit, escape must surely be inevitable for a hitman of his ferocity.yet someone wants victor put away, and he finds himself behind bars, incarcerated by police who have no idea of the monster they are dealing with and have, apparently, tamed.quickly, however, his fellow prisoners realise that he's not trapped in there with them: they are in a cage, with the most dangerous of enemies. and victor has a traitor to find.