Looking for the timeless rush of a thrilling adventure novel? Look no further! The contemporary adventure novel blends the classic elements of adventure- fast-paced, heart-stopping action and characters thrown into environments that will test even the hardiest of folks- and presents it with a modern twist. These books follow some of the latest fiction trends, and weave contemporary themes and issues into their adrenaline-inducing plots. A Christchurch City Libraries list.
What happens when reality TV goes wrong? This engrossing debut novel is a classic survival-in-the-wilderness tale with a modern twist. When things start to unravel during the filming of Civilization, a Survivor-esque reality show taking place in a…
A glittering and suspenseful tale, packed with euphoric experiences. Christopher Bollen is known for writing thrilling stories with beautifully crafted settings. Immerse yourself in a tale of two male lovers who like nothing better than to cheat…
The perfect mountaineering adventure to sink into- from the relative safety of your living room, of course! A journalist chasing a story finds herself trapped on a remote and treacherous mountain, but she is not alone...a killer is picking off…
A thrilling new adventure taking place at a remote fishing lodge in the heart of Colorado. Heller's writing is lyrical and descriptive, perfectly capturing all of the intimate details, whilst maintaining pace and delivering a menacing air of…
The stunning and vividly rendered setting is the real star of the show here. Take a harrowing journey underground with a group of explorers as they set off on an unsanctioned expedition to explore an ancient cave in Tanzania. Little do they know,…
This twisty, original, and intensifying thriller delivers you to a secluded private island, teeming with wildlife and the promise of a unique experience. Only, there's something rather unsettling about this place... Packed with action, strange…
A moody and transportive tale of survival set in a vast and inhospitable landscape. An Arctic researcher travels to an island off the cost of Greenland to help unravel the puzzle of a girl who was trapped in the ice and survived- only to speak a…
An urban adventure-noir set in Bangkok, and just brimming with atmosphere and sinister undertones. An American expat arrives in the city with a suitcase full of stolen cash, beginning our journey through the seedy underbelly of Bangkok, rife with…
Set near the tail end of a global pandemic, this engrossing political thriller follows Ambassador Ed Barnes as he navigates diplomatic crises on both on an international and a personal level. With no shortage of political conspiring and shadowy…
A contemporary thriller that will have you reaching for a blanket and a hot drink. 'Where Blood Runs Cold' follows a father-daughter duo as they undertake a cross-country ski trip across the icy expanse of Northern Norway. When they witness a murder…
Reckless Girls' follows an intrepid couple who accept a job sailing two women to an island in the far-flung South Pacific. Except when they arrive, things turn out to be not quite what they seemed. Brimming with suspense and atmosphere, this is an…
New Zealand writer Anthony McCarten is probably best known for his movies such as 'Theory of Everything', and plays, such as 'Ladies Night'. This novel was written with a screen adaptation in mind, and it shows, with a slightly slow start for an…
