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Thrillers and Suspense December 2025 |
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| The Predicament by William BoydIn 1963, travel writer-turned-reluctant spy Gabriel Dax is dispatched from politically volatile Guatemala to divided Berlin, where whispers of an assassination plot threaten global consequences. Blending wit, history, and intrigue, William Boyd delivers a sharply observed espionage tale about an MI6 agent who keeps surviving his own missteps in this sequel to Gabriel's Moon. |
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We Don't Talk about Carol
by Kristen L. Berry
A dedicated journalist unearths a generations-old family secret-and a connection to a string of missing girls that hits way too close to home-in this gripping debut novel--Provided by publisher.
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| Her One Regret by Donna FreitasWhen real estate agent Lucy Mendoza disappears from a Rhode Island supermarket, leaving her infant daughter behind, questions spiral: was she kidnapped -- or did she choose to escape the life of motherhood she secretly resented? Donna Freitas weaves multiple perspectives into a tense story exploring societal pressures on women, maternal ambivalence, and the bonds between friends. |
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| The Perfect Hosts by Heather GudenkaufA gender reveal party at the Drakes’ sprawling ranch takes a tragic turn when an accident leaves one of the 200 guests dead. As ATF Agent Jamie Saldano investigates, hidden rivalries, family secrets, and mysterious visitors surface, revealing that beneath the celebration’s glitter lies a dangerous web of deceit and a killer among the guests. |
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| Simultaneous by Eric HeissererA federal agent and a past-life regression therapist team up to track a killer across states, timelines, and consciousness in this mind-bending debut thriller. As psychic connections reveal crimes before they happen, the pair race to prevent disaster, uncovering a chilling conspiracy that challenges the boundaries of reality, time, and memory. For fans of: Blake Crouch. |
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My Sister's Daughter and Silent Echo: Two Thrillers
by Liv Constantine
A year after the death of her four-year-old son, Silent Echo's Charlotte Fleming is sleepwalking through life. Then she sees something that jolts her awake: Sebastion, alive and well in a stranger's social media post. As Charlotte obsessively searches for further indication that her son's accident was not what it seemed, she begins to suspect not only didn't he die--he was taken. And unearthing the perpetrator could shatter her world all over again.--Provided by publisher.
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| The Burning Library by Gilly MacmillanIn remote St. Andrews, Scotland, a sudden death ignites a perilous struggle between two clandestine female organizations seeking a centuries-old manuscript. Scholar Anya Brown becomes entangled while deciphering cryptic documents, and Detective Clio Spicer uncovers a trail of intrigue and deadly rivalries that could consume anyone who gets too close. For fans of: Kate Morton and Elizabeth Kostova. |
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| The Intruder by Freida McfaddenWhen a bloodied girl appears on Casey’s doorstep during a violent storm, her quiet cabin in the New Hampshire woods becomes a trap. The girl’s mysterious past and deadly secrets soon put Casey in mortal danger. Alternating perspectives heighten the suspense as survival, trust, and hidden truths collide in this tense, pulse-pounding thriller. |
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Best Offer Wins
by Marisa Kashino
An insanely competitive housing market. A desperate buyer on the edge. In Marisa Kashino’s darkly humorous debut novel, Best Offer Wins, the white picket fence becomes the ultimate symbol of success—and obsession. How far would you go for the house of your dreams?
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| The Haunting of Emily Grace by Elena TaylorAfter a devastating loss, carpenter Emily Grace takes a position completing a secluded island mansion, only to encounter a series of strange occurrences and eerie warnings. As mysterious accidents and ghostly apparitions multiply, she must confront both her own grief and the unsettling secrets hidden within the house’s walls. |
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