Thrillers and Suspense
August 2025
Recent Releases
El Dorado Drive
by Megan Abbott

In Megan Abbott’s latest noir-tinged thriller, three Detroit sisters entangle themselves in the Wheel, a secretive, women-led investment group promising financial salvation. As debts mount and loyalties fray, what began as a sisterhood of support spirals into manipulation, secrets, and escalating danger. A sharp, suspenseful exploration of desperation, power, and betrayal.
Proof
by Jon Cowan

Disgraced attorney Jake West becomes the prime suspect in his best friend’s murder. To clear his name, he takes over a high-stakes arson case tied to the crime--uncovering explosive secrets that threaten powerful players and test his path to redemption. A gripping debut by an executive producer of Suits that's perfect for fans of Michael Connelly.
The Medusa Protocol
by Rob Hart

In this fast-paced, darkly funny sequel to Assassins Anonymous, reformed killer Mark searches for missing assassin Astrid, who’s been kidnapped and imprisoned on a snake-infested island. As Mark races to rescue her without breaking his vow of nonviolence, their 12-step group faces a deadly conspiracy with global stakes--and personal consequences. Recommend to fans of Jeff Lindsay and Jeffery Deaver.
Don't Let Him In
by Lisa Jewell

Grieving widow Nina falls for the charming Nick Radcliffe, but her daughter Ash grows suspicious. Meanwhile, Martha begins to question her own husband’s secrets. As the two women's lives intersect, they uncover a web of lies spun by a dangerous con man in this tense psychological thriller from bestselling author Lisa Jewell.
The Bewitching
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

A graduate student researching a mysterious horror author uncovers dark family secrets and a haunting past linked to witchcraft and disappearances spanning decades. Silvia Moreno-Garcia weaves a multi-timeline gothic horror rich with folklore, suspense, and power struggles, delivering a chilling tale of legacy, survival, and supernatural terror.
Everyone Is Lying to You
by Jo Piazza

Lifestyle influencer Rebecca disappears after a shocking murder at a high-profile influencer conference. Lizzie, her former best friend and a journalist struggling in her career, must unravel secrets behind Rebecca’s perfect online life to find her friend--and the killer. Jo Piazza delivers a fast-paced, twisty thriller exploring social media’s dark underbelly.
The White Crow
by Michael Robotham

Philomena McCarthy, a principled London police officer and daughter of a notorious gangster, faces a harrowing case involving a murdered mother, a missing child, and a violent jewelry heist. Torn between family loyalty and justice, Phil navigates dangerous threats in this tense, character-driven crime novel.
The Unraveling of Julia: A Psychological Thriller
by Lisa Scottoline

Julia Pritzker feels cursed--she’s lost her adoptive parents, and now her husband is murdered. When she realizes her horoscope predicted his death, she spirals, fearing her fate is sealed by the stars. Then, out of nowhere, she inherits a Tuscan villa from a stranger, Emilia Rossi. Seeking answers about her unknown lineage, Julia heads to Italy, only to learn Rossi was a paranoid recluse obsessed with astrology and claiming descent from Duchess Caterina Sforza. Julia is stunned by her uncanny resemblance to Rossi, and even to Caterina, and when strange events escalate, she questions reality itself. As danger mounts, her search for identity becomes a battle for survival.
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