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Thrillers and Suspense July 2026 |
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| The Children by Melissa AlbertAfter a traumatic childhood tied to their mother’s famous fantasy series, estranged siblings Guinevere and Ennis Sharp reunite in adulthood as competing versions of their shared past emerge -- one in a memoir, the other in an art installation. As buried truths surface, this atmospheric gothic tale explores memory, legacy, and the cost of storytelling. |
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| Nasty Little Secrets by Gabbie HanksYears into her effort to clear her brother’s murder conviction, Rose Dearling’s life unravels after a televised interview links her to new disappearances, and shortly afterwards, her teenage sister goes missing. Returning to Florida, she reexamines the original case and uncovers overlooked evidence that forces her to reconsider what really happened. |
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Darkrooms
by Rebecca Hannigan
Two unforgettable women investigate the disappearance of a missing girl in a small Irish town brimming with secrets in this haunting debut from a new crime writing talent, perfect for fans of Tana French and Flynn Berry.
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| Dead Weight by Hildur KnútsdóttirIn Reykjavík, a solitary business analyst’s controlled life unravels when a stray cat draws her into an uneasy friendship with its troubled owner. As domestic danger and personal pressures escalate, suppressed instincts surface, pushing both women toward increasingly dark and irreversible choices in this tense psychological thriller. |
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| Safari Murder Party by Rachel MooreAfter years as an overworked executive assistant, Fletcher Spence finally attends a luxury corporate retreat on a private island, but upon arrival, she finds the CEO dead and a twisted inheritance game in motion. With no escape and trust in short supply, Fletcher must navigate shifting alliances and danger to survive the week-long power struggle. |
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| The Break-Up Retreat by Camilla StenA journalist goes undercover at a remote clinic famed for helping women heal after breakups, only to find manipulation, paranoia, and rising danger among the patients. As unsettling incidents mount, she suspects the clinic’s founder but soon realizes something far more dangerous may be unfolding behind its carefully controlled façade. |
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| All Them Dogs by Djamel WhiteIn an impoverished part of Dublin, Tony Ward is pulled into a local crime ring run out of a boxing gym, taking on violent jobs to prove his loyalty. As debts and betrayals mount, he becomes increasingly trapped in the organization’s grip. This stark debut explores loyalty, masculinity, and the costs of survival in a criminal underworld. |
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| Man of My Dreams by Olivia WorleyRomance writer Ivy Harcourt’s chance meeting with a charismatic British architect in Central Park feels like fate -- until she notices he exactly matches the hero of her unfinished novel. As unsettling messages arrive and suspicion mounts, Ivy is forced to question his intentions while facing secrets from her own past in this suspenseful thriller. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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111 W. Spring Valley Rd
Centerville, OH 45458
(937) 433‑8091
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6060 Far Hills Ave
Centerville, OH 45459
(937) 435‑3700
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895 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Centerville, OH 45459
(937) 610‑4425
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