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Thrillers and Suspense January 2026 |
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| Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Ace AtkinsIn Cold War-era Atlanta, 14-year-old Peter Bennett’s hunch about his mom’s boyfriend being a Soviet spy sets off a chain reaction of chaos. With help from a washed-up writer and a formidable drag queen, he’s swept into a maze of assassins, double agents, FBI intrigue, and ’80s-soaked danger in this action-packed and comedic thriller. |
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| Where He Left Me by Nicole BaartStranded in a snowy, secluded mountain home, Sadie Sheridan faces a menacing situation when her husband vanishes. As a blizzard rages outside and mysterious figures appear nearby, she must protect her two young sons and dig into her husband's past -- uncovering secrets that turn love into fear in this chilling, atmospheric suspense novel. |
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| The Living and the Dead by Christoffer CarlssonTwo decades after a teenager was killed in 1999, a new murder forces a small Swedish town to confront what it tried to forget. The earlier case -- overshadowed by a deadly crash and a catastrophic landslide -- left the truth buried. Now investigators revisit old lies, uncovering enduring loyalties, deep betrayals, and consequences that never faded. |
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| Who Knows You by Heart by C.J. FarleyOctavia Crenshaw thinks she’s escaping one tech fiasco, but her new job at powerhouse Eustachian hides an ominous AI project and a maze of bias and surveillance. As she and a colleague grow closer, Octavia discovers how deep the exploitation runs in this sharp, witty blend of workplace satire and tech-noir suspense. |
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| Made You Look by Tanya GrantA glamorous influencer getaway in the Catskills turns lethal when a blizzard cuts off cell service and traps the group together. As egos clash and hidden scandals erupt, one guest ends up dead -- and more violence follows. With no escape, the entourage realizes the killer is likely one of them. For fans of: Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley. |
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| Haven't Killed in Years by Amy K. GreenGwen Tanner, formerly Marin Haggerty, has lived quietly under a new identity to escape her infamous past as a serial killer’s daughter. But when grisly body parts appear at her door, she must face old secrets, track a cunning killer, and discover that trust -- and family -- can be deadly. |
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The French Honeymoon
by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau
Taylor Quinn arrives at her honeymoon suite in the City of Love alone, sans suitcase, but with wads of stolen cash. When she catches a glimpse of newlyweds Cassie and Olivier enjoying their happily ever, she can't tear her eyes away. And Cassie makes their antics easy to follow as she reveals every detail of their picture-perfect trip on social media. Taylor's obsession builds as she tracks their every move. This was the kind of life she was supposed to be living, this was the marriage she should have had, this was the honeymoon she dreamed of. The illusion is shattered when she overhears a heated argument between Cassie and Olivier, which reveals that they're not the lovestruck couple they pretend to be. But Cassie and Olivier have agendas of their own and Taylor can't see the danger in getting in the middle of this until it's too late. And now, no one will get out of Paris unscathed.
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| Best Offer Wins by Marisa KashinoFormer journalist Marisa Kashino’s debut is a darkly comic thriller about the ruthless D.C. housing market. Desperate to secure her dream home and start a family, Margo Miyake’s obsessive pursuit escalates from awkward charm offensives to manipulative, violent schemes. Sharp, satirical, and chaotic, the novel explores millennial anxieties, material obsession, and the extremes of ambition. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Centerville Library
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
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