Thrillers and Suspense
November 2025

Recent Releases
The Cut
by Richard Armitage

Richard Armitage delivers a layered, atmospheric novel that shifts between a small-town murder in the 1990s and its haunting aftermath decades later. As disgraced architect Ben Knot struggles to keep his career afloat, a film crew arrives to recreate a crime rooted in his past -- forcing long-buried secrets to resurface with devastating consequences.
King Sorrow
by Joe Hill

Haunted by a reckless pact, a group of college students call forth King Sorrow, a dragon who demands blood in exchange for their survival. What begins as a desperate attempt to escape blackmail turns into a lifelong curse, forcing them to face sacrifice, betrayal, and the weight of dark magic.
The Vanishing Place
by Zoë Rankin

After witnessing a shocking murder in the New Zealand bush, Effie is forced to return to the wilderness she once escaped, drawn by a bloodied girl who mirrors her younger self. In her debut thriller, Zoë Rankin delivers vivid, immersive prose that brings the wild bush to life while unraveling dark family secrets and past traumas. Recommended for fans of Jane Harper.
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