|
|
Thrillers and Suspense September 2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
The Women in White
by Sarah Pekkanen
In 1964, four remarkable young women at a prestigious university became the subjects of parapsychology experiments by a visionary scientist. On the cusp of a historic breakthrough, the women mysteriously vanished and the program was erased from history. Decades later, Riley Bell, newly divorced and desperate for a fresh start, accepts a caretaker job for an elderly widow named Betty. Riley steps into a home that is frozen in another era - no microwave, television, or cell phones, and Betty has never heard of the internet. Why has Betty lived in such profound isolation for so many years, and why does she need Riley now? As the story unfolds across two timelines - Betty's 1960s era of 5 o'clock martinis and high-stakes experiments, and Riley's quest to uncover the truth about the missing women - old secrets rise to the surface. And the only way to survive is to confront the mystery that has lingered for sixty years.
|
|
|
|
The Blue Flame
by George P. Pelecanos
Private investigator Derek Strange returns in a riveting drama about revenge, greed, and redemption. He was curious. It was the cop in him. That flame was still alive. The neon Strange Investigations sign may be flickering in disrepair outside his office, but private investigator Derek Strange is still accepting new cases. When a flashy drug lawyer hires him to prove an alibi for an accused murderer, Strange can't help getting drawn into the darkness. In his hunt for answers, he stands his ground against some of Washington, D.C.'s most dangerous criminals, and a police department that doesn't entirely welcome his interference. As the violence escalates and claims another victim, the raised stakes force Strange to question his own moves. Are his instincts still intact?
|
|
|
|
The Secret Dinner
by Raphael Montes
Four childhood friends, eager for a taste of city life, swap rural Brazil for an apartment in Copacabana, Rio. But they have no idea of the fate that awaits them there. . . .Dante, Piglet, Miguel, and Hugo are your average students trying to make ends meet with part-time jobs, excited about the bright futures at their fingertips. So when their rent skyrockets, they struggle to keep their new lives and big dreams afloat. They need to make money however they can. In order to keep their apartment, the friends adopt an unorthodox plan and are soon sucked into a dark world of secret dinner parties catering to the twisted fantasies of Rio's elite. What starts as a joke quickly spirals out of their control. As the four friends fall deeper into this dark underworld and earn more money, the stakes get higher and the consequences deadlier, revealing the devious depths that lurk within each of them and threatening not only their friendship but also their lives.
|
|
|
|
Into the Fading Twilight
by Catherine Cowles
After a year in captivity, Nova Monroe is back in Starlight Grove--but she's not the same woman who vanished. She lives on the edge, chases adrenaline, and refuses to be caged again. Cliff diving. Mountain biking. Anything to feel alive and outrun the memories clawing at her.But the single dad with shadows of his own won't let her face it alone. Especially when she finds herself needing a place to stay.Kol Archer has made it his mission to protect her. As a Forest Service investigator, he's no stranger to rugged terrain or battling for control. But nothing prepared him for Nova--her fire, her fight, the way she makes him feel something he thought was lost.The closer they get, the more dangerous things become. Someone doesn't want Nova to move on. And Kol is determined to stop them--no matter the cost.Because for the first time in forever, Nova's not just surviving. She's learning how to live, how to trust, and reminding Kol he can, too. But as darkness looms, the truth could destroy them both...
|
|
| Time to Burn by Ellery LloydFilmmaker Phoebe Hunt's latest documentary takes a dangerous turn when a time-travel excursion leaves a woman with painful connections to Phoebe's own past stranded in World War II-era London. Combining an inventive science fiction premise with psychological suspense, this atmospheric thriller delivers surprising twists, emotional depth, and thought-provoking questions about guilt, redemption, and rewriting history. |
|
|
|
Mother Daughter Sister Stranger
by Hank Phillippi Ryan
The sole survivors of the fiery plane crash that killed their parents, Eliza Ramsey and her sister Bea share an unbreakable bond. But now, on the eleventh anniversary of the tragedy, Bea fails to retrieve her pre-teen daughter from a sleepover at Eliza's. Eliza knows her sister would never leave her precious Piper behind, and fears the worst. But did Bea plan her own disappearance? The Ramseys' lives have already crashed and burned once. Now, Eliza discovers she's the only one who can protect her niece from the horrifying legacy of her family's sinister history. Together, the two must prevent their lives from going up in flames once again. A missing mother. Her frightened daughter. And a sister on a desperate search for a happy ending. But someone knows the deadly key to their shared past, and won't stop until they've written a devastating final chapter.
|
|
| Stay Buried by Jennifer McMahonReturning to their family's long-forgotten hometown, siblings Ashley and Malcolm uncover a chilling connection between their mother's disappearance and a century-old local tragedy. Told across dual timelines, this atmospheric folk horror combines queer history, folklore, and unsettling family secrets. |
|
| Plant Lady by Minyoung KangYoohee's popular plant shop is known for reviving struggling plants -- but some customers seek help with far more dangerous problems. When abusive men begin disappearing, a determined detective starts asking questions. This darkly witty and atmospheric suspense novel pairs botanical charm with sharp social commentary, emotional depth, and satisfying vigilante justice. |
|
| The Man by Laura SimsA 1960s housewife discovers a new sense of purpose through photography, but her growing artistic success is overshadowed by the reappearance of a sinister figure from her past. Atmospheric and deeply unsettling, this psychological thriller blends slow-building suspense, unreliable perceptions, and a nuanced exploration of trauma and creative ambition. |
|
| The Season of Sinking by Daphne WoolsoncroftTwin sisters return to their Washington hometown to settle their late mother's affairs, only to uncover unsettling evidence that her death may be tied to an unsolved disappearance and a forgotten tragedy from their own childhood. Blending emotional depth with mounting suspense, this atmospheric thriller is filled with twists, family secrets, and creeping unease. |
|
Contact your librarian for more great books!
|
|
|
|
|
|