Thrillers and Suspense
February 2026

Recent Releases
Murder Your Darlings
by Jenna Blum

Caught between an impending book deadline and a sudden, intoxicating romance with a famed novelist, Sam Vetiver is pulled into a world where charm masks danger. As a stalker closes in and bodies surface, shifting viewpoints reveal a sharp, darkly funny plot about trust, ambition, and the perils of desire.
The Briars
by Sarah Crouch

Seeking solitude after heartbreak, game warden Annie Heston starts over in the secluded town of Lake Lumin. As she tracks a rogue cougar, she’s drawn to Daniel, a mysterious carpenter with secrets of his own. When murder strikes the community, Annie must unravel hidden histories to uncover the killer -- and stay alive.
Dark Sisters
by Kristi DeMeester

In Dark Sisters, three women across several centuries confront repression, violence, and a creeping supernatural force rooted in their small Georgia town's past. As Anne, Mary, and Camilla face danger both human and otherworldly, their stories converge around a haunting legend. Fans of horror-infused thrillers won't want to miss this fierce tale of resistance, power, and vengeance.
Anatomy of an Alibi
by Ashley Elston

Two women trade identities for one night -- Camille to uncover her husband’s secrets, Aubrey to pursue answers about her own past. But when Camille’s husband is murdered by morning, both are trapped in a dangerous web of lies. With one alibi between them, trust fractures and every move threatens to expose the truth.
Track of Courage by Susan May Warren
Track of Courage
by Susan May Warren

Pop singer Keely Williams's trip to Alaska turns into a nightmare when her plane is hijacked, forcing her through the woods with a killer in pursuit. Ex-cop Dawson Mulligan and his adopted rescue dog come to the rescue, but he has no idea he's being pulled into a race for his life. Together, Keely and Dawson must stay one step ahead of the killer on their tail.
Fun City Heist
by Michael Kardos

Mo Melnick’s quiet beachside routine unravels when his former bandmate returns, urging a one-night reunion that will mask a daring July Fourth robbery. Drawn back into old friendships and surprised by a renewed bond with his teenage daughter, Mo is swept into a chaotic, heartfelt caper where past dreams and present dangers collide.
It Should Have Been You
by Andrea Mara

When a new mother mistakenly shares a private complaint with her whole neighborhood, tensions escalate into violence and shocking deaths. What begins as a minor misstep spirals into a web of betrayal and fear, exposing the fragility of trust and showing how quickly social media can upend seemingly ordinary lives. For fans: of Lisa Jewell and B.A. Paris.
Behind These Four Walls by Yasmin Angoe
Behind These Four Walls
by Yasmin Angoe

Isla Thorne had a rough start in life. Orphaned young, she spent her formative years in a group home where she met her best friend, Eden Galloway. At sixteen, they decide to run away to LA...but Eden never makes it. It's been ten years since Eden vanished. And Isla's determined to find her. For fans of Ashley Flowers' The Missing Half.
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