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Thrillers and Suspense September 2026 |
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| With Friends Like You by Amy ChozickBlending dark humor, sharp social satire, and psychological suspense, this novel follows Emily, a lonely new mother, who reconnects with her long-lost college roommate Daisy. Their exclusive mothers' club offers friendship and escape, but mounting secrets and shifting loyalties force Emily to question whether Daisy is saving her -- or destroying her. |
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| Pretty Dead Things by Kelsey CoxTwenty-five years after her twin sister vanished, Ingrid returns to her Texas hometown as a legendary beauty pageant reignites old rivalries. When a brutal storm traps contestants, families, and former friends together, long-buried secrets surface in this atmospheric, slow-burning suspense novel filled with sharp social commentary and unexpected twists. |
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| Desert Heist by Alex DekkerA former Green Beret risks everything to prove the existence of the legendary lost city of Ubar, assembling his former teammates for a dangerous expedition across the Arabian desert. Blending military action, archaeological intrigue, and nonstop adventure, this fast-paced debut delivers high-stakes suspense, well-drawn settings, and cinematic thrills. |
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| The Talking Bone by Rene DenfeldAs an execution date draws near, investigator Ruby Spencer races to prove a condemned man's innocence, uncovering unsettling connections to her own family's past. Rich in atmosphere and emotional resonance, this haunting mystery combines authentic investigative detail, lyrical storytelling, and subtle supernatural elements in a powerful exploration of justice and loss. For fans of: Attica Locke. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Mid-Continent Public Library
15616 E. 24 Hwy., Independence, Missouri 64050
(816) 836-5200www.mymcpl.org |
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