Thrillers and Suspense
February 2026

Recent Releases
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.
All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu
All That We See or Seem
by Ken Liu

A former teenage hacker, Julia Z has retreated from the digital spotlight until a missing dream artist forces her back into a dangerous game. Using her unique ability to interact with AI-driven virtual worlds, Julia must recover stolen dreams, outwit a ruthless criminal, and confront the fragile line between technology, perception, and reality.
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.
No One Aboard
by Emy McGuire

When a billionaire family’s yacht is discovered abandoned off the Florida coast, a high-stakes search begins. Emy McGuire spins a gripping story of secrets, rivalries, and deception, moving between the ill-fated voyage and the frantic rescue, maintaining suspense as the truth behind the family’s disappearance gradually unfolds.
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