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Thrillers and Suspense September 2026 |
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The Amateur by Chris BohjalianIn August, 1978, Mira Wintson, a young golf prodigy practicing her craft in a net, accidentally hits caddy Kenny Foster with her ball. He is dead. Everyone assumes it was an accident. But when a golf pro looks more closely at the torn net, and when the detective finds out about Mira's history of recklessness, and when Kenny's father spies Mira with her married lover, the wealthy community turns on Mira. What happens when one small moment--a swing, a ball, a piece of string--changes the course of an entire life? |
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Beyond Honor by K. B. BrodskyWhen a Russian-backed bank investigation links blackmail and intelligence leaks directly to the President of the United States, the CIA is thrown into chaos. Meanwhile, CIA Director Cynthia King leverages a decades-old debt of honor to orchestrate a treacherous solo extraction mission in Siberia. As paramilitary operative Kevin Rhoads is sent into the fray, he uncovers a devastating betrayal, transforming his mission into a relentless quest for vengeance. Ultimately, CIA analyst Whitney Skyler is forced to choose between protecting national security or revealing a dark, internal mentor game to Rhoads.
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Night Calls by Joe HartEight years ago, Hattie Conlee's world was torn apart when her son, Tommy, was revealed to be The Bedfellow, a serial killer. He escaped custody and disappeared. So did Hattie. She changed her name and built a new life. All was well until investigative journalist Ross Eeling comes calling. He agrees to keep Hattie's secret if she'll give him details about her son and the impact the murders had on her. The past is more complicated and disturbing than she realizes--and its deadly repercussions are far from over.
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| 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. |
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Post Mortem by David LagercrantzProfessor Hans Rekke and police officer Micaela Vargas are known for solving the unsolvable. They take on a cold case--the brutal murder of a young woman in Santander in 1988. Recently, other bodies have come to light, each marked with signs of some kind of numerical order. The 1988 victim was an aspiring writer, and clues from her posthumously published short story draw Rekke and Vargas deep into the murk of Sweden's literary scene.
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The Secrets We Hide by Karin SlaughterWelcome to North Falls, a small town with big secrets. The house at 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind their closed doors. When gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister, ex-federal agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered, and her bleeding teenaged daughter has been left for dead. It's up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth...
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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 Talking Bone by Rene DenfeldInvestigator Ruby Spencer races to prove a condemned man's innocence as his execution date draws near. In the process, Spencer uncovers unsettling connections to her own family's past. Rich in atmosphere and emotional resonance, this haunting story 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: 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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| Traitors by Robert B. McCawJustice Department counterintelligence official Robert Cooper learns about a deep-cover conspiracy from a Russian sleeper agent. The evidence points to a network of infiltrators reaching the FBI and the White House. Political upheaval in Moscow escalates the global stakes. This authentic espionage thriller delivers relentless suspense, geopolitical intrigue, and unexpected twists. |
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