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Thrillers and Suspense February 2026 |
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| Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley ElstonTwo women trade identities for one night--Camille to uncover her husband’s secrets, Aubrey to pursue answers about her 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. |
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| The Briars by Sarah CrouchSeeking 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. |
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Dear Debbie
by Freida McFadden
For years Debbie Mullen compiled all of her best advice into her column, Dear Debbie. She's heard from countless women who are ignored, belittled, or even abused by their husbands. Debbie did her best to guide them in the right direction. But now she's lost her job. Something strange is happening with her teenage daughters. And her husband is keeping secrets, according to the tracking app she installed on his phone. Now, Debbie's done being reasonable and practical. It's time for payback against all the people in her life who deserve it the most.
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| It Should Have Been You by Andrea MaraWhen 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. |
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Missing Sam
by Thrity Umrigar
Married couple Aliya and Sam have a heated argument after a night out. Sam goes for a run the next morning--and doesn't come back. Aliya reports her wife missing, but as a gay Muslim, she can't escape the scrutiny and suspicion of those around her. Aliya makes one wrong choice after another. She fears that Sam is dead and must fight to prove her innocence. Missing Sam captures the terror manifested in today's political climate, and the real dangers, both physical and psychological, of being brown and queer in America.
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| Only Way Out by Tod GoldbergIn this darkly funny crime thriller, a corrupt small-town cop stumbles upon a crashed van filled with stolen diamonds, cash, and a headless driver. His attempt to pocket the haul sparks chaos, drawing in the thief’s dangerous sister and a relentless third rival. Violence escalates, unleashing secrets and double-crosses. Perfect for fans of the Coen brothers' films. |
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The Storm
by Rachel Hawkins
St. Medard's Bay, Alabama, is famous for its deadly hurricanes and Lo Bailey, a local accused of murdering her lover in 1984. When Geneva Corliss, the owner of the once famous but now struggling Rosalie Inn, hears a writer is coming to town to research the crime, she hopes the book might help the inn. But as the summer brews another monster storm, Geneva learns that people can be just as destructive--and
deadly--as any hurricane.
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Woman Down
by Colleen Hoover
After a viral backlash over her latest film adaptation, writer Petra Rose is forced to take a hiatus, resulting in missed deadlines and an overdue mortgage. She retreats to a secluded lakeside cabin to work on her latest suspense novel, a last-ditch attempt to save her career--and herself. Then Detective Nathaniel Saint shows up with disturbing news. His presence ignites Petra's creativity she thought long since burned out. Quickly her fictional cop character begins to mirror the very real cop who's becoming her muse.
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