|
|
|
|
Thrillers and Suspense February 2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
Such a Clever Girl
by Darby Kane
Fifteen years after her family mysteriously vanished, Aubrey Tanner returns to a town still haunted by half‑eaten meals, bloodstains, and unanswered questions—raising suspicion about whether she’s a victim or the keeper of the truth. As a teacher, a café owner, and a psychologist struggle to hide their own dark secrets amid new disappearances and rising blackmail, they must confront the past before someone kills again.
|
|
|
|
The Storm
by Rachel Hawkins
St. Medard's Bay is known for its brutal hurricanes, the long‑standing Rosalie Inn, and Lo Bailey, the local woman once accused of murdering her lover. When inn owner Geneva Corliss learns a writer is coming to investigate the infamous case, she hopes the attention might revive her struggling business. But as summer intensifies and another massive storm approaches, she discovers that people can be as dangerous as the weather.
|
|
| Dark Sisters by Kristi DeMeesterIn 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 ElstonTwo 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. |
|
| 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, unleashing escalating violence, secrets, and double-crosses. For fans of: Coen brothers' films. |
|
| Fun City Heist by Michael KardosMo 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. |
|
|
|
You'll Never Forget Me
by Isha Raya
In this captivating cat-and-mouse thriller, a struggling actress is only just beginning to enjoy the life she's always wanted after inadvertently killing her rival-but now she must contend with the woman who threatens to take it all away.
|
|
|
|
The First Time I Saw Him
by Laura Dave
Five years after her husband, Owen, disappeared, Hannah Hall and her stepdaughter, Bailey, have settled into a new life in Southern California. Together, they've forged a relationship with Bailey's grandfather Nicholas and are putting the past behind them. But when Owen shows up at Hannah's new exhibition, she knows that she and Bailey are in danger again. Hannah and Bailey are forced to go on the run in a relentless race to keep their past from catching up with them. As a thrilling drama unfolds, Hannah risks everything to get Bailey to safety--and finds there just might be a way back to Owen and their long-awaited second chance.
|
|
Contact your librarian for more great books!
|
|
|
Longwood Public Library800 Middle Country RoadMiddle Island, New York 11953
(631) 924-6400
longwoodlibrary.org |
|
|
|