Thrillers and Suspense
June 2026
Recent Releases
Five
by Ilona Bannister

At a suburban London train platform, five strangers await the 7:06 train to the city -- while readers know one of them will die within minutes. As tensions mount and hidden histories surface, this gripping psychological thriller examines trauma, judgment, and the split-second choices that alter lives forever.
You Can Tell Me
by Melinda Leigh

On the third anniversary of her kidnapping, true crime writer Olivia Cruz plans to revisit the scene with her friend Zoe, who never arrives. When Zoe is reported missing, police suspect she left her husband, but Olivia isn’t convinced. Following Zoe’s trail, Olivia discovers a chilling clue. One word: Run. As secrets emerge, Olivia must uncover the truth before she becomes the next target.
Too Close to Home
by Seraphina Nova Glass

The elite, picture-perfect community of Cloverhill Lakes is built on secrets. When a car bomb meant for Regan Hoffman kills the wrong person, the neighborhood's idyllic facade begins to shatter. Things take a shocking turn when Regan sees her supposedly dead husband alive, and another resident vanishes. In a town where nothing is as it seems, Regan must fight for her life before the dark truth destroys them all.
A Cruise to Die for
by Heather Graham

Special Agent Chloe McMurray goes undercover on a Miami cruise, posing as the wife of agent Wesley Law to investigate a series of tech-connected deaths tied to a powerful corporation. As they infiltrate a high-profile industry event, they uncover a dangerous killer who can strike remotely. Trapped at sea with their covers at risk, Chloe and Wesley must stop the threat before it’s too late.
A Deadly Episode
by Anthony Horowitz

A film adaptation of the first Hawthorne and Horowitz mystery spirals into real-life murder when the actor playing Hawthorne is stabbed on set. As suspicion spreads across a chaotic production, the detective duo uncovers links to a past miscarriage of justice. This metafictional whodunit, 6th in the series, blends showbiz satire, layered mystery, and clever misdirection.
The Fine Art of Lying
by Alexandra Andrews

Driven by her love of art, Clare Bast escapes to Manhattan’s affluent Upper East Side, yet she secretly feels like an imposter in her husband's wealthy Park Avenue world. Her passion is reignited when a new connection leads her to a rare masterpiece tied to her unfinished PhD. Her excitement turns perilous when she stumbles onto a gruesome murder and a high-profile art theft. With all evidence pointing directly to her, Clare is thrust into a dark underworld of international criminals and must race to save herself and her family.
The Library After Dark
by Ande Pliego

An exclusive after-hours tour of New York’s fabled Daedalus Library turns deadly when the group is trapped inside its labyrinthine halls. As guests begin to die one by one, bookseller Aria Stokes must confront a hidden past tied to the library itself. This gothic locked-room thriller blends horror, secrets, and betrayal.
Echoes of the Lost: A Mystery
by Cindy Brown

Retired detective Ster McCaffrey lives in isolation after a brain injury until a child appears on his doorstep, his mother missing. Ignoring the lack of an official case, Ster investigates Portland’s houseless community, uncovering secrets and signs of murder. As danger closes in, he realizes the boy’s life, and his own, are at risk.
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