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Thrillers and Suspense December 2025 |
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| The Predicament by William BoydWhat it's about: In 1963, travel writer-turned-reluctant spy Gabriel Dax is dispatched from politically volatile Guatemala to divided Berlin, where whispers of an assassination plot threaten global consequences.
Read it for: A sharply observed espionage tale about an MI6 agent who keeps surviving his own missteps in this sequel to Gabriel's Moon. |
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| Home Before Dark by Eva Björg ÆgisdóttirHow it starts: Haunted by her sister’s decade-old disappearance, a woman revisits the small Icelandic town where it all began.
Then what happens: As she unravels the mystery, distorted memories and unsettling dreams blur reality, revealing long-hidden secrets in a suspenseful, layered story that melds psychological tension with a haunting, atmospheric sense of place. |
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| Her One Regret by Donna FreitasWhat it's about: When real estate agent Lucy Mendoza disappears from a Rhode Island supermarket, leaving her infant daughter behind, questions spiral: was she kidnapped -- or did she choose to escape the life of motherhood she secretly resented?
Read it for: A tense story exploring societal pressures on women, maternal ambivalence, and the bonds between friends. |
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| The Perfect Hosts by Heather GudenkaufHow it starts: A gender reveal party at the Drakes’ sprawling ranch takes a tragic turn when an accident leaves one of the 200 guests dead.
Then what happens: As ATF Agent Jamie Saldano investigates, hidden rivalries, family secrets, and mysterious visitors surface, revealing that beneath the celebration’s glitter lies a dangerous web of deceit and a killer among the guests. |
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| With Friends Like These by Alissa LeeHow it starts: A deadly game from their Harvard days resurfaces when five alumni gather for the annual “Circus,” a playful elimination contest turned high-stakes gamble.
Then what happens: With a fortune on the line, old rivalries and hidden betrayals come to light, forcing the friends to confront decades of secrets, ambition, and the shadow of a lost sixth roommate. |
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| The Burning Library by Gilly MacmillanWhat it's about: In remote St. Andrews, Scotland, a sudden death ignites a perilous struggle between two clandestine female organizations seeking a centuries-old manuscript. Scholar Anya Brown becomes entangled while deciphering cryptic documents, and Detective Clio Spicer uncovers a trail of intrigue and deadly rivalries that could consume anyone who gets too close.
For fans of: Kate Morton and Elizabeth Kostova. |
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| The Intruder by Freida McfaddenWhat happens: When a bloodied girl appears on Casey’s doorstep during a violent storm, her quiet cabin in the New Hampshire woods becomes a trap. The girl’s mysterious past and deadly secrets soon put Casey in mortal danger.
Read it for: Alternating perspectives heighten the suspense as survival, trust, and hidden truths collide in this tense, pulse-pounding thriller. |
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| The Haunting of Emily Grace by Elena TaylorHow it starts: After a devastating loss, carpenter Emily Grace takes a position completing a secluded island mansion, only to encounter a series of strange occurrences and eerie warnings.
Then what happens: As mysterious accidents and ghostly apparitions multiply, she must confront both her own grief and the unsettling secrets hidden within the house’s walls. |
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