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Thrillers and Suspense April 2026 |
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| This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany CrumHow it starts: Benny Abbott and Joy Moore, beloved hosts of a hit survival podcast, are used to sharing others’ near-death stories -- but when Joy and her husband vanish, their own lives become the mystery.
Then what happens: With police suspecting Benny and only Joy’s unfinished memoir as a clue, he must unravel hidden secrets, unspoken love, and dangerous truths before it’s too late. |
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| I Did Not Kill My Husband by Linda KeirMeet the hero: Cara Campbell, a glamorous influencer, is unjustly convicted of murdering her husband but unexpectedly escapes after the prison transport van crashes.
And her troubles: On the run, she must survive the wilderness, unravel her late husband’s secrets, and stay ahead of the relentless sheriff pursuing her, all while uncovering the shocking truth behind the crime.
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| White River Crossing by Ian McGuireHow it starts: In 1766, a Hudson Bay Company outpost launches a perilous expedition northward after rumors of gold.
Then what happens: Among traders and Indigenous guides, the ruthless John Shaw and reflective seaman Thomas Hearn confront brutality, betrayal, and the merciless sub-Arctic wilderness, as greed and moral compromise push survival to its limits in Ian McGuire’s gripping historical thriller. |
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| The Ghost Women by Jennifer MurphyWhat it's about: In 1972, Abel Montague is found dead at St. Luke’s Institute, his body mimicking the Hanged Man tarot card. Detective Lola Germany must navigate the school’s shadowy past, secretive students, and occult traditions to unravel a series of ritualistic killings that echo centuries-old witchcraft practices.
For fans of: Leigh Bardugo. |
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| A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage by M.K. OliverMeet the hero: Lalla Rook, a suburban London mother, is determined to secure wealth, status, and a perfect family -- by any means necessary. When an intruder disrupts her plans, she kills him, then juggles body disposal, birthday parties, and social climbing.
Read it for: This twisted, darkly comic first-person thriller explores ambition, manipulation, and a disturbingly unflappable protagonist. |
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| Evil Genius by Claire OshetskyWhat it's about: In 1970s San Francisco, 19-year-old Celia Dent chafes under an abusive marriage while working at a telephone company. When a coworker is murdered, she begins testing boundaries, exploring danger and desire.
What it is: Surreal, darkly comic, and noir-tinged, this tense debut charts Celia’s bold, often unsettling journey toward freedom and self-discovery. |
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| How to Get Away with Murder by Rebecca PhilipsonWhat it is: In Rebecca Philipson’s taut debut, DI Samantha Hansen probes the strangulation of 14-year-old Charlotte Mathers while unraveling Denver Brady’s sinister self-published guide on “how to get away with murder.”
Read it for: Blending police procedural with psychological intrigue, the novel will keep you guessing whether the killings are Brady’s work, a copycat’s, or an elaborate distraction. |
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| Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin StevensonMeet the hero: Ernest Cunningham, former mystery author turned amateur sleuth, faces his trickiest puzzle yet in this 4th outing.
What happens: Trapped in a Huxley bank with a masked robber and a room full of thieves, Ernest must untangle overlapping heists -- and a murder -- before the police arrive. |
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| Nowhere Burning by Catriona WardHow it starts: Riley and her brother Oliver escape their abusive home under cover of night, heading for Nowhere, an abandoned ranch once owned by the murderous Leaf Winham, now a refuge for runaway children.
Then what happens: As investigative journalists arrive to expose the ranch’s secrets, the siblings must confront hidden dangers and the deadly cost of sanctuary.
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