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Thrillers and Suspense February 2026 |
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| Murder Your Darlings by Jenna BlumHow it starts: Caught between an impending book deadline and a sudden, intoxicating romance with a famed novelist, Sam Vetiver is pulled into a world where charm masks danger.
Then what happens: As a stalker closes in and bodies surface, shifting viewpoints reveal a sharp, darkly funny plot about trust, ambition, and the perils of desire. |
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| The Briars by Sarah CrouchMeet the hero: Seeking 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.
And the trouble: When murder strikes the community, Annie must unravel hidden histories to uncover the killer -- and stay alive. |
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Evil Bones
by Kathy Reichs
How it starts: Small creatures--a rat, a rabbit, a squirrel--have been turning up throughout Charlotte, North Carolina, mutilated and displayed in a bizarre manner.
Then what happens: But one day, as Tempe is relaxing at home alongside her aimless, moody great-niece Ruthie, she's diverted by a disturbing call. The perp is upping the ante. This find could be human.
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| Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley ElstonHow it starts: Two women trade identities for one night -- Camille to uncover her husband’s secrets, Aubrey to pursue answers about her own past.
What happens next: 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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| Only Way Out by Tod GoldbergWhat it's about: In 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. |
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| Fun City Heist by Michael KardosHow it starts: Mo Melnick’s quiet beachside routine unravels when his former bandmate returns, urging a one-night reunion that will mask a daring July Fourth robbery.
Then what happens: 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. |
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| It Should Have Been You by Andrea MaraWhat it's about: When 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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The New Year's Party
by Jenna Satterthwaite
How it starts: New Year's Eve hits different in your thirties. But for Olivia and her friends, the chaos of their thirties has really challenged the definition of annual. But this year is gonna be different. The burnout, parenting stress, credit card debt, job drama, marriage troubles, addiction--they're going to set it all aside for the night.
Then what happens: Oh, except for the secrets. But secrets are only as good as the people you trust to keep them, and when the wrong one slips out...Everybody thinks they know their closest friends--until somebody winds up dead--
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