Thrillers and Suspense
July 2025
Recent Releases
Cover of The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark
The Ghostwriter
by Julie Clark

In The Ghostwriter, Julie Clark crafts a suspenseful, emotionally charged thriller about Olivia Dumont, a ghostwriter hired by her estranged father to tell the truth about a decades-old family tragedy. As buried secrets emerge, Olivia confronts legacy, identity, and the chilling cost of uncovering the past. You might also like: The Only One Left by Riley Sager.
Cover of FDR Drive by James Comey
FDR Drive
by James Comey

In his most gripping legal thriller yet, former FBI director James Comey brings back prosecutor Nora Carleton and investigator Benny Dugan to tackle far-right extremist Samuel Buchanan. As courtroom drama unfolds, a new terror threat looms, forcing them to stop a deadly attack at the U.N. FDR Drive is timely, tense, and unflinching.
Cover of The Safari by Jaclyn Goldis
The Safari
by Jaclyn Goldis

A glamorous South African safari turns deadly when fashion mogul Odelia Babel is murdered on the eve of her wedding -- and her son is the prime suspect. This stylish, twist-filled thriller blends Succession-level drama with Agatha Christie intrigue in a vividly exotic setting.
Cover of The Language of the Birds
by K.A. Merson
The Language of the Birds
by K.A. Merson

Seventeen-year-old Arizona, a brilliant but solitary codebreaker, is thrust into a high-stakes treasure hunt when her mother is kidnapped and a cryptic ransom note reveals ties to her late father’s secret. Blending ciphers, history, and suspense, The Language of the Birds is a smart, twisty story, perfect for puzzle-loving readers.
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by Alex North
The Man Made of Smoke
by Alex North

Criminal profiler Dan Garvie returns to his childhood island home after his father’s suspicious death, only to uncover chilling clues that a notorious serial killer from his past may have returned. Alex North’s latest is a haunting, twist-filled thriller about buried trauma, family secrets, and the monsters that never stay dead. For fans of: Thomas Harris.
Cover of Esperance by Adam Oyebanji
Esperance
by Adam Oyebanji

Detective Ethan Krol investigates a baffling double murder in Chicago, where victims are found drowned in seawater, far from the nearest ocean. Meanwhile, in England, Abidemi Eniola embarks on a quest to return heirlooms linked to a dark, centuries-old legacy. As their paths intersect, deadly consequences unfold. This gripping blend of science fiction and crime is a must-read for fans of Blake Crouch and Andy Weir.
Cover of With a Vengeance by Riley Sager
With a Vengeance
by Riley Sager

Anna Matheson lures six individuals responsible for her family’s ruin onto a luxury train, planning to confront them and force confessions. But when a passenger is murdered, Anna's carefully laid plans unravel. Now, she must risk her own life to protect her enemies as the situation spirals into deadly chaos.
Cover of Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson
Kill Your Darlings
by Peter Swanson

Peter Swanson's twisty thriller follows Thom and Wendy Graves, a seemingly ordinary couple with a deadly secret. Told in reverse, the narrative reveals their shared dark past, Wendy's growing plan to murder Thom, and the slow unraveling of their marriage. This complex psychological tale is full of surprises and emotional tension.
Cover of The Poet's Game by Paul Vidich
The Poet's Game
by Paul Vidich

A former CIA operative turned financier is drawn back into the world of espionage when the agency needs his help extracting a Russian asset with compromising information about the White House. As the operation goes awry, he faces betrayal, danger, and the haunting question of who he can trust.
Cover of So Happy Together by Olivia Worley
So Happy Together
by Olivia Worley

Jane believes Colin is her soulmate, and after their brief romance ends, she becomes determined to win him back. When he starts dating Zoe, Jane’s obsession leads to a shocking discovery that entangles all three in a web of lies, secrets, and murder. This is the adult debut of YA author Olivia Worley.
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