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Thrillers and Suspense September 2026 |
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The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts
by Robert Thorogood
When two shocking deaths rock their quiet riverside town, Judith, Suzie, and Becks--the unstoppable Marlow Murder Club--must untangle a dangerous web of blackmail and scandal to catch a killer.But with their trusted police ally DI Malik suddenly suspended, and Judith's own past threatening to resurface, the women are on their own. Suspects are multiplying like tabloid headlines, secrets are stacking up, and time is running out.Can the Marlow Murder Club crack the case before the killer strikes again--or will this be the end of their crime-solving adventures?
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| Pretty Dead Things by Kelsey CoxTwenty-five years after her twin sister vanished, Ingrid returns to her Texas hometown as a legendary beauty pageant reignites old rivalries. When a brutal storm traps contestants, families, and former friends together, long-buried secrets surface in this atmospheric, slow-burning suspense novel filled with sharp social commentary and unexpected twists. |
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| The Talking Bone by Rene DenfeldAs an execution date draws near, investigator Ruby Spencer races to prove a condemned man's innocence, uncovering unsettling connections to her own family's past. Rich in atmosphere and emotional resonance, this haunting mystery combines authentic investigative detail, lyrical storytelling, and subtle supernatural elements in a powerful exploration of justice and loss. For fans of: Attica Locke. |
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26 Beauties: A Women's Murder Club Thriller
by James Patterson
The Women's Murder Club goes searching for 26 Beauties--young women missing in San Francisco. SFPD's Sergeant Lindsay Boxer's best friend, Claire Washburn, is named medical examiner of the year. But an uninvited guest crashes the Women's Murder Club's party: a concerned father seeking investigative reporter Cindy Thomas's help in locating his missing daughter. And she's not the only one. Lindsay's been investigating the deaths of a Jane Doe washed up on a nearby beach, and a young woman found in Golden Gate Park. What if all these cases are connected? The answers lie with the 26 Beauties on the run and in the wind.
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Heart of Glass
by Jennifer Hillier
A serial killer recants his long-ago confession regarding a small-town high school girl―and her then-best friends are forced to confront what really happened that night and what's happening now.
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| Desert Heist by Alex DekkerA former Green Beret risks everything to prove the existence of the legendary lost city of Ubar, assembling his former teammates for a dangerous expedition across the Arabian desert. Blending military action, archaeological intrigue, and nonstop adventure, this fast-paced debut delivers high-stakes suspense, well-drawn settings, and cinematic thrills. |
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| Time to Burn by Ellery LloydFilmmaker Phoebe Hunt's latest documentary takes a dangerous turn when a time-travel excursion leaves a woman with painful connections to Phoebe's own past stranded in World War II-era London. Combining an inventive science fiction premise with psychological suspense, this atmospheric thriller delivers surprising twists, emotional depth, and thought-provoking questions about guilt, redemption, and rewriting history. |
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| Stay Buried by Jennifer McMahonReturning to their family's long-forgotten hometown, siblings Ashley and Malcolm uncover a chilling connection between their mother's disappearance and a century-old local tragedy. Told across dual timelines, this atmospheric folk horror combines queer history, folklore, and unsettling family secrets. |
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| The Man by Laura SimsA 1960s housewife discovers a new sense of purpose through photography, but her growing artistic success is overshadowed by the reappearance of a sinister figure from her past. Atmospheric and deeply unsettling, this psychological thriller blends slow-building suspense, unreliable perceptions, and a nuanced exploration of trauma and creative ambition. |
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| The Season of Sinking by Daphne WoolsoncroftTwin sisters return to their Washington hometown to settle their late mother's affairs, only to uncover unsettling evidence that her death may be tied to an unsolved disappearance and a forgotten tragedy from their own childhood. Blending emotional depth with mounting suspense, this atmospheric thriller is filled with twists, family secrets, and creeping unease. |
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