Thrillers and Suspense
February 2026

Recent Releases
Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
Don't Let Him In
by Lisa Jewell

Grieving widow Nina falls for the charming Nick Radcliffe, but her daughter Ash grows suspicious. Meanwhile, Martha begins to question her own husband’s secrets. As the two women's lives intersect, they uncover a web of lies spun by a dangerous con man in this tense psychological thriller from bestselling author Lisa Jewell.
We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter
We Are All Guilty Here
by Karin Slaughter

Welcome to North Falls, a small town where everyone knows everyone. Or so they think--until the night of the fireworks, when two teenage girls vanish, and the town ignites. For Officer Emmy Clifton, it's personal. She turned away when her best friend's daughter needed help--and now she must bring her home. But as Emmy combs through the puzzle the girls left behind, she realizes she never really knew them. Nobody did. Every teenage girl has secrets. But who would kill for them? And what else is the town hiding?--Provided by publisher.
Dark Sisters
by Kristi DeMeester

In Dark Sisters, three women across several centuries confront repression, violence, and a creeping supernatural force rooted in their small Georgia town's past. As Anne, Mary, and Camilla face danger both human and otherworldly, their stories converge around a haunting legend. Fans of horror-infused thrillers won't want to miss this fierce tale of resistance, power, and vengeance.
Anatomy of an Alibi
by Ashley Elston

Two women trade identities for one night -- Camille to uncover her husband’s secrets, Aubrey to pursue answers about her own past. 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.
Nash Falls by David Baldacci
Nash Falls
by David Baldacci

Nash is an intelligent man, tough but fair-minded. He has a wife and a daughter and a very high-level position at Sybaritic Investments, where his innate skills and dogged tenacity have carried him to the top of the pyramid in his business career. Despite never going on grand adventures, and always working too many hours, he has a happy and upscale life with his family. However, following his estranged Vietnam-veteran father's funeral, Nash is unexpectedly approached by the FBI in the middle of the night. They have an important request: become their inside man to expose an enterprise that is laundering large sums of money through Sybaritic. At the top of this illegal operation is Victoria Steers, an international criminal mastermind that the FBI has been trying to bring down for years--
Fun City Heist
by Michael Kardos

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. 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 Mara

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.
Such a Clever Girl by Darby Kane
Such a Clever Girl
by Darby Kane

Darby Kane, author of the #1 international bestseller Pretty Little Wife, returns with a gripping domestic thriller in which a family goes missing and a long-buried family mystery resurfaces.Fifteen years ago, the Tanner family vanished without a trace, leaving behind a chilling scene: half-eaten meals, a bloodstain by the door, and a smoldering fire consuming their business across town.The once-vibrant home stands untouched, a haunting relic of the past. As rumors fade into local folklore, the mystery of their disappearance seems destined to remain unsolved--until Aubrey Tanner returns.Now a hardened thirty-year-old, Aubrey arrives in town with secrets etched in her silence. Why did she come back? Was she a victim of the night that changed everything, or does she hold the truth of what happened to her family? The town is rife with theories, but three women share a dangerous bond: they know more than they've ever confessed.As the past resurfaces, old alliances fray. A teacher, a caf owner, and a psychologist are drawn together by memories they'd rather forget. Each holds a piece of the puzzle--and a dark secret of their own. When a new disappearance sends shock waves through the town, blackmail begins, and the stakes climb higher.In a race against time, these women must confront the truth or risk becoming the next victims of a past they cannot escape. With tension rising and danger lurking, one thing is clear: someone is destined to kill again.
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