Category: Thriller

  • Dead in the Water

    Dead in the Water

    Author: John MarrsPublisher: Thomas & MercerPublished: January 20, 2026 I thought I knew where this book was going, but no, I did not!! Oh yes, I guessed the first twist. But I was foolish to think the author was going to stop there. Because, come on, this is John Marrs. He just has to give you…

  • The Locksmith

    The Locksmith

    Author: Danielle FearPublisher: IndiePublished: January 27, 2026 You can hide in your houses. You can lock your doors.  But nothing is keeping The Locksmith out. Just thinking about someone stealthily lurking around your house, creeping into your bedroom while you’re sleeping, sent shivers down my back. This book began as an investigation into a gruesome serial…

  • Pretty Little Lies

    Pretty Little Lies

    Author: Jessica HuntleyPublisher: Inkubator BooksPublished: December 10, 2025 There is something so relatable about a story where one anonymous rumor can take down a person’s business, reputation, or marriage. It sometimes feels like we are one social media click from it happening to any one of us. And Jessica Huntley makes sure we feel every emotion…

  • All Eyes on Him

    All Eyes on Him

    Author: Illiana XanderPublisher: Poisoned Pen PressPublished: December 2, 2025 I read thrillers, so I’m used to suspending disbelief, but there were so many coincidences and unbelievable scenarios in this book that it almost made me quit reading. But I stuck with it and I’m glad I did! Once it got going, I couldn’t put it down.…

  • One Little Mistake

    One Little Mistake

    Author: Miranda RijksPublisher: Inkubator BooksPublished: November 9, 2025 Whenever I’m asked for a list of auto-buy authors, Miranda Rijks is always at the top of the list! She’s my go-to palate cleanser 🙂 This book is a cautionary tale about what happens when petty mean-girl activities take on a life of their own. There are so…

  • The First Wives

    The First Wives

    Author: S. E. ReedPublisher: Storm PublishingPublished: September 24, 2025 Hannah McMillan is a trad-wife influencer with a wealthy husband, twins (boy and a girl), a beautiful house beachside in Florida – the perfect life. Happy wife, happy life, right? Wrong! Court works in crypto finance and travels for days. Since he’s paranoid about work secrets…

  • The Burning Library

    The Burning Library

    Author: Gilly MacmillanPublisher: William MorrowPublished: November 18, 2025 This book is categorized as a thriller.  I  would call it an intelligent thriller. How many secret societies exist in the world? And would you know the members if they weren’t looking for you?  Dr. Anya Brown is just trying to make a name for herself. When she…

  • You’ll Never Know

    You’ll Never Know

    Author: Caleb StephensPublisher: ThrillerscapePublished: November 9, 2025 If you like smart thrillers with pacing that slams in your solar plexus, this is one for you. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – Caleb Stephens is an auto-buy for me! Grant and Avery set off for a remote hike that Reddit says has a…

  • Nine Dolls

    Nine Dolls

    Author: Rupa MahadevanPublisher: Joffe BooksTo Be Published: September 25, 2025 I loved learning about the Hindu Festival of Dolls, or Navaratri, where traditionally, nine dolls are displayed on handmade tiers.  The higher tiers represent gods and goddesses, characters from mythology, or scenes from weddings. Everyday scenes are displayed on the lower tiers.  However, Leela’s version is…

  • In Deadly Company

    In Deadly Company

    Author: L. S. StrattonPublisher: Union Square & Co.To Be Published: September 2, 2025 As an ambassador for the BookSparks Fall Reading Challenge, I chose the “Secrets” track.  This is Book One of my challenge! In Deadly Company takes you through the days leading up to a birthday bash for Nicole Underwood’s very entitled boss.  We flip…