The spooky season is almost here, full of late night film Marathons, delicious fall Drinks and all the scary stories you could ever want. You can prepare for this spooky autumn and the ever-lengthening nights with our selection of must-read thrillers. From scary Secrets From thrilling novels to nerve-wracking suspense, these captivating reads are perfect for cozy evenings—and are sure to keep you hooked all season long!
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The bachelor party by Sandra Block (September 3, 2024)
Alex, a true crime Enthusiast, is thrilled when her friends plan a bachelorette weekend at a haunted hunting lodge that once held the infamous 666 Killer. Excitement turns to fear when Alex wakes up to find her friends missing and blood splattered everywhere. Snowed in and isolated, Alex fears that her recent interview with the imprisoned 666 Killer, who claims the “real killer” is still out there, has put her in grave danger. As Alex tries to solve the case to save her friends, she may find out the truth is far more shocking than she could have imagined.
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The blue hour by Paula Hawkins (October 29, 2024)
Eris Island is a lonely place with one house, one resident, and one exit. It was once the home of Vanessa, a famous artist whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago. Now it is home to Grace, a woman who values her own isolation. But a shocking discovery in a London art gallery brings a visitor to Eris and threatens to reveal long-hidden secrets. The blue hour is a disturbing, gripping read, perfect for fans of the sophisticated suspense novels of Shirley Jackson and Patricia Highsmith.
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The Many Lies of Veronica Hawkins by Kristina Pérez (September 3, 2024)
Martina Torres arrives in Hong Kong, newly married and optimistic. However, unemployment and loneliness soon make her feel lost as an expat wife. When she meets Veronica Hawkins, a wealthy, sophisticated member of an old British trading dynasty, Martina’s life changes. Veronica helps her find a new apartment, a new career and a new sense of self. But when Veronica dies mysteriously, falling over the railing of a yacht during a high-profile party with no witnesses, Martina is left doubting the truth. Was it murder, an accident or something else entirely? The secrets surrounding Veronica Hawkins are revealed in this gripping crime thriller.
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So thirsty by Rachel Harrison (September 10, 2024)
Sloane Parker dreads her birthday because she doesn’t want to be reminded of her aging or her indifferent life. Her husband surprises her with a weekend getaway, but not with her best friend Naomi. To get Sloane to stop letting things happen to her and start living, Naomi stages a wild night with mysterious strangers that leads to a shocking and life-changing event that changes both of their lives forever. Sloane and Naomi must face the eternal consequences and discover that it’s never too late to find contentment, even if it comes in unexpected ways.
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Looking for a suspect by Tirzah Price (November 12, 2024)
Looking for a suspect is the thrilling first book in a mystery duology that follows Lizzie Bennet and Mr. Darcy from the acclaimed Jane Austen crime series. Lizzie Bennet, London’s first female lawyer, is hired to investigate a mysterious woman spotted at the scene of a fatal warehouse fire. But when the investigation leads to a woman Lizzie’s partner, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, once proposed to, Lizzie and Darcy must weigh personal and professional risks to discover the truth. As the number of murders rises, the pressure to find out what really happened in the warehouse increases. This suspenseful novel combines classic characters with gripping mystery and romance.
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Murder during the summer holidays by Kate Weston (September 10, 2024)
After wannabe influencers Kerry and Annie catch a murderer red-handed, Annie and Kerry are dubbed the Tampon Two. Now this detective duo is thrust back into the spotlight when a famous prankster is found dead under bizarre circumstances. At a festival filled with potential victims and suspects, Kerry seizes the opportunity to show off her journalistic skills to the local newspaper, while Annie navigates the glitz and glamour of investigating influencers and internet fame. Together, they must unravel the mystery before the killer is found in this murderous sequel to Murder on a school night.
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All our wars by Stephanie Vasquez (October 22, 2024)
Twelve years after her mother’s murder, Sofia De Luna lives peacefully in Chicago, far from the cartel violence she grew up in. However, when her father, a drug trafficker, retires, she must become the head of the family, and her quiet life is shattered. Sofia’s desire to legitimize the family and investigate her mother’s death clashes with that of her brothers and cousins. At the same time, ex-sicario Andres Herrera, accused of her mother’s murder, asks her for help to get out of the drug business, and a disenfranchised DEA agent uncovers the family’s dark secrets. Can Sofia prevent a war that is already brewing, or will she have to face her mother’s tragic fate?
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The Good Bride by Jen Marie Wiggins (December 10, 2024)
Bride-to-be Ruth Bancroft prepares for her dream wedding in a picturesque Gulf Coast fishing village, one year after the area was hit by a devastating hurricane. The carefully planned weekend is intended to encourage the area’s rebuilding and reunite Ruth’s estranged family. But chaos ensues when tensions rise between family members and the wedding party and a celebrity guest disappears at the rehearsal dinner. As the investigation gets underway, long-hidden secrets come to light and the truth threatens to shatter everyone’s carefully constructed facades.
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Where you last saw her by Marcie R. Rendon (September 3, 2024)
Quill knows what happens to women who look like her. When she hears a scream from the woods one morning and finds only tire tracks and a pearl earring, she decides enough is enough. Quill begins investigating the missing women, starting with the men working nearby on pipeline construction. But as Quill digs deeper, another woman disappears and she is confronted with the harsh truths of her home and the systemic failures that allow such crimes to continue. This gripping novel examines bystander culture and the ongoing trauma of being considered invisible.
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These opulent days by Jacquie Pham (November 12, 2024)
Childhood friends Duy, Phong, Minh and Edmond form Saigon’s most powerful group of friends among the Vietnamese elite of 1928 until one of them is killed. All four men meet for a lavish evening at a mansion in Dalat, but one does not survive the night. Alternating between the night of the murder and the preceding six days, this murder unfolds through the eyes of the men, their mothers, servants and lovers, as each of them becomes a suspect. Combining historical richness, suspense and exploring themes such as colonialism and economic inequality, These opulent days takes readers on an unforgettable journey through a world full of wealth, loyalty and danger.
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Gaslight by Sara Shepard and Miles Joris-Peyrafitte (September 17, 2024)
Rebecca’s quiet life in Nevada is turned upside down when her old friend Danny, a member of the ISB cult, resurfaces. Her reappearance is just a bitter reminder of what Rebecca fled from all those years ago. Is Danny fleeing the cult or is he on a recruitment mission for the manipulative cult leader? As Rebecca tries to discern Danny’s true intentions, the web of deception tightens around those she loves, bringing danger closer than she ever imagined. Gaslight is a gripping thriller that explores the internal dynamics of cults, the fragility of relationships and the vulnerability of young people.
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Pocket full of teeth by Aimee Hardy (September 13, 2024)
When Eddy Sparrow is questioned about a body found at the bottom of a well, she mentions a mysterious manuscript hidden in her recently deceased mother’s desk. The manuscript tells the story of a young girl named Cat who returns home after her mother’s death to find her house haunted. As Eddy delves deeper into Cat’s story, her own secrets come to light, accompanied by strange phenomena: wet footprints, phantom phone calls, and nightmares. But a book can’t be haunted, right? As her life falls apart, Eddy realizes her life is tied to Cat’s. Can she save Cat and face her own secrets, or will they consume her entirely?
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That’s why we lied by Karin Slaughter
GBI Investigator Will Trent and Medical Examiner Sara Linton’s honeymoon at the McAlpine Lodge turns into a nightmare when a bloodcurdling scream pierces the night and manager Mercy McAlpine is found dead. With a storm raging and the only road flooded, the killer must be someone on the mountain. As Will and Sara investigate the McAlpine family and the lodge’s guests, they realize everyone is lying about everything. What began as a dream vacation becomes a desperate fight for survival as they try to unravel decades-old secrets and prevent the killer from striking again. Everyone is guilty. But who is the killer?
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