Thriller book series that keep you wanting more are what you are looking for. Gripping, suspenseful, and jaw-dropping is the recipe for a perfect thriller novel. In this post, you are going to read about 7 mind blowing thriller series. These thriller novel series will have you on the edge of your seat after each chapter. Who doesn’t love a book that keeps you saying…Just. One. More. Chapter.
A great thriller book series has you in suspense throughout each book. You, as a reader are engaged and telling everyone you know about this amazing series you just read. Whether you love a murder mystery, romance thriller, dark romance thriller, or domestic thriller, this list is giving you some of the best thriller book series to add to your reading list.
After reading this post, you will have a list of some thriller book series next time you are in a reading slump. Additionally, if you read some or all of these books, drop some comments below and let’s talk books!
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The Housemaid Series by Freida McFadden
The Housemaid Series by Freida McFadden has 4 books in the series. If you watched the The Housemaid movie and want to know more about what happens to Millie, check out the rest of the books.
Book #1: The Housemaid
The first book follows the story of Millie who becomes a housemaid for the Winchester family. The wife/mother, Nina Winchester starts out as pleasant but soon becomes increasingly difficult. It is as if Millie cannot do anything right. Both Nina and Millie are keeping secrets of their own. Check out this psychological thriller book for jaw dropping moments and twists throughout.
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Book #2: The Housemaid’s Secret
Next up, Millie’s story continues as she lands a job as a housemaid for a new family. The Garrick’s have a stunning penthouse in New York City. Millie soon discovers that this family is hiding something as Mrs. Garrick is hidden away in a bedroom. Millie believes that Mrs. Garrick is in trouble, and will risk it all to save her. This is another twisty and fun read if you love a popcorn thriller.
Book #3: The Housemaid Is Watching
Third up is The Housemaid Is Watching. Without giving too much away, this story follows Millie as she settles down with kids. She is happily married and moved into a new home. Everything comes crashing down when Millie believes her husband is keeping secrets from her. It seems every town and family has it’s secrets, but Millie never thought it would be her own. This book is a great way to wrap up the series as book #4 is a prequel to book #3.
Book #4: The Housemaid’s Wedding
The gap between the 2nd and 3rd book is 15ish years. Therefore, this is a novella that talks about what happens in between that time. If you want to read the books in chronological order, push this one up to third. There is a twist in this one as you will read about Millie’s wedding day.
The Perfect Marriage Series by Jeneva Rose
The Perfect Marriage Series by Jeneva Rose has 2 books in the series as of the date of this post.
Book #1: The Perfect Marriage
The psychological thriller novel follows the story of Sarah Morgan who is one of the top criminal defense attorney’s. Sarah is ambitious, driven, and gets what she wants. On the other hand, life turned out differently for her husband, Adam. Adam struggled to sell his books and is threatened by his wife’s success. It puts a strain on the relationship in more ways than one.
Adam is having an affair with Kelly, who winds up murdered. The last person to see Kelly? Adam.
Sarah believes in her husband’s innocence and decides to represent Adam as his defense attorney. This twisty domestic thriller is brilliantly written and will have you on the edge of your seat.
Book #2: The Perfect Divorce
Secondly, is The Perfect Divorce. It is always great to go into books without spoilers (or not too many). Sarah Morgan’s story continues in this second book. Therefore, without giving anything away, this book is twisty, suspenseful, and keeps you guessing throughout.
The Doctor’s Wife Series by Daniel Hurst
The Doctor’s Wife Series by Daniel Hurst follows the storyline of various characters throughout the series. There are multiple POV’s and the books end on cliffhangers. This is a series to go into without spoilers or knowing too much. The first book is called The Doctor’s Wife. Some of the books give some clues of what is to come, so buy or borrow the first book and do not look into anything else. 🙂
Lo Blacklock Series by Ruth Fare
Book #1: The Woman in Cabin 10
The Woman in Cabin 10 follows the story of Lo Blacklock and primarily takes place on a cruise ship. If you love a thriller with an isolated location and mysterious disappearances, add this to your reading list.
Book #2: The Woman in Suite 11
Next up is The Woman in Suite 11. Lo’s story continues years later.
Ask For Andrea Series by Noelle Ihli
Book #1: Ask For Andrea
Ask for Andrea is a unique thriller series in that it follows the story of the killer after the killings take place. Three women were murdered and come together in their ghost life. Will they get their revenge and stop this killer?
Book #2: Forget You Saw Her
Next up is the prequel to Ask For Andrea. While Andrea is not one of the three main characters in the first book, she plays a huge role in the first book. Ask For Andrea is a phrase to say to the bartender in this book if you are a woman in need. This book delves into the background story of Andrea. Be sure to check these out if you love a thriller book with a unique and genius storyline.
Cat and Mouse Duet by H.D. Carlton
Book #1: Haunting Adeline
First up is Haunting Adeline. While this book is within the thriller genre, this is a dark romance. Therefore, please check the trigger warnings if you have not read a dark romance novel. Adeline inherits her late grandmother’s beautiful home. She feels on top of the world, Her writing career is taking of, she is gorgeous, young, and is excited for her future.
Everything is about to change when Adeline discovers letters and diary entries from her great grandmother. Adeline soon feels as though she is being stalked or haunted in this home. Which is it, a stalker or did Adeline move into a haunted home? The letters/diaries in this book add a great element of Adeline’s family history.
Book #2: Hunting Adeline
Secondly, this book follows the story of Adeline and what becomes of her at the end of the first book. This is another book that is beneficial to go into with no spoilers. Add this series to your To Be Read if you love dark thrillers with romance elements and some spicy scenes.
If you fell in love with the two above books, good news, there are more! There are other prequels and spinoff stories related to the above 2 books. It is always nice getting to know the background of some favorite or frequently mentioned characters prior to reading the prequels. It helps to piece everything together. The books are below:
- Satan’s Affair
- Where’s Molly
- Phantom
The Mindf*ck Series by S.T. Abby
Last on the list is The Mindf*ck Series by S.T. Abby. This thriller/erotic romance series will keep you guessing until the end. It is full of suspense, steamy/forbidden romance, and jaw dropping moments. The books are listed below and above. This is a great series if you love crime thrillers, a stubborn vigilante, and moments that have you holding your breath in suspense. There are rumors that an adaptation is coming for this series. As per the date of this post, there are not many details on the adaptation.
- Book #1: The Risk
- Book #2: Sidetracked
- Book #3: Scarlet Angel
- Book #4: All The Lies
- Book #5: Paint It All Red
In conclusion, it is always nice as a reader to have a list of thriller book series. The best part is, as of this post these series are complete. It is always a bummer diving into a series only to find out the next book in the series has not been published yet. Nonetheless, if you love mind blowing, jaw dropping, and suspense reads, be sure to add these books to your reading list.
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