If you are looking for the best thriller novels that will have you distrusting and side eying everyone, this post is for you. If you love a thriller book where you trust no one and you want that jaw dropping twist, this list is for you.
In this post you are going to read about the best thriller novels that will have you on the edge of your seat. This post will highlight some tropes and a brief summary of the book. If you have not read the book, no worries, there will not be any spoilers. If you are a thriller reader that is looking for your next jaw-dropping read, this post is for you.
After reading this post, you will have a long list of more thriller and psychological thriller books to add to your To Be Read. This post will keep your reading list never ending and have you excited to pick up your next thriller book. If you are a reader and read some of these books, feel free to add some comments below and let’s talk books!
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Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams
Her Last Breath is a thriller novel that has a setting in an isolated location. The story follows 2 young women that decide to take a fun adventure in a dark cave. This adventure soon turns into a game of survival. Will they make it out alive?
If you are a fan of twists, turns, secrets, this one is for you. This book goes back and forth between dual timelines walking you through the series of events that happened in that cave. If you are someone that loves a book with unreliable narrators and twists throughout, this book is for you. Additionally, this a great read for those that love survival thrillers in isolated settings.
Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden
Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden follows multiple POV’s which always makes for a thrilling read. Debbie has a column where she gives women advice that are in abusive relationships. It has been a way for her to give back and something she truly enjoys. Debbie’s life soon takes a turn as everything she once loved begins slipping through her fingers. She does not know who to turn to or who to trust.
If you love a psychological thriller novel with unhinged characters and an unreliable narrator, be sure to add this to your To Be Read. If you have not read a Freida McFadden book, many of them are being adapted into movies and series. If you are one that loves reading the books before the adaptation, be sure to check out some of her novels.
My Husbands Wife by Alice Feeney
This thriller book follows the story of two women who are claiming to be the same person, Eden Fox. Eden has it all, a beautiful home, an amazing husband, and just moved into the most charming neighborhood. Eden goes home to find that her house key does not open her front door. Confused, she keeps trying and eventually a woman that resembles her opens her front door. The woman claims to be Eden Fox which leaves Eden even more baffled. Who is this woman and why is she attempting to steal her life?
This story is told from multiple POV’s that will keep you guessing until the end and trusting no one.
What Lies Between Us by John Marrs
This psychological thriller book follows the story of Maggie and Nina. Maggie has dinner with her daughter, Nina and they talk about their day and have a lovely time. After dinner, Maggie goes back to her room which is an attic and is chained up. Nina says she locked up Maggie for her own good. Maggie is confused and terrified. What did she warrant to deserve this kind of treatment?
This novel is perfect for those that love thrillers with dark secrets, unreliable narrators, and a shocking ending.
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is a psychological thriller that goes between multiple POV’s. The story follows Nina Winchester, a wealthy housewife who just hired a housemaid, Millie. Millie is beyond excited about this opportunity since it is a live in a position in a gorgeous Long Island neighborhood. Little do these women know, they are both harboring secrets. As the story unravels, this book has jaw dropping twists that will blow your mind.
Add this to your To Be Read if you love a thriller book with unlikeable characters, dark past, and will make you distrust everyone.
For a full book review on The Housemaid, be sure to check out this post: The Housemaid Book Review | Thriller Book by Freida McFadden
The Tradwife’s Secret by Liane Child
Tradwife has become a popular genre among books. The genre gives you a glimpse into what a tradwife’s life could be, of course with a twist. The story follows multiple POV’s and will keep you guessing until the end.
Madison has it all. She is a popular influencer and the perfect wife and mom. Someone enters Madison’s life that is discovering her deep and buried secret. Will the secret stay hidden? What lengths will Madison go to keep her secret safe?
Add this to your TBR if you love a twisty slow burn thriller with a twist that will blow your mind.
Keep it in the Family by John Marrs
A toxic family. Multiple POV’s. And of course, a murderer. This chilling psychological thriller will have you not knowing who to trust.
Mia and Finn move into their house but soon discover the previous owners had some buried secrets. Mia becomes increasingly worried as her baby will be growing up in that house. Is the danger still lingering or is this house haunted? Will they discover what secrets lie in this murder house?
One of us Dead by Jeneva Rose
If you enjoy a thriller book about small town gossip and rich people problems, this book is calling for you. Think of this book as The Real Housewives meets Vanderpump Rules. Sex, drama, secrets, and of course, murder. This thriller will literally have you questioning everyone until the very end.
Jenny is the owner of an exclusive salon in the wealthy town of Buckhead. Jenny gets the pleasure of knowing all the towns gossip because if you can’t gossip to your hair stylist, who can you vent to? One of Jenny’s clients is murdered and now no one knows who to trust…
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His & Hers by Alice Feeney
This psychological thriller book has multiple POV’s which always has you trying to guess who the unreliable narrator is. Possibly all of the above?
A woman is murdered and the reporter, Anna, is there to investigate. After the initial murder, more deaths take place. It seems someone is seeking to expose the truth. The big question is, who?
Be sure to check this one out if you love a thriller book that will keep you on your toes with a shocking twist that will blow your mind. Also, this is now a Netflix adaptation so be sure to read and watch. 🙂
Verity
Verity is one of those books that you will literally question every character. This dark thriller novel follows the story of Verity, her family, and Lowen, a writer. Lowen was hired to complete Verity’s book series as she is ill. Little does Lowen know that she is about to discover more secrets and lies that this family is trying to keep buried.
If you love dark psychological thrillers with that jaw dropping twist, some steamy scenes, and unreliable narrators, be sure to add this to your TBR. At the time of this post, there will be a Verity movie adaptation coming out. The movie will be starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett.
If you love are looking for the best thriller novels that will make you distrust everyone, be sure to add these books to your reading list. Additionally, if you love books that become adaptations, some of these are in the works or are already adaptations.
Similar Author recommendations:
Are looking for similar thriller authors like the ones mentioned above? Some thriller authors with a similar writing style or plots are Sophie Stava, Jennifer Hillier, and Mary Kubica. These thriller authors know how to grab the readers attention and have jaw dropping moments throughout their books. Be sure to add them to your reading list if you have not yet read any books by them. Also, if you are looking for the most up to date book reviews book recommendations, and book talk, be sure to follow me on Instagram and Pinterest.
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