Top new thriller books in December 2024
Last updated:
December 31, 2024
December 2024 featuring new releases by L.J. Ross, Darby Kane, Victor Methos, M.W. Craven, Tracy Clark, Hannah Tunnicliffe, Nicole Trope, Adam Hamdy, Natasha Preston, Daniel Aleman and many more.
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Belsay by L.J. Ross
Christmas can be deadly. After a long year of crime-fighting, DCI Ryan and his team are looking forward to a peaceful Christmas filled with festive treats - including the occasional turkey stottie, or three. To celebrate a job well done, the entire team are treated to a party at beautiful Belsay Hall, a spectacular country estate on the outskirts of the city... -
![What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane]()
What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane
Darby Kane, author of the #1 international bestseller Pretty Little Wife, returns with another twisty domestic thriller about a wife wondering who tried to kill her husband twice before finally succeeding… because that was supposed to be her job. Dr. Richmond Dougherty is a renowned pediatric surgeon, an infamous tragedy survivor, and a national hero...fiction · suspense · psychological · audiobook · murder · thriller · killer · domestic-drama · crime · book -
![The Silent Watcher by Victor Methos]()
The Silent Watcher by Victor Methos
The bestselling author of A Killer’s Wife delivers a haunting legal thriller, plunging the reader headlong into the search for a deadly stalker—and a quest to bring a young victim peace.Far from the neon glare of the Vegas strip, attorney Piper Danes walks away from a hotshot law firm to work as a guardian ad litem (GAL)...mystery · fiction · legal · crime · suspense · audiobook · contemporary · thriller · serial-killers · law-enforcement -
![Nobody's Hero by M.W. Craven]()
Nobody's Hero by M.W. Craven
The murder of two London pickpockets sets off a chain of events with global repercussions.The reappearance of a woman thought long dead results in a safe in Langley being opened for the first time in ten years. Inside there is a letter. On it is written, 'The Acacia Avenue Protocol has been initiated.' Four names are listed underneath. Three of the people on the list are dead... -
![Echo by Tracy Clark]()
Echo by Tracy Clark
From the award-winning author of Hide and Fall comes a taut tale of renegade justice and long-awaited resolution, bringing the thrilling Detective Harriet Foster series to a heart-stopping conclusion.Hardwicke House, home to Belverton College’s exclusive Minotaur Society, is no stranger to tragedy. And when a body turns up in the field next to the mansion, the scene looks chillingly familiar...mystery · fiction · crime · suspense · audiobook · law-enforcement · murder · police-procedural · season-winter · killer -
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![The Pool by Hannah Tunnicliffe]()
The Pool by Hannah Tunnicliffe
Prince of spin and life of the party, Baz King, is missing. Nine years ago, at an innocent summer barbecue in Melbourne, everything imploded. For the Kings and the four other young families there that fateful day marriages fractured, friendships crumbled and lives were upended. Nothing would ever be the same. Now in their forties and their children teenagers, Baz King cannot be found...mystery · audiobook · fiction · crime · thriller · murder · season-summer · noir · political-intrigue · conspiracies -
![A Mother Always Knows by Nicole Trope]()
A Mother Always Knows by Nicole Trope
I stare at the photo of my beautiful daughter. Her hair is shining and her face is lit up with a smile. The man with her looks so happy too. But my mother’s instinct is screaming. I know something is terribly, terribly wrong. And I know what I have to do…I wish I could hold her tight. See if she still wears the same perfume she always wore. But my daughter blames me for her father’s death...psychological · suspense · secrets · revenge · plot-twist · thriller · audiobook · domestic-drama · female-mc · family -
![Deadbeat by Adam Hamdy]()
Deadbeat by Adam Hamdy
The author of the “moving head-spinner of a novel” (John Connolly) The Other Side of Night returns with a taut thriller following a desperate single father as he searches for the anonymous employer who hired him as a hitman.Peyton Collard was a good man once, but his life changed after a horrific car accident...audiobook · fiction · suspense · thriller · crime · literary-fiction · political-intrigue · vigilante · justice · assassinations -
![The Party by Natasha Preston]()
The Party by Natasha Preston
Are you invited? In the heart of the English countryside, a group of teenagers gather at a remote castle for a weekend of fun and games. But when the first of them dies, the party takes a deadly turn. As the body count rises, the remaining guests must race against time to uncover the killer’s identity before they become the next victim...europe · british-isles · united-kingdom · england · young-adult · mystery · horror · audiobook · fiction · suspense -
![I Might Be in Trouble by Daniel Aleman]()
I Might Be in Trouble by Daniel Aleman
A suspenseful dark comedy about a struggling writer who wakes up to find his date from the night before dead—and must then decide how far he’s willing to go to spin the misadventure into his next big book.A few years ago, David Alvarez had it all: a six-figure book deal, a loving boyfriend, and an exciting writing career...urban · new-york-state · fiction · contemporary · lgbtq · humor · audiobook · thriller · romantic-love · crime -
![Watch Your Back by Terri Parlato]()
Watch Your Back by Terri Parlato
Amid the depths of a bleak Boston winter, a recently married couple find their lives and their relationship unraveling after a series of deadly accidents, in this brilliantly twisting domestic thriller perfect for fans of Stacy Willingham, Greer Hendricks, and Megan Miranda. Accidents happen, no matter how careful or well-intentioned you are...suspense · audiobook · fiction · psychological · thriller · law-enforcement · police-procedural · crime · murder · book -
![The Cheating Husband by James Caine]()
The Cheating Husband by James Caine
He seemed perfect, until I uncovered one of his lies.He’s already married.I know I should break it off, but it’s not that simple. He’s been hiding more than just his wife from me.He is not what he seems.When I discover who his wife is, everything takes a darker turn.They are not a normal couple.Fans of Freida McFadden and Kiersten Modglin will devour this fast-paced psychological thriller...psychological · audiobook · fiction · suspense · contemporary · realistic · thriller · domestic-drama · murder · crime -
![Mirror Me by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg]()
Mirror Me by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg
A psychiatric patient’s desperate search for answers reveals peculiar memories and unexpected connections in a twisty and mind-bending novel of love, family, betrayal, and secrets.Eddie Asher arrives at Hudson Valley Psychiatric Hospital panicked that he may have murdered his brother’s fiancée, Lucy, with whom he shared a profound kinship...fiction · mystery · suspense · psychological · supernatural · horror · thriller · black-mc · paranormal · magical-realism -
![And the World Went Silent by Jacqueline Druga]()
And the World Went Silent by Jacqueline Druga
When Shelby Arnold slipped into the airplane bathroom to argue with her husband, she never would have thought it would save her life. But it did.While she bickers with him over video chat, an unexplained phenomenon strikes the earth with devastating force and the world is plunged into darkness and silence.In an instant, ninety percent of the population lose both their sight and their hearing... -
![Buried Road by Katie Tallo]()
Buried Road by Katie Tallo
“A fast-paced, exciting, missing persons thriller with a heart pounding twisty final third that I very much enjoyed. Katie Tallo is a big new talent.”—New York Times bestselling author Adrian McKintyIn this edge-of-your-seat thriller—the follow-up to the international bestselling Dark August and Poison Lilies—Gus Monet and her daughter embark on a perilous road trip to find a missing person...mystery · fiction · suspense · crime · thriller · audiobook · supernatural · murder · female-mc · psychological -
![Pretty Dead Things by Lilian West]()
Pretty Dead Things by Lilian West
A bride-to-be’s discovery of long-lost wedding rings at an estate sale reveals the key to a decades-old cold case in a small town mystery perfect for fans of Louise Penny.2024. Recently-engaged city girl Cora is new to the small town of Hickory Falls. Still adjusting to the change in pace, she’s delighted when she stumbles upon a quaint estate sale...mystery · fiction · murder · contemporary · historical-fiction · audiobook · thriller · suspense · female-mc · cozy -
![Havoc by Christopher Bollen]()
Havoc by Christopher Bollen
In the vein of The Bad Seed comes a twisty, atmospheric psychological suspense about a meddlesome elderly guest at a decadent luxury hotel who believes she has left her problematic past behind, until she decides to interfere in the lives of a young mother and her eight-year-old son, and finally meets her wicked match.The war between age and youth has never been so vicious... -
![The Sick Man's Rage by Amir Tsarfati, Steve Yohn]()
The Sick Man's Rage by Amir Tsarfati, Steve Yohn
After Hamas’s brutal massacre against Israel in October 2023, the Mossad goes after the terrorist group’s leaders wherever they are. When one of Israel’s targeted killings occurs on Turkey’s soil, that country’s president promises severe retaliation...christian · fiction · suspense · political-intrigue · mystery · military · action-adventure · espionage · spirituality · thriller -
![The Last Nanny by Rebecca Taylor]()
The Last Nanny by Rebecca Taylor
Wrongfully accused, Libby Luck has just been fired from a well-paying nanny position she needs to support her terminally ill father. Desperate to get back on her feet quickly, she takes a new position with a family in the middle of nowhere New Hampshire.Nervous she's made a rash decision, Libby's fears are put aside when she sees the lavish home she'll be living in...suspense · crime · serial-killers · murder · psychological · thriller · kidnapping · mystery · fiction · book -
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![Garden of the Gods: Vol. 3 Books 11-15 by Alaska Angelini, A.A. Dark]()
Garden of the Gods: Vol. 3 Books 11-15 by Alaska Angelini, A.A. Dark
This is Vol. 3 of the Garden of the Gods series, books 11-15. These books are DARK. Despite having romantic elements, they're considered HORROR.With the death of Whitlock, a new home for horror is born…Garden of the GodsBook 1Ethan O'Brien may have been the most famous actor in the world, but at the Gardens he has more problems than paparazzi. His new slave was meant to make his life easier. Cook... -
![Mistress A-0002 by Alaska Angelini, A.A. Dark]()
Mistress A-0002 by Alaska Angelini, A.A. Dark
Vol. 3, book 5(All books in the Garden of the Gods series are standalones and can be read in any order. These are a "day in the life of" and are novella length, DARK reads that are great between other books or series you're already reading. Think of it as a DARK quick fix. Happy Reading!- A. A...dark · anthologies · psychological · horror · fiction · thriller · mystery · suspense · steamy · adult -
![Garden of the Gods: Vol 2. Books 6-10 by Alaska Angelini, A.A. Dark]()
Garden of the Gods: Vol 2. Books 6-10 by Alaska Angelini, A.A. Dark
This is Vol. 2 of the Garden of the Gods series, books 6-10. These books are DARK and despite having romantic elements are considered HORROR.With the death of Whitlock, a new home for horror is born…Garden of the Gods Book 1:Main Master Lilian Lowe had it a promising career as an up-and-coming rock star, a rock God for a boyfriend...horror · romantic-love · dark · abuse · anthologies · fiction · psychological · thriller · mystery · suspense -
![Volcano of Pain by Heidi Stark]()
Volcano of Pain by Heidi Stark
Her stalker never forgot her, and there's no way he's going to let her go...Desperate for a fresh start, Margaux moves to tropical Sunset Cay and drums up a hot surfer. Except her brother's best friend has always felt protective-and maybe even a little possessive-of her.Margaux is an emerging dark romance writer, and her manifestation game is on point...stalking · romantic-love · enemies-to-lovers · sexual-assault · insta-love · suspense · child-abuse · dark · mental-illness · cheating -
![Whiteout by Gracie Williams]()
Whiteout by Gracie Williams
After being blindsided with a divorce, Ivy Anderson plans a Christmas getaway far away from reminders of her past. As the host of a popular murder mystery podcast, she throws herself into her work as a distraction... -
![Ethereally Redeemed: A Dark Thriller Romance by Rainelyn]()
Ethereally Redeemed: A Dark Thriller Romance by Rainelyn
Reunited, their inner demons find peace at lastI never expected to survive the dollhouse—instead, I welcomed the fiery blaze that consumed my nightmare. But even with the Grimhill brothers dead, they still plague my mind, blurring the line between hallucination and reality.Now, standing at the edge of everything we've fought for, I realize survival was only the beginning... -
![The Resurrectionist by A. Rae Dunlap]()
The Resurrectionist by A. Rae Dunlap
In the tradition of The Alienist and A Love Story, a decadently macabre, dark and twisty gothic debut set in 19th century Scotland – when real-life serial killers Burke and Hare terrorized the streets of Edinburgh – as a young medical student is lured into the illicit underworld of body snatching...horror · historical-fiction · gothic · fiction · mystery · lgbtq · historical · dark-academia · dark · romantic-love -
![When The Steps Run Red: An Erotic Horror Novella by Izzy Ravas]()
When The Steps Run Red: An Erotic Horror Novella by Izzy Ravas
Welcome to Alden!A new town to call home.One that harbors a bloody secret. Will you survive or will you be another echo that haunts the halls.This is NOT a romance, not even a dark romance; don’t even try to make that distinction.This book contains content that may be triggering to some readers; because of this, the intended audience is 18+...horror · sad · splatterpunk · graphic-violence · friendship · death · dark · abuse · tragedy · fiction -
![You Should've Stayed Home by M.A. Savino]()
You Should've Stayed Home by M.A. Savino
You Should've Stayed Home is the sequel to You Should've Kept Driving and picks up several months after Odie and Ari escape with the other survivors of the ruthless human traffickers, Griffin and Benny. What happens when a ruthless killer trains a former victim to be more like her and less like herself? When a dark and twisted mind is encouraged, nurtured, and loved.. -
![The Sunken Town by Karen Nelson]()
The Sunken Town by Karen Nelson
In The Sunken Town , Lindsay, a thirty-year-old California native who never gave much thought to being adopted, unexpectedly inherits her birth mother Claire's farmhouse in Maine, propelling her on a journey across the country and across the years into a lake of secrets that will ultimately reveal just how far Claire was willing to go to protect her and her identity...fiction · outdoors · family · drama · death · womens-fiction · audiobook · dark · thriller · psychological -
![Deadly Holiday Kiss by Avery Conner]()
Deadly Holiday Kiss by Avery Conner
Mistletoe, murder, and an unforgettable Christmas Eve. One night. One target. Two killers.When Ethan and Harlee meet at a Christmas gala, sparks fly—until both realize they’ve got their eyes on the same target.Driven by different motives, they enter a twisted competition where the lines between rivalry and desire blur as time runs out, both eager to finish what they started... -
![Trouble Island by Sharon Short]()
Trouble Island by Sharon Short
A gripping new novel inspired by a real place and events from the author’s family, Trouble Island is the standalone suspense debut from historical mystery writer Sharon Short.Many miles from anywhere in the middle of Lake Erie, Trouble Island serves as a stop-off for gangsters as they run between America and Canada...mystery · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · suspense · thriller · season-winter · cozy · locked-room · crime -
![The Trompe L'Oeil Effect by B.J. Irons]()
The Trompe L'Oeil Effect by B.J. Irons
Gavin Hayes seems to have it all as a successful real estate agent married to the accomplished Dr. Eric Clarke, with whom he shares an eight-year-old son, Ashton. Together, they seem to embody the perfect family. From the outside, their life appears to be the epitome of domestic bliss, but beneath the surface, Gavin harbors a secret that threatens to shatter it all... -
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![The Uninvited: A Psychological Thriller by Nadija Mujagic]()
The Uninvited: A Psychological Thriller by Nadija Mujagic
Emily Ross thought her life was falling into place after her honeymoon with Jack—until they arrive home to find an uninvited guest at their door. Evelyn Ross, her mother-in-law, has shown up unannounced from Seattle, and her arrival quickly upends Emily’s world.Yet, something feels off.Though Jack’s relationship with his mother is clearly strained, Emily can’t piece together what caused the rift... -
![Med School Teens: The First Year by Yael Dreznik]()
Med School Teens: The First Year by Yael Dreznik
He adjusted his glasses and gave them both a long, appraising look. “Welcome to your first year at the School of Medicine.”In a futuristic world, and after a global pandemic, humanity is left battered and desperate... -
![The Sister-In-Law: A totally addictive psychological thriller with shocking twists by Samara Cove]()
The Sister-In-Law: A totally addictive psychological thriller with shocking twists by Samara Cove
The body in the lake was only the beginning.When Vivienne Walker becomes one of the prime suspects in a murder that sends shockwaves through the community, her guarded secrets begin to unravel. As investigators dig deeper, the cracks in Vivienne’s carefully crafted life begin to show, and the dark truths about her past start to emerge... -
![Innocent and Fertile - Hucow Asylum 1: Dark hucow fertile BDSM erotica by Ulrika Udderson]()
Innocent and Fertile - Hucow Asylum 1: Dark hucow fertile BDSM erotica by Ulrika Udderson
I cannot control my urges. The doctor says I have to be committed to the asylum for treatment, but how can they help me? My breasts have grown, they are leaking constantly, and all I can think of is sex ...The young Michelle's life changes in an instant when her doctor commits her to Greenview Asylum... -
![Concerned Citizens by Randy Lynn]()
Concerned Citizens by Randy Lynn
“What if I told you that the two-party system in America isn’t inevitable? That we, the people, have the power to break it with one simple reform already happening in cities and states across the country?”Gabe, Allie, and Max never set out to be heroes...
