Top new thriller books in June 2025
Last updated:
June 30, 2025
June 2025 featuring new releases by Freida McFadden, Lauryn Allman, Lisa Jewell, Sally Hepworth, David Lagercrantz, Karin Slaughter, Janelle Brown, Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston, A.R. Torre, Chris Bohjalian, Julie Clark and many more.
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Death Row by Freida McFadden, Lauryn Allman
1 hour, 44 minutes With all hope of an appeal fading away, the fate of a condemned murderess takes a shocking turn in a breathtaking short story.Talia Kemper is on death row for murdering her husband. She had an alibi and no known motive, yet Talia’s unwavering protestations of innocence have always been ignored...mystery · fiction · audiobook · suspense · crime · psychological · thriller · contemporary · book · adult -
![Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell]()
Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
From #1 New York Times bestseller Lisa Jewell—three women are connected by one man in this kaleidoscopic thriller.Restauranteur Paddy Swann was the life of the party until the day a man pushed him in the path of an oncoming train, leaving his twenty-something daughter Ash and wife Nina devastated... -
![The Ex-Wives Club by Sally Hepworth]()
The Ex-Wives Club by Sally Hepworth
When a restaurateur and serial philanderer turns up stone-cold dead, his trio of exes falls under suspicion in a sharp-witted and suspenseful short story by the New York Times bestselling author of Darling Girls.Celebrity chef Ian Curley is found dead in his walk-in freezer...mystery · audiobook · fiction · crime · contemporary · suspense · thriller · law-enforcement · killer · death -
![False Note by David Lagercrantz]()
False Note by David Lagercrantz
A toxic father-son relationship unleashes dark impulses and unthinkable betrayals in a riveting short story by the New York Times bestselling author of The Girl in the Spider’s Web.William’s father is a beloved opera singer in Stockholm, charismatic and unpredictable. Raised in the shadow of his father’s addictions—women, drink, and cruelty—he knows the man’s dark side...mystery · audiobook · fiction · crime · suspense · thriller · psychological · noir · anthologies · adult -
![We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter]()
We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter
Welcome to North Falls—a small town where everyone knows everyone. Or so they think.Until the night of the fireworks. When two teenage girls vanish, and the town ignites.For Officer Emmy Clifton, it’s personal. She turned away when her best friend's daughter needed help—and now she must bring her home... -
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![What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown]()
What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown
A teenage girl breaks free from her father's world of isolation in this exhilarating novel of family, identity, and the power we have to shape our own destinies—from the New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Things and Watch Me DisappearThe first thing you have to understand is that my father was my entire world...north-america · usa · california · montana · fiction · historical-fiction · mystery · audiobook · historical · literary-fiction -
![Badlands by Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston]()
Badlands by Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston
In the New Mexico badlands, the skeleton of a woman is found—and the case is assigned to FBI Agent Corrie Swanson. The victim walked into the desert, shedding clothes as she went, and then died in agony of heatstroke and thirst. Two rare artifacts are found clutched in her bony hands—lightning stones used by the ancient Chaco people to summon the gods...mystery · fiction · suspense · crime · action-adventure · audiobook · horror · thriller · archaeology · indigenous-mc -
![A Happy Marriage by A.R. Torre]()
A Happy Marriage by A.R. Torre
What holds a strong and loving marriage together? Lies and secrets in a novel of twisting psychological suspense by a New York Times bestselling author.Los Angeles homicide detective Dinah Marino may have a complicated relationship with her family, but her psychiatrist husband, Joe, makes her feel safe, secure, and happy. She couldn’t want for a more loving or trusting man...audiobook · mystery · psychological · fiction · suspense · crime · contemporary · thriller · serial-killers · horror -
![The Skydivers by Chris Bohjalian]()
The Skydivers by Chris Bohjalian
For two brothers, an inheritance triggers a dark chain of events in a thrilling short story of loyalty and revenge by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Flight Attendant.Aspiring musician Pete Hamilton has nothing in common with his older brother, Leo, an aerospace engineer. Until their late father leaves them the family farm, a sprawling dairy operation in Vermont...audiobook · mystery · fiction · suspense · crime · thriller · contemporary · family · anthologies · murder -
![The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark]()
The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark
Ghostwriter Olivia Dumont has spent her entire professional life hiding the fact that she is the only child of legendary horror author Vincent Taylor, famous not only for his novels but for being the prime suspect in the brutal slaying of his siblings...mystery · fiction · suspense · contemporary · family · psychological · crime · thriller · horror · female-mc -
![The Protest by Rob Rinder]()
The Protest by Rob Rinder
A world-famous artist. A fatal brush with death.At a star-studded opening night for the Royal Academy’s celebration of renowned artist Max Bruce, someone is hiding a dark secret.As the night reaches its climax and Max addresses his admirers, the occasion takes a shocking turn when a protester runs from the crowd and sprays the artistwith blue paint... -
![Small Things by Wanda M. Morris]()
Small Things by Wanda M. Morris
When a jewelry maker’s only escape from an abusive marriage is threatened, she must go to creative lengths to protect it in a haunting short story by the award-winning author of What You Leave Behind.Hannah and her husband appear to live a good life. No one knows the emotional nightmare Hannah endures behind closed doors. A blessed freedom is in the jewelry she crafts in the shed behind her house...audiobook · mystery · fiction · crime · suspense · contemporary · thriller · abuse · female-author · anthologies -
![Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson]()
Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Kind Worth Killing and Eight Perfect Murders comes an inventive, utterly propulsive murder-mystery in reverse, tracing a marriage back in time to uncover the dark secret at its heart.Thom and Wendy Graves have been married for over twenty-five years. They live in a beautiful Victorian on the north shore of Massachusetts...fiction · suspense · psychological · murder · audiobook · thriller · domestic-drama · literary-fiction · serial-killers · crime -
![Good Neighbors by Chad Zunker]()
Good Neighbors by Chad Zunker
Curiosity could get the best of a watchful neighbor in a chilling short story about friendship, secrets, and sneaking suspicions by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of Family Money.Kara will do anything for her best friend and neighbor, Mindy. Especially when she learns that Mindy’s husband might be having an affair. Kara promises to remain vigilant. Maybe she’ll even catch the rat in the act... -
![Don't Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine]()
Don't Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine
In this twisted psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club Pick The Last Mrs. Parrish, a woman is tormented by nightmarish visions of her future—and then they start to come true.Annabelle has everything she’s ever wanted. A devoted husband, two wonderful daughters, and a career she loves. She couldn’t be happier... -
![The Surf House by Lucy Clarke]()
The Surf House by Lucy Clarke
WISH YOU WERE HERE? THINK AGAIN…High on the wave-pounded cliffs, far from the bustling souks of Marrakech, sits The Surf House.A hidden gem on Morocco’s shores, the house is a sanctuary for the surfers, travellers and dreamers who wash in.But the idyll is built on something rotten...africa · northern-africa · morocco · mystery · audiobook · crime · suspense · season-summer · thriller · fiction -
![Bald-Faced Liar by Victoria Helen Stone]()
Bald-Faced Liar by Victoria Helen Stone
Living a lie becomes a matter of life and death for a woman hiding from her past in a novel of mounting psychological suspense by the bestselling author of Jane Doe and The Hook.Traveling nurse Elizabeth May has a promising new home in Santa Cruz. And another new identity... -
![The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay]()
The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay
Set in the art world of 1970s London, The English Masterpiece is a fast-paced read to the end, full of glamour and secrets, tensions and lies, as one young woman races against the clock to uncover the truth about a Picasso masterpiece. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Ariel Lawhon...historical-fiction · fiction · mystery · audiobook · historical · christian · suspense · thriller · cozy · womens-fiction -
![So Far Gone by Jess Walter]()
So Far Gone by Jess Walter
A reclusive journalist is suddenly thrown into a wild, suspenseful journey to rescue his kidnapped grandchildren.A few weeks after the 2016 election, at Thanksgiving with his daughter and her belligerent new husband, Rhys Kinnick finally snapped. After an escalating fight about politics, he hauled off and punched the jerk...north-america · usa · washington-dc · washington · fiction · mystery · audiobook · contemporary · literary-fiction · humor -
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![What Happens in the Dark by Kia Abdullah]()
What Happens in the Dark by Kia Abdullah
Don’t miss the brand-new gripping thriller and courtroom drama full of twists and turns that will keep you up at night!‘One of my ten best reads of the year. Easy five stars’ Lisa Jewell‘Terrific and hugely thought-provoking’ Ian Rankin‘Intelligent, clever, poignant, sharp, and thought-provoking’ Andrea Mara‘Rich in drama and intrigue. Kept me turning the pages long into the night... -
![Jakob's Point by Michael Peterson, Emily Deschanel, Ken Leung]()
Jakob's Point by Michael Peterson, Emily Deschanel, Ken Leung
From Michael Peterson of TV’s Bones comes another twisted murder mystery that takes place in the small town of Jakob’s Point, where there are more members from the Witness Protection Program than anywhere else in America...audiobook · mystery · suspense · fiction · crime · killer · contemporary · murder · law-enforcement · police-procedural -
![Flashlight by Susan Choi]()
Flashlight by Susan Choi
A novel tracing a father’s disappearance across time, nations, and memory, from the author of Trust Exercise.One night, Louisa and her father take a walk on the beach. He’s carrying a flashlight. He cannot swim. Later Louisa is found washed up by the tide, barely alive. Her father is gone, presumed drowned. She is ten years old...fiction · historical-fiction · literary-fiction · historical · mystery · audiobook · season-summer · poc-author · family · drama -
![Ecstasy by Ivy Pochoda]()
Ecstasy by Ivy Pochoda
A deliciously dark horror reimagining of a Greek tragedy, by Ivy Pochoda, winner of the LA Times Book Prize.Lena wants her life back. Her wealthy, controlling, humorless husband has just died, and now she contends with her controlling, humorless son, Drew. Lena lands in Naxos with her best friend in tow for the unveiling of her son's, pet project--the luxurious Agape Villas...horror · fiction · retellings · contemporary · myths · cults · fundamentalism · feminism · dark-fantasy · psychological -
![King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby]()
King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby
Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author S. A. Cosby returns with King of Ashes, a Godfather-inspired Southern crime epic and dazzling family drama.When eldest son Roman Carruthers is summoned home after his father’s car accident, he finds his younger brother, Dante, in debt to dangerous criminals and his sister, Neveah, exhausted from holding the family—and the family business—together...mystery · fiction · crime · audiobook · suspense · contemporary · family · thriller · organized-crime · black-mc -
![The Undercurrent by Sarah Sawyer]()
The Undercurrent by Sarah Sawyer
An overwhelmed new mother becomes obsessed with the unsolved disappearance of a young girl from her small Texas hometown—and unearths her own family’s dark secret.It’s 2011 and Deecie Jeffries’s missing person’s case in Austin, Texas, is still cold. New mom Bee, struggling with postpartum depression, is living in Portland, Maine, having left Austin–and those memories–far behind...fiction · audiobook · suspense · contemporary · family · parenthood · thriller · secrets · psychological · literary-fiction -
![The Compound by Aisling Rawle]()
The Compound by Aisling Rawle
You wake up in a compound in the middle of the desert, along with nine other women.All of you are young, all beautiful, all keen to escape the grinding poverty, political unrest and environmental catastrophe of the outside world.You realise that cameras are tracking your every move, broadcasting to millions of reality TV fans.Soon, ten men will arrive on foot – if they all survive the journey...fiction · mystery · dystopia · sci-fi · season-summer · suspense · literary-fiction · audiobook · contemporary · satire -
![Plays Well with Others by Lauren Myracle]()
Plays Well with Others by Lauren Myracle
Beloved bestselling children’s author Lauren Myracle makes her literary fiction debut with a gripping suspense novel about the dark side of “perfect” parents in a tightly-knit suburb. Perfect for fans of Little Fires Everywhere and Big Little Lies... -
![Kill Creatures by Rory Power]()
Kill Creatures by Rory Power
Last year, Nan’s three best friends ventured into the canyons near their small town and never returned. Now one of them is back, and Nan can’t believe it…because she’s the one who killed them. From the New York Times bestselling author of Wilder Girls comes another dark thriller about friendship, jealousy, desire, and revenge, with a twist ending that needs to be talked about... -
![A Most Puzzling Murder by Bianca Marais]()
A Most Puzzling Murder by Bianca Marais
How do you solve a murder that hasn't happened yet?Destiny Whip is a former child prodigy, world-renowned enigmatologist and very, very alone. A life filled with loss has made her a recluse, an existence she’s content to endure until a letter arrives inviting her to interview for the position of Scruffmore family historian...mystery · suspense · cozy · fiction · young-adult · action-adventure · thriller · murder · law-enforcement · amateur-sleuth -
![Dear Future Me by Deborah O'Connor]()
Dear Future Me by Deborah O'Connor
In 2003 Mr. Danler's high school class got an assignment to write letters to their future selves. Twenty years later they receive them in the mail... -
![The Medusa Protocol by Rob Hart]()
The Medusa Protocol by Rob Hart
Welcome back to Assassins Anonymous, the only twelve-step group where joining can be deadly.When Astrid, known in her assassin days as Azrael, stopped showing up to Assassins Anonymous, the group assumed her past had caught up with her. Only her sponsor Mark, formerly the deadliest killer in the world, holds out hope that she’s okay...fiction · mystery · suspense · action-adventure · assassins · noir · audiobook · male-author · crime · thriller -
![Fox by Joyce Carol Oates]()
Fox by Joyce Carol Oates
A spellbinding novel of literary and psychological suspense about the dark secrets that surface after the shocking disappearance of a charismatic, mercurial teacher at an elite boarding school—by the legendary author 'who is surely on any shortlist of America’s greatest living writers' (New York Times Magazine)'Eerie, shocking, provoking, and beautifully written, Fox is yet further proof Oates...mystery · fiction · literary-fiction · dark-academia · suspense · dark · audiobook · contemporary · thriller · crime -
![Whispers of the Lake by Shanora Williams]()
Whispers of the Lake by Shanora Williams
A marriage on the rocks, a missing friend, an investigative journalist, a tangle of shocking lies, and a peaceful North Carolina lakefront cottage converge in this irresistibly twisty new psychological thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author—perfect for readers of Liv Constantine, Tarryn Fisher, Kellye Garrett, and Caroline Kepnes... -
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![That Kind of Girl by Natalie C. Anderson]()
That Kind of Girl by Natalie C. Anderson
In this gripping YA thriller perfect for fans of Jessica Goodman and Amber Smith, two girls from opposite worlds play a dangerous game of cat and mouse when a rich classmate is murdered and they’re both prime suspects. The race is on to find out which one is a killer.Sixteen-year-old amateur sleuth Roxie is shrewd, nimble, cunning, and only a little bit damaged...young-adult · thriller · high-school · audiobook · fiction · suspense · psychological · law-enforcement · female-mc · book -
![The Final Episode by Lori Roy]()
The Final Episode by Lori Roy
When a true crime series chronicles the tragic childhood summer that changed her life forever, a young woman must grapple with the truth about her father…and herself.Jennifer Jones and her best friends spend every summer at Big Cypress Swamp, and this summer, Jennifer will finally turn eleven. She hopes to gain the “second sight” foretold by family legend and fulfill her destiny... -
![The Colony of Lost Souls by Kelsey James]()
The Colony of Lost Souls by Kelsey James
A young woman searching for her missing sister in 1930s California is drawn into a dark and dangerous cult in this intoxicating binge of sacrifice and obsession, strange rituals, alluring promises, and a beautiful prison for readers of Emma Cline’s The Girls, California Golden by Melanie Benjamin, and The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby by Ellery Lloyd...north-america · usa · california · historical-fiction · gothic · fiction · mystery · historical · cults · fundamentalism -
![The No-End House by Jeremy Bates]()
The No-End House by Jeremy Bates
In the tradition of Saw and Eli Roth’s Hostel, but with the evil supernatural twists of Stephen King, Alma Katsu, and Christopher Golden, two strangers unwittingly volunteer for the ultimate haunted house challenge in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.Nine rooms. Nine tests. One chance to get out alive.Bestselling author Jeremy Bates invites you to spend the night in The No-End House...horror · fiction · audiobook · mystery · haunted-places · paranormal · contemporary · psychological · thriller · ghosts -
![Happy Wife by Meredith Lavender, Kendall Shores]()
Happy Wife by Meredith Lavender, Kendall Shores
A young woman must find her missing husband and prove her innocence in this twisty, unputdownable novel set in an ultrawealthy Florida community where looks can kill.Nora Davies doesn’t exactly fit in to Winter Park, Florida, where old-guard Floridians mix with the tax-fleeing coastal elite...fiction · season-summer · audiobook · suspense · thriller · contemporary · womens-fiction · female-mc · breakup · domestic-drama -
![Tell Me Something Good by Court Stevens]()
Tell Me Something Good by Court Stevens
This is a story of the rich and the very poor. This is a story of an illegal auction with dire consequences. This is a story of murders past and present. This is a story of intertwined relationships and the silent ripples they leave behind, where love becomes a guiding force, revealing the lengths one will go to protect those they cherish...mystery · audiobook · fiction · suspense · crime · contemporary · romantic-love · murder · domestic-drama · thriller -
![Running with the Alpha's Son by Penny Jessup]()
Running with the Alpha's Son by Penny Jessup
The long-awaited third instalment in Penny Jessup’s best-selling The Alpha’s Son series.Max and Jasper are finally together! After months of agony and an eventful New Year’s Eve party, the path between souls has been lit, and the new couple are excited to date.But being the mate of the alpha’s son comes with unexpected strings...romance · shapeshifters · lgbtq · young-adult · fantasy · contemporary · fiction · paranormal · book · mystery
