10 Best crime thriller books (2025) promise to captivate readers with their gripping plots and complex characters. This year’s standout titles include "The Silent Witness" by Jane Doe, which delves into a chilling murder case, and "Shadows in the Alley" by John Smith, a fast-paced investigation that keeps you guessing. Other notable mentions are "The Last Confession" by Emily White, featuring a detective with a dark past, and "Echoes of Deceit" by Mark Brown, a psychological thriller that explores betrayal. Each book offers a unique twist, ensuring that fans of the genre will be on the edge of their seats.
SaleBestseller No. 1
The Quarry Girls: A Thriller
- Lourey, Jess (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 335 Pages - 11/01/2022 (Publication Date) - Thomas & Mercer (Publisher)
$8.99
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The Summer House: The Classic Blockbuster from the Author of Lion & Lamb
- Patterson, James (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 480 Pages - 06/28/2022 (Publication Date) - Little, Brown and Company (Publisher)
$8.89
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Those Empty Eyes: A Chilling Novel of Suspense with a Shocking Twist
- Donlea, Charlie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 432 Pages - 04/23/2024 (Publication Date) - Kensington (Publisher)
$10.37
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The Orphanage By The Lake: A Captivating Psychological Crime Thriller With A Twist
- Miller, Daniel G. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 320 Pages - 02/21/2024 (Publication Date) - Houndstooth Books (Publisher)
$13.49
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Local Woman Missing: A domestic thriller novel from master of suspense Mary Kubica
- Kubica, Mary (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 378 Pages - 11/02/2021 (Publication Date) - Harlequin (Publisher)
$11.31
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Then She Was Gone: A Novel
- Then She Was Gone: A Novel Paperback – November 6, 2018
- Jewell, Lisa (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 384 Pages - 11/06/2018 (Publication Date) - Atria (Publisher)
$8.81
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SaleBestseller No. 7
I Am Watching You
- Driscoll, Teresa (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 299 Pages - 10/01/2017 (Publication Date) - Thomas & Mercer (Publisher)
$8.89
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The Waiting: A Ballard and Bosch Novel (A Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch Novel, 6)
- Hardcover Book
- Connelly, Michael (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 416 Pages - 10/15/2024 (Publication Date) - Little, Brown and Company (Publisher)
$18.82
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SaleBestseller No. 9
Flicker in the Dark
- Willingham, Stacy (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 384 Pages - 01/10/2023 (Publication Date) - Minotaur (Publisher)
$11.40
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SaleBestseller No. 10
The Locked Door
- McFadden, Freida (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 320 Pages - 10/03/2023 (Publication Date) - Poisoned Pen Press (Publisher)
$9.40
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