Author: Lisa Jewell
The Family Upstairs is a gripping psychological thriller that weaves together suspense, dark family secrets, and shocking twists. The story follows Libby Jones, who inherits a mansion linked to a family found dead under mysterious circumstances. As Libby uncovers the truth, the narrative shifts between multiple perspectives, including those of surviving family members, revealing a haunting past. Lisa Jewell excels ...
Author: Lisa Jewell
Lisa Jewell’s Then She Was Gone is a gripping psychological thriller that masterfully blends suspense with deep emotional tension. The story follows Laurel Mack, a mother struggling with the decade-old disappearance of her teenage daughter, Ellie. When Laurel meets a man whose young daughter bears an uncanny resemblance to Ellie, long-buried secrets begin to unravel. Told through multiple perspectives and timelin...
Author: Riley Sager
Riley Sager’s The Only One Left is a gripping thriller set in a creepy mansion on a cliff in Maine. The story follows Kit, a young woman who becomes a caretaker for Lenora Hope, a mute woman accused of killing her family years ago. The book has a great, eerie atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re right there in the mansion, uncovering its dark secrets with Kit. Lenora’s silence adds a lot of mystery, and as Ki...
Author: Ann Rule
I really enjoyed The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule. The way she combines her personal experience with Ted Bundy and her investigative research creates such a compelling, eerie narrative. What makes this book so unique is Rule’s close connection to Bundy—she knew him before his crimes were discovered. They even worked together at a crisis hotline, and she considered him a friend. It’s incredibly unsettling to read abo...
Author: Alice Feeney
Rock Paper Scissors is a psychological thriller filled with twists, tension, and a foreboding atmosphere. Adam and Amelia’s marriage is crumbling, and a weekend retreat to a secluded Scottish castle is meant to save it. But the trip quickly turns sinister as long-buried secrets come to light, and it becomes clear they are not alone. Alice Feeney masterfully builds suspense with dual perspectives and unreliable...
Author: R.J. Jacobs
A gripping psychological thriller, And Then You Were Gone by R.J. Jacobs delivers a fast-paced mystery with a unique protagonist. The story follows Emily Firestone, a woman managing bipolar disorder while navigating a relationship with her boyfriend, Paolo. When Paolo mysteriously disappears during a weekend getaway, Emily finds herself the prime suspect. With her mental health working against her credibility, she m...
Author: Amy Giles
A thought-provoking and deeply emotional young adult novel, That Night by Amy Giles focuses on the aftermath of a tragedy rather than the event itself. After surviving a school shooting, Jess and Lucas are left grappling with grief, survivor’s guilt, and the weight of moving forward. Rather than dwelling on the details of the attack, this book explores how trauma affects those left behind—the pain of losing loved ...
Author: Riley Sager
A gripping and suspenseful psychological thriller, Final Girls by Riley Sager is a must-read for fans of horror-inspired mysteries. Quincy Carpenter is the sole survivor of a brutal massacre, earning her the label of a “Final Girl”—a term used to describe women who survive horror-movie-like killings. She has worked hard to move on, but when another Final Girl is found dead, she’s forced to confront her past. Teami...