Goodreads Release date: June 9, 2026 Publisher: Crooked Lane Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: A woman uses AI to create the perfect friend and finds herself trapped in a cat-and-mouse game in this ticking clock thriller, perfect for fans of Blake Crouch. Penn, once a brilliant PhD candidate in Applied Language Studies, traded her dissertation for a … Continue reading This is a Lie by Cleo Ballard
Category: Thrillers & Suspense
Keep Them Close by David Ellis
Goodreads Release date: June 30, 2026 Publisher: Putnam Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: From the bestselling author of Look Closer comes a new domestic thriller about betrayal and murder inside one twisted family Siblings Allison and Luke have been through a lot together. They’ve always stood by each other. They’d do anything for each other. When Allison’s husband, Finley, is murdered, Luke … Continue reading Keep Them Close by David Ellis
Heather by Caitlin Mullen
Goodreads Release date: June 9, 2026 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genre: Mystery/Thriller Narrators: Bailey Carr, Christine Lakin and Mia Wurgraft Synopsis: For readers of Liz Moore’s The God of the Woods, a small-town detective reopens an unsolved case, sending shock waves across generations of women in this gripping new mystery from the Edgar Award–winning author of Please See … Continue reading Heather by Caitlin Mullen
Beach Thriller by Jamie Day
Goodreads Release date: June 9, 2026 Publisher: St. Martins Press Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: The next riveting summer suspense by the author of THE BLOCK PARTY, ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY, and THE LAKE ESCAPE Jamie Day. Holly Sinclair, a struggling writer, is forced from her cherished New York apartment and returns to her family's seaside cottage in … Continue reading Beach Thriller by Jamie Day
Marion by Leah Rowan
Goodreads Release date: June 2, 2026 Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Genre: Mystery/Thriler Synopsis: A twist on Hitchcock’s iconic classic Psycho —where the leading lady doesn't die, but instead turns the knife on Norm, kicking off a crime spree that turns the silver screen victim into a heroine for our times. NORMAN WAS HER FIRST.Marion is in deep. … Continue reading Marion by Leah Rowan
The Ultimate 2026 Summer Reading Guide
Get ready for the ultimate summer reading experience with my new guide! Dive into a world of cozy mysteries, thrilling thrillers, charming romance, and relaxing beach reads. Whether you're a fan of suspenseful thrillers or heartwarming romances, there's something for everyone on this year's curated list.
Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray
Goodreads Release date: May 5, 2026 Publisher: Dutton Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: Nothing is as it seems—and no one is telling the truth—in this page-turning thriller about a young lawyer forced to defend a man on trial for murder against the mentor who taught her everything: her husband. When Leila Reynolds is handed her first murder … Continue reading Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray
Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister
Goodreads Release date: May 5, 2026 Publisher: William Morrow Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: How far would you go to rescue your child? A mother races against the clock—and finds herself on the wrong side of the law—in a desperate fight to save her teenage daughter in this pulse-pounding thriller from the author of Reese’s Book Club … Continue reading Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister
Drop Dead Famous by Jennifer Pearson
Goodreads Release date: May 5, 2026 Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers Genre: YA Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: An investigation turns into an obsession when the younger sister of a slain pop starlet is determined to uncover her sister’s killer, no matter what it costs. When superstar Blair Baker is murdered moments before her triumphant … Continue reading Drop Dead Famous by Jennifer Pearson
April Recap
This April reading recap features a mix of contemporary fiction, thrillers, and romance, highlighting standout books by Sarah Morgan, Sally Hepworth, and Alex Finlay. With a strong focus on early summer reading vibes, this wrap-up includes bingeable thrillers, character-driven fiction, and feel-good, escapist reads perfect for beach season. Also included are April book recommendations, a spring reading list, quarter one favorites, and current reads ranging from fast-paced suspense to light, summery romance. Ideal for readers looking for April reading wrap-ups, summer book recommendations, and seasonal TBR inspiration
