I’m an avid reader and love all genres, but psychological thrillers have my whole heart. From Freida McFadden to John Marrs to Kiersten Modglin — I’ll take them all!
These are the books that kept me wide awake, heart racing, and completely hooked in...
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Must Read Thriller Series
Best Stand Alone Psychological Thrillers
Must Read Thriller Series
Four murders. One detective. Can he catch the pattern?
-The suspense gripped me from page one- I couldn't put it down!
The Fourth Monkey (A 4MK Thriller): Book 1 - J.D. Barker
The killer isn't finished… and neither is the nightmare.
- Every chapter kept me guessing, Barker's twists are genius.
The Fifth To Die (A 4MK Thriller): Book 2 - J.D. Barker
A child's innocence hides a chilling secret.
- I could not put this one day, it was devoured in one sitting.
The Sixth Wicked Child (4MK Thriller) Book 3
Killing killers isn't a crime… or is it?
- I loved the moral edge of this story.
I Kill Killers: Dark Crime Series Book 1
When one isn't enough, teamwork turns deadly.
- The stakes kept rising, I was hooked.
We Kill Killers: Dark Crime Series 2 - Ashman
The ultimate hunter faces the ultimate prey.
- I couldn't predict the final twist. Absolutely edge-of-your-seat suspense.
Final Kill (Dark Crime Series Book 3)
A small town hides dangerous secrets under its surface.
- The suspense is deliciously dark, I raced through this one.
Devil's Lily: Dark Mafia Romance (Nightshades 1)
The darkness grows, and so does the danger.
- The tension and twists kept me on edge the entire time.
Devil's Tulip: Dark Mafia Romance (Nightshades 2)
Everyone has a secret, some are deadly.
- I was completely absorbed, the series kept getting better.
Devil's Azalea: Dark Mafia Romance #3
Evil wears a familiar face in this chilling tale.
- The plot twists blew me away.
Devil's Iris: Dark Mafia Romance (Nightshades 4)
**COMING SOON** Release date: Feb 28, 2026
I final showdown with secrets that refuse to stay buried.
Devil's Foxglove: Dark Mafia Romance
A perfect marriage hides a deadly secret.
- I was hooked by the suspense and shocking twists.
The Arrangement (Arrangement Novels Book 1)
Changing the rules can be deadly.
- The tension kept me guessing.
The Amendment (Arrangement Novels Book 2) : Kiersten Modglin
Some sins demand and terrifying price.
- Dark, gripping, and impossible to forget.
The Atonement (Arrangement Novels Book 3) - Kiersten Modglin
Love and murder collide in a deadly game.
- Twisted, dark, and totally addictive.
Butcher & Blackbird: The Ruinous Love #1
Secrets, lies, and obsession… who will survive?
- The suspense and romance mix perfectly.
Leather & Lark: The Ruinous Love Trilogy 2
The final chapter of love, lies, and revenge.
- The ending blew me away.
Scythe & Sparrow: Ruinous Love Trilogy 3
Best Stand Alone Psychological Thrillers
A friendly letter hides a deadly secret.
- I loved how the tension built, every page made my heart race!
Pen Pal - J.T. Geissinger
One crash changes everything… can you handle the truth?
- I couldn't stop turning pages, the twists kept coming!
The Crash: Freida McFadden
Mom's letters aren't what they seem.
- This book had me second-guessing every character, it's brilliantly creepy!
