As a person often let down by thrillers, these books are some that passed my expectations and that I recommend often
A tense cat-and-mouse thriller where a woman helps police set a trap for a serial killer, only to realize she may be walking straight into danger herself
The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard
A sharp, twisty psychological thriller about female con artists, shifting identities, and the dangerous power of deception
The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark
A tense, twist-filled thriller where past trauma resurfaces, forcing a woman to confront long-buried secrets and fears
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
Two grieving fathers unite for brutal revenge, exposing violence, grief, and unlikely redemption in a raw, powerful thriller
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
A chilling psychological thriller exploring motherhood, nature versus nurture, and the terrifying possibility of a child beyond saving
The Push by Ashley Audrain
A COVID thriller where a lockdown romance unravels into secrets, manipulation, and deadly consequences
56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard
A suspenseful thriller blending true-crime podcasting with buried secrets, small-town lies, and a haunting search for justice
The Night Swim (Rachel Krall, #1) by Megan Goldin
A chilling, empathetic thriller reclaiming victims’ voices while tracing the women who crossed paths with a notorious killer
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
A struggling actress takes a last-minute role in a remote horror film, only to realize the danger may be real and not just part of the script
Run Time by Catherine Ryan Howard
A provocative thriller about grief, motherhood, and moral ambiguity, following women driven to extreme measures for justice and revenge
The Collective by Alison Gaylin
A relentless survival thriller where a stranded woman uncovers a horrifying secret, forcing a deadly fight to escape
No Exit by Taylor Adams
Two women swap identities to escape their lives, but when one plane goes down, secrets and survival collide in unexpected ways
The Last Flight by Julie Clark
A glamorous getaway turns dangerous as secrets, power, and survival collide among the ultra-wealthy in paradise
The Lion's Den by Katherine St. John
A modern Jane Eyre–inspired thriller where a woman marries into wealth and secrets, only to realize the past isn’t done with her yet
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
A marriage-on-the-brink getaway turns into a mind-bending psychological thriller full of secrets, twists, and unreliable truths
