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Mystery and thriller books that kept me on the edge of my seat
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Chloe Russell
Mystery and thriller books are often my go to and these books were so good I sacrificed sleep for them (as any normal person would)
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Holly Jackson!
 
Frieda McFadden
 
Standalones

Holly Jackson!

just some of the best holly jackson books that you cannot skip!

 
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This is such an easy read that was packed with detail
The Reappearance of Rachel Price
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I read this book in one sitting and it never failed to keep my attention
Five Survive
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This was the book that got me into reading and it was PERFECT
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
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I don't usually like sequels but THIS, was perfectly set out
Good Girl, Bad Blood: Deluxe Edition
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Bit on the lengthier side BUT it was the perfect way to end such an amazing series
As Good as Dead (A Good Girl's Guide to Murder #3)
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Frieda McFadden

I loveee Frieda for a good cozy thriller packed with elements of mystery

 
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Frieda just did it again with this one i highly recommend
The Tenant
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Just verity with more of a homey feel and written better
The Housemaid
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I would say this book is horrible but Freida said to never lie...
Never Lie
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Standalones

some of the best standalone thrillers and mysteries i have ever read

 
Chloe Russell profile picture
The most creative thriller to ever exist. choosing who's side to read first... INSANE
Dead Girls Don't Talk
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Kept me guessing the whole time!
We Are All Guilty Here: A Novel
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I genuinely thought i was insane while reading this ITS SO GOOD
The Silent Patient
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The fact the ending is open to the reader's interpretation just makes it 10 times better
Verity
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The only lie here would be me saying this wasn't a super creative book
Listen for the Lie: A Novel
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This made me an absolute sucker for a mystery comedy
The Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman
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This was very different to all the other reads but it was the perfect way to branch out
We Used to Live Here: Chilling Psychological Horror
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