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The Best Thrillers Nobody’s Talking About (Yet)
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Kerrigan Stech
Tired of seeing the same thrillers recommended everywhere? 📚 These hidden gems slipped under the radar but deliver all the chills, twists, and “wait, WHAT?!” moments you crave. From haunting psychological stories to clever whodunits, these are the t...
 
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A BookTok Fave! Quiet but intense thriller with authentic scares—mentioned as a standout hidden gem by fellow thriller fans.
The Whisper Man: A Novel
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Follow FBI Agent Nina Guerrera as she battles a serial killer leaving cryptic clues. A gripping, under-the-radar cat-and-mouse story with deep character depth.
The Cipher
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A woman witnesses a suspicious interaction on a train and doesn’t speak up—and later one of the girls goes missing. Multilayered and haunting.
I Am Watching You
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A sleek, psychological thriller about two strangers plotting murder—dark, clever, and disturbingly fun.
The Kind Worth Killing
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A debut with intense psychological terror: a home invasion thriller that keeps you guessing—and sleeping with one eye open.
Nightwatching
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Set in Lagos, this novel blends mystery and cultural nuance, following a woman’s mysterious disappearance and her aunt’s investigation. Rich, thoughtful, and deeply atmospheric.
The Lagos Wife
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A comatose woman accused of murder and a psychologist obsessed with her case. Intricate, emotional, and inventive in storytelling.
Anna O: A Novel
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A disappearance from decades past resurfaces through podcasts, bringing back unsettling truths. Emotionally compelling and masterfully layered.
Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?
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Twisting spy-thriller with relentless pacing and complex characters. Described as “cunning, smart, riveting, and relentless.”
Liars' Paradox (A Jack and Jill Thriller)
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A debut novel about stolen masterpieces and high-stakes greed. Taut, suspenseful, and beautifully written.
Three Graves Full
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A chilling historical thriller blending supernatural elements with a strong romantic subplot—eerie, atmospheric, and compelling.
Murder Road
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A globetrotting, high-stakes hunt for a missing billionaire—part of FT’s recommended fresh thriller reads of 2025.
The Collaborators (The Cormorant Trilogy)
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