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The best and most suspenseful thrillers
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items The best thrillers out there! This genre can be kind of predictable, but these reads are truly good and leave you guessing.
When a famous painter shoots her husband and stops speaking entirely, a determined psychotherapist becomes obsessed with unraveling her silence—only to discover a chilling twist that changes everything.
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
A teenage girl is abducted and locked in a basement with other girls by a man who calls them his "family"—and as days turn into weeks, she must figure out how to survive and escape.
The Cellar by Natasha Preston, Paperback
During a senior survival trip in the woods, four teens wake up to find their teacher drugged, supplies destroyed, and cryptic words written on their arms—like "damaged," "dangerous," and "deceptive"—as they realize someone is hunting them.
One Was Lost by Natalie D. Richards, Paperback
A haunting psychological thriller about grief, obsession, and the secrets people will do anything to keep buried.
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell, Paperback
A twisty teen thriller full of small-town secrets, eerie prom night vibes, and classic whodunnit suspense.
Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus, Paperback
A fast-paced psychological thriller about identity, deception, and how well you really know yourself.
The Third Twin by C. J. Omololu, Paperback
A gripping YA mystery full of twists, podcasts, and morally gray choices that blur the line between justice and revenge.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (A Good Girl's Guide to Murder #1)
A layered, twisty mystery that blends past and present with dark academia vibes and cliffhanger endings.
Truly Devious (Truly Devious Series #1) by Maureen Johnson, ...
A high school murder mystery with The Breakfast Club vibes and a twisty, fast-paced plot full of lies, drama, and dark secrets.
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus, Paperback
A dark, emotional thriller that explores memory, identity, and the secrets siblings keep—with a twist you won’t see coming.
Vanishing Girls - Lauren Oliver