Sunday, November 15, 2026

This month’s best new thrillers

 
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Book cover for The Girl in the Lake by Brian Sitts and James Patterson
When a body surfaces in a frozen lake, three detectives are caught in a killer’s deadly game
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Cowritten by a thriller legend, this is the latest installment of the bestselling series that started with Holmes, Marple & Poe
  • “Keeps readers guessing” (People) and “will have readers checking their locks twice” (Booklist)
  • Stars a trio of private investigators who echo their literary namesakes: Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple, and Edgar Allan Poe
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Book cover for The Family Cross by James Patterson
Alex Cross is pulled into a conspiracy that could cost him everything
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The perfect companion to Cross on Prime Video!
  • When a series of shocking murders draws the iconic forensic psychologist into Washington, DC’s dangerous underworld, he must race to find the killer — while trying to stay alive…
  • A propulsive plot from one of the world’s most popular storytellers
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Book cover for Mr. Disappear by Virginia Trench
This ‘juicy’ cat-and-mouse chase will ‘keep readers turning the pages’ (Sophie Stava)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “The psychological menace of Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley” meets the “suspense of Lisa Jewell” (J.T. Ellison)
  • The prey become the predator as three women unite to outmaneuver a serial con artist…
  • People named this “gripping tale of cheat, prey, love” a must-read of fall
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Media mentions for Mr. Disappear by Virginia Trench MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for When They Find Me by Carter Wilson
Heather Gudenkauf gives ‘five breathtaking stars’ to this ‘bone-chilling thriller’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A knock on the door of Annie’s remote Colorado cabin brings danger in the form of Riven, a woman hell-bent on revenge — but their meeting will reveal all the chilling ways their fates are intertwined…
  • Tess Gerritsen promises “heart-pounding suspense,” raving, “You won’t be able to put this one down”
  • From the USA Today bestselling author of Tell Me What You Did
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Media mentions for When They Find Me by Carter Wilson MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Chain Reaction by Lee Child and Andrew Child
Jack Reacher returns in this ‘piece of pure thriller-writing gold’ (Lisa Jewell)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • When a covert agent is brutally murdered, Reacher is called to uncover what happened in a remote Colorado town
  • Parade says, “Chain Reaction continues to show that the Child brothers can bring in real, modern-day elements and still make it feel like a timeless tale”
  • “Another surefire hit” (Booklist) in a #1 New York Times bestselling series
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Media mentions for Chain Reaction by Lee Child and Andrew Child MEDIA MENTIONS: USA Today, Parade, Chicago Tribune, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for The Hollow by Michael Connelly
An instant New York Times bestselling installment of a popular series
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “Bosch fans will rejoice at this knockout return” (Booklist starred review)
  • When dark childhood memories bubble to the surface, retired LAPD detective Harry Bosch sets out to find a killer — no matter the cost
  • Shedding more light on the origin story of its popular protagonist, this read will win over longtime fans and newcomers alike
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Book cover for Bad Company: A Thriller by Sara Paretsky
A story of corruption and revenge from ‘one of the all-time greats’ (Karin Slaughter)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Determined to uncover the truth about her first posting, retired CIA field agent Lily Sedako begins an investigation that places a target on her back
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of the V. I. Warshawski series, who Lee Child calls “a genius”
  • “Sara Paretsky is a legend… If you haven’t read her yet, now is the time” (Harlan Coben)
  • Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen’s Martini Club books
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Media mentions for Bad Company: A Thriller by Sara Paretsky MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for Before I Disappear by Cate Quinn
Waking up with no memories, a woman must figure out who she can trust before time runs out
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Criminologist April Anderson is under police protection as a victim of a terrible crime — or at least that’s what she’s told…
  • “A must-read for those who love fast-paced suspense, shocking revelations, and a story where nothing and no one can be trusted” (Library Journal)
  • A twisty novel from the author of The Bridesmaid and The Clinic
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Media mentions for Before I Disappear by Cate Quinn MEDIA MENTIONS: Parade, Library Journal
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Book cover for The Taken Ones by J.A. Jance
A string of missing women draws an investigator into a twisting mystery
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A #1 New York Times bestselling author “is still finding new ways to thrill her readers” (Publishers Weekly) with this latest installment in a long-running series
  • As authorities dismiss the case, PI J. P. Beaumont teams up with an old friend to unravel the truth behind the disappearances
  • Told from multiple perspectives, this twisty, race-against-the-clock thriller will keep you reading long into the night
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Book cover for The Paris Files by Eva Jurczyk
See why Lucy Foley calls this ‘a gloriously vivid, gripping read’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Jacob and Genie’s whirlwind love affair has them planning for the future in their Paris apartment — but when Jacob vanishes, Genie’s story doesn’t add up…
  • The “fast-moving plot” unfolds through police interviews, “with twists and surprises up until the very end” (Library Journal)
  • Rave reviews from Ashley Audrain, Caroline Kepnes, and Shari Lapena, who calls it “as rich and layered as a mille-feuille”
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Book cover for Split Second by Janet Evanovich
Evanovich herself promises this book was ‘worth the wait’ (People)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Bounty hunter Stephanie has her hands full between handling a mysterious stalker, chasing down a bail jumper, and dealing with an ex-fiancé…
  • “With colorful characters, a madcap plot, and masses of mayhem, Evanovich’s latest is sure to provoke laughs, chortles, guffaws, and wry smiles” (Booklist starred review)
  • Find out why so many readers have loved this long-running series, with its nonstop action and unforgettable cast
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Saltwater
By Jessica Andrews
Adrift university grad Lucy escapes to her late grandfather’s cottage in a small Irish town — where she discovers a path forward. A “gorgeous” coming-of-age novel (The New York Times Book Review) that “declares [Andrews] one to watch” (Booklist).
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We Would Never
We Would Never
By Tova Mirvis
In this “gripping, engaging” page-turner (Vogue) that’s just “begging for a screen adaptation” (Kirkus Reviews), Hailey Gelman’s separation and battle for custody unites her Florida family. “Once you start this book, you won’t want to put it down” (New York Times bestselling author Tom Perrotta).
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The Secret Thread
The Secret Thread
By Eve Chase
A “sensational” recent release (Rosie Walsh): In a tiny staff cottage on an English countryside estate, a gardener’s daughter dreams of more. Decades later, as a widow prepares to sell her belongings and sprawling property, her story is revealed… “I was completely swept up in this intoxicating tale” (Clare Leslie Hall).
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The Night Island
The Night Island
By Jayne Ann Krentz
A New York Times bestselling author known for “can’t-put-it-down plotting” kicks it up a notch in this “adrenaline-infused” read (Booklist)! When a tipster vanishes after sending a lead to Talia’s cold case podcast, she travels to a gloomy island in the Pacific Northwest that’s teeming with secrets.
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Chasing the Night
Chasing the Night
By Iris Johansen
Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan must come to terms with her own daughter’s mysterious disappearance as she helps CIA agent Catherine Ling find answers about her long-missing child… A heart-stopping thriller from a #1 New York Times bestselling author who “keeps readers on the edge of their seats” (Booklist).
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Iberia
Iberia
By James A. Michener
The people, places, and history of a country unlike any other come to vivid life in this sweeping New York Times bestseller from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author. “Massive, beautiful… The best that Mr. Michener has ever done on any subject” (The Wall Street Journal).
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Jinxed
Jinxed
By Carol Higgins Clark
From a New York Times bestselling author whose “plots and pacing are perfect” (Nelson DeMille): With $8 million at stake, private investigator Regan Reilly has just two days to find Whitney Weldon. But someone else is looking for Whitney — and is determined to stop Regan. A “rollicking” crime novel (Publishers Weekly).
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The Last Murder at the End of the World
The Last Murder at the End of the World
By Stuart Turton
“Reads like a Sherlock Holmes novel set in a broken future” (NPR): On an idyllic island haven, someone is murdered — leaving the survivors exactly 107 hours to solve the mystery. “As though Agatha Christie and Stephen King had jointly rebooted Lost” (A. J. Finn).
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The Price
The Price
By Joan Johnston
Single father Luke has sacrificed time with his children for his corporate law career. But when a big case concerning his daughter’s health pits him against his high school sweetheart, the cowboy realizes what’s truly important in life… “Readers will find themselves turning the pages” (Publishers Weekly) of this New York Times bestseller!
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A Quiet Flame
A Quiet Flame
By Philip Kerr
From a New York Times bestselling author comes a “stylish noir” with “writing [that] makes every page a joy to read” (Publishers Weekly): When a teenage girl is killed and another disappears in 1950s Buenos Aires, PI Bernie Gunther investigates a connection to two unsolved murders in Germany.
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The Paris Seamstress
The Paris Seamstress
By Catherine Law
In World War II–era Paris, aspiring seamstress Murielle and her best friend, Zoé, discover a crashed English pilot. They don’t hesitate to help him — but it could cost them everything… An unputdownable new release perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah.
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You Are Mine
You Are Mine
By Alex Lake
On a walk, Mary sees a chilling sign informing her that she is being watched. But it can’t be real… Can it? A gripping new book from an internationally bestselling author of “relentlessly fast-paced” thrillers (John Marrs).
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Bayside Desires
Bayside Desires
By Melissa Foster
When resort owner Rick and preschool teacher Desiree become neighbors for a summer on Cape Cod, they begin a temporary fling. But then their hearts get involved… A New York Times bestselling author presents a passionate love story that’s first in a series!
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Bittersweet Promises
Bittersweet Promises
By Carrie Ann Ryan
A steamy series starter from a USA Today bestselling author: Sparks reignite when tattoo shop owner Leif encounters single mom Brooke, the woman he’s never forgotten. Leif and Brooke haven’t seen each other since their chance meeting in Paris years ago, but living in close proximity changes everything…
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