Monday, September 08, 2025

Best of 2025 So Far: Thrillers

 
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This Month's Best New Thrillers
Wondering which of this year's thrillers should be at the top of your reading list? Here are the 10 page-turners that thriller fans shouldn't miss in 2025.
 
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Book cover for Nightshade by Michael Connelly
One of crime fiction's biggest names delivers an electrifying #1 New York Times bestseller
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The creator of Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller introduces a brand-new protagonist, Los Angeles County detective Stilwell
  • Exiled from the homicide desk and sent to Catalina Island, Stilwell investigates a Jane Doe found in the harbor — but what will he risk for justice?
  • A scorching series starter from "a master of the genre" (The Washington Post)
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Media mentions for Nightshade by Michael ConnellyMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Never Flinch by Stephen King
'This is Stephen King at his finest, and an absolute must-read for his fans' (Booklist)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The iconic, highly intelligent PI Holly Gibney faces off against a vengeful serial killer and a dangerous stalker
  • Highly anticipated by The New York Times Book Review, The Boston Globe, Vulture, and many more
  • This #1 New York Times bestseller proves "he's not the King for nothing" (USA Today)
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Media mentions for Never Flinch by Stephen KingMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, Associated Press, USA Today, Slate, Vulture, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Salon, Paste, Variety, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers and Alex Kiester
See why Jeneva Rose's 'jaw is still on the floor' after reading this twisty thriller
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Nic and Jenna's sisters vanish two weeks apart, under eerily similar circumstances — but how are the cases connected? The two women will stop at nothing to unravel the truth…
  • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All Good People Here and host of a smash-hit true crime podcast
  • Glowing reviews from Gillian Flynn and Reese's Book Club alum Gillian McAllister
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Media mentions for The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers and Alex KiesterMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Show, People, The Washington Post, Bustle, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Presumed Guilty by Scott Turow
The 'master class in legal suspense' (Booklist) that captivated Kristin Hannah and David Baldacci
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Now a retired judge, Rusty Sabich's hopes for a quiet life are dashed when his wife's son, Aaron, is accused of murder
  • An instant New York Times bestseller that "easily ranks among Turow's best" (Publishers Weekly)
  • The can't-miss sequel to Presumed Innocent, the inspiration for the hit Apple TV+ miniseries
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Media mentions for Presumed Guilty by Scott TurowMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Vulture, Chicago Tribune, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
This #1 New York Times bestseller 'is the best book of Lisa Jewell's career' (A. J. Finn)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Three women meet the man of their dreams — but what dark secrets is he hiding?
  • "Cancel all plans, this is a read-in-one-sitting book. A gripping psychological thriller that is compulsive and clever and completely brilliant" (Alice Feeney)
  • "A thrilling, chilling work of genius" (Chris Whitaker) from the author of None of This Is True and Then She Was Gone
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Media mentions for Don't Let Him In by Lisa JewellMEDIA MENTIONS:People, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, New York Post, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen
This rollicking adventure 'could be [Hiaasen's] funniest book yet' (Booklist)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When a Florida man picks up a hitchhiker on the side of the road, it sparks a journey filled with corrupt politicians, conspiracies, and a cast of colorful characters
  • A New York Times bestselling satire that examines modern American politics
  • "If you could use some wild escapism right now, Hiaasen is your guy" (The New York Times)
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Media mentions for Fever Beach by Carl HiaasenMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for You Belong Here by Megan Miranda
Uncover a small town's long-buried secrets in this 'supercharged atmospheric novel' (Booklist)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Megan Miranda once again proves her mastery of suspense" (The Seattle Times) with this instant New York Times bestseller
  • When Beckett is forced back to the Virginia town where she grew up, she must confront the dark tragedy that caused her to flee years ago
  • "Miranda is an expert at using memories and flashbacks to unveil a story [that] feels dramatic and full of unexpected twists" (Library Journal)
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Media mentions for You Belong Here by Megan MirandaMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Paste, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose
A gripping #1 New York Times bestseller from a BookTok sensation!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Years ago, attorney Sarah Morgan defended her then-husband, Adam, from a murder charge — and now, new DNA evidence will throw everything into question once more…
  • "A clever, pulse-racing thriller that pulls you in and keeps you guessing until the final pages" (T. J. Newman, author of Falling)
  • Glowing reviews from Karin Slaughter and Alex Finlay
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Media mentions for The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva RoseMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah Daily, People, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, Variety, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Saltwater by Katy Hays
Find out why Ashley Winstead calls this 'one of the best books of 2025'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An atmospheric page-turner that reads like a mash-up of The White Lotus and Succession
  • Thirty years after Sarah Lingate's mysterious death, her wealthy family returns to Capri — where shocking revelations await
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters
  • "This masterful suspense story has all the momentum of a runaway train" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
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Media mentions for Saltwater by Katy HaysMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah Daily, People, USA Today, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for South of Nowhere by Jeffery Deaver
Can Colter Shaw find a missing family — with only hours left to survive?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The most recent installment of the popular series behind the CBS show Tracker
  • When a devastating flood strikes in a small California town, is it an act of nature… or something more sinister?
  • "Readers familiar with Mr. Shaw will thoroughly enjoy this novel. For those who haven't met him yet, this is a good time to rectify that" (Booklist)
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Media mentions for South of Nowhere by Jeffery DeaverMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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