Sunday, November 15, 2026

This month’s best new thrillers

 
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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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Media mentions for The Paris Files by Eva Jurczyk MEDIA MENTIONS: Parade, Library Journal
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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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Media mentions for Split Second by Janet Evanovich MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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