Best Psychological Thriller Books
Delve into the most gripping psychological thrillers, selected from leading blogs and publications for their frequent mentions and high praise.

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Unravel the mystery behind a chilling crime that left a woman silent for six years. Alicia Berenson had a charmed life until she shot her husband in the head, never speaking another word since. Discover the truth behind her tragic story in this gripping novel.
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A thrilling exploration of a marriage gone wrong from one of the most acclaimed suspense writers of our time. When the clever and beautiful wife of a small-town golden boy disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary, the pressure mounts as rumors fly and suspicions rise. With razor-sharp writing and intricate plot twists, this dark psychological thriller will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
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This psychological thriller is a top-notch must-read, a gripping and enthralling journey that combines the voyeuristic thrills of Rear Window with the darkness and twists of Gone Girl. Follow Rachel, a daily commuter who becomes obsessed with a seemingly perfect couple, "Jess and Jason", until one day she witnesses something shocking that changes everything. Discover the truth about the girl on the train in this exceptional and startling novel.
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This suspenseful novel will keep you guessing until the very end. Follow the twisted love triangle between an ex-wife, her replacement, and the man they both love. But assume nothing - as secrets and dangerous truths are revealed, you'll realize this is more than just a jealous ex-wife story. Gripping and chilling, The Wife Between Us reveals the hidden complexities of a seemingly perfect marriage. Don't miss this insightful look into the lies we tell ourselves in the name of love.
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This thriller portrays the lives of Jack and Grace, a couple that seems to have it all. But their infallible image eventually raises suspicious questions, leading to the discovery of a dark secret behind closed doors.
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This Hitchcockian thriller follows an agoraphobic woman who believes she witnessed a crime in a neighboring house. A recluse in her NYC home, Anna Fox spends her days drinking wine, watching old movies, and spying on her neighbors. When the seemingly perfect new family across the way moves in, Anna's world and dark secrets are laid bare. In this diabolically gripping and sophisticated psychological suspense, no one and nothing is what it seems.
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This debut thriller is a thrilling rollercoaster ride about a couple who has been married for fifteen years and is now bored with their lives. They seem like an ordinary couple, but they have their dark secrets. Their idea of keeping their marriage alive is far from conventional, which leads to them getting away with murder. A suspenseful page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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A reporter is sent back to her hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls, only to find herself haunted by her own troubled past. As she delves deeper into the case, she must confront the childhood tragedy she has tried to forget in order to unravel the psychological puzzle of both the present case and her own past. Taut, haunting, and unforgettable, this book is addictive from start to finish.
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Abandoned mansions, family secrets, and a young woman discovering the truth about her identity - all come together to create a twisted and captivating story in this novel. Libby Jones inherits an empty mansion in London, but her family's past holds dangerous secrets. With police reports of a dead family and missing children, Libby's journey to uncovering her own identity becomes a perilous one. With entangled family ties and secrets lurking in every corner, this gripping novel will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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A long-lost friend's hen party invites Nora to confront her past in a dark, dark house. But when things take a dangerous turn, secrets begin to unravel. Will Nora be able to escape?
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The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Room by Emma Donoghue
Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
Before I Go to Sleep by S. J. Watson
You by Caroline Kepnes
Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
Into the Water by Paula Hawkins
Sunburn by Laura Lippman
We Were Liars Deluxe Edition by E. Lockhart
Misery by Stephen King
Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks
Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney
Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes
The Shining by Stephen King
In the Woods by Tana French
The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine
I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll
The Good Girl by Mary Kubica
Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison
Dear Child by Romy Hausmann
The Snowman by Jo Nesbo
C.L. Taylor Untitled Book 2 by C. L. Taylor
Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin
The Passenger by Lisa Lutz
The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse
Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena
Bellevue Square by Michael Redhill
The Vixen Amber Halloway by Carol Lahines
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
The Whisper Man by Alex North
I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid
The Elizas by Sara Shepard
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
The Push by Ashley Audrain
Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Verity by Colleen Hoover
Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier
99 Red Balloons by Elisabeth Carpenter
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
The Therapist by B.A. Paris
The Widow by Fiona Barton
Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott
When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole
The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard
The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter
Long Bright River by Liz Moore
The Dry by Jane Harper
The Night Swim by Megan Goldin
Jane Doe by Victoria Helen Stone
The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen
Confessions by Kanae Minato
Watching You by Lisa Jewell
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
An Untamed State by Roxane Gay
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
The Terror by Dan Simmons
His & Hers by Alice Feeney
We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver
The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
No Exit by Taylor Adams
Defending Jacob by William Landay
Still Missing by Chevy Stevens
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
Pretty Things by Janelle Brown
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson









