Top new thriller books in April 2023
Last updated:
April 30, 2023
April 2023 featuring new releases by David Baldacci, Mary Higgins Clark, Alafair Burke, John Sandford, Megan Miranda, Teresa Driscoll, Chad Zunker, Joshilyn Jackson, Liz Nugent, Caroline Kepnes, Dennis Lehane and many more.
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Simply Lies by David Baldacci
A twisting new psychological thriller in which two women—one a former detective, the other a dangerous con artist—go head-to-head in an electrifying game of cat and mouse... -
![Where Are the Children Now? by Mary Higgins Clark, Alafair Burke]()
Where Are the Children Now? by Mary Higgins Clark, Alafair Burke
The legacy of the “Queen of Suspense” continues with the highly anticipated follow-up to Mary Higgins Clark’s iconic novel Where Are The Children?, featuring the children of Nancy Harmon, facing peril once again as adults... -
![Dark Angel by John Sandford]()
Dark Angel by John Sandford
The second book featuring Letty Davenport, the tough-as-nails adopted daughter of Lucas Davenport, this time taking on an undercover case that brings her across the country--and into the most dangerous group she has ever faced... -
![The Only Survivors by Megan Miranda]()
The Only Survivors by Megan Miranda
A mystery about a group of former classmates who reunite to mark the tenth anniversary of a tragic accident—only to have one of the survivors disappear, casting fear and suspicion on the original tragedy.Seven hours in the past. Seven days in the present. Seven survivors remaining... -
![Tell Me Lies by Teresa Driscoll]()
Tell Me Lies by Teresa Driscoll
From bestselling author Teresa Driscoll comes a chilling thriller of past secrets and present terror. Deep in a rural hideaway, it’s only the owls watching them…right? After a betrayal that sent their marriage into freefall, Hannah and Sam are desperate for a fresh start with their eight-year-old daughter Lily―and where better than picture-perfect Owl Cottage in beautiful Cornwall...fiction · mystery · suspense · psychological · audiobook · friendship · domestic-drama · murder · horror · contemporary -
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![All He Has Left by Chad Zunker]()
All He Has Left by Chad Zunker
Power, money, and dark family secrets are a killer combination in a propulsive novel of suspense by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of Family Money.After Jake Slater’s wife dies in a tragic hit-and-run, all he has left is his daughter, Piper―nearly lost, too, in a brutal custody battle with his wealthy in-laws...mystery · fiction · suspense · crime · action-adventure · thriller · kidnapping · murder · law-enforcement · police-procedural -
![With My Little Eye by Joshilyn Jackson]()
With My Little Eye by Joshilyn Jackson
From the New York Times bestselling author of Never Have I Ever comes the hair-raising story of a mother who moves herself and her daughter across the country to lose a dangerous stalker—only to discover that it will take more than distance to escape him.It started with the letters…For actress Meribel Mills, disturbing fan mail is part of the price of fame...adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · crime · female-mc · fiction · kidnapping · psychological · suspense -
![Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent]()
Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent
Sally Diamond cannot understand why what she did was so strange. She was only doing what her father told her to do, to put him out with the rubbish when he died.Now Sally is the centre of attention, not only from the hungry media and worried police, but also a sinister voice from a past she has no memory of...mystery · fiction · contemporary · crime · suspense · thriller · mental-illness · audiobook · dark · psychological -
![For You and Only You by Caroline Kepnes]()
For You and Only You by Caroline Kepnes
From New York Times–bestselling author Caroline Kepnes comes the next novel in her hit You series, which follows Joe Goldberg to the hallowed halls of Harvard University where he earns a coveted place in a writing fellowship...and leaves crimson in his wake.Joe Goldberg is ready for a change. Instead of selling books, he’s writing them. And he's off to a good start... -
![Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane]()
Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane
The acclaimed New York Times bestselling writer returns with a masterpiece to rival Mystic River—an all-consuming tale of revenge, family love, festering hate, and insidious power, set against one of the most tumultuous episodes in Boston’s history.In the summer of 1974 a heatwave blankets Boston and Mary Pat Fennessey is trying to stay one step ahead of the bill collectors...21st-century · adult · book · crime · family · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · male-author · mystery -
![The Last Word by Taylor Adams]()
The Last Word by Taylor Adams
After posting a negative book review, a woman living in a remote location begins to wonder if the author is a little touchy—or very, very dangerous—in this pulse-pounding novel of psychological suspense and terror from the critically acclaimed author of No Exit and Hairpin Bridge...adult · book · conspiracies · crime · fiction · horror · mystery · political-intrigue · psychological · suspense -
![The Hike by Lucy Clarke]()
The Hike by Lucy Clarke
Wish you were here?Think again . . .Maggie, Liz, Helena & Joni. Old friends bound by history, adventures, old secrets.And now, bound by murder.They lace up their hiking boots for the adventure of a lifetime in the Norwegian wilderness: a place of towering mountains, glass-like lakes, log cabins and forests stolen from a fairytale...mystery · fiction · audiobook · suspense · survival · contemporary · crime · thriller · murder · friendship -
![The American Girl by Eoin Dempsey]()
The American Girl by Eoin Dempsey
Can one woman’s inspirational story inspire hope in her granddaughter’s lost soul?New York, 2006.Amy Sullivan’s life is a mess. Fired from her dream job at a prestigious newspaper, she gets a call from her 90-year-old grandmother in the South of France...historical-fiction · war · fiction · historical · thriller · ww2 · military · violent-conflict · 20th-century · book -
![The Forgetting by Hannah Beckerman]()
The Forgetting by Hannah Beckerman
From the bestselling author of If Only I Could Tell You comes the story of two women determined to uncover the truth. But how can you trust the present if you can't remember the past?“Left me gasping. Brilliant.” —Alex Michaelides“Has one of the best story twists I have ever read…superb writing.” —Ruth Jones“Resonates long after you turn the final page...adult · book · contemporary · family · female-mc · fiction · literary-fiction · psychological · suspense · womens-fiction -
![Tell Me What Really Happened by Chelsea Sedoti]()
Tell Me What Really Happened by Chelsea Sedoti
There are stories about the woods around Salvation Creek, about the people who have gone missing. Now their friend is one of them. A riveting, fast-paced YA mystery told entirely through first person police interviews of four teens over the course of a few hours.It was all her idea. They would get away from their parents and spend the weekend camping...young-adult · fiction · contemporary · suspense · murder · thriller · crime · audiobook · lgbtq · law-enforcement -
![You Shouldn't Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose]()
You Shouldn't Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose
Grace Evans, an overworked New Yorker looking for a total escape from her busy life, books an Airbnb on a ranch in the middle of Wyoming. When she arrives, she's pleasantly surprised to find that the owner is a handsome man by the name of Calvin Wells. But there are things Grace discovers that she's not too pleased about: A lack of cell phone service. A missing woman... -
![Wait for Dark by Kiersten Modglin]()
Wait for Dark by Kiersten Modglin
From million-copy bestselling author Kiersten Modglin, comes a dark and sinister domestic thriller perfect for fans of Marin Montgomery, Rachel Hawkins, and Mary Kubica…They want an ideal life.She’s the only thing standing in their way.The Ashleys are determined to build a future detached from the issues in their pasts, and it seems to be working.They’re happily married.In love... -
![The Girl in Paradise by A.J. Rivers]()
The Girl in Paradise by A.J. Rivers
Welcome to the Aloha state.On this island paradise, may your stay be full of fun and adventures.And may your head be always with you.They say the past is what makes you, but in some circumstances, it could kill you. For FBI forensics specialist Bella Walker, the one case that made her career, The Harbinger case, still continues to haunt her...fiction · psychological · thriller · kidnapping · serial-killers · crime · organized-crime · conspiracies · political-intrigue · murder -
![The Benson Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine]()
The Benson Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine
The Benson Murder Case, the first book in one of the most significant detective series of the early 20th century, features the introduction of legendary amateur sleuth Philo Vance and a plot that is partially based on the real-life murder of a well-known bridge player...mystery · fiction · crime · law-enforcement · classics · murder · cozy · golden-age-mystery · audiobook · historical-fiction -
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![Hollow Beasts by Alisa Lynn Valdes]()
Hollow Beasts by Alisa Lynn Valdes
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Dirty Girls Social Club comes a wilderness thriller featuring Jodi Luna, a rookie game warden who takes on a terrorist group in rugged New Mexico.After a long stint in academia, Jodi Luna leaves Boston for the wilds of New Mexico to start a new life as a game warden. Jodi is no stranger to the wilderness; her family has lived here for generations... -
![The Lake House by Sarah Beth Durst]()
The Lake House by Sarah Beth Durst
Claire’s grown up triple-checking locks. Counting her steps. Second-guessing every decision. It’s just how she’s wired – her worst-case scenarios never actually come true.Until she arrives at an off-the-grid summer camp to find a blackened, burned husk instead of a lodge – and no survivors, except her and two other late arrivals: Reyva and Mariana...horror · young-adult · mystery · contemporary · fiction · survival · lgbtq · audiobook · season-summer · paranormal -
![The One Who Fell by Kerry Wilkinson]()
The One Who Fell by Kerry Wilkinson
In the seaside town of Whitecliff, everyone looks out for each other. Everyone knows your name. And everyone knows your secrets…Moonlight falls on the figure of the girl standing on the red-tiled roof. Her white dress and blonde hair flutter in the freezing night wind. And suddenly – she is gone...mystery · crime · fiction · cozy · suspense · psychological · contemporary · audiobook · killer · small-town -
![Her Sweet Revenge by Sarah Bonner]()
Her Sweet Revenge by Sarah Bonner
Helena is beautiful, successful, and living in married bliss in Exeter. But she's hiding a secret that could tear her perfect life apart. When the notes begin to arrive, she realizes someone else must know. But what might her husband and his overbearing family do if they find out the truth? Thea is reeling from her best friend Helena's death... -
![Games for Dead Girls by Jen Williams]()
Games for Dead Girls by Jen Williams
In the vein of Jennifer Hillier and Lisa Jewell, Jen Williams melds grisly urban legends and macabre secrets in a haunting and propulsive read that will linger long after the last page.When Charlie was eleven, she created a monster… In the seaside town of Hithechurch, England, eleven-year-old Charlotte meets Emily, a clever and secretive girl her own age with a dark family history...horror · mystery · fiction · crime · suspense · paranormal · audiobook · thriller · slow-burn · supernatural -
![Secrets at Meadow Lake by Wendy Owens]()
Secrets at Meadow Lake by Wendy Owens
A group of college friends got away with an unthinkable crime, or so they thought.Ten years after that fateful night, Riley and her friends all receive a mysterious invitation to spend the weekend at a cabin on Meadow Lake. It's obvious to all that it isn't a coincidence the gathering falls on the anniversary of the evening that changed their lives forever... -
![Vanish From Sight by Jack Hunt]()
Vanish From Sight by Jack Hunt
A floating body, a missing person - even those who vanish leave a trail. After solving the murder of his brother, Noah Sutherland takes on a new position near High Peaks, a ski resort town located in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York... -
![Everything She Feared by Rick Mofina]()
Everything She Feared by Rick Mofina
When a teen falls off a cliff while taking a selfie, the last thing she sees before plummeting to her death is Katie Harmon, the nine-year-old girl she was babysitting, looking down at her...fiction · suspense · thriller · psychological · female-mc · historical · crime · family · law-enforcement · serial-killers -
![The Valley: A Lee Harden Novel by D.J. Molles]()
The Valley: A Lee Harden Novel by D.J. Molles
It has been 6 years since plague, famine, and war ravaged the planet. World powers have collapsed. The human population has been reduced by 90%, and those that survived must always contend with a novel apex human beings whose very DNA has been radically altered by the plague...zombies · horror · action-adventure · military · suspense · apocalyptic · fiction · thriller · male-mc · dystopia -
![ARkStorm: A Disaster Thriller by Bobby Akart]()
ARkStorm: A Disaster Thriller by Bobby Akart
California faces threats from earthquakes, droughts, and wildfires.Yet, there is another cataclysm, enormous rivers of rain whose furyhave wreaked havoc and ruin in the past.Scientists' fears have been realized. It's coming.ARkStorm - The Other Big One... -
![26 Below by Kimberley Woodhouse]()
26 Below by Kimberley Woodhouse
"A thrill ride. . . as current as today's front-page news!"--Colleen Coble, USA Today best-selling authorIn her new role as Emergency Operations Center director for Fairbanks, Alaska, Darcie Phillips prevents disasters. But none of her training can prepare her for the terror that's coming...christian · action-adventure · fiction · suspense · thriller · technothriller · spirituality · book · adult -
![Dirty Laundry: A Novel by Disha Bose]()
Dirty Laundry: A Novel by Disha Bose
A twisty, domestic suspense debut about a clique of mothers that shatters when one of their own is murdered, bringing chaos to their curated lives.She was the perfect wife, with the perfect life. You would kill to have it... Ciara Dunphy has it all--a loving husband, well-behaved children, and a beautiful home...fiction · suspense · psychological · parenthood · thriller · domestic-drama · poc-author · suburban · family · murder -
![The Maiden by Kate Foster]()
The Maiden by Kate Foster
Inspired by a real-life case and winner of the Bloody Scotland Pitch Perfect Award, Kate Foster's The Maiden is a remarkable story with a feminist revisionist twist, giving a voice to women otherwise silenced by history."In the end, it did not matter what I said at my trial. No one believed me."Edinburgh, October 1679...historical-fiction · historical · fiction · mystery · literary-fiction · feminism · crime · gothic · audiobook · early-modern -
![The Landlord by Brandon Massey]()
The Landlord by Brandon Massey
HE OWNS YOUR HOUSE...When Cam and Desiree Woodson find the luxurious rental home in a quiet, suburban Atlanta neighborhood, they believe they've discovered the perfect place for their growing young family—and for their tight budget, the price is too good to be true... -
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![The Sharp Edge of Silence by Cameron Kelly Rosenblum]()
The Sharp Edge of Silence by Cameron Kelly Rosenblum
Tradition meets People Like Us in this timely and haunting YA contemporary standalone that tackles the contagious nature of toxic masculinity at an elite New England boarding school clinging to its past, and the sexual assault that changes everything. WHO WILL YOU BE AT LYCROFT PHELPS? This is the question all Lycroft applicants want to be asked...young-adult · contemporary · fiction · mental-illness · mystery · crime · dark-academia · thriller · friendship · sexual-assault -
![Tanner: Year Eight by Remington Kane]()
Tanner: Year Eight by Remington Kane
From REMINGTON KANE, the author of the Young Guns Series YEAR EIGHT - A Tanner Series - Book 8Tanner wasn’t in love with Tonya Wilson but loved being around her. Like himself, Tonya had a secret she kept hidden. Tanner knew she wasn’t the simple personal assistant she claimed to be, and she was aware he was more than an average real estate investor...pulp · vigilante · justice · political-intrigue · murder · assassinations · thriller · crime · fiction · book -
![The Sickness: A Psychological Thriller by Britney King]()
The Sickness: A Psychological Thriller by Britney King
Best-selling author Britney King returns with an adrenaline-fueled thriller about an unlikely array of characters and their heart-pounding plunge into the dizzying depths of madness. March 2020: Stranded on a remote cruise ship as the pandemic ravages the world, 753 desperate passengers find themselves in a perilous situation...fiction · psychological · thriller · kidnapping · serial-killers · crime · nautical · action-adventure · suspense · murder -
![The Partisan by Patrick Worrall]()
The Partisan by Patrick Worrall
Epic in scope, The Partisan is a thrill ride that takes readers from the hallowed halls of Cambridge to the grimy depths of the Moscow underworld, from 1960s London to the Eastern Front during the Second World War. Summer 1961: The brutal Cold War between East and West is becoming ever more perilous...20th-century · adult · audiobook · book · cold-war · crime · espionage · fiction · historical · historical-fiction -
![Gunning for Penance by Renee Pawlish]()
Gunning for Penance by Renee Pawlish
It's time for Jo Gunning to return home.After a harrowing adventure in Mexico, Jo makes a pilgrimage to Colorado to repair her fractured relationship with her remaining family. She’s prepared to atone for her part in the rift. What she doesn’t anticipate is the form her penance will take... -
![Cat and Mouse by Tim Vicary]()
Cat and Mouse by Tim Vicary
Set in London and Ulster in 1914, Cat and Mouse is the gripping story of two sisters fighting for their ideals in the turbulent months before the outbreak of war.When Sarah Becket, a militant suffragette determined to help free Mrs Pankhurst from prison, discovers that her own husband, a respected Liberal MP, is involved in a scandalous prostitution racket, she is devastated... -
![Death Warning by Andrew Barrett]()
Death Warning by Andrew Barrett
Would you break the rules to let a mother hold her daughter one last time?A young male is brutally stabbed to death in a neglected yard, and the weather has already destroyed any potential forensic evidence before CSI Eddie Collins can get there. While at the scene he takes another call, this time he’s needed at a female suicide in a good part of Leeds...psychological · thriller · killer · suspense · pulp · murder · law-enforcement · police-procedural · serial-killers · crime
