Wednesday, May 14, 2025

This month’s best new thrillers

 
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This Month's Best New Thrillers
 
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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 mystery
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, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for 2 Sisters Murder Investigations by Candice Fox and James Patterson
An unlikely crime-solving duo stars in this gripping James Patterson thriller
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Half sisters Rhonda and Baby — one who follows the rules, and the other her intuition — find their hands full when they embark on a search for the missing wife of a mysterious loner
  • Cowritten by one of the bestselling authors of all time
  • Filled with humor, engaging characters, and surprising twists, this is the long-awaited follow-up to 2 Sisters Detective Agency
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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 a 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?
  • From an author hailed as "the master of ticking-bomb suspense" (People)
  • "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:New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose
An instant #1 New York Times bestseller with Karin Slaughter's stamp of approval
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…
  • From the author of The Perfect Marriage and Home Is Where the Bodies Are
  • "A clever, pulse-racing thriller that pulls you in and keeps you guessing until the final pages" (T. J. Newman, author of Falling)
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Media mentions for The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva RoseMEDIA MENTIONS:People, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, Variety, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang
When her glamorous twin is found dead, Julie steals her life…
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Supermarket cashier Julie Chan has nothing to lose — so she seizes the opportunity to pose as her influencer sister. But Chloe's life is filled with dark secrets that put Julie in danger
  • Fans of Yellowface will devour this sharp satire that has Publishers Weekly raving, "It's a marvel"
  • "You won't be able to stop talking about that ending" (Glamour)
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Media mentions for Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann ZhangMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Electric Literature
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Book cover for The Death of Us by Abigail Dean
'A page-turner par excellence, written with unobtrusive brilliance' (Stephen King)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Edward and Isabel's marriage crumbles after the night a serial killer breaks into their house. Decades later, they must face the full truth of what happened…
  • From the author of the New York Times bestselling sensation Girl A
  • "The Death of Us is astonishingly good — Abigail Dean's the real thing" (Mick Herron, author of Slow Horses)
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Media mentions for The Death of Us by Abigail DeanMEDIA MENTIONS:The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen
Pick up this rollicking read if you're in need of a sunny adventure
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "[Hiaasen is] making us laugh — and not polite little giggles, either. We're talking giant belly laughs, embarrass-yourself-in-public spleen-busters. This could be his funniest book yet" (Booklist)
  • 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
  • An entertaining 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, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for The Tenant by Freida McFadden
The wildly popular author behind The Housemaid is back!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Charming Whitney seems like the perfect solution to Blake Porter's money problems — but his new tenant may not be what she appears…
  • From a writer whose propulsive writing and twisty plots have made fans of Tess Gerritsen and Tami Hoag
  • Don't miss what's sure to be the read of the summer and its "relentless mix of secrets, lies, and jaw-dropping shocks" (Riley Sager, author of Middle of the Night)
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Media mentions for The Tenant by Freida McFaddenMEDIA MENTIONS:Good Morning America, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb
'Should catapult Slocumb into the upper echelon of thriller authors' (Kirkus Reviews)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From the author of The Violin Conspiracy, a Good Morning America Book Club pick
  • Cello prodigy Curtis Wilson's meteoric career takes an unexpected turn when his father's mistakes force him into a role he never expects
  • "The Dark Maestro is my favorite kind of book — one that keeps you riveted in the moment" (Alex Segura, author of the Pete Fernandez series)
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Book cover for A Thousand Natural Shocks by Omar Hussain
A 'wholly original serial killer tale' (Publishers Weekly) sure to keep you turning pages
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • As reporter Dash spends his evenings investigating the reemergence of a notorious murderer, he becomes entangled with a cult that makes him a tantalizing promise
  • A captivating work of California noir from a buzzy debut novelist garnering comparisons to Chuck Palahniuk and Martin Amis
  • "A Tarantino movie in book form… You'll want to read this before everyone else starts talking about it" (Darin Strauss, author of Half a Life)
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Media mentions for A Thousand Natural Shocks by Omar HussainMEDIA MENTION:Publishers Weekly
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