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Mystery Thriller Suspense Books

A tight mystery thriller suspense shortlist - built for quick decisions, not endless scrolling.

Last refreshed 2026-02-28. We keep tuning this list as new titles land and reader interest shifts.

1. The Housemaid
Freida McFadden
The Housemaid: Paperback – August 23, 2022
2. Never Lie
Freida McFadden
A Thriller pick for readers exploring Never Lie.
3. Dear Debbie
Freida McFadden
A Thriller pick for readers exploring Dear Debbie.
4. The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress
Ariel Lawhon
A Historical Fiction pick for readers exploring The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress.
5. We Solve Murders
Richard Osman
We Solve Murders: A Novel
6. The Country Will Bring US No Peace
Matthieu Simard, Pablo Strauss
A Horror pick for readers exploring The Country Will Bring US No Peace.
7. The Examiner
Janice Hallett
The Examiner: A Novel
8. The Impossible Fortune
Richard Osman
The Impossible Fortune: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery
9. The Berlin Letters
Katherine Reay
The Berlin Letters: A Cold War Novel
10. The Secret, Book & Scone Society
Ellery Adams
The Secret, Book & Scone Society: Paperback – July 31, 2018

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