Best Crime Books April 2025

Stranger in the Lake

Anna’s life seemed perfect—a loving husband, a beautiful lakeside home, and a fresh start. But when she discovers a woman’s body floating in the lake behind their house, her idyllic world shatters. As the investigation unfolds, long-buried secrets emerge, forcing Anna to question everything she thought she knew about her husband and their quiet town. With each revelation, the line between truth and deception blurs, leaving Anna to wonder if she’s married to a killer or simply caught in a web of lies. A gripping tale of suspense that will keep you guessing until the very end.

The Ones We Trust

In “The Ones We Trust,” Kimberly Belle weaves a gripping tale of betrayal and redemption. As I turned each page, I found myself drawn deeper into the world of Abigail Wolff, a former reporter haunted by a story gone wrong. When a grieving soldier’s sister approaches her for help, Abigail is thrust back into the world of investigative journalism she’d sworn off. The narrative skillfully balances suspense with heart, exploring themes of family, loyalty, and the cost of truth. Belle’s vivid prose and complex characters kept me guessing until the very end.

Local Woman Missing

Delilah’s disappearance shook our quiet suburb to its core. I still remember the eerie silence that fell over our street as neighbors whispered theories behind closed doors. Eleven years later, the mystery deepens when Meredith returns, but something’s off. As I dig deeper, long-buried secrets surface, threatening to unravel the fabric of our community. Kubica’s gripping tale had me questioning everything I thought I knew about my neighbors, leaving me breathless until the final, shocking revelation.

The Other Mrs.

Sadie and Will Foust thought moving to a small Maine island would be the fresh start they needed. But when their neighbor is found dead, Sadie becomes entangled in the investigation, uncovering dark secrets that threaten her family’s safety. As she delves deeper, she questions everything she thought she knew about her husband and their new home. With twists that’ll keep you guessing, this psychological thriller explores the haunting power of lies and the lengths we’ll go to protect those we love.

The Paris Apartment

Jess arrives in Paris, desperate to find her half-brother Ben who’s mysteriously vanished. She moves into his eerily empty apartment, surrounded by eccentric neighbors who seem to know more than they’re letting on. As she digs deeper, dark secrets emerge, and the building’s sinister history unravels. With each clue, Jess realizes she’s in over her head, caught in a web of lies and danger. Will she uncover the truth before it’s too late? A gripping thriller that’ll keep you guessing until the very end.

The Hunting Party

Nestled in the Scottish Highlands, a group of old friends gather for their annual New Year’s getaway. As the snow falls and tensions rise, dark secrets begin to surface. When one of them goes missing, the others are forced to confront their shared past and the lies they’ve told. With each passing hour, suspicions grow and loyalties fray. Lucy Foley weaves a chilling tale of friendship, betrayal, and murder that will keep you guessing until the very end.

The Guest List

On a remote island off the Irish coast, guests gather for the wedding of the year. The bride, a rising TV star, and the groom, a handsome magazine publisher, seem picture-perfect. But as the celebration unfolds, old secrets and simmering resentments surface. The wild landscape and stormy weather mirror the tension among the guests. When someone turns up dead, everyone becomes a suspect. I couldn’t put this thrilling whodunit down, with its clever twists and atmospheric setting. Foley’s characters are deliciously complex, each harboring their own hidden motives.

Verity

Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer, accepts a lucrative offer to complete the remaining books in a successful series for the injured author, Verity Crawford. As she delves into Verity’s notes, Lowen uncovers a chilling manuscript that reveals dark secrets about the Crawford family. Torn between her growing attraction to Verity’s husband and the disturbing truths she’s uncovering, Lowen grapples with ethical dilemmas and her own safety. This gripping psychological thriller kept me up all night, questioning reality and morality at every turn.

You Are Not Alone

Shay Miller’s life is unraveling. Jobless and alone, she witnesses a shocking incident that leaves her reeling. Desperate for connection, she’s drawn to the Moore sisters, who seem to have it all. As Shay becomes entangled in their glamorous world, she can’t shake the feeling that something’s off. Are these women really her saviors, or is there a darker motive behind their friendship? With each twist, Shay realizes she’s in deeper than she ever imagined. A gripping psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.

The Wife Between Us

Vanessa thought she had it all—a perfect marriage, a luxurious lifestyle, and a doting husband. But when Richard leaves her for a younger woman, her world shatters. Obsessed with her replacement, Vanessa spirals into a web of jealousy and deceit. As she unravels the truth about her past and Richard’s new fiancée, nothing is as it seems. With each twist, readers will question their assumptions, caught in a psychological thriller that blurs the lines between victim and villain. Trust no one, not even yourself, in this heart-pounding tale of love, betrayal, and revenge.