Best Domestic Thriller Books December 2024

The Girl Before

Haunting and seductive, “The Girl Before” weaves a tale of obsession and deception. Emma and Jane, separated by time, both find themselves living in a minimalist architectural marvel with strict rules. As they uncover the house’s dark secrets and the enigmatic architect’s twisted games, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways. Delaney masterfully builds tension, leaving you questioning reality and morality. I couldn’t put it down, my heart racing with each revelation. A psychological thriller that will linger in your mind long after the final page.

The First Mistake

Sarah thought she had it all: a loving husband, two beautiful children, and a thriving business. But when she discovers her husband’s secret phone, her world unravels. Desperate for answers, she confides in her best friend, Emma. As Sarah delves deeper into her husband’s deception, she uncovers a web of lies that threatens everything she holds dear. With each revelation, Sarah questions who she can truly trust. A gripping tale of betrayal, friendship, and the lengths we’ll go to protect our loved ones.

The Other Woman

Sarah’s world crumbles when she discovers her fiancé, Adam, has a manipulative mother, Pammie. As wedding plans unfold, Pammie’s subtle sabotage and mind games intensify, leaving Sarah questioning her sanity. Torn between love for Adam and growing suspicion of Pammie’s true intentions, Sarah must navigate a treacherous path. With each twist, she uncovers dark secrets that threaten to destroy her future. A gripping tale of family dynamics, betrayal, and the lengths some will go to protect their own.

The Night She Disappeared

On a balmy summer evening, Tallulah vanishes without a trace, leaving her baby behind. A year later, a mysterious writer moves into a cottage near the woods where Tallulah was last seen. As she delves into the village’s secrets, she uncovers a web of lies and deceit. With each revelation, the truth becomes more elusive, and the danger more palpable. Jewell’s masterful storytelling keeps you guessing until the very end, weaving a tale of love, loss, and the darkness that lurks beneath the surface of seemingly idyllic small-town life.

Someone We Know

In a quiet suburban neighborhood, secrets lurk behind closed doors. When a teenager’s hacking hobby uncovers shocking truths, it sets off a chain of events that will change lives forever. As suspicions grow and accusations fly, neighbors turn against each other, and long-buried secrets come to light. Shari Lapena masterfully weaves a tale of betrayal, lies, and unexpected twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. I couldn’t put it down, staying up way too late to finish it!

The Lies We Told

In “The Lies We Told,” Camilla Way weaves a gripping tale of family secrets and hidden truths. Beth’s perfect life unravels when her husband disappears, forcing her to confront the dark past she’s kept buried. As she delves deeper, she discovers her husband’s own web of lies, blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator. Way’s masterful storytelling keeps you guessing until the very end, reminding us that sometimes the people we love most are the ones we know least.

The Last Mrs. Parrish

Amber Patterson is tired of being a nobody. Determined to escape her dreary life, she sets her sights on the wealthy and glamorous Daphne Parrish. Befriending Daphne, Amber meticulously plots to steal her perfect life, including her handsome husband. But as she inches closer to her goal, Amber discovers that perfection isn’t always what it seems. With unexpected twists and dark secrets, this gripping tale of obsession and deceit will leave you questioning just how far you’d go to get everything you’ve ever wanted.

An Anonymous Girl

Seeking easy money, Jessica Farris impulsively signs up for a psychology study, only to find herself caught in a web of manipulation and deceit. As the mysterious Dr. Shields pushes her boundaries, Jessica’s paranoia grows. Is she really just a subject, or something more sinister? With each twisted revelation, she questions her own sanity and the true nature of the experiment. A heart-pounding psychological thriller that will leave you breathless and questioning who to trust.

The Wife Between Us

Vanessa thought she had it all: a handsome, successful husband and a glamorous life in New York City. But when Richard leaves her for a younger woman, her world shatters. Obsessed with her replacement, Vanessa spirals into a web of deceit and manipulation. As she unravels the truth about her marriage, she discovers nothing is as it seems. With twists that will leave you breathless, this psychological thriller explores the complexities of love, jealousy, and the lies we tell ourselves. A gripping tale that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

The Night Swim

Rachel, a true-crime podcaster, arrives in Neapolis to cover a controversial rape trial. As she digs into the case, she’s drawn into a decades-old mystery involving a young girl’s drowning. Haunted by anonymous letters pleading for help, Rachel uncovers dark secrets that have plagued the town for years. With each revelation, she realizes the two cases might be connected, forcing her to confront her own painful past. Goldin’s gripping narrative weaves together past and present, exploring themes of justice, trauma, and the power of truth in a small town where everyone has something to hide.