Best Domestic Thriller Books December 2024

Don’t You Cry

In this gripping psychological thriller, Mary Kubica weaves a tale of deception and obsession that will keep you guessing until the very end. When Quinn’s roommate Esther vanishes without a trace, she’s left to unravel the mystery. Meanwhile, a young man becomes entangled with a mysterious woman in a nearby town. As their stories intertwine, dark secrets emerge, challenging everything you thought you knew. Kubica’s masterful storytelling had me on the edge of my seat, unable to put it down. A must-read for anyone who loves a good twist!

The Good Girl

Mia Dennett’s life takes a chilling turn when she vanishes without a trace. As her mother and a detective frantically search for answers, dark secrets unravel. Kubica’s gripping debut weaves a tale of deception, obsession, and unexpected twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. With richly drawn characters and a haunting atmosphere, this psychological thriller explores the blurred lines between victim and captor, leaving readers breathless and questioning everything they thought they knew.

Every Last Lie

Clara’s world shatters when her husband Nick dies in a car crash, leaving her alone with their newborn son and four-year-old daughter. As she grapples with grief, Clara becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind Nick’s death. Haunted by her daughter’s cryptic comments and her own nagging suspicions, Clara delves into Nick’s past, unearthing secrets that threaten everything she thought she knew. A gripping tale of love, loss, and the lies we tell ourselves, “Every Last Lie” will keep you 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 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.

An Anonymous Girl

Jessica Farris stumbles into a psychology study for easy money, but finds herself caught in a web of deceit and manipulation. As the mysterious Dr. Shields pushes her boundaries, Jess begins to question reality and her own morality. With each twisted turn, she’s drawn deeper into a dangerous game where trust is a luxury she can’t afford. This gripping psychological thriller will leave you breathless, questioning who’s really pulling the strings in this masterful dance of deception.