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Best Literary Thriller Books

December 2024

Believe Me

Claire Wright, a struggling British actress in New York, takes on a new role: helping lawyers trap straying husbands. It’s a dangerous game of deception, but Claire’s a natural. When one of her targets ends up dead, she’s thrust into a twisted plot that blurs the line between performance and reality. As suspicions mount, Claire must use all her acting skills to stay alive and uncover the truth. But in a world where nothing is as it seems, who can she really trust?

Before She Knew Him

Henrietta’s new neighbors seemed perfect—until she glimpsed something chilling through their window. Obsessed with true crime, she can’t shake the feeling that Matthew is hiding a dark secret. As she digs deeper, the line between curiosity and danger blurs. Swanson masterfully weaves a tale of suburban suspicion and psychological intrigue, keeping readers on edge with each twist. A gripping exploration of how well we truly know those around us, and the lengths some will go to protect their secrets.

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.

Before I Go to Sleep

Christine wakes each morning with no memory, her mind wiped clean by a mysterious accident. Guided by a journal she keeps, she pieces together her life daily, uncovering unsettling truths about her husband and past. As fragments of memory return, Christine realizes she’s caught in a web of lies and must unravel the truth before it’s too late. This gripping psychological thriller explores identity, trust, and the fragility of memory, keeping readers on edge until the shocking finale.