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Best Modern Thriller Books

December 2024

The Breakdown

Sarah’s life unravels after a fateful night on a dark, rainy road. Wracked with guilt for not stopping to help a stranded motorist, she’s haunted by the woman’s subsequent murder. As her marriage crumbles and her sanity frays, Sarah becomes convinced she’s being watched. Paranoia sets in, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. With each passing day, she questions everything she once held dear. B.A. Paris weaves a gripping tale of psychological suspense that will keep you guessing until the very end.

The Good Samaritan

Sarah can’t bear the thought of another person taking their own life. As a volunteer for a suicide prevention helpline, she’s dedicated her nights to talking people back from the brink. But when she receives a call from a man determined to end it all, Sarah’s world is turned upside down. She becomes obsessed with saving him, crossing ethical lines and risking everything she holds dear. As their connection deepens, Sarah realizes she may have stumbled into a dangerous game where nothing is as it seems. A gripping psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.

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.