Best Mystery Books January 2025

One of Us Is Next

Bayview High is still reeling from Simon’s death when a new game emerges, daring students to play or risk their secrets being exposed. As the stakes escalate, three unlikely friends find themselves at the center of the chaos. With each round, the game grows more dangerous, pushing boundaries and testing loyalties. McManus weaves a gripping tale of suspense, friendship, and the lengths we’ll go to protect our truths. This pulse-pounding sequel will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Two Can Keep a Secret

In this gripping thriller, Ellery arrives in Echo Ridge, a town haunted by unsolved mysteries. As she digs into her family’s dark past, including her aunt’s disappearance, a new homecoming queen vanishes. Ellery becomes entangled in a dangerous web of secrets, realizing everyone in town has something to hide. With twists that’ll keep you guessing, McManus crafts a suspenseful tale of small-town intrigue that’ll have you questioning who to trust until the very end.

One of Us Is Lying

Five students walk into detention, but only four make it out alive. When Simon, the creator of a notorious gossip app, dies under suspicious circumstances, his classmates become prime suspects. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, Bronwyn, Addy, Nate, and Cooper must navigate a web of lies and betrayal. With each twist, they question not only their peers but themselves. This gripping thriller explores the dark side of high school, where everyone has something to hide, and the truth is deadlier than fiction.

City of Ghosts

Cassidy Blake’s life changed forever when she nearly drowned. Now, she can see ghosts and cross into the spirit world. When her parents, paranormal investigators, take her to haunted Edinburgh, Cassidy discovers a city teeming with restless spirits. As she unravels a centuries-old mystery, she realizes her gift might be both a blessing and a curse. With her ghostly best friend Jacob by her side, Cassidy must face her fears and confront a powerful entity threatening the living and the dead alike.

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 Maid

Molly, a meticulous maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, finds solace in her orderly world of cleanliness. But when she discovers a wealthy guest dead in his bed, her carefully structured life unravels. Suddenly thrust into a murder investigation, Molly must navigate a world she doesn’t quite understand. With her unique perspective and unwavering determination, she sets out to uncover the truth, learning valuable lessons about friendship and human nature along the way. A charming and poignant tale of an unlikely heroine finding her voice.