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Best Mystery Books

April 2025

The One

In a world where DNA testing promises to find your perfect match, five people embark on a journey to meet their soulmates. As they navigate the complexities of love and fate, dark secrets emerge, challenging everything they thought they knew. Marrs weaves a gripping tale of desire, deception, and the human heart’s unpredictable nature. With each twist, readers are left questioning the true meaning of destiny and the price of finding “the one.”

The Last Anniversary

Sophie Honeywell inherits a house on Scribbly Gum Island, home of the famous Munro Baby mystery. Intrigued by the island’s quirky inhabitants and their secrets, she leaves her city life behind. As she unravels the truth about the decades-old disappearance, Sophie discovers unexpected connections to her own life. With Moriarty’s signature wit and insight, this captivating tale explores family, love, and the power of long-held secrets to shape our destinies.

I Found You

In a sleepy seaside town, Alice finds a man on the beach with no memory of who he is or how he got there. Intrigued and compassionate, she takes him in, nicknaming him ‘Frank’. Meanwhile, in London, Lily’s new husband fails to come home from work. As Alice digs into Frank’s past and Lily searches for her missing spouse, their stories intertwine in unexpected ways. Jewell masterfully weaves a tale of mystery, love, and redemption that kept me guessing until the very end.

The House We Grew Up In

Nestled in the Cotswolds, the Picture-Perfect House holds secrets that span generations. As the Bird family gathers for Easter, long-buried tensions resurface, threatening to shatter their idyllic facade. Through laughter and tears, we witness the unraveling of carefully constructed lies and the strength of familial bonds. Jewell’s masterful storytelling weaves a tapestry of love, loss, and redemption, leaving readers questioning the true meaning of home and the power of forgiveness. A poignant exploration of family dynamics that will linger in your thoughts long after the final page.

Invisible Girl

Cate Fours vanishes without a trace, leaving her family and neighbors in a quiet London suburb reeling. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets emerge, intertwining the lives of a reclusive teacher, a troubled teenager, and a lonely woman next door. Jewell masterfully weaves a gripping tale of suspicion, betrayal, and unexpected connections, keeping readers guessing until the very end. With her signature blend of psychological insight and heart-pounding suspense, she explores the hidden depths of seemingly ordinary lives, reminding us that everyone has something to hide.

Watching You

Melville Heights is a picturesque Victorian suburb, the kind of place where neighbors know each other and children play in the streets. But beneath this idyllic facade, dark secrets lurk. As newcomer Joey Mullen struggles to fit in, she becomes infatuated with her neighbor, Tom Fitzwilliam. Little does she know, she’s not the only one watching him. With each passing day, the lines between obsession and reality blur, leading to a shocking revelation that will shatter the community’s peaceful veneer. Jewell masterfully weaves a tale of suspense that’ll keep you guessing until the very end.

The Family Upstairs

Secrets lurk behind the polished facade of a London mansion, where three bodies lay rotting for years. As Libby Jones inherits the house on her 25th birthday, she uncovers a chilling past of cult-like manipulation and family betrayal. Jewell masterfully weaves together multiple timelines, revealing the dark truth piece by tantalizing piece. I couldn’t put it down, staying up way too late, completely engrossed in the twisted tale. A haunting exploration of family bonds and the lengths people will go to protect their own.

Then She Was Gone

Ellie Mack vanished without a trace at fifteen, leaving her family shattered. A decade later, her mother Laurel still grapples with the loss. When she meets charming Floyd and his precocious daughter Poppy, Laurel is struck by the girl’s resemblance to Ellie. As she’s drawn into their world, long-buried secrets resurface, forcing Laurel to confront the past she thought she’d left behind. Jewell’s gripping narrative weaves mystery and heartbreak, keeping readers on edge until the final, shocking revelation.

Playing Nice

Pete and Maddie’s world shatters when they learn their toddler isn’t biologically theirs. A hospital mix-up switched babies, leaving them raising another couple’s child. As they grapple with this earth-shattering revelation, they form an uneasy alliance with the other family. But beneath the surface, dark secrets and manipulations threaten to unravel everything. Delaney masterfully explores the complexities of parenthood, identity, and the lengths we’ll go to protect those we love. A gripping, emotional rollercoaster that’ll keep you up all night.

Her Every Fear

Kate Priddy’s life is upended when she agrees to a six-month apartment swap with her Boston-based cousin. Escaping London and her haunting past, she hopes for a fresh start. But her new home harbors dark secrets. As Kate unravels the mystery of her neighbor’s disappearance, she can’t shake the feeling of being watched. Swanson masterfully weaves a tale of paranoia and suspense, keeping readers on edge with every creaking floorboard and shadowy figure. I found myself holding my breath, unable to put it down until the shocking finale.