Best Mystery Books January 2025

The Minders

In a world where secrets are currency, five ordinary people are chosen for an extraordinary task. They’re “minders,” human vaults entrusted with the nation’s most classified information. But as they navigate their new roles, they discover the weight of knowledge can be crushing. Marrs weaves a taut thriller that explores the boundaries of trust, the price of security, and the human cost of protecting secrets. With each page, you’ll find yourself questioning who to believe and what’s truly at stake in this gripping tale of power, paranoia, and the perils of knowing too much.

The Passengers

In a near-future London, eight strangers find themselves trapped in self-driving cars, their fates controlled by a mysterious hacker. As their vehicles speed towards an unknown destination, a jury of public viewers must decide who lives and who dies. With each passenger’s secrets unraveling and time running out, the story becomes a gripping exploration of morality, technology, and human nature. Marrs masterfully weaves tension and ethical dilemmas, leaving readers breathless until the very last page.

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.