Best Mystery Books January 2025

Stranger in the Lake

Anna’s life seemed perfect—a loving husband, a beautiful lakeside home, and a fresh start. But when she discovers a woman’s body floating in the lake behind their house, her idyllic world shatters. As the investigation unfolds, long-buried secrets emerge, forcing Anna to question everything she thought she knew about her husband and their quiet town. With each revelation, the line between truth and deception blurs, leaving Anna to wonder if she’s married to a killer or simply caught in a web of lies. A gripping tale of suspense that will keep you guessing until the very end.

The Marriage Lie

Iris and Will’s seemingly perfect marriage shatters when Will dies in a plane crash. But as Iris mourns, she discovers Will wasn’t on the flight he claimed to be taking. Desperate for answers, she uncovers a web of lies that forces her to question everything she thought she knew about her husband. With each revelation, Iris finds herself caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, racing to uncover the truth before it’s too late. A heart-pounding thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Dear Wife

Sabine’s life is a carefully constructed facade, hiding dark secrets and a desperate plan. Her husband’s controlling nature has pushed her to the brink, and now she’s determined to vanish without a trace. Meanwhile, Beth Murphy is on the run, fleeing an abusive marriage with nothing but hope and fear as her companions. As their stories intertwine, a web of lies and deception unravels, revealing the lengths some will go to escape their past and protect those they love. This gripping thriller will keep you guessing until the very end, exploring the complexities of marriage, survival, and the power of second chances.

The Ones We Trust

In “The Ones We Trust,” Kimberly Belle weaves a gripping tale of betrayal and redemption. As I turned each page, I found myself drawn deeper into the world of Abigail Wolff, a former reporter haunted by a story gone wrong. When a grieving soldier’s sister approaches her for help, Abigail is thrust back into the world of investigative journalism she’d sworn off. The narrative skillfully balances suspense with heart, exploring themes of family, loyalty, and the cost of truth. Belle’s vivid prose and complex characters kept me guessing until the very end.

Don’t You Cry

In this gripping psychological thriller, Mary Kubica weaves a tale of deception and obsession that will keep you guessing until the very end. When Quinn’s roommate Esther vanishes without a trace, she’s left to unravel the mystery. Meanwhile, a young man becomes entangled with a mysterious woman in a nearby town. As their stories intertwine, dark secrets emerge, challenging everything you thought you knew. Kubica’s masterful storytelling had me on the edge of my seat, unable to put it down. A must-read for anyone who loves a good twist!

The Good Girl

Mia Dennett’s life takes a chilling turn when she vanishes without a trace. As her mother and a detective frantically search for answers, dark secrets unravel. Kubica’s gripping debut weaves a tale of deception, obsession, and unexpected twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. With richly drawn characters and a haunting atmosphere, this psychological thriller explores the blurred lines between victim and captor, leaving readers breathless and questioning everything they thought they knew.

Local Woman Missing

Delilah’s disappearance shook our quiet suburb to its core. I still remember the eerie silence that fell over our street as neighbors whispered theories behind closed doors. Eleven years later, the mystery deepens when Meredith returns, but something’s off. As I dig deeper, long-buried secrets surface, threatening to unravel the fabric of our community. Kubica’s gripping tale had me questioning everything I thought I knew about my neighbors, leaving me breathless until the final, shocking revelation.

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.

The Other Mrs.

Sadie and Will Foust thought moving to a small Maine island would be the fresh start they needed. But when their neighbor is found dead, Sadie becomes entangled in the investigation, uncovering dark secrets that threaten her family’s safety. As she delves deeper, she questions everything she thought she knew about her husband and their new home. With twists that’ll keep you guessing, this psychological thriller explores the haunting power of lies and the lengths we’ll go to protect those we love.

The Paris Apartment

Jess arrives in Paris, desperate to find her half-brother Ben who’s mysteriously vanished. She moves into his eerily empty apartment, surrounded by eccentric neighbors who seem to know more than they’re letting on. As she digs deeper, dark secrets emerge, and the building’s sinister history unravels. With each clue, Jess realizes she’s in over her head, caught in a web of lies and danger. Will she uncover the truth before it’s too late? A gripping thriller that’ll keep you guessing until the very end.