Best Thriller Books April 2025

After She’s Gone

Cassie Kramer’s life unravels when her sister Allie vanishes during a film shoot. Haunted by their troubled past and her own fragile psyche, Cassie becomes the prime suspect. As she desperately searches for Allie, dark family secrets surface, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. With time running out and a killer on the loose, Cassie must confront her deepest fears to uncover the truth. Jackson’s gripping thriller keeps you guessing until the very end, exploring the complexities of sisterhood and the shadows that lurk in our minds.

Before She Disappeared

Frankie Elkin is a recovering alcoholic with a knack for finding missing people. When she stumbles upon the case of Angelique Badeau, a Haitian teenager who vanished from her Boston neighborhood, Frankie can’t resist diving in. As she navigates the gritty streets and cultural complexities of Mattapan, she uncovers a web of secrets that could put her own life at risk. With each clue, Frankie’s determination grows, fueled by her own haunted past and the desperate hope of a family longing for answers. This gripping tale of redemption and resilience will keep you guessing until the very end.

The Other Daughter

Sarah Quinlan’s perfect life is shattered when her husband is murdered. As she grapples with grief, she discovers a shocking secret: her husband had another daughter. Determined to uncover the truth, Sarah embarks on a dangerous journey that leads her into a web of lies and deceit. With each revelation, she questions everything she thought she knew about her marriage. Gardner’s gripping thriller keeps readers on edge, blending heart-pounding suspense with raw emotion. A masterful exploration of family, betrayal, and the lengths we’ll go to protect those we love.

Find Her

Haunted by her sister’s disappearance, Detective D.D. Warren delves into a chilling case of abduction. As she unravels the twisted threads of a serial kidnapper’s mind, she encounters Flora Dane, a survivor with a dark past. Together, they race against time to save the latest victim. Gardner’s gripping narrative keeps you on edge, blending psychological suspense with raw emotion. A heart-pounding thriller that explores the resilience of the human spirit and the lengths we’ll go to find the truth.

Look for Me

Detective D.D. Warren returns in a gripping thriller that delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the haunting effects of trauma. When a teenage girl vanishes without a trace, leaving behind a cryptic note, Warren must unravel a web of secrets and lies. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a family’s dark past and a survivor’s desperate quest for redemption. Gardner’s masterful storytelling keeps you on edge, blending heart-pounding suspense with poignant reflections on resilience and the human spirit.

Never Tell

Detective D.D. Warren returns in this gripping thriller that delves into the complexities of family secrets and the haunting effects of trauma. When a pregnant woman is found murdered in her own home, all evidence points to her husband. But as D.D. digs deeper, she uncovers a web of lies and hidden truths that challenge everything she thought she knew. With twists that’ll keep you guessing until the very end, “Never Tell” is a heart-pounding journey through the darkest corners of human nature.

When You See Me

Detective D.D. Warren returns in this gripping thriller, teaming up with FBI profiler Kimberly Quincy and survivor Flora Dane. A grim discovery in the Georgia mountains leads them to a small town harboring dark secrets. As they unravel a web of lies, they face a cunning predator who’s been operating undetected for years. With twists that’ll keep you guessing, this heart-pounding tale explores the resilience of survivors and the relentless pursuit of justice. Gardner’s masterful storytelling will leave you breathless until the very last page.

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.