Wednesday, April 15, 2026

This month’s best new thrillers

 
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This Month’s Best New Thrillers
 
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Book cover for The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke
‘In the running for the best mystery of 2026’ (Stephen King)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The New York Times is raving about this brilliantly crafted read: “Christie, Conan Doyle, Carr… Now, enter Clarke”
  • Six writers, a reclusive author, a secluded island — and murder: The ingredients are all here for lovers of classic Golden Age mysteries
  • A collaboration between two beloved longtime writers
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Media mentions for The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke MEDIA MENTIONS: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for The Counting Game by Sinéad Nolan
Liz Moore fans won’t want to miss this atmospheric page-turner
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • When two siblings go into the woods and only one comes out, psychotherapist Freya Hemmings is called in to break through a young boy’s silence before time runs out to rescue his sister
  • A powerful debut novel from a writer Karin Slaughter says is “one to watch”
  • Strange Sally Diamond author Liz Nugent calls this novel “haunting, enthralling, and beautifully written”
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Media mentions for The Counting Game by Sinéad Nolan MEDIA MENTIONS: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Revenge Prey by John Sandford
A family will perish — unless Lucas Davenport stays one step ahead of a hit team
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A New York Times bestselling author continues the popular series that started with Rules of Prey
  • Tasked with moving a Russian defector’s family to safety, Lucas Davenport discovers a leak within the Witness Protection Program that will endanger everyone…
  • Stephen King says, “If you haven’t read Sandford yet, you have been missing one of the great summer read novelists of all time”
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Media mentions for Revenge Prey by John Sandford MEDIA MENTIONS: Parade, New York Post
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Book cover for Ted Bell’s Warmonger by Ryan Steck
‘Alex Hawke is the new James Bond’ (James Patterson)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • In pursuit of a shadowy figure orchestrating chaos across the globe, Alex Hawke undertakes a risky mission to Russia — where he’ll confront a dangerous enemy
  • Fans of Clive Cussler and James Rollins: Don’t miss this continuation of a wildly popular series
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Book cover for Mother Is Watching by Karma Brown
Julie Clark warns to ‘proceed with caution’ when picking up this spine-tingling tale
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Art conservator Tilly is tasked with restoring a mysterious painting called The Mother… but could it be the source of a string of sinister events after Tilly discovers she’s pregnant?
  • Already drawing comparisons to genre legends, with Paul Tremblay declaring, “Not since Ira Levin’s Rosemary Woodhouse have I been as stressed out and scared for a mother-to-be as I was for Tilly”
  • “Read this one with all the lights on!” (Hannah Mary McKinnon)
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Media mentions for Mother Is Watching by Karma Brown MEDIA MENTIONS: Locus, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Killing Me Softly by Sandie Jones
A shocking tragedy brings the police to a picture-perfect couple’s front door…
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “The queen of the twisty thriller” (Sarah Pearse) is back — and she “never disappoints” (Liv Constantine)
  • Charlie and Freya turn against each other — and spiral into a cat-and-mouse game — in this gripping work of domestic suspense
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of The Other Woman, a Reese’s Book Club pick
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Media mentions for Killing Me Softly by Sandie Jones MEDIA MENTIONS: Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for That Night by Gillian McAllister
If you accidentally killed someone, who would you call?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • When Frannie hits a man with her car, she makes two desperate phone calls — one to each sibling. But the help she seeks may be the family’s undoing…
  • Find out why Liane Moriarty is a “devoted fan” of this Reese’s Book Club alum, the author of Wrong Place Wrong Time
  • “McAllister is the best at putting her characters in impossible situations” (Emily Henry)
  • Race through this book before watching the hit Netflix series!
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Media mentions for That Night by Gillian McAllister MEDIA MENTION: Good Housekeeping
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Book cover for Sorry for Your Loss by Georgia McVeigh
‘The thriller of the year has just arrived’ (Matthew Blake)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Obsession sparks after Iris and Jack meet at a grief group. But their deceptions and secrets blur the line between predator and prey…
  • “Fans of Gone Girl and My Sister, the Serial Killer will find themselves captivated” (Booklist)
  • Rave reviews from Linda Castillo and Katherine Faulkner
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Media mentions for Sorry for Your Loss by Georgia McVeigh MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Booklist
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Book cover for The Keeper by Tana French
The queen of Irish crime fiction returns with another New York Times bestseller
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2026 by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time, Oprah Daily, and more
  • When a girl is murdered in a remote Irish village, retired detective Cal Hooper delves into the town’s generations-old chasms to solve the case
  • “French could make a Target run feel tense and revelatory” (Los Angeles Times)
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Media mentions for The Keeper by Tana French MEDIA MENTIONS: Time Magazine, NPR, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, Vulture, Chicago Tribune, New York Post, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Two Kinds of Stranger by Steve Cavanagh
‘Electrifying… There’s nary a dull moment’ (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “Cavanagh is known for his twisty, baroque plotting, but seems to have surpassed himself here” (The Sunday Times)
  • When a high-profile attack results in an accusation of murder, unusual lawyer Eddie Flynn finds himself the target of dangerous killers
  • From the internationally bestselling author of Kill for Me, Kill for You, who counts Alex Michaelides and Anthony Horowitz among his fans
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Media mentions for Two Kinds of Stranger by Steve Cavanagh MEDIA MENTIONS: The Times, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Dream Count
Dream Count
By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
In this highly anticipated 2025 New York Times bestseller, four disparate women — including a Nigerian writer and her housekeeper in the US — find their lives indelibly intertwined. “A rich, complicated book that spans continents… [An] extraordinary sympathy” (The Washington Post).
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New York to Dallas
By J. D. Robb
A #1 New York Times bestseller with over 20,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: When a man she put in prison escapes, detective Eve Dallas is thrust into the chase — and her own troubled past… “J. D. Robb’s In Death novels are can’t-miss pleasures” (Harlan Coben).
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The Medusa Protocol
By Rob Hart
When former assassin Astrid stops showing up to her Assassins Anonymous meetings, her fellow members assume it can only mean bad news. Only her sponsor, Mark, holds out hope… especially when an unexpected pizza delivery suggests that Astrid may be sending a desperate message! A “thrilling, funny, and heartfelt” 2025 release (Mark Greaney).
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You Betrayed Me
You Betrayed Me
By Lisa Jackson
An unforgettable read from a #1 New York Times bestselling author: When James wakes up in the hospital, he’s greeted by the last person he expects — and discovers that his girlfriend is missing… “The constant twists will keep the readers hooked. This is a nonstop thrill-ride” (Publishers Weekly).
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Only for Tonight
Only for Tonight
By Kendall Ryan
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The Seductive One
By Susan Mallery
From a #1 New York Times bestselling author who “never disappoints” (Debbie Macomber): Determined to prove to her grandfather that she should be the one to inherit her family’s winery, Brenna reluctantly teams up with her sworn enemy, Nic. Can they work together and resist their secret attraction?
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Steal My Heart
By Savannah Kade
Cara Larkin knows exactly what she’s looking for in a partner — but in the meantime, Walker Booth is the perfect friend with benefits! Can she walk away when she finds Mr. Right? “The perfect mix of sexy and sweet” (New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart).
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Texas Cowboy Sweetheart
Texas Cowboy Sweetheart
By Rebecca Crowley
When her father unexpectedly collapses, Josie abandons her corporate life to return to her family ranch in rural Texas. With the help of Easton, the ranch foreman and her lifelong best friend, she’s hoping to start anew. But the sparks between the two of them could change everything…
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Lambert & Hook Mysteries: Books 9–15
Lambert & Hook Mysteries: Books 9–15
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Deep in the Cotswolds, Superintendent John Lambert’s unshakable instincts serve him well — especially when paired with the sharp wit and shrewd brain of DS Bert Hook. Together, they make a nearly unbeatable pair of investigators in this gripping set of British murder mysteries!
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Until Depths Do Us Part
Until Depths Do Us Part
By K.B. Jackson
Newly wealthy widow Charlotte McLaughlin’s nephew is about to get married aboard a cruise from Seattle to Alaska — but soon after the ship departs, the bride turns up dead. Charlotte and her sister, Jane, must unmask the killer among their fellow passengers in this compelling mystery from an Agatha Award–winning author.
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Sun, Sand, Murder
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By John Keyse-Walker
Special Constable Teddy Creque — the lone policeman on the peaceful island of Anegada — comes up against more questions than answers when a mysterious biologist turns up dead on the beach. “Spectacular as a Caribbean sunset… A well-paced puzzler no one should miss” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).
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How to Read a Book
How to Read a Book
By Monica Wood
“The perfect pick to really light a fire under my book club, and yours” (The New York Times Book Review): Among the stacks of a small-town New England bookstore, three disparate lives intersect… “A beautiful, bighearted treasure” (Lily King) with over 37,100 five-star Goodreads ratings!
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We Are All Welcome Here
We Are All Welcome Here
By Elizabeth Berg
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