Best Psychological Thriller Books

Unravel the mystery behind a chilling crime that left a woman silent for six years. Alicia Berenson had a charmed life until she shot her husband in the head, never speaking another word since. Discover the truth behind her tragic story in this gripping novel.

A thrilling exploration of a marriage gone wrong from one of the most acclaimed suspense writers of our time. When the clever and beautiful wife of a small-town golden boy disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary, the pressure mounts as rumors fly and suspicions rise. With razor-sharp writing and intricate plot twists, this dark psychological thriller will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

This psychological thriller is a top-notch must-read, a gripping and enthralling journey that combines the voyeuristic thrills of Rear Window with the darkness and twists of Gone Girl. Follow Rachel, a daily commuter who becomes obsessed with a seemingly perfect couple, "Jess and Jason", until one day she witnesses something shocking that changes everything. Discover the truth about the girl on the train in this exceptional and startling novel.

This suspenseful novel will keep you guessing until the very end. Follow the twisted love triangle between an ex-wife, her replacement, and the man they both love. But assume nothing - as secrets and dangerous truths are revealed, you'll realize this is more than just a jealous ex-wife story. Gripping and chilling, The Wife Between Us reveals the hidden complexities of a seemingly perfect marriage. Don't miss this insightful look into the lies we tell ourselves in the name of love.

This Hitchcockian thriller follows an agoraphobic woman who believes she witnessed a crime in a neighboring house. A recluse in her NYC home, Anna Fox spends her days drinking wine, watching old movies, and spying on her neighbors. When the seemingly perfect new family across the way moves in, Anna's world and dark secrets are laid bare. In this diabolically gripping and sophisticated psychological suspense, no one and nothing is what it seems.

This thriller portrays the lives of Jack and Grace, a couple that seems to have it all. But their infallible image eventually raises suspicious questions, leading to the discovery of a dark secret behind closed doors.

This debut thriller is a thrilling rollercoaster ride about a couple who has been married for fifteen years and is now bored with their lives. They seem like an ordinary couple, but they have their dark secrets. Their idea of keeping their marriage alive is far from conventional, which leads to them getting away with murder. A suspenseful page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

A reporter is sent back to her hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls, only to find herself haunted by her own troubled past. As she delves deeper into the case, she must confront the childhood tragedy she has tried to forget in order to unravel the psychological puzzle of both the present case and her own past. Taut, haunting, and unforgettable, this book is addictive from start to finish.

Abandoned mansions, family secrets, and a young woman discovering the truth about her identity - all come together to create a twisted and captivating story in this novel. Libby Jones inherits an empty mansion in London, but her family's past holds dangerous secrets. With police reports of a dead family and missing children, Libby's journey to uncovering her own identity becomes a perilous one. With entangled family ties and secrets lurking in every corner, this gripping novel will keep you on the edge of your seat.

A long-lost friend's hen party invites Nora to confront her past in a dark, dark house. But when things take a dangerous turn, secrets begin to unravel. Will Nora be able to escape?