Most Anticipated Mystery and Thriller Books of 2025
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Looking for your next page-turner? Explore the 2025 thriller list featuring pulse-pounding suspense, gripping mysteries, and heart-stopping action. From psychological twists to high-stakes drama, these highly anticipated thrillers of 2025 are a must for your bookshelf!
There’s something about a gripping thriller that makes time stand still, and I know I’m not alone in feeling that way. If you’re anything like me, 2025 is shaping up to be a year you won’t want to miss. The buzz around the thrillers and mysteries coming out this year is undeniable, and trust me, they’re worth the hype.
This year’s releases promise everything from mind-bending mysteries to heart-pounding suspense, with twists that will keep you guessing long after you’ve turned the last page. Whether it’s a psychological thriller that digs deep into the human psyche or a fast-paced, action-packed mystery, there’s something on the horizon for every type of thriller fan.
So, if you’re looking for your next page-turner, don’t wait. Add these highly anticipated titles to your reading list and prepare for an unforgettable adventure into the world of mystery and suspense. You won’t regret it.
Happy Reading!
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The 2025 Thriller List: Top Picks
The Note
by Alafair Burke
Publication Date: January 7, 2025
As May Hanover, Lauren, and Kelsey reunite for a fun weekend in the Hamptons, their past catches up with them when a drunken prank goes wrong. With an urgent police investigation underway, May must question whether her friends have been keeping secrets from her all along.
The Unbecoming of Margaret Wolf
by Isa Arsén
Publication Date: January 7, 2025
When Margaret Shoard, a talented actress and wife to her best friend Wesley, gets the opportunity to play Lady Macbeth in an unconventional Shakespeare performance in the New Mexico desert, she sees it as a chance to escape her crumbling personal life. But when she arrives, she finds herself caught up in a web of deception and betrayal orchestrated by eccentric director Vaughn Kline.
Beautiful Ugly
by Alice Feeney
Publication Date: January 14, 2025
Grady Green is a successful author whose life is turned upside down when his wife, Abby, mysteriously disappears. Desperate for answers, Grady embarks on a journey to a remote Scottish island, where he discovers shocking truths about his wife and their marriage.
A Sea of Unspoken Things
by Adrienne Young
Publication Date: January 7, 2025
When James returns to her hometown after the death of her twin brother, she must face the painful memories and secrets of their shared past. As she delves deeper into Johnny’s life, James discovers that he was hiding something, and she must decide whether or not to bring the truth to light.
Clever Little Thing
by Helena Echlin
Publication Date: January 14, 2025
Charlotte’s daughter Stella, who was once a disruptive and anti-social child, has become docile and agreeable after the death of their babysitter, Blanka. However, she begins to mirror Blanka’s personality and cravings, leading Charlotte to believe that she may have somehow possessed her daughter. As Charlotte becomes increasingly obsessed with saving her daughter, she must also confront her deteriorating mental state, as her husband believes it’s all in her head.
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Cross My Heart
by Megan Collins
Publication Date: January 14, 2025
Rosie Lachlan knows the fragility of life all too well after receiving a life-saving heart transplant. But when she becomes convinced that her donor’s widower is her soulmate, she risks everything to uncover the truth about his previous marriage. As she delves deeper into his secrets, Rosie must confront whether their connection is real or if it’s all just a figment of her desperate imagination.
The Last Room on the Left
by Leah Konen
Publication Date: January 14, 2025
When Kerry, a struggling writer, takes a job as a caretaker at an isolated mountain hotel to escape her problems, she finds herself in a terrifying game of survival when she discovers a frozen body and must fight for her life against a killer. As the blizzard rages outside, Kerry must use all of her wits and courage to make it out alive.
The Crash
by Freida McFadden
Publication Date: January 28, 2025
Tegan, a pregnant woman is on the run, trying to escape her troubled past. But when she becomes stranded in a blizzard, she must face the harsh reality of her situation and fight for survival. With danger lurking around every corner, Tegan must do whatever it takes to protect herself and her unborn child. As she uncovers the truth about the couple who rescued her, she realizes that this safe haven may be more dangerous than she originally thought.
A Killing Cold
by Kate Alice Marshall
Publication Date: February 4, 2025
Theodora has everything she ever wanted—a whirlwind romance with her wealthy fiance, Connor Dalton, and the chance to be part of his powerful family. But as they head to the Daltons’ isolated winter retreat at Idlewood, Theo starts receiving threatening messages and begins uncovering strange memories from her childhood. With danger lurking around every corner, Theo must piece together her past to survive and save herself from the powerful secrets hidden within the walls of Idlewood.
You Are Fatally Invited
by Ande Pliego
Publication Date: February 11, 2025
In J. R. Alastor’s private manor off the coast of Maine, six thriller authors gather for a writing retreat full of games, riddles, and jump scares. But when one of them turns up dead, former aspiring writer Mila del Angél finds herself caught in a deadly narrative where she must outwit a killer who knows every trick in the book. With a storm isolating the island and the body count rising, Mila must race against time to survive until only one remains standing.
Nothing Ever Happens Here
by Seraphina Nova Glass
Publication Date: February 11, 2025
Shelby Dawson, a survivor of a harrowing attack in her small Minnesota town, must navigate new evidence and suspicious accidents while trying to uncover the truth behind her attacker’s identity and the mysterious disappearance of her friend Mackenzie’s husband.
Famous Last Words
by Gillian McAllister
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
On the longest day of the year, new mother Camilla’s life is thrown into chaos when her husband Luke becomes a gunman in a hostage situation. As the police and media swarm around her, she must grapple with the shocking realization that the man she loves may be capable of such violence.
Close Your Eyes and Count to 10
by Lisa Unger
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Maverick Dillan, a charismatic daredevil and extreme adventurer, invites several contestants to participate in an ultimate game of hide-and-seek on Falcao Island. However, as the storm rages and a deadly threat stalks the players, the game quickly becomes a twisted test of survival. Adele, a single mother determined to protect her children, unwittingly becomes a part of the game and must navigate through deception and danger to make it out alive.
Something in the Walls
by Daisy Pearce
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Newly minted child psychologist Mina finds herself drawn into the dark secrets of a small village as she tries to unravel the mysterious condition of thirteen-year-old Alice Webber. As Mina becomes more entwined with the village’s beliefs and traditions, she learns that her past may hold the key to understanding Alice’s haunting experiences.
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The Last Days of Kira Mullan
by Nicci French
Publication Date: March 4, 2025
Nancy North struggles to piece her life back together after a psychotic break. With the support of her partner Felix, she tries to move forward in their new flat, but when she hears mysterious voices again, she realizes that something sinister is at play. When her neighbor Kira is found dead, and everyone insists it’s a suicide, Nancy’s doubts only grow stronger, especially with the help of Detective Maud O’Connor, who also suspects foul play.
Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave
by Elle Cosimano
Publication Date: March 4, 2025
Finlay Donovan and her loyal partner-in-crime, Vero, are back with another mystery to solve. When their elderly neighbor is found dead in her backyard, they reluctantly get involved to help clear her name. However, things take a personal turn when Finlay’s ex-husband becomes a suspect, and they must race against time to uncover the truth before their own secrets are exposed.
All the Other Mothers Hate Me
by Sarah Harman
Publication Date: March 11, 2025
After her girl band career comes to a humiliating end, Florence Grimes finds herself as a single mother struggling to make ends meet. Her only motivation is her ten-year-old son Dylan, who she loves more than anything. But when Alfie Risby, the bully who torments Dylan at school and happens to be heir to a frozen food empire, disappears during a class trip, Dylan becomes the prime suspect. Florence knows she must clear her son’s name and find out what happened to Alfie before it’s too late.
Saltwater
by Katy Hays
Publication Date: March 25, 2025
Thirty years after her mother’s mysterious death, Helen must confront long-hidden family secrets and unravel the truth about what happened on glittering Capri. After discovering a surprising clue, she teams up with a family assistant to escape her controlling family, but when the investigation into her mother’s death is reopened, everyone becomes a suspect, and not everyone will make it off the island alive.
This Book Will Bury Me
by Ashley Winstead
Publication Date: March 25, 2025
A crime that captivated the nation, the Delphine Massacres sent shockwaves through the country and launched a frenzy of amateur sleuths trying to crack the case. But amidst all the theories and speculation, one person holds the key to what really happened – Jane Sharp.
Nobody’s Fool
by Harlan Coben
Publication Date: March 25, 2025
Private investigator Sami Kierce thought he had put his past behind him, but when his supposedly dead girlfriend shows up in one of his classes, he’s forced to confront the devastating events that took place in Spain twenty-two years ago. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Kierce will come face-to-face with old enemies and uncover shocking secrets that threaten everything he holds dear.
The Last Session
by Julia Bartz
Publication Date: April 1, 2025
Social worker Thea is confronted with a patient who holds a link to a traumatic time in her past. However, the patient can’t remember the events that caused her brain to shut down. Determined to find answers and help her patient recover, Thea follows clues to a remote center in Southwestern New Mexico where controversial monthly retreats are held.
The Maid’s Secret
by Nita Prose
Publication Date: April 8, 2025
Molly Gray has a happy life as the Head Maid and Special Events Manager of the Regency Grand Hotel. However, everything changes when she brings in some old items to be appraised on the TV show Hidden Treasures. One item is revealed to be a rare artifact worth millions, making Molly an overnight sensation. But just when she is about to sell her treasure at auction, it disappears without a trace. Molly and her friends are thrust into the middle of an intense investigation as they try to track down the missing artifact.
Parents Weekend
by Alex Finlay
Publication Date: May 6, 2025
Five families come together for a night of celebration during Parents Weekend at their children’s college, but it quickly turns into a nightmare when the students fail to show up. As panic and rumors spread, questions arise about the reason behind their disappearance and whether it was caused by the sins of their parents or an internal threat within the friend group.
The Missing Half
by Ashley Flowers
Publication Date: May 6, 2025
When Nic Monroe’s sister Kasey disappears without a trace, she is left to pick up the pieces of her life in Mishawaka, Indiana. But when Jules Connor contacts Nic for help finding her own sister Jenna, who went missing in the same way as Kasey, they embark on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth behind their sisters’ disappearances. As their investigation leads them down unexpected paths and forces them to confront dark secrets from the past, Nic and Jenna will stop at nothing to find their missing halves and bring justice to those responsible.
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The Busybody Book Club
by Freya Sampson
Publication Date: May 27, 2025
Set in a small Cornish village, a group of eclectic book club members find themselves caught up in a mystery when money is stolen during one of their meetings and a dead body is discovered at the home of one member. As they work to solve the crime and clear their friend’s name, they must also confront their own personal struggles and conflicting opinions.
So Happy Together
by Olivia Worley
Publication Date: June 3, 2025
Jane is convinced that she and Colin are meant to be together, even when he breaks off their relationship. She becomes obsessed with proving that his new girlfriend, Zoe, is not the right match for him. But when Jane discovers a shocking secret in Colin’s apartment, things turn dark.
The Bachelorette Party
by Camilla Sten
Publication Date: June 10, 2025
Four friends go missing on a remote island after their bachelorette party, and ten years later, Tessa tries to uncover the truth before her best friend’s wedding turns into another tragedy. As Tessa delves deeper into the mystery of the missing women, she discovers that more dark secrets are hiding beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect friendship.
Fox
by Joyce Carol Oates
Publication Date: June 17, 2025
Francis Fox is a new teacher at the prestigious Langhorne Academy, and he quickly becomes the center of attention among students, parents, and colleagues. But when a body is discovered near his car in a nearby nature preserve, questions arise about who Francis Fox really is. Detective Horace Zwender and his deputy begin to investigate, unraveling a dark web of crime and deception surrounding Fox.
Don’t Let Him In
by Lisa Jewell
Publication Date: June 24, 2025
When Paddy Swann is tragically killed in a mysterious accident, his daughter Ash and wife Nina are left to pick up the pieces. But when they receive a surprise package from an old friend of Paddy’s, Nick Radcliffe, their lives take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Martha struggles with her marriage and financial stability while being drawn into the web of lies surrounding Paddy’s death.
El Dorado Drive
by Megan Abbott
Publication Date: June 24, 2025
When Harper moves in with her sister Pam, she’s surprised to find Pam doing so well financially after her messy divorce. But Pam managed to find her way back, thanks to the Wheel – a women’s group that meets twice a month and pools money together to gift to one lucky member. As Harper gets drawn into the group and its promises of financial stability, she uncovers a dark side that puts her and her sister in danger.
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With so many incredible books on the horizon, 2025 will be an unforgettable year for thriller and mystery enthusiasts. Whether you’re drawn to nail-biting suspense, intricate plots, or emotionally charged storytelling, this list has you covered. Don’t wait—add these highly anticipated books to your reading list, and don’t forget to share your most anticipated thrillers in the comments.