A fresh selection of thrillers has arrived, promising to captivate readers and keep them turning pages late into the night, reports BritPanorama.
The lineup includes returning authors Bella Mackie and Irvine Welsh, alongside new works from Susie Dent and Adele Parks, showcasing a variety of gripping plots and complex characters.
Claws out by Bella Mackie
This novel introduces Diana, a social climber who sets her sights on a wealthy widower. However, complications arise as his daughter, Cat, investigates the mysterious graves of Diana’s previous husbands.
Borough Press, £20
Can nothing save us? by Irvine Welsh
Welsh explores the divisive nature of money in this story about a Las Vegas family. After their grandparents name a college-dropout grandson as heir to millions, tensions rise between family members, culminating in a battle for revenge.
Jonathan Cape, £20
The best of enemies by Julie Mae Cohen
Gwen maintains a list of her enemies as a harmless record, but soon they begin to die under bizarre circumstances. This darkly comic thriller follows her as she navigates the aftermath of these deaths.
Zaffre, £20
Eyes on you by Adele Parks
Amy, shaped by her father’s notorious crime, believes Oliver, who also has a troubled past, understands her like no one else. Parks takes this bond and twists it into a layered thriller focusing on deceit and obsession.
HQ, £16.99
Death writ large by Susie Dent
When strange symbols emerge near a lecturer’s body in Oxford, lexicographer Martha Thornhill recognises them and joins the investigation. This clever second mystery delves into themes of vengeance and long-hidden tragedies.
Zaffre, £20
The British agent by Simon Conway
In this espionage thriller, stolen missiles and a terrorist plot against Washington intertwine with the story of a lone British agent operating undercover, racing against a backdrop of imminent catastrophe.
Michael Joseph, £16.99
Brain damage by Freida McFadden
Charly, a victim of a shooting, struggles to piece together the details of the night she was attacked. This claustrophobic thriller tackles themes of memory and trust as she unravels her past.
Poisoned Pen Press, £9.99
Before she vanishes by Rachel Louise Adams
Laura finds herself back in her teenage body just hours before her friend disappears during a New Year’s Eve party, tasked with the challenge of locating her without altering the timeline.
Headline, £12.99
Children of wolves by Lawrence Osborne
Set against the backdrop of the Turkish Riviera, three idealists abandon their former lives. The narrative unfolds as they face the consequences of their political convictions, leading to a menacing atmosphere.
Chatto & Windus, £18.99
Ghost notes by Doug Johnstone
The seventh book in the Skelfs series features funeral directors turned private investigators who delve into the world of grief technology, facing chaos from a blackmail case while personal lives intersect with their work.
Orenda, £9.99
We tell lies by K. L. Slater
Emily and Oliver, former con artists, attempt to lead a straightforward life in their pristine new neighbourhood. However, mysterious messages and Oliver’s odd behaviour hint that their past has caught up with them.
Michael Joseph, £16.99
The one who walked away by Karen Rose
A bounty hunter pursuing a fugitive encounters a local murder case. This fast-paced standalone thriller layers the protagonist’s dangerous task with the weight of personal secrets.
Headline, £22
They say a girl died here by Sarah Pinborough
As the anniversary of two murders approaches in Harper’s Creek, Anna suspects that the killer is watching her closely. With her grandmother’s dementia worsening, she believes the older woman knows more than anyone realises.
Orion, £22
Killer twist by Jo Furniss
Two crime writers who fantasise about killing a celebrity novelist end up embroiled in a real murder mystery when he dies during a literary festival, leaving them grappling with the consequences of their imaginative plotting.
Zaffre, £9.99
