Best Thriller Books to Keep You Up at Night

If you love heart-racing suspense, shocking twists, and stories that make you double-check your locks, thrillers are the perfect pick. These gripping reads will keep you flipping pages long after midnight.

1. None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

A chilling psychological thriller about two women who meet by chance—only for one to slowly take over the other’s life.

2. The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

A suspenseful, Hitchcock-inspired thriller where secrets, lies, and voyeurism collide in unexpected ways.

3. The It Girl by Ruth Ware

A gripping mystery about a murder at Oxford and the secrets that refuse to stay buried.

4. The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead

Dark, intense, and thought-provoking—this book follows a woman confronting her past in a sinister cult.

5. Before She Knew Him by Peter Swanson

A story of obsession and suspicion, where a neighbor may—or may not—be a killer.

Why Thriller Fans Love the Genre 🕵️

Thrillers give us the thrill of danger without leaving the couch. The blend of mystery, suspense, and shocking reveals makes them addictive.

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