Discover Your Next Obsession: Top Thrillers to Check Out

Top Thrillers to Check Out

Are you a fan of psychological twists and dark secrets? Do you love books that keep you on the edge of your seat, turning pages late into the night? If you answered yes, then you’re in for a treat! At the Robert R. Jones Public Library, we’ve curated a list of must-read thrillers guaranteed to leave you guessing until the very end.

Here are some top picks to borrow on your next visit:

The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose

Sarah Morgan is a successful defense attorney who has it all—a thriving career and a seemingly perfect life. But when her husband, Adam, is accused of murdering his mistress, Sarah finds herself in an impossible situation: defending the man she married. As the trial unfolds, secrets emerge, and Sarah must confront the truth about her marriage. Is Adam guilty, or is there more to the story?

Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson

Christine Lucas wakes up every morning with no memory of her life. A head injury has left her with amnesia, and she must rely on her husband, Ben, to fill in the blanks. But when Christine begins to keep a journal, she discovers inconsistencies in what Ben tells her and what she uncovers on her own. With each entry, Christine gets closer to the truth, but will she like what she finds?

The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all: a loving marriage, a beautiful baby, and great neighbors. But one night, during a dinner party next door, their baby goes missing. As detectives dig into their lives, a series of secrets and betrayals come to light. This fast-paced domestic thriller explores the lengths people will go to in order to protect their secrets.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Alicia Berenson is a famous painter who lives a seemingly idyllic life until she shoots her husband and stops speaking entirely. Locked away in a psychiatric facility, Alicia’s silence only adds to the mystery. Enter Theo Faber, a psychotherapist determined to get Alicia to speak and uncover the truth behind her actions. As Theo digs deeper, he finds himself caught in a web of lies and obsession.

Verity by Colleen Hoover

Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer who accepts a job to finish the remaining books in a successful series after its author, Verity Crawford, is incapacitated. While sorting through Verity’s notes, Lowen discovers an unfinished autobiography full of dark confessions that reveal the horrifying truth about Verity’s past. As Lowen grapples with whether to reveal what she knows, she begins to question everything—including her own safety.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

On their fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne’s wife, Amy, disappears. As the investigation unfolds, all signs point to Nick as the prime suspect. But appearances can be deceiving. Told from alternating perspectives, this psychological thriller delves into the lies, manipulations, and betrayals of a marriage gone horribly wrong. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, Flynn delivers a twist that will leave you stunned.

The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine

Amber Patterson is tired of being a nobody. She sets her sights on Daphne Parrish, a wealthy and charming socialite, and carefully weaves her way into the Parrish family’s lives. But as Amber works to steal Daphne’s life and husband, she discovers that not everything in the Parrish household is as perfect as it seems. This deliciously devious thriller is full of twists and turns.

The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

Dr. Anna Fox is an agoraphobic psychologist who spends her days watching her neighbors from her window. When she sees what she believes is a violent act in the home across the street, Anna is thrown into a spiral of paranoia and confusion. But as she tries to uncover the truth, her own secrets threaten to unravel her perception of reality.

Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

Jack and Grace Angel seem like the perfect couple. He’s charming and successful; she’s elegant and devoted. But behind the doors of their beautiful home lies a horrifying reality. Grace is a prisoner in her own marriage, with no way to escape. This tense and claustrophobic thriller will have you questioning everything about appearances and control.

I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh

In a moment of tragedy, Jenna Gray’s life changes forever. Fleeing to a remote coastal village, she hopes to heal and escape her past. Meanwhile, two detectives work tirelessly to solve a heartbreaking hit-and-run case. As the story unfolds, shocking twists reveal that nothing is as it seems. This emotional and suspenseful novel will leave you breathless.

These titles are available for check-out at the Robert R. Jones Public Library. If you love surprises, suspense, and characters with complex motivations, these books are sure to be your next obsession.

Stop by the library to borrow these titles or place a hold through our online catalog. Happy reading, thriller fans!

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