Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Books of 2025 You Can’t Miss

A luxury cruise turns chilling when travel journalist Lo Blacklock hears a scream and sees a woman vanish overboard — yet all passengers are still on board. Was it a dream or something far darker? A gripping mystery unfolds in the middle of the sea…

A young woman is found dead in a quiet Southern town. Assistant DA Colm Truesdale, haunted by personal tragedy, is pulled back into the case. As secrets burn and a powerful family comes into focus, nothing is what it seems. A gripping mystery that keeps you guessing.

When a mysterious murder shatters a quiet visit to Prague, symbologist Robert Langdon is pulled into a dangerous chase across continents. As secrets of the human mind come to light and a powerful force rises from the shadows, one truth could change everything we believe.

A mutilated body is found in a silver shop’s vault. While police assume it’s a criminal, one woman is convinced it’s her missing partner. Cormoran Strike takes the case—and uncovers a chilling trail of secrets, lies, and danger hiding in plain sight.

In the heart of Manhattan’s elite art world, a shocking murder stops the city cold. A young woman is found posed like a painting—perfect, eerie, and lifeless. Lieutenant Eve Dallas dives into a twisted case where obsession blurs the line between genius and madness.

A perfect life, a loving family — and then she vanishes. Her phone, keys, and car remain, but she's gone without a trace. As secrets rise and trust fades, no one is who they seem. A chilling puzzle unfolds in a place where nothing — and no one — is truly safe.

A billionaire’s entire family vanishes in one perfectly timed strike — kids, wife, and celebrities among them. Ransom is ready to pay, but one determined FBI agent stands in the way. High stakes, smart twists, and a race against time. Will justice or money win?

After years away from journalism, Lo Blacklock is drawn back by a dream assignment — an exclusive Swiss hotel opening on Lake Geneva. But one mysterious midnight call pulls her into a dangerous game across Europe. Can she trust the woman asking for help — or anyone at all?

Talia Kemper sits on death row for a crime she swears she didn’t commit. With time running out, everything changes when she sees a man she thought was long gone. Could the truth have been buried all along? A gripping, twist-filled story you won’t forget.

Three women. One deadly journey. Lucy seeks justice, Katrina fights to protect her family, and Sally faces a life she didn’t choose. As danger closes in, their paths collide in a gripping tale of survival, loyalty, and strength. Inspired by haunting true events.