Winter’s here, and it’s the perfect time to get cozy with a suspenseful thriller or two. If laughter is the best medicine, then fiction is the best escape! Here are five exciting new books out this month, each packed with unexpected twists, intense characters, and drama that will keep you hooked.
We Are Watching by Alison Gaylin
First, if you’ve never read Alison Gaylin, now’s the time to dive in. We Are Watching might just be her best book yet. It’s a thrilling story that feels both deeply personal and perfectly timed, with a plot that seems like something straight out of a conspiracy theory. The main character runs a family bookstore in a quiet town in upstate New York-but when a group of conspiracy theorists starts targeting her and her Rockstar father, they believe she’s part of a dark pact to destroy the world. Now, they’re after her family, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. This book will have you up all night, glued to the pages, and thinking about it long after you finish.
The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha
Next up is Trisha Sakhlecha’s debut novel, which reads like Succession meets a locked-room mystery. The story follows a wealthy Indian family who gathers to celebrate their patriarch’s retirement. The younger generation is ready to squabble over money, but things take a shocking turn when tragedy strikes, threatening to tear them all apart. It’s a gripping read with plenty of family drama and twists you won’t see coming.
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
If you like a good sports drama, Layne Fargo’s The Favorites is a must-read. Think of it as Wuthering Heights, but set in the high-pressure world of Olympic figure skating. Two skaters have crazy chemistry and bad luck, and they’ll have to fight against rivals who will do anything to ruin their careers and their relationship. It’s filled with tension, drama, and a whole lot of heart.
Honeysuckle And Bone by Trisha Tobias
For something a little darker, check out Honeysuckle and Bone. It’s the first release from the new Sweet July imprint and is perfect for those who love dark, romantic thrillers. The story follows a young woman who escapes a troubled home life by working as a nanny for a powerful Jamaican family. But she’s hiding a secret: she’s there under a false identity. And keeping that secret might be harder than she thought—especially with all the romantic tension in the air. It’s intense and full of surprises.
The Note by Alafair Burke
The Note isn’t just another thriller—it’s a pulse-pounding ride that’ll keep you turning pages late into the night. Released in January 2025, this must-read novel follows three best friends—May, Lauren, and Kelsey—on what was supposed to be a fun weekend getaway in the Hamptons. But when a harmless prank goes horribly wrong, they find themselves at the center of a police investigation.
Secrets unravel. Friendships fracture. And just when you think you’ve figured it all out—boom! Burke hits you with a jaw-dropping twist.
If you love edge-of-your-seat thrillers with shocking surprises, The Note needs to be on your reading list. Buckle up—this one’s a wild ride!
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