Midnight on Beacon Street by Emily Ruth Verona

A thrilling debut novel blending suspense and horror movie nostalgia. Teenage sitter faces chilling events while babysitting, testing her anxiety disorder. As the night unfolds, secrets unravel with unexpected visitors and a shocking discovery. “Midnight on Beacon Street” by Emily Ruth Verona is a gripping tale of fear, devotion, and electrifying twists.

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P.S. Listen to my podcast interview with Emily and play 90’s horror movie trivia with us!

Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson

A murder mystery unfolds on a train journey during a crime-writing festival, turning authors into detectives. With each suspect skilled in murder, the challenge becomes solving the crime when everyone knows how to get away with it.

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P.S. Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson is one of the books in The 2024 Winter Reading Guide and The 2024 Winter Reading Minimalist List.

Northwoods by Amy Pease

A murder investigation in a Midwestern resort town uncovers the dark side of the area’s opioid crisis, drawing troubled ex-soldier Eli North into a dangerous web of secrets. As he delves deeper into the case, dark truths emerge in this compelling mystery novel.

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The Silence in Her Eyes by Armando Lucas Correa

A bold psychological thriller reminiscent of Paula Hawkins and Ruth Ware. Leah, with a rare neurological condition, suspects her neighbor will be murdered. Living with motion blindness, she senses danger when new neighbor Alice moves in. As events escalate, Leah’s courage and sanity are put to the test in this suspenseful tale.

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The Mountain King by Anders de la Motte

Detective Leonore Asker, a brilliant female investigator, faces a mysterious case that leads her to the Department of Lost Souls. She delves into odd and chilling mysteries involving small figures in model train displays. With the help of her friend Martin Hill, they uncover a sinister evil lurking deep within a mountain.

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No One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall

Three sisters, two murders, and a web of secrets. Emma returns to her childhood home with her own secrets, reigniting old rivalries and unearthing long-buried truths. As she delves into the past, mysteries unravel, raising questions on the lengths her siblings will go to protect their shared history.

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Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra

A mother faces a harrowing ordeal when an intruder threatens her and her children while they are home alone during a blizzard. She must protect her family as she uncovers the intruder’s true identity and intentions.

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Like a Mother by Mina Hardy

A gripping psychological thriller delving into family ties, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Jeneva Rose. After Adam’s sudden death, his wife Sarah uncovers a web of secrets, including the truth about his estranged mother, Candace. As Sarah unravels the mysteries, she realizes that the past holds dark truths that may endanger her future.

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Under the Storm by Christoffer Carlsson, Rachel Willson-Broyles

A farmhouse fire leads to a murder in a rural community, impacting young Isak’s life. The focus shifts to the boyfriend, Edvard, who is sentenced for the crime. As the case unfolds, officer Vidar is drawn into a complex web of events. Under the Storm by Christoffer Carlsson delves into the lasting effects of crime on a community.

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The Silver Bone by Andrey Kurkov

From Ukraine’s renowned novelist comes a captivating mystery introducing rookie detective Samson Kolechko in Kyiv during the tumultuous early twentieth century. Amid political unrest in 1919 Kyiv, Samson’s life takes a sharp turn when he becomes an investigator for the city’s new police force, entangled in secrets, murders, and unexpected alliances. “The Silver Bone” weaves humor, history, and intrigue from Kyiv’s archives into a compelling narrative.

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The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger

A couple inherits a luxury apartment with a chilling past at the historic Windermere in New York City. As Rosie and Chad uncover dark secrets within the building, they must unravel its mysteries before falling prey to its dangerous allure.

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P.S. The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger is one of the books in The Ultimate 2024 Spring Reading Guide and The 2024 Spring Reading Minimalist List: Best Books to Read.

What Happened to Nina? By Dervla McTiernan

Nina and Simon, a seemingly perfect couple, face a tragic turn during a weekend trip to a family cabin. When Nina mysteriously disappears and only Simon returns, a web of suspicion, media frenzy, and family battles unfold. As the truth remains elusive, Nina’s family fights against powerful forces to unravel the mystery and find their missing daughter.

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Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh

A gripping psychological thriller inspired by Hitchcock, where two women form a dangerous pact for revenge. Amanda and Wendy bond over shared loneliness and a thirst for vengeance. Meanwhile, Ruth faces a terrifying ordeal at home. Will they find safety amidst the lurking danger?

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Lost Man’s Lane by Scott Carson

A teenager’s summer internship with a private investigator unravels a chilling mystery in his hometown. As he delves into a shocking crime involving a missing woman and a fake police officer, Marshall finds himself at the heart of the investigation. But when his keen observations lead to suspicion and isolation, he must confront a darkness that goes beyond the surface crime.

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The Gathering by C. J. Tudor

A detective in rural Alaska investigates a gruesome crime involving a boy’s murder, leading her to uncover dark secrets and superstitions in a small town. As Detective Barbara Atkins delves into the case, she questions the town’s suspicions and enlists the help of a former sheriff. Together, they unravel a web of secrets while facing the threat of a killer lurking in the shadows.

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The Widow Spy by Megan Campisi

A captivating novel based on the true story of the first female Pinkerton detective, Kate Warner, tasked with a mission that could change the course of the Civil War. To succeed, she must gain the trust of her captive, Confederate spy Rose Greenhow, while navigating personal secrets and moral dilemmas. Will she overcome the divides within herself and society to fulfill her crucial assignment? Discover the gripping tale in Megan Campisi’s latest book.

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Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda

When Hazel Sharp inherits her childhood home in Mirror Lake, she is drawn back to the town after almost a decade. As a drought reveals long-hidden secrets, including clues about her mother’s disappearance, Hazel finds herself entangled in the mysteries of the past.

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The Sleepwalkers by Scarlett Thomas

Patricia Highsmith meets White Lotus in this suspenseful modern gothic tale as a couple escapes their secretive pasts on a Greek island honeymoon. As they confront present dangers and dark truths during a stormy night at Villa Rosa, their confessions could be their salvation.

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Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz

In Anthony Horowitz’s fifth Hawthorne and Horowitz mystery, Detective Hawthorne tackles an unsolvable murder in an idyllic gated community. When an outsider is found dead, suspicion falls on everyone. It’s a gripping whodunnit with a perfect setting turned deadly.

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The Last Word by Elly Griffiths

Natalka and Edwin, an unlikely detective duo, investigate the murder of an obituary writer in a literary mystery. While Edwin claims to be the oldest detective in England at 84, Natalka brings her math skills to solve cases of fraud. When they delve into the death of writer Melody Chambers, they uncover a series of murders linked to a sinister book group. In a race against time, they must unravel the mystery before it’s too late.

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Safe and Sound by Laura McHugh

Two sisters investigate their cousin’s mysterious disappearance years ago, uncovering buried secrets and facing danger in their small town. As they search for the truth, they realize the perilous extent someone would go to keep secrets hidden. The sisters must fight not only to find their cousin but also to protect themselves.

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