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Thrillers and Suspense September 2024
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| Burn It All by Maggie AuffarthIn this debut psychological thriller set in small-town Georgia, Marley Henderson's life unravels after a drunken mistake, leading to lost friendships, cruel rumors, and a series of arsons that culminate in her friend Thea's death. Teaming up with her ex-fiancé, Marley uncovers disturbing truths about Thea and the fires, challenging everything she believes. |
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| Our Kind of Game by Johanna CopelandIn 2019, Stella Parker's perfect life is upended when her neighbor reveals a dark secret from Stella's youth. In 1987, teenage Julie Waits tries to endure a chaotic home life. This twisty debut thriller explores the terrifying connection between the two, demonstrating how far a traumatic past can reach into the future. |
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| Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha CoryellWhen true crime-obsessed thirtysomething Hannah writes to accused serial killer William, she unexpectedly falls for him, despite not knowing -- and maybe not caring -- if he's innocent. Twisty, scathing, and darkly humorous, this thriller boasts a narrator as fascinating she is unreliable. |
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| What Fire Brings by Rachel Howzell HallSearching for a missing community leader, Bailey Meadows goes undercover and moves into thriller author Jack Beckham's remote canyon home. As Bailey uncovers the dangers of the wildfire-prone area and learns of other missing women, she must unravel the truth behind decades-old events before she becomes the next victim. |
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| The Haters by Robyn HardingCamryn Lane's dream of success as a newly published author is shattered by an anonymous message and a flood of scathing reviews. As online harassment escalates into real-life danger, Camryn must uncover the identity of her tormentor and discover why she's being targeted. |
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| That Night in the Library by Eva JurczykOn the night before graduation, seven students perform a Greek ritual in their university’s rare books library. When the lights go out and one of them dies, they must survive the night, trapped with a murderer. Secrets, fears, and ancient wisdom intertwine in this chilling literary mystery. |
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| The Night of Baba Yaga by Akira OtaniIn 1979 Tokyo, outcast Yoriko Shindo is kidnapped by the yakuza and forced to become the bodyguard and driver for Shoko Naiki, the sheltered daughter of the gang's boss. Initially disinterested, Shindo becomes deeply invested in Shoko's safety as they navigate a world of violence, questioning if a different life is possible for them. |
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| Anna Bright is Hiding Something by Susie Orman SchnallAnna Bright, the founder of a multibillion-dollar company, is secretly committing fraud. As journalist Jamie Roman uncovers the truth, she embarks on a mission to expose Anna's crimes. With BrightLife's initial public offering imminent, Anna will go to any lengths to stop Jamie from revealing her misconduct. This smart thriller echoes real-world events and features complex, ambitious women. |
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| You're Safe Here by Leslie StephensIn 2060, the WellPod offers a wellness retreat for pregnant Maggie, hiding her infidelity. Her fiancé, Noa, discovers dangerous flaws in the WellPod’s technology. As a storm approaches, Noa must protect Maggie from the malfunctioning pods and the company’s cover-ups in this thrilling, dystopian tale of technology and motherhood. |
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| The Bitter Truth by Shanora WilliamsJolene Baker supports her husband Dominic’s gubernatorial run, but when a mysterious woman stalks them and events turn dangerous, Jo uncovers shocking truths about Dominic's past. As her world unravels, Jo must decide whether to confront the secrets or risk being destroyed by them in this rich-people-behaving-badly thriller. |
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