I made the mistake (actually, it’s a habit of mine) of trying to solve this thriller about two women who each have a missing sister and join forces to find them. Oh, did I mention there are no bodies? Could they have been kidnapped and living in pure hell? Ashley Flowers sure knows her way around twists. Leads go nowhere fast. Every now and then she throws something promising the listener's way and then takes it back, or leads you one way that’s the wrong way. Flowers is also quite the narrator along with uber-talented Saskia Maarleveld. What's so touching about this story is the power of sisterhood and its unbreakable bond. —Yvonne D.

Who better to write about the art of divorce than Jeneva Rose? In The Perfect Divorce, Sarah Morgan is back with new husband Bob, both being successful divorce attorneys. When their own marriage begins to unravel, it becomes a less than “amicable split” and more War of the Roses meets Legally Blonde with a dash of Gone Girl. It’s messy, twisty, and undeniably addictive. What really sets this one apart is how fun it is—even as things spiral into chaos. The Perfect Divorce will have you binge-listening with a grin and possibly side-eyeing your spouse. Grab your popcorn (and maybe your prenup), you're in for a wild ride. —Dawn G.

This follow-up to the all-star multicast listen The Big Lie follows FBI Special Agent Jack Bergin as an old fling leads him down the rabbit hole of a violent murder case. As a fan of the more immersive audio experiences, I felt ensnared in the sounds of mid-century Los Angeles and the story’s distinct characters. Jon Hamm gives a thrilling performance alongside huge talents like Alia Shawkat, Omar Epps, and Jeanne Tripplehorn, to name a few. Delivering suspense, drama, and comedy, The Big Fix feels reminiscent of everything I love about old, gritty police movies. With the no-nonsense agent that is Jack Bergin and the unique cast of characters helping him crack the case, the only thing you can do is sit back and enjoy! —Nicole R.

As I listened to John Grisham’s latest incredible legal thriller, I had to put some of my life on hold. It’s that good. There's nothing like the trials and tribulations of a Southern lawyer whose life seems to be going further south. This story has all the “fixins”: money, dubious relatives, biscuits, bourbon, and a marriage also on the rocks. Narrator Michael Beck does an excellent job insinuating himself into every character, male and female. I admit to chuckling more than a couple of times. I wanted the story to go on and on, but I had to go back to my daily life—which isn’t bad, but this audiobook is that good. —YD

I am noisily an S.A. Cosby superfan, so I was hotly anticipating King of Ashes from the moment I heard the premise. A Godfather-inspired, Southern crime epic centered on a Virginia family whose patriarch ran a crematorium before a mysterious car accident put him in a coma? I was already hooked—and then I got to listen! I fell hard for siblings Roman, Dante, and Neveah, who have their own connected struggles as they navigate shady deals and even shadier characters, all while dealing with the loss of their mother, who's been missing since they were kids. The performance of Cosby’s longtime collaborator Adam Lazarre-White is as explosive as the plot, elevating King of Ashes to royalty status. —Kat J.

After nearly eight years, Dan Brown returns with another thrilling addition to his legendary Robert Langdon series. This time, the professor is in Prague to attend a lecture by noetic scientist Katherine Solomon—a woman he’s also newly dating. The action kicks off quickly with a murder and then a disappearance. From there, the gripping plot spans continents—and consciousness. Brown’s talent for immediately sucking you into the plot has only strengthened in his near-decade off, and the science explored—along with Brown’s disclaimer that all the science and experiments you’ll hear about in the book are real—is chilling. Performed by series narrator Paul Michael, I can safely say The Secret of Secrets was worth the wait. To hear more from Dan Brown, listen in to our interview. —Katie O.

Karin Slaughter is one of those authors I turn to when I want a story guaranteed to completely pull me in. We Are All Guilty Here focuses on a small Southern town where a violent crime sends shockwaves through a community full of secrets. This isn’t just a whodunit—it’s more of a “what did we all do?” It leaves you questioning everything—and talking about it long after. Expect a slow-burn suspense that packs a serious emotional punch. If you loved Pieces of Her or Pretty Girls, this one should already be on your Wish List. —DG

Don’t Let Him In ensnared me from the beginning—from the character interactions that made me want to pull my hair out in frustration to the genuine a-ha moments when things began to click. This thriller explores the complexities of three women's relationship with a man they never should have trusted. I had almost visceral reactions to the lies told, stories believed, actions ignored. The cherry on top of these well-developed characters is a multicast performance from top-notch talents Richard Armitage, Joanne Froggatt, Tamaryn Payne, Gemma Whelan, Louise Brealey, and Patience Tomlinson. To hear more from Lisa Jewell, listen in to our interview. —NR

Wendy Walker has done it again! She's given us three fantastic unreliable narrators—my favorite kind—in this twisty thriller that grabbed me from the first chapter and never let go. The Room Next Door starts with a bang: a couple having an affair overhear a possible crime in the hotel room next door. The investigation cleverly ties into the unsolved disappearance of a young woman years before. Julia Whelan, Elizabeth Evans, and Bebe Wood lead a full cast, voicing three best friends who once shared everything until one went missing. Fifteen years later, shocking new evidence surfaces that calls everything into question. —MH

When I first learned that Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben were collaborating on a novel, I practically jumped out of my chair. I've devoured Coben's thrillers and I'm a follower of Reese's book club, so this partnership was one of my most-anticipated listens of the year. The medical thriller introduces us to Maggie McCabe, a former surgeon with extraordinary skills. Maggie is chosen to perform a discreet, unconventional medical procedure, and then finds herself thrust into a treacherous world in which her principles and survival instincts are put to the test. As if the author duo wasn’t enough, Reese also narrates along with an all-star cast featuring Chris Pine, Saskia Maarleveld, and James Fouhey (just to name a few). To hear more from Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben, check out our interview. —DG

Alice Feeney masterfully intertwines suspense and emotion in Beautiful Ugly, and what begins as a seemingly straightforward tragedy takes a shocking turn. The alternating perspectives between the deeply flawed main characters, Grady and Abby, provide a multifaceted view of the shifting dynamics of their marriage, with each harboring secrets, grief, and unsettling revelations. Richard Armitage gives an amazing performance as Grady Green, with his desperation and guilt pulling me into his unraveling world. Gripping, haunting, and beautifully written, this is a thought-provoking look at how people change in relationships and the lengths they’ll go to for love—or revenge. —DG