Joyce Carol Oates delivers a dark whodunit about a predator in a New Jersey town
“Fox” is an atmospheric, subtle exploration of the ethical dilemmas a community faces when a monster is found in its midst.
Mystery & Thriller
An intimate look inside the mind of a charming con man and the women he preys upon
Bestselling author Lisa Jewell talks about her new multicast psychological thriller, “Don’t Let Him In,” why she writes her villains in the first person, and the genre she’d love to try writing someday.
Bestselling writer Sarah Richards pens a brand-new “Smash Hit”
An obsession with a quest for fame leads an aspiring author down a dangerous path in Richards’s newest thriller.
Best of the year (so far)
Our midyear roundup of the best listens of 2025 (so far) marks an annual labor of love we, the Audible Editors, absolutely obsess about.
Maulik Pancholy knows just what he wants in audiobooks
Mysteries with humor, a nod to South Asian culture, and LGBTQIA+ characters are a must.
Buzzy listens for fans of "Yellowjackets"
Pair the Season 3 finale with listens that explore survival against the odds, trauma bonds, and female friendship and rivalry.
In these twisty mysteries, small towns hide big secrets
From quirky cozies to heart-pounding thrillers, these stories highlight the dark side of tight-knit communities.
The best vacation thrillers for fans of “The White Lotus”
Trouble in paradise? Turn to these twisty mysteries and exotic thrillers perfect to pair with Season 3 of HBO’s hit series.
Ron Currie’s newest protagonist brings a flair and passion to the life of organized crime
Packed with endearing, morally questionable characters, an elusive villain, and strong familial bonds, "The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne" has all the fixings of a great thriller.
Unreliable yet undeniable: why we love unreliable narrators
There’s something so compelling about a perspective that alternately tells and hides the truth—and audio only adds an extra shiver of delight.
In Lisa Unger’s latest thriller, hide-and-seek is anything but child’s play
With “Close Your Eyes and Count to 10,” Unger showcases another resilient heroine, this time on a secluded island amid a reality TV show that turns deadly.
Nora Roberts reaches another milestone, but she has no time to celebrate
The legendarily prolific author talks about reaching her 60th book of the In Death series, writing as J.D. Robb, what she loves about her character Eve Dallas—and, of course, what she’s already working on next.