Chilling Thriller

"I thought this job would be the perfect escape. A winter alone at an empty lodge in remote Montana—just me, the snow, and the silence. No past to haunt me, no secrets to unravel. But this silence isn't peaceful; it's heavy, dark, and watching. There are noises at night—soft footsteps, whispers of movement when no one should be there. Rachel, the manager, seems nice enough. Yet behind her smiles, I sense lies. Secrets. Like she's waiting, watching for me to reveal something. Like she knows my past, knows why I'm really here. Something is dangerously wrong at the lodge, and I'm starting ...

A Gripping Murder Mystery Thriller About Four Chilling Cases Murder hides best where no one is looking. At first glance, Willowbrook Extended Care is just another place where the forgotten go to die. But night nurse Emily Carter notices what others dismiss, and when residents begin passing too quickly, too quietly, she uncovers a horrifying truth: these deaths aren’t natural. They’re murders—carefully staged and signed off as peaceful endings. When no one believes her, Emily turns to Marcus Reid, a disgraced detective clinging to the ruins of his career. Together, they unravel not one...

At midnight, three women meet in a locked restaurant. By morning, one of them could be blamed for murder. Mara, Tamsin, and Noelle share one thing in common: the same dangerously charming ex… and a trail of secrets they were never meant to connect. What begins as a confrontation spirals into a psychological trap where evidence can be planted, truths can be twisted, and silence is a weapon. As the night unravels, it becomes clear this isn’t revenge. It’s a performance. One carefully staged to decide who controls the narrative when the truth finally comes out. Because loving him ...

The multi million copy bestseller that has enthralled generations of readers. A haunting tale of obsessive love. A mesmerizing psychological thriller. In Monte Carlo, our unnamed heroine is swept off her feet by the dashing widower Maxim de Winter and his sudden proposal of marriage. Orphaned...

Uncovering her husband’s family secrets could cost her everything… Ally’s perfect marriage to Tim Hawthorne is crumbling under the weight of one trial after another. Forced to visit Tim’s mother on her secluded island off the coast of Maine, Ally uncovers a sinister secret: years ago, a member of the family was the prime suspect in a young woman’s disappearance from the same island. Now, history is repeating itself. Another woman has vanished without a trace. Ally digs into all the dark secrets of the Hawthorne family’s past, but what she discovers may cost her more than her ...

A killer from his past threatens his future. Will a decade-long chase end in justice or disaster? Special Agent Aidan O’Reilly is haunted by the one that got away. And even after another year of silence, he still can’t shake his failure to nail the sociopathic madman responsible for over fifty shocking murders. But his guilt becomes a shot at redemption when the murderer returns, naming the detective in a personal note pinned to a fresh kill. With meticulously clean crime scenes and a nosy reporter on the loose, O’Reilly and his new partner scramble to uncover the next target’s ...

For years, I’ve let myself be consumed by the plots of the mystery novels I write. Now, I’ve become the protagonist in real life. My name is Galatea Roca. I’m a bestselling author of psychological thrillers, and I’ve just moved with my family to a beautiful neighborhood filled with stone houses and flowers—so many flowers. We needed this small change, especially me, since I’ve been blocked and unable to write a single decent line for months. The move is stressful, and I desperately need a break. Then comes a knock at the door: it’s the woman next door, welcoming us with a ...

Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you're looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers who have already taken the journey to the World's Scariest Places. USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Jeremy Bates takes you to an infamous haunted island scattered with thousands of eerie dolls—where more than just the toys’ glassy eyes are upon you. Foreword Indies Book of the Year winner. For fans of Joe Hill and Stephen King. Deep within an ancient Aztec canal system on the outskirts of Mexico City lies Isla de las Munecas...a reportedly haunted island ...

The most terrifying predator in the ocean isn't hungry. It's smart. And it wants revenge. For marine biologist Mira, a week on the open ocean was an escape from a stalled career. For estranged brothers Jack and Rob, it was a final, desperate attempt to mend a family shattered by tragedy. Aboard the gleaming yacht Sea Pulse, they sought a quiet horizon. But the ocean had other plans. When a storm of unnatural ferocity rips their vessel apart, they are left adrift, clinging to a fragile life raft in an endless expanse of water. Their ordeal has just begun. They are not alone. The creature ...

Estranged - A domestic psychological thriller by Philip Anthony Smith with a twist. ★★★★★ "A book so twisted, it's almost corkscrew shaped. It's dark psychological torment, and near on impossible to put down." -@booksandacrochethook ★★★★★ "The suspense builds gradually, weaving in hints of danger and distrust, until it exploded with unexpected twists and revelations that completely caught me off guard." - @_fortheloveofbooksx ★★★★★ "This was yet another psychological masterpiece that had me gaping in shock at the unpredictable twists and turn, and this one is ...

You can cover your webcam. You can change your passwords. You can stop posting online. But what if the person watching you doesn’t need to hack your life… because they’re already part of it? Lisa is an ordinary woman with a good job, a quiet flat, and a few cracks in her marriage. When she receives a chilling email from a hacker claiming to have indecent footage of her, she dismisses it as spam. But the messages keep coming—escalating in detail, intensity, and threat. They know what she’s wearing. They know where she’s been. They know who she’s talking to. And worst of all? ...

Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you're looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers who have already delved into the heart-pounding World's Scariest Legends. "Those who enjoy Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and other masters of supernatural suspense will relish The Dancing Plague's ability to move through time, relationships, and intrigue to question the roots of mass hysteria and paranormal experiences." —Midwest Book Review What would you get if you smashed together Stephen King's coming-of-age tale The Body (aka Stand by Me) with Richard Laymon's The ...

A dream home. A fresh start. A family with everything to lose. When Liddy and Seth Reynolds move into a sprawling Victorian at the edge of the foothills, it feels like the perfect place to raise their ten-year-old son. But behind the grand windows and newly renovated rooms lurks a history no realtor dares to put in writing. A hidden safe. A black-and-white portrait that refuses to stay forgotten. And a sketchbook scrawled with three chilling words: I was murdered. As Liddy digs deeper, the house begins to close in around her. Neighbors aren’t what they seem. Secrets whisper from the walls...

This cozy mystery with psychic clues helps to uncover whispers from beyond. Are you ready to uncover the ghostly secrets surrounding a small town artist’s mysterious disappearance on a frigid January night? As a family of artists, along with their German Shepherd, Aurora, settles into Evermore House, they stumble upon a hidden letter behind a portrait of Lila Evermore, the former owner. This handwritten note reveals chilling whispers about the unsolved disappearance of a local artist on a frosty January night. Intrigued by this mystery, they decide to dig deeper, turning their cozy winter...

Something sinister and eerie is afoot in Linnly County... When Chief Sidney Becker arrives at a crime scene on the lakeshore of her small town, she’s confronted with one of the most spine chilling murders she’s ever witnessed. The victim was drained of blood, yet the crime scene is immaculate. The man’s nude body is inscribed with mysterious symbols, and strange tokens are buried nearby in the sand. A highly skilled detective, Sidney won’t rest until the killer is in custody. The investigation takes her into the world of magical practices and beliefs; her suspects include witches, ...

When the boundary between the living and the dead dissolves, technology offers no protection—and sometimes, it becomes the doorway. Echoes in the Static delivers twenty spine-tingling tales where modern life collides with ancient terrors. From smart homes that remember the dead to mirrors that reflect something other than reality, these stories prove that ghosts have evolved for the digital age. Experience hauntings that will make you question every notification on your phone, think twice before checking your security camera footage, wonder what's really watching through your baby monitor...

“Noelle Ihli has mastered the art of keeping readers on the edge of their seats.” —John Marrs, bestselling author of The One A compelling and unforgettable thriller that’s both a riveting standalone and a prequel to the blockbuster Ask for Andrea, about a woman whose daughter goes...

A REESE WITHERSPOON HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK NATIONAL BESTSELLER MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! “Will keep you up. In a ‘can’t put it down’ way. It’s ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ with XX chromosomes.” —The Skimm Read The Last Mrs. Parrish before you pick up the...

Named a Most Anticipated Book of the Year by The New York Times Book Review, AV Club, Variety, The Boston Globe, The Minnesota Star Tribune, Vulture, Men’s Health, Book Riot, New York Post, Goodreads, AARP, Paste, and more—one of the top psychological thrillers of 2025! From Stephen King...

“Joyland is a breathtaking, beautiful, heartbreaking book....Even the most hardboiled readers will find themselves moved” (Charles Ardai, Edgar- and Shamus Award-winning editor of Hard Case Crime). Set in a small-town North Carolina amusement park in 1973, Joyland tells the story of the...