10 New Thrillers Guaranteed to Give You Goosebumps

Two Good Men by the bestselling author Barbara Shoup invites readers into a gripping drama of justice and moral dilemmas. When Dick Raynes' life is disrupted by the release of dangerous convict Otis Parsons, the stakes quickly escalate. As Dick collaborates with FBI agent Steve Patterson, their conflicting methods on dealing with vigilantism bring a moral quandary to life, compelling readers to explore how far one can go in the quest for justice.

The Hushed, by Jess Lederman, intrigues with its unique world of the undead mixed with romance and dark secrets. Eerie Ashwood is more than a college student; as a Hushed, she's a conundrum of memories tied to a prison fire. Her subsequent entanglement with Logan Winspeare, a seeker of truths buried in flames, leads to the unravelling of a centuries-old narrative that threatens her existence.

Gaslight offers a peek into the intimidating grip of a cult, clouded friendships, and personal identity. Crafted by Miles Joris-Peyrafitte and Sara Shepard, the novel paints a poignant portrait of Rebecca as she battles a past characterized by secrecy and manipulation. Navigating through shadows cast by her friend Danny’s cult life threatens not only Rebecca’s serenity but also beckons interrogation into her present.

Step into a courtroom where loyalty falters with Jeneva Rose’s The Perfect Marriage. Sarah Morgan’s professional acumen is unmatched, but her personal world crumbles when her husband, Adam, is caught in a murder trial. Her commitment to defending him unravels layers of betrayal, casting doubt over the sanctity of trust. This novel redefines legal thrillers, merging suspense with personal vendettas.

The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak delivers a tale of family, secrets, and salvation. This compelling story maps a father's desperate attempt to reconnect and dissuade his daughter from certain doom. The narrative delves into layers of family dynamics and the haunting specter of redemption against an impending life-altering change.

The The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins invites you to an isolated Scottish isle, where legacy and deception intricately weave into a haunting tale of ambition. The novel’s profound exploration of power and perception echoes the halls of literary greats like Highsmith and Jackson, providing a standout narrative in contemporary literature.

R.L. Stine brings forth The Boyfriend, a jarring mystery that sees Sydney Shaw grappling with fear as her relationship becomes overshadowed by a series of murders. As suspicion centers on an elusive killer who woos his victims, Sydney must decipher layers of doubt hovering over her seemingly perfect partner, Tom.

The Trap by Ava Glass is a taut spy thriller where Emma Makepeace races against time to thwart a Russian assassination at the G7 Summit. The novel unfolds with adrenaline-pumping chases and deceptions, capturing the essence of espionage and international intrigue as Emma sets her own life as bait.

Peter Swanson’s The Puzzle Box lures readers into a frenetic quest where puzzle master Mike Brink faces a deadly challenge in Tokyo. With imperial secrets hidden in a cryptic box, each step taken in unraveling the mystery pushes him toward danger, highlighting a suspense-filled battle against time.

In Jean Hanff Korelitz’s The Sequel, a literary widow faces her own surreal nightmare—her book’s success tainted by the ghost of an unfinished story of her late husband. The novel critiques publishing's fickle nature as Anna Williams-Bonner grapples with protecting her narrative amid a maze of past indiscretions and literary rivalry.