We are just two weeks shy from welcoming June, which means summer is near and it’s a great time to check in with your reading goal. How’s your progress so far? Whether you are crushing your goal or falling behind, I’ve got a list of 4 star titles from Goodreads that will certainly help you get on track, especially if you love thrillers!
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4 Star Thrillers You Need to Read This Summer
1) The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Goodreads Rating: 4.10
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From the publisher: Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.
2) Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh
Goodreads Rating: 4.12
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From the publisher: One dark evening on New York City’s Upper West Side, two strangers meet by chance. Over drinks, Amanda and Wendy realize they have much in common, especially loneliness and an intense desire for revenge against the men who destroyed their families. As they talk into the night, they come up with the perfect plan: if you kill for me, I’ll kill for you.
3) On a Quiet Street by Seraphina Nova Glass
Goodreads Rating: 4.11
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From the publisher: Who wouldn’t want to live in Brighton Hills? This exclusive community on the Oregon coast is the perfect mix of luxury and natural beauty. Stunning houses nestle beneath mighty Douglas firs, and lush backyards roll down to the lakefront. It’s the kind of place where neighbors look out for one another. Sometimes a little too closely…
4) Love, Mom by Iliana Xander
Goodreads Rating: 4.19
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From the publisher: Mackenzie Casper is a brilliant student. But she is best known for her mother, a best-selling author whose dark, twisted thrillers have a dedicated worldwide fanbase. When her mother dies in an accident, fans across the world are left grieving, and the investigators are asking: Was that really an accident? The day of the memorial service, Mackenzie gets the first mysterious envelope, signed, From #1 fan. XOXO.
5) Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth
Goodreads Rating: 4.38
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From the publisher: Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick is 81 years old. She’s lived on her idyllic street, Kenny Lane, for sixty years-longer than anyone else. Aside from being a curmudgeon who minds everyone else’s business, few would suspect that Elsie has a past that she has worked exceedingly hard at concealing. Because when it comes to murder, no one ever suspects little girls or old ladies.
Add a little excitement and suspense to your reading list this summer. These titles are fast, gripping, and impossible to put down. Which one of these will you pick up to kick off your summer reading? Do you have any recommendations? I’d love to hear them.
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Mad Mabel and Kill for Me, Kill for You both sound so up my alley, I can already see myself ignoring my to-do list to finish “just one more chapter.” Love how you pulled together 4-star thrillers too, my TBR pile is about to grow in the best way.
I hope you enjoy, Candice! Happy reading!
Your post comes at just the perfect time. I have been trying to load up on some fun summer reading, but needed more ideas. These are just the thing to keep my eyes glued to the book, while turning pages feverishly to see what happens next!
That’s wonderful, Heidi! I’m glad it found you at the right time. Happy reading!
Yes, I’m in the mood for a thriller now. Mad Mabel sounds great. I shall check that book out. Thank you for sharing.
I hope you enjoy it, Fadima!
Thank you so much for sharing these thrillers, I’m going to save this post! I have a goal of at least 12 books this year (been in sort of a reading slump so I took it easy on myself, haha) and I really feel like the On A Quiet Street book would be a great place to jump back in! I think I’ve read five books so far this year, so I need to hustle!
Wishing you a wonderful day, my frend!
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I hope these titles will help you out of your reading slump. Good luck on reaching your goal, Ashley!
Mad Mabel is on my TBR. My husband listened to the audio of Kill for Me and really enjoyed it.
I’m glad to hear that, Hena! I think I’ll opt for the audiobook too. Thanks for reading!
II really enjoyed Mad Mabel and Kill For Me, Kill For You looks like something I would enjoy. I love a good thriller! Thanks for sharing about these books Winnie!
I loved your review for Mad Mabel and I can’t wait to dive in. Thanks for reading Jodie!
Great list, Mad Mabel is on my list too. Happy reading 😁
I hope you like it, Sarah!
this is great! i’m adding them to my tbr!
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I hope you enjoy, Ereen!