As the leaves begin to change and the air becomes crisp, there’s no better time to curl up with a thrilling book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Autumn is the perfect season for immersing yourself in gripping stories. If you’re a fan of heart-pounding suspense and unexpected twists like me, then you’ll have to add these 5 suspenseful thrillers to your reading list this fall.
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5 Suspenseful Thrillers to Read this Fall
1) Holly by Stephen King
Goodreads Rating: 4.28
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From the publisher: Stephen King’s Holly marks the triumphant return of beloved King character Holly Gibney. Readers have witnessed Holly’s gradual transformation from a shy (but also brave and ethical) recluse in Mr. Mercedes to Bill Hodges’s partner in Finders Keepers to a full-fledged, smart, and occasionally tough private detective in The Outsider. In King’s new novel, Holly is on her own, and up against a pair of unimaginably depraved and brilliantly disguised adversaries.
2) The September House by Carissa Orlando
Goodreads Rating: 4.18
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From the publisher: When Margaret and her husband Hal bought the large Victorian house on Hawthorn Street they couldn’t believe they finally had a home of their own. Then they discovered the hauntings. Every September, the walls drip blood. The ghosts of former inhabitants appear, and all of them are terrified of something that lurks in the basement. But after four years Hal can’t take it anymore, and he leaves abruptly. Their daughter Katherine—who knows nothing about the hauntings—arrives, intent on looking for her missing father.
3) The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard
Goodreads Rating: 3.77
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From the publisher: One year ago, Lucy’s sister, Nicki, left to meet friends at a pub in Dublin and never came home. The third Irish woman to vanish inexplicably in as many years, the agony of not knowing what happened that night has turned Lucy’s life into a waking nightmare. So, she’s going to take matters into her own hands. A nameless man drives through the night, his latest victim in the back seat. He’s going to tell her everything, from the beginning. And soon, she’ll realize: what you don’t know can hurt you…
4) None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
Goodreads Rating: 4.26
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From the publisher: Celebrating her 45th birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alix Summers crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair. A few days later, Alix and Josie bump into each other again. Josie has been listening to Alix’s podcasts and thinks she might be an interesting subject for her series. Josie’s life appears to be strange and complicated, and although Alix finds her unsettling, she can’t quite resist the temptation to keep making the podcast. Slowly she starts to realise that Josie has been hiding some very dark secrets…
5) The Boathouse by Keri Beevis
Goodreads Rating: 4.25
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From the publisher: Max Hunter, my boyfriend, booked the beautiful boat house on the Norfolk Broads as a surprise autumn break. A week away to heal after a fraught few months following my father’s death. But in the silence it feels like someone is out there. Watching, waiting and taunting me. When strange things begin to happen, I know this isn’t going to be the relaxing break it’s supposed to be. As I become more jumpy, Max’s patience begin to wear thin. He thinks I am imagining things. But he doesn’t know the huge secret I am keeping, so big it could destroy us.
As autumn settles in and you find yourself yearning for stories that match the eerie atmosphere outside, make sure to add these five must-read thrillers to your reading list. Prepare for sleepless nights and nail-biting moments as you delve into these captivating tales. Get ready for intricate plots and twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. For more book related posts, visit my tag here. What’s on your fall reading list? I’d love to know!
Melissa says
These are great recommendations! I love reading thrilling books during this time of year too, it’s the best to help get into the Halloween spirit! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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It’s definitely perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit for sure! Thank you for reading Melissa!
Rebeca says
I like this genre of reading because it keeps me hooked on reading, thanks for the recommendations, Holly by Stephen King and The Houseboat by Keri Beevis have caught my attention.
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I’m glad those 2 have peaked your interest. Thank you for reading Rebeca!
Ashley says
Thanks so much for all of the book recs, I love thrillers and am always looking for new ones to read. I’ve heard amazing things about None of This Is True, can’t wait to read that one!
Wishing you a wonderful weekend! 🙂
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I hope you enjoy it Ashley! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Thank you for reading!
ER LeVar says
Autumn’s the perfect time to curl up with a good thriller, I think! I’ve definitely been meaning to check out Catherine Ryan Howard–maybe this year I will! Thanks for sharing.
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I hope you enjoy it, ER! Thank you for reading!
Klaudia Zuberska says
Hello!
Thank you for the inspiration. I was just looking for good titles for autumn evenings 🙂
Greetings from Poland!
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Amazing! I hope you’ve found something to curl up to this fall. Thank you for reading Klaudia!
Karalee says
I haven’t heard of these books, but I love thrillers. I’m definitely intrigued by The September House and The Boat House, and I’ll have to add them to my TBR!
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I’m so happy those titles caught your eye, Karalee. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy them!
Fransic verso says
Great recommendations, I love reading thrillers because it makes it fun to read them. Thank you for sharing these amazing books!
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Thank you for reading Fransic!
Kayleigh Brookes says
Thank you so much for these recommendations, I love thrillers and can’t wait to discover these!
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I hope you enjoy these thrillers! Thank you for reading Kayleigh!
Corinne says
I love Stephen King! Holly sounds fantastic but I’d like to read the others first! The last one of his I read was The Institute and I really enjoyed it!
Corinne x
Her Digital Coffee says
I’m so glad to hear that Connie! I’ll have to check that one out. Thank you for reading and for the recommendation!
Jodie says
I do love the occasional thriller and these all sound perfect for October reading! Thanks for sharing Winnie!
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I agree, October is the best time for thrillers! Thank you for reading Jodie!
Sarah Collins says
Fab list, have my eye on none of this is true and the trap
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I hope you enjoy these thrillers Sarah. Happy reading!