Are you looking for some popular thrillers to add to your TBR list this fall? If so, these 6 picks will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you’re a fan of twisted plots, suspense, or murder mysteries that keep you guessing until the last page, there’s a book for every thriller lover this season.
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6 Popular Thrillers You Can’t Miss This Fall
1) Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
Goodreads Rating: 4.15
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From the publisher: Jet is 27 years old and still waiting for her life to begin. She has time. Until Halloween night, she is violently attacked by an unseen intruder. She suffers a catastrophic head injury. The doctor is certain that within a week, the injury will trigger a deadly aneurysm. She has seven days and she’s absolutely determined to finally finish something: Jet is going to solve her own murder.
2) The Lucky Winners by K.L. Slater
Goodreads Rating: 3.99
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From the publisher: When Merri and Dev buy a ticket on the last day of a national draw to win the house of their dreams, they never, in a million years, expect to win. Less than a week later, they’re receiving the keys to their new Lake District mansion. At first it’s easy to think she’s imagining the shadowy figures in the lakefront garden. It’s silly to think that someone is watching her through the windows. And then a body is found in the lake. And Merri’s new perfect life is about to come crashing down…
3) The Locked Ward by Sarah Pekkanen
Goodreads Rating: 3.70
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From the publisher: Whatever the cause—and everyone has a theory—it’s the Crime of the Decade when glamorous Georgia Cartwright, who was adopted as a newborn, is accused of killing the biological daughter of her wealthy, Southern family. Georgia is locked in a psychiatric institution where the most violent offenders are held while she awaits trial. The only words she whispers when her estranged twin sister Amanda visits are, “I didn’t do it. You’ve got to get me out of here.”
4) Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham
Goodreads Rating: 3.87
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From the publisher: 22 years ago, Claire Campbell’s older sister, Natalie, disappeared shortly after her eighteenth birthday. Days later, her blood was found in a car, a man was arrested, and the case was swiftly closed. In the decades since, Claire has attempted to forget her traumatic past by moving to the city and climbing the ranks as an investigative journalist until an unexpected call from her father forces her to come back home and face it all anew.
5) Too Old for This by Samantha Downing
Goodreads Rating: 3.93
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From the publisher: Lottie Jones thought her crimes were behind her. Decades earlier, she changed her identity and tucked herself away in a small town. Her most exciting nights are the weekly bingo games at the local church and gossiping with her friends. When investigative journalist Plum Dixon shows up on her doorstep asking questions about Lottie’s past and specifically her involvement with numerous unsolved cases, well, Lottie just can’t have that.
6) She Didn’t See It Coming by Shari Lapena
Goodreads Rating: 3.99
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From the publisher: Bryden and Sam have it all: thriving careers, a smart apartment in a luxury condominium, supportive friends and a cherished daughter. Then Sam receives a call that Bryden has failed to collect their daughter from daycare. Arriving home with their little girl, he finds his wife’s car in the underground garage. Upstairs in their apartment her laptop is open on the table, her cell phone nearby, her keys in their usual place in the hall. Except Bryden is nowhere to be seen.
Even though I’m steadily working through my TBR pile, I’m very excited to crack these thrillers open as soon as I can. Each one brings something unique to the table, so stay tuned for my full reviews to come. What will you be reading this fall? I’d love to know!
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Oh my goodness, I may have to check out a couple of these. To be honest, I don’t go by Goodreads much anymore; oftentimes it’s off; I trust friends and family recommendations more. Thanks for sharing.
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Huhuhu … I have not read any thrillers for quite a long time. I believe October will be a good month for me to start digging into the thriller genre again. Thank you for this recommendations.
October is the perfect time! I hope you enjoy these titles, Fadima!
I love a good thriller that keeps me up at night! I’ll definitely check these out.
I’m glad to hear that. Happy reading Lux!
I love thrillers and these are going to be added to my TBR pile! x
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Happy reading Lucy!
Oh that is a great selection. I already have a few of these on my list will be adding the others as well.
Thank you Hena! Happy reading!
Great list Winnie! I thoroughly enjoyed The Locked Ward and hope to read Not Quite Dead Yet when my library hold is ready. Perfect reads for spooky season!
I’m glad to hear that “Not Quite Dead Yet” is already on your list. I’m excited to get started! Thank you for reading Jodie!