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Popular 4-Star Thrillers to Get You Excited for Fall

As we get ready to welcome a new season, there’s no better time to dive into a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Fall is the perfect backdrop for immersing yourself in a world of suspense, especially with this lineup of 4-star thrillers on Goodreads.

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These top-rated page-turners—some of which I’ve read or have eagerly lined up for my fall reading list—promise to deliver the excitement and chills you crave. Get ready to embark on a journey filled with twists, turns, and heart-pounding moments that will make this fall unforgettable.

Popular 4-Star Thrillers to Get You Excited for Fall

1) And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Goodreads Rating: 4.28
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From the publisher: First, there were ten—a curious assortment of strangers summoned as weekend guests to a little private island off the coast of Devon. Their host, an eccentric millionaire unknown to all of them, is nowhere to be found. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal—and a secret that will seal their fate. Who has choreographed this dastardly scheme? And who will be left to tell the tale?

2) The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Goodreads Rating: 4.18
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From the publisher: Alicia Berenson is a famous painter and lives in London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband returns home and Alicia shoots him and never speaks another word. Her refusal to talk casts her into notoriety and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids at a secure forensic unit in North London. Theo Faber, a criminal psychotherapist, has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations.

3) Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Goodreads Rating: 4.14
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From the publisher: Shelby Tebow is the first to go missing. Not long after, Meredith Dickey and her six-year-old daughter, Delilah, vanish just blocks away from where Shelby was last seen, striking fear into their once-peaceful community. After an elusive search that yields more questions than answers, the case eventually goes cold. Now, 11 years later, Delilah shockingly returns. Everyone wants to know what happened to her, but no one is prepared for what they’ll find.

4) The Institute by Stephen King
Goodreads Rating: 4.20
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From the publisher: In the middle of the night, intruders silently murder Luke Ellis’s parents and load him into a black SUV. Luke will wake up at The Institute, in a room that looks just like his own, except there’s no window. And outside his door are other doors, behind which are other kids with special talents—telekinesis and telepathy—who got to this place the same way Luke did: Kalisha, Nick, George, Iris, and ten-year-old Avery Dixon. They are all in Front Half. Others, Luke learns, graduated to Back Half, “like the roach motel,” Kalisha says. “You check in, but you don’t check out.”

5) Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
Goodreads Rating: 4.15
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From the publisher: Mallory Quinn is fresh out of rehab when she takes a job as a babysitter. She is to look after five-year-old Teddy. His drawings are the usual fare: trees, rabbits, balloons. But one day, he draws something different: a man in a forest, dragging a woman’s lifeless body. Mallory begins to wonder if these are glimpses of a long-unsolved murder, perhaps relayed by a supernatural force. Read my review here.

6) Five Survive by Holly Jackson
Goodreads Rating: 4.08
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From the publisher: Eight hours. Six friends. One sniper. Eighteen year old Red and her friends are on a road trip in an RV, heading to the beach for Spring Break. Until the RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere. There’s no mobile phone reception and nobody around to help. And as the wheels are shot out, one by one, the friends realise that this is no accident. There’s a sniper out there in the dark watching them and he knows exactly who they are. One of the group has a secret that the sniper is willing to kill for. Read my review here.

7) The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Goodreads Rating: 4.32
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From the publisher: “Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. It’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband. I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. But she soon finds out and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late. But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don’t know who I really am. They don’t know what I’m capable of.

8) Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Goodreads Rating: 4.00
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From the publisher: It is midnight on the morning of Halloween and Jen anxiously waits up for her 18-year-old son, Todd, to return home. When Todd finally emerges from the darkness, Jen sees him stab a stranger. After her son is taken into custody, Jen falls asleep in despair. But when she wakes up, it is yesterday. The murder has not happened yet—and there may be a chance to stop it. Each morning Jen wakes, she is further back in the past, first weeks, then years, before the murder. It is her mission to prevent it from taking place.

9) None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
Goodreads Rating: 4.12
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From the publisher: Celebrating her 45th birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alix Summers crosses paths with a 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.

10) A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Goodreads Rating: 4.32
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From the publisher: Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. And five years later, Pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town. Now a senior herself, Pip decides to reexamine the closed case for her final project, at first just to cast doubt on the original investigation. But soon she discovers a trail of dark secrets that might actually prove Sal innocent. Someone in Fairview doesn’t want Pip digging around for answers, and now her own life might be in danger.

These 4-star thrillers are your perfect companions for a season of suspense and excitement. Each book promises a unique journey, mind-bending plots, and unforgettable twists that will keep you guessing until the very last page. So, grab a cozy blanket, a steaming cup of cider, and settle in for an exhilarating fall reading experience. What books would you recommend for fall? I’d love to hear your suggestions!

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  2. Great recommendations on here, I’m in a bit of a reading slump, maybe a good thriller will pull me of it 🤞

  4. I read Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica a few months ago and really enjoyed it! It kept me turning the pages late into the night and gave me the chills a few times. I’m keen on trying Hidden Pictures soon. Thank you for sharing such an extensive list!

  5. Ugh, thank you for reminding me about The Silent Patient! I’ve had that on my TBR forever–need to kick it off to make room for new books!

  6. You picked some excellent books to read. Each is perfect for fall, but my favorite book is And Then There Were None. It is such a classic book.

  8. I’ve read And Then There Were None, and it is one of my favourite Agatha Christie books. It’s so good. I have read quite a few Stephen King books as I love his work, but I have not yet got around to The Institute but it’s now going on my list! This is a great selection of books to read, I will be getting on some of these over the fall season.

    • I’m a few chapters into ‘The Institute’ and I’m loving it so far. I’m glad to hear you also enjoyed Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None.’ Happy reading Molly!

  9. And Then There Were None is one of my favorite books, and Hidden Pictures was really interesting! I haven’t read the others, but I do want to read The Housemaid. I also have read Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell, so I am curious about None of This Is True.

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