As spooky season rolls on, we’re continuing to explore books that are popular on Libby, which thrill and chill. Last week, we highlighted the most popular horror books on the library app, and this week, we’ve got thrillers.
They range from the suburban-set to following LA island-bound detectives. They are also largely mega bestsellers, so if you’d like a little more diversity, we have a few suggestions.
There’s romance thriller The Matchmaker by Aisha Saeed, the action-packed A Thousand Natural Shocks by Omar Hussain, the musical The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb, Southern noir King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby, another romantic thriller (this time a queer YA one) The Corruption of Hollis Brown by K. Ancrum, and Indigenous YA thriller Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley
Below are the 10 most popular thriller books on Libby.
10. The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
From the publishers:
Sarah Morgan is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Washington, DC. With a perfect case record and having made named partner before the age of thirty-five, her life is going exactly as she planned.
Sarah now finds herself facing her most challenging case yet when she vows to defend her husband–a man accused of murdering his mistress.
While Adam is certainly guilty of sleeping with Kelly, the question remains: Is he guilty of killing her, too?
9. Nightshade by Michael Connelly
From the publishers:
Introducing Detective Stilwell: a cop relentlessly following his mission in the seemingly idyllic setting of Catalina Island.
Propulsive and atmospheric, Nightshade launches a brand new character into the Connelly universe, and proves without question that Michael Connelly is “the undisputed master of the modern crime novel” (Real Book Spy).
8. The Tenant by Freida McFadden
From the publishers:
Blake Porter is riding high, until he’s not. Fired abruptly from his job as a VP of marketing and unable to make the mortgage payments on the new brownstone that he shares with his fiancee, he’s desperate to make ends meet.
Danger lives right at home, and by the time Blake realizes it, it’ll be far too late. The trap is already set.
7. Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
From the publishers:
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell, three women are connected by one man in this kaleidoscopic thriller.
He’s the perfect man. It’s a perfect lie.
6. The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose
From the publishers:
It’s been eleven years since high-powered attorney Sarah Morgan defended her husband, Adam, against the charge of murdering his mistress. Sarah has long since moved on, starting a family with her new husband, Bob Miller, and changing careers. Her life is back to being exactly how she always wanted…or is it?
5. Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
From the publishers:
From the beloved author of Big Little Lies, Apples Never Fall, and The Husband’s Secret comes a moving novel of love, marriage, family, and trying to find certainty in a fragile world.
4. Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
From the publishers:
What if you thought you murdered your best friend? And if everyone else thought so too? And what if the truth doesn’t matter?
3. The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden
From the publishers:
“Don’t go in the guest bedroom.” A shadow falls on Douglas Garrick’s face as he touches the door with his fingertips. “My wife… she’s very ill.” As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment, I have a terrible feeling about the woman behind closed doors. But I can’t risk losing this job—not if I want to keep my darkest secret safe…
2. Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
From the publishers:
The million-copy bestselling Queen of Twists Alice Feeney returns with a gripping and deliciously dark thriller about marriage. . .
. . . and revenge.
1. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
From the publishers:
“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own…
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