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Happy 2025, friends! This year I decided to do something different. Instead of sharing my top ten books of 2024 (too stressful! I don’t like it at all!) I am choosing to share my 5 star reads in every genre last year.
Today I’m sharing thrillers/mysteries.
As always, you can find ALL of my book reviews (from 1 to five stars, and DNFs) on Goodreads.
You can also follow me on Tiktok at @bookpushersteph and on Instagram at @stephaniehowell . Happy reading! xoxo
Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra
Scared the crap out of me, infuriated me, made me INCREDIBLY anxious, and then gaslit me. So scary and I couldn’t put it down.
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
This was so creative and compelling and binge worthy and FUN. Truly fun to listen to and to try to figure out. It’s truly fantastic on audio too!!!
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
Scariest book I’ve read in my entire life. Hands down. But I hated the end tbh. Went off the rails a bit but still 100% worth the read.
Find Us by Benjamin Stevenson- Audible audiobook original/exclusive
This was an EXCELLENT, wholly original audiobook. I flew threw it and I did not see a single moment coming, especially the end. Fantastic.
Gray After Dark by Noelle W. Ihli
Haunting and terrifying – please heed the trigger warnings for abuse and SA. But this book is so damn good. Do not miss the authors note.
The Five Year Lie by Sarina Bowen
Loved this romantic thriller- unlike anything I’ve read. This is an author to watch!
The Guilty One by Kiersten Modglin
Twisty and addictive with phenomenal twists- you won’t be able to put this one down. Love this author!
The Butcher by Jennifer Hillier
Twisted and disturbing and chilling, this book made my heart pound. It’s not fast paced nor is it a book where you have to guess the twists but it’s a good solid old-fashioned thriller. Reminds me a bit of Harris‘s silence of the lambs. Jennifer Hillier always hits the right note and this is no exception. EXCELLENT ON AUDIO.
The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf
I just thought this was a good, old-fashioned mystery/thriller. Solid, creepy plot- it’s so refreshing to read a well written book where the author isn’t trying to throw in twist after twist after twist. I’m such a fan of suspense, and that dread building in your heart and I feel like you just don’t find that that often anymore in modern day thrillers!
The Chamber by Will Dean
WILL DEAN DOES IT AGAIN. This man is deeply unwell. This book will have you sweating bullets and feeling claustrophobic- and I cannot imagine the amount of research it took to complete this book. WHEW!
Two Good Men by S.E. Redfearn (Suzanne Redfearn)
Tough subject matter, but man is this a wholly original, pulse-pounding thriller. I flew right through it.
Happy reading!!!
Love your recommendations, Stephanie! I have loved many many of your suggestions