21 Thriller Books With Shocking Plot Twists

Explore the best thriller books with twists and unexpected revelations.

You know, in the world of books, there’s nothing quite like the rush you get from a good  thrilling .As a book blogger, I totally get it – we live for those moments when we’re glued to the story, wondering what’s going to happen next. But what takes a good thriller to the next level? It’s those jaw-dropping plot twists that leave us flabbergasted, right?

So, guess what? In this blog post, we’re diving deep into thriller novels with mind-bending plot twists .These novels are filled with suspense, unexpected surprises, and stories that’ll keep you up all night. Whether you’re a thriller aficionado or just searching for your next heart-pounding read, you’re in for a treat.

From Alex Michaelides’ The Silent Patient to Colleen Hoover’s Verity, get ready for a thrilling rollercoaster ride through seemingly perfect lives hiding a web of secrets and lies that’ll keep you hooked

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Alex Michaelides’ debut novel The Silent Patient follows the story of Alicia Berenson, a famous painter with what looks like a perfect life, suddenly shoots her husband, Gabriel, multiple times in the face What’s more astonishing is that she never utters a word again. Her silence transforms a tragic incident into a gripping mystery that captures the public’s imagination and thrusts Alicia into the spotlight. The jaw-dropping twist? She never speaks again. The Silent Patient was a great book. As I got into the story, I was totally hooked by all the excitement. I was like on the edge of my seat. And I think all you thriller fans out there will love it too.  Read review of The Silent Patient.  

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The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins is a thrilling ride filled with secrets and surprising twists. The story follows Rachel and her daily train ride, where she observes people’s lives from afar. She even gives names to the people in one house, Jess and Jason, imagining their perfect life. At first, it all seems like Rachel’s ordinary daily commute, but things aren’t as they appear. For some reason, this book felt really creepy. As I read, I couldn’t help but get chills down my spine.

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The Coworker by Freida McFadden

From the author of The Housemaid comes a thrilling office tale, “The Coworker. Secrets abound at Vixed, a company dealing in nutritional supplements.

Dawn Schiff, a peculiar presence, with awkward words and robotic punctuality, goes missing one day, leaving her coworker Natalie Farrell surprised. An eerie anonymous phone call follows, shattering Natalie’s world. As the puzzle pieces fit together, it’s clear Dawn was more than just an outsider; she was someone’s target. Natalie is pulled into a complex cat-and-mouse game, forcing her to question who the real victim is. The Coworker is a real brain-twister when it comes to trust. You’ll find yourself scratching your head, wondering who you can actually believe. Also read- 29 The Coworker Freida by McFadden Book Club Questions

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The September House by Carissa Orlando

The September House is an exciting debut novel by Carissa Orlando. 

 It tells the story of the couple Margaret and Hal, a couple who bought an infamous  Victorian house. The house becomes eerie every September, with strange occurrences like dripping walls, and ghostly apparitions. 

While most people would run away, Margaret insists on staying. 

After four years, Hal can’t handle the hauntings anymore and leaves suddenly, not answering calls. 

Margaret’s daughter, Katherine, who doesn’t know about the ghosts, comes looking for her missing father. As September progresses, the hauntings become scarier, hinting at dark secrets the house conceals.

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Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl, often acclaimed as one of  best psychological thriller books, unfolds the intricate and suspenseful tale of a married couple.”

The story revolves around the sudden disappearance of Amy Dunne on her fifth wedding anniversary, leaving her husband, Nick, as the prime suspect. As the investigation unfolds, secrets lies, and a series of shocking twists emerge, painting a complex and dark picture of their marriage.

Flynn’s brilliant narrative alternates between Nick and Amy’s perspectives, revealing the depths of their characters and the intricacies of their relationship. 

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The Guest List by Lucy Foley

The Guest List by Lucy Foley is an exciting story about a wedding on a remote island that goes wrong, like the thrilling stories of Agatha Christie.

On a beautiful island off the coast of Ireland, people gather to celebrate a wedding. The groom is a famous TV star, and the bride is a clever magazine publisher. It looks like a perfect wedding, just like in a magazine or a celebrity show.

Everything, from the fancy dress to the faraway location, has been carefully planned. 

But as people drink champagne and enjoy the party, their imperfections start to show. Some guests are jealous or have old grudges, and this causes problems. They play old-fashioned drinking games, accidentally damage dresses, and give surprising toasts.

Then, something terrible happens – a guest is found dead. 

Lucy Foley creates a story full of suspense and mystery. There are secrets and reasons hidden under the surface, waiting to be discovered. 

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The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen alternates the perspectives of two women, each with their own secrets and desires.

We meet  Vanessa, Richard’s ex-wife, who has fallen on hard times and struggles with both financial hardship and a drinking problem since their mysterious separation. 

She becomes determined to stop Richard from marrying again, but her motivations are shrouded in mystery, leaving us to wonder how far she’s willing to go to prevent his new relationship.

Then, there’s Nellie, Richard’s young fiancée, who appears to be living a fairy tale as she plans her wedding to a wealthy and charismatic man. 

However, beneath the surface, Nellie can’t shake the feeling that someone is watching her, and she must confront the haunting sensation that her new life might not be as perfect as it seems.

“The Wife Between Us” is a story of love, obsession, and the complex dynamics between two women linked by a man they both loved. 

With its clever narrative twists and suspenseful storytelling, it will keep you guessing until the final page.

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Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn is a gripping and darkly atmospheric thriller that delves into the troubled life of reporter Camille Preaker.

 Fresh out of a psychiatric hospital, Camille is assigned a daunting task: to return to her small hometown and cover the unsettling case of the murders of the two young girls and the possibility of a serial killer. 

Camille’s return to her hometown is far from a warm homecoming. Her relationship with her neurotic, hypochondriac mother and her estranged half-sister, a mysterious thirteen-year-old, is strained at best. As Camille investigates the chilling crimes, she finds herself strangely drawn to the young victims, perhaps too intimately.

Prepare for a riveting tale that explores the intricate connections between the past and present, all while Camille fights to survive her own haunting past.

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Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

In Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris, we are introduced to Jack and Grace, a couple who appear to have it all – a perfect house, wealth, and family.  

They seem like the epitome of charm and elegance, their lives so perfect it’s almost enviable.

But as you get to know them, you can’t help but notice how inseparable they are. 

As the story unfolds, you’ll find yourself increasingly drawn into this psychological thriller, wondering what truly happens behind closed doors once the dinner parties end and the front door shuts. 

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Verity by Colleen Hoover

In Verity by Colleen Hoover,  the main character Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer, accepts a life-changing job from Jeremy Crawford, the husband of bestselling author Verity. 

Her task is to complete Verity’s series due to Verity’s injuries. 

While sorting through Verity’s notes, Lowen stumbles upon an unpublished autobiography containing shocking confessions. 

She decides to keep it hidden from Jeremy to protect him, but as her feelings for him intensify, she faces a dilemma about revealing the devastating truth within the manuscript, which could forever alter their relationship.

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The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware centers around Lo Blacklock, a travel magazine journalist. 

Lo is given a remarkable assignment – a week aboard the luxurious cruise ship, the Aurora, which has only a few cabins. 

The voyage begins idyllically with clear skies, calm waters, and cheerful guests.

However, as the week progresses, the weather turns grim, and Lo witnesses a horrifying event: a woman being thrown overboard. 

The chilling twist is that all passengers are supposedly accounted for, and the ship continues its journey as if nothing happened, despite Lo’s frantic attempts to report the incident.

Ruth Ware skillfully weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense that keeps you on the edge of their seats as they delve into a dark and unsettling nightmare on the high seas.

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Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough

Louise, a single mother caught in the monotony of her life, experiences a life-changing encounter during a night out. 

She meets a captivating stranger, and their brief kiss kindles a deep connection. 

However, her world takes a sharp twist when she discovers that her new boss at work is the same man, David, who shared that electrifying moment. 

David, though married, can’t hide his lingering attraction to Louise.

More unexpected turns await as Louise befriends Adele, who is coincidentally David’s wife. While they appear to be the perfect couple, secrets cast a dark shadow over their relationship. David’s controlling behavior and Adele’s fear raise unsettling questions.

As Louise delves deeper, she confronts the terrifying truth that some secrets are so malevolent that individuals will go to extraordinary lengths to protect them. 

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Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister

In Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister, Jen faces a nightmarish situation when her 18-year-old son, Todd, returns home late on Halloween night, only to commit a shocking act of violence. 

Struggling to comprehend the inexplicable crime, Jen’s world is shattered.

However, an extraordinary twist occurs when Jen discovers that each time she wakes up, she’s transported further back in time. 

This unexpected phenomenon offers her a glimmer of hope – a chance to prevent the murder from happening in the first place. 

With each morning, she finds herself in the past, going back weeks, then years, before the tragic event.

As Jen embarks on her mission to uncover the trigger behind Todd’s devastating act, she is determined to prevent it from occurring. 

The novel explores themes of time, fate, and the lengths a mother is willing to go to save her child. 

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The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

Anne and her husband, Marco Contis, reluctantly decide to leave their infant alone next door with a baby monitor to attend their neighbors’ dinner party, as their neighbors have a strict no-babies policy.

 During one of their check-ins, they discover their baby is missing from her crib, leading to a frantic search. 

The police become involved, unearthing dark secrets and unexpected connections.

 As the story unfolds, it delves into the depths of desperation and the extreme actions people can take when pushed to their limits. “

The Couple Next Door is a suspenseful thriller book that explores human behavior and the lengths one would go to protect their loved ones.

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The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell

The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell  weaves together the lives of three entangled families living in a mysterious mansion with a dark and haunting past.

The story begins when Libby Jones, on her twenty-fifth birthday, receives a life-altering letter that reveals her true identity as well as her inheritance of a grand but abandoned mansion by the Thames in London’s fashionable Chelsea neighborhood. 

This discovery shatters her world and opens the door to countless questions about her birth parents and their past.

As Libby delves deeper into her newfound inheritance, she unravels a complex and sinister history involving a disturbing incident from twenty-five years ago. 

Police were once called to the mansion on Cheyne Walk, where they found a baby in the crib and three dead bodies downstairs. The four other children who were supposed to live there had vanished without a trace.

The novel explores the interconnected lives of the people who lived in that house, their detached lives from the real world and the chilling events that transpired within its walls. 

The Family Upstairs is a story of family betrayal that features many unexpected twists. 

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The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

In The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware, Rowan Caine stumbles upon a live-in nanny job  job with a handsome salary and a luxurious “smart” home nestled in the scenic Scottish Highlands. 

She is enchanted by the seemingly perfect family she’s to care for, but she quickly discovers she’s walked into a nightmare.

The house is equipped with constant surveillance, malfunctioning technology, and children who are far from the well-behaved angels she initially met. Isolated for weeks at a time, her only adult companion is the mysterious handyman, Jack Grant.

As unsettling events unfold, Rowan is arrested for murder and writes to her lawyer from prison, trying to make sense of the series of disturbing events that led to her incarceration.

As she delves into the unsettling events that transpired within Heatherbrae House, she realizes that someone else is responsible for the child’s death, and she must uncover the chilling truth.

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson is an internationally acclaimed novel that weaves together multiple genres, including murder mystery, family saga, love story, and financial intrigue.

The story revolves around the decades-old disappearance of Harriet Vanger, a member of one of Sweden’s wealthiest families. 

Despite the passage of over forty years, her uncle is relentless in his quest for the truth and hires Mikael Blomkvist, a journalist recently convicted of libel. 

Together, they embark on an investigation into the enigmatic disappearance.

Their partnership is further enriched by the addition of Lisbeth Salander, a punk prodigy with a unique set of skills, including piercing intelligence and a penchant for tattoos. 

As they delve into the case, they uncover a disturbing and intricate web of corruption, crime, and secrets that have long haunted the Vanger family.

Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Sweden, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a masterfully crafted narrative that keeps readers enthralled with its multifaceted plot and well-drawn characters. 

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The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

In The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave, Hannah’s life takes a gripping turn when her husband, Owen, disappears, leaving behind a cryptic note urging her to protect his distant daughter, Bailey. 

As Hannah grapples with Owen’s vanishing act and unanswered calls, she discovers that her husband may not be who he claims to be.

Joined by Bailey, they embark on a quest to unearth Owen’s true identity and unravel the mystery behind his disappearance. 

With the FBI involved and shocking revelations emerging, they confront a web of secrets and unexpected twists. Read my review of The Last Thing He Told Me.

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The Best Friend by Shalini Boland

The Best Friend by Shalini Boland is a chilling psychological thriller that delves into the toxic dynamics of friendship, money worries, and the ominous presence of a dark secret.

Louisa finds herself drawn to a new best friend who seems to have everything: a luxurious house, high social status, and wealth. 

However, behind this façade lies a hidden and sinister secret. As Louisa becomes increasingly entangled in her friend’s life, the story takes a chilling and unsettling turn.

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An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen is an unputdownable psychological thriller that explores the boundaries of ethics and manipulation. 

Jessica Farris, seeking easy money, becomes a test subject in a psychological study led by Dr. Shields. 

As the study blurs the line between reality and experimentation, Jess faces manipulation by Dr. Shields, who seems to know her deepest secrets. 

Caught in a web of attraction, deceit, and danger, Jess learns that some obsessions can turn deadly. 

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Billy Summers by Stephen King 

Billy Summers by Stephen King follows  Billy Summers, a highly skilled assassin for hire with a strict moral code – he only targets truly bad people. 

Now, as he seeks to retire from his dangerous profession, he takes on one last assignment that promises a substantial payout. However, things quickly take a suspicious turn.

Billy, a decorated Iraq war veteran and an expert marksman, is known for his ability to vanish without a trace after completing a job.

But as he navigates this final assignment, everything goes awry, and he finds himself in a web of unexpected complications.

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