The year 2024 promises to be exciting for fans of psychological thrillers, with a host of new releases that will captivate and unsettle readers. From twisted tales of obsession to dark explorations of the human psyche, these upcoming books are guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.
List of Best New Psychological Thriller Book Releases in 2024
We have curated a list of new psychological thriller book releases to read in 2024. With their unique blend of suspense, intrigue, and psychological insight, these psychological thrillers are sure to appeal to fans of the genre and leave them eagerly anticipating the next thrilling installment.
The Lies You Wrote (Raisa Susanto Book 1)
Author: Brianna Labuskes
Publication Date: January 1, 2024
FBI forensic linguist Raisa Susanto investigates a double murder in a small Washington town that echoes a 25-year-old crime. She works with forensic psychologist Callum Kilkenny to analyze notes left by the killers, which hint at a possible connection between the two crimes. As they dig deeper, they uncover a sinister plot and expose a killer who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.
Last Night
Publication Date: February 1, 2024
Artist Maddie Morrison is found dead in a luxurious Rhode Island hotel during a blizzard, and her daughter CeCe is missing. Detective Conor Reid, his brother Tom, and Maddie’s sister Hadley investigate, trapped in the hotel by the storm. As the storm rages on, they uncover a web of jealousy, greed, and revenge that leads them to the killer.
Almost Surely Dead
Author: Amina Akhtar
Publication Date: February 1, 2024
Dunia Ahmed, a successful pharmacist in New York, becomes the focus of a true crime podcast after she goes missing following multiple attempts on her life. As police suspect someone close to her, Dunia’s past and present collide, and she begins to question her own sanity. With her story captivating listeners, the question remains: will she be found alive or dead?
Sleeping with Friends (Friends and Enemies Book 1)
Author: Emily Schultz
Publication Date: January 1, 2024
This new psychological thriller is the first installment in the series “Friends and Enemies”. Mia Sinclair-Kroner can’t recall her past except for her favorite movies after waking from a coma. When her college friends gather for a weekend get-together to help jog her memory, long-buried conflicts surface, and the group realizes that Mia’s accident may have been intentional. As they probe each other’s motives, they must confront their tangled histories and unravel the mystery before it’s too late.
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The Doctor’s Mistress (The Doctor’s Wife Book 3)
Author: Daniel Hurst
Publication Date: December 6, 2023
The mistress of a deceased doctor seeks revenge against his wife, whom she believes murdered him and destroyed her life. She plans to reveal the truth and protect her child but expects the wife to have a plan to stop her. Despite this, she remains confident that she will succeed in her mission.
The Hollow Husband
Author: Cole Baxter
Publication Date: December 6, 2023
Stella Greene, a woman who has recently fallen pregnant, begins to suspect that her husband David, who has become increasingly controlling, maybe a serial killer responsible for a series of murders in their small town. As she investigates, she becomes more convinced that he is the killer, but is torn between her love for him and her fear for her own safety and that of her unborn child.
The Fury
Author: Alex Michaelides
Publication Date: January 16, 2024
This new psychological thriller is written by the bestselling author of “The Silent Patient”. A group of friends, including a reclusive ex-movie star, are invited to spend Easter on a private Greek island, but their peaceful retreat turns deadly when one of them is found murdered. The narrator, Elliot Chase, tells the story of the events leading up to the murder and the subsequent investigation, revealing the complex relationships and motivations of the characters.
The Teacher
Author: Freida McFadden
Publication Date: February 6, 2024
Eve appears to have a perfect life, but a scandal involving a student-teacher affair at the high school where she teaches math threatens to upset everything. The student at the center of the scandal, Addie, is portrayed as untrustworthy and dangerous, but Eve suspects there may be more to the story. As she delves deeper into the situation, she discovers secrets about Addie that could change everything. Meanwhile, Addie will stop at nothing to keep her secrets hidden.
The House in the Pines
Author: Ana Reyes
Publication Date: December 5, 2023
Maya, a high school senior, witnessed her best friend Aubrey’s mysterious death in front of a man named Frank. Seven years later, Maya is struggling with addiction and memory loss, but her past comes flooding back when she sees a viral video of a woman dying in a diner while sitting across from Frank. Compelled to face her traumatic experiences, Maya returns to her hometown in the Berkshires to relive that fateful summer and uncover the truth about Frank’s influence on her life.
As Maya digs deeper, she discovers hidden messages in her deceased father’s book and races against time to understand the story before it’s too late. All paths lead back to Frank’s cabin, where Maya must confront her past and save herself from the same fate as Aubrey.
Please Tell Me
Author: Mike Omer
Publication Date: December 1, 2023
Child therapist Robin Hart uses play therapy to help traumatized children process their memories. One of her patients, eight-year-old Kathy Stone, has been mute since her abduction a year ago. Through play, Kathy reenacts violent scenes, depicting real unsolved murders. Robin suspects that Kathy may hold the key to solving these crimes and preventing future ones. However, as she delves deeper into Kathy’s mind, Robin realizes she may be in the killer’s sights.
