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5 Suspense Novels to Read As Summer Turns into Fall

5 Suspense Novels to Read As Summer Turns into Fall

The end of summer and beginning of fall is the time for sunshine and suspense, and there are still a few weeks to get your fix of both. If you’re looking for the ultimate suspense TBR (to be read) pile, here’s a stack of five new books to add to your thriller-loving life ASAP.


<em>A Game of Ghosts</em>

A Game of Ghosts Monsters, criminal empires, homicide investigations, and criminally spooky plot twists — this thriller has it all. A supernatural suspense that will captivate your imagination from page one until long after the last page is turned, A Game of Ghosts needs to be on your bookshelf soonest.

<em>The Lying Game</em>

The Lying Game One woman’s morning walk turns into horror when her dog discovers something sinister in the water, and three friends are brought together for a chilling ride. If you’re still freaked out over The Woman in Cabin 10, you won’t be able to put down the next dose of brilliance from the same bestselling author.

<em>Venetian Blood</em>

Venetian Blood Forget gondolas and gelato — the main character in this book is accused of murdering a count in Venice and must fight to prove her innocence while battling a dark foe determined to destroy her. It’s no typical Europe trip, but readers will get lost in every delicious and addictive word.

<em>Every Last Lie</em>

Every Last Lie Clara Solberg is convinced her husband’s untimely death (and the horrific car crash that caused it) is much more than meets the eye — and she is right. A mesmerizing scavenger hunt brimming with secrets, psychological intrigue, and twisted tales of deceit, Every Last Lie will leave every reader spooked by their own domestic life.

<em>A Stranger in the House</em>

A Stranger in the House Mysterious car accidents, lost memory, deep-rooted secrets, and a picture-perfect life that is much more beyond the shiny veneer make up a domestic thriller every reader needs to indulge in as the seasons change. (It’ll keep your adrenaline pumping well into autumn.)

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