Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Thrillers Wondering which of this year’s thrillers should be at the top of your reading list? Here are the 10 page-turners that thriller fans shouldn’t miss in 2025. ---------------------------------- Nightshade by Michael Connelly One of crime fiction’s biggest names delivers an electrifying #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller - The creator of Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller introduces a brand-new protagonist, Los Angeles County detective Stilwell - Exiled from the homicide desk and sent to Catalina Island, Stilwell investigates a Jane Doe found in the harbor — but what will he risk for justice? - A scorching series starter from “a master of the genre” (<i>The Washington Post</i>) Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4730?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/nightshade-by-michael-connelly?gran... Never Flinch by Stephen King ‘This is Stephen King at his finest, and an absolute must-read for his fans’ (<i>Booklist</i>) - The iconic, highly intelligent PI Holly Gibney faces off against a vengeful serial killer and a dangerous stalker - Highly anticipated by <i>The New York Times Book Review</i>, <i>The Boston Globe</i>, <i>Vulture</i>, and many more - This #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller proves “he’s not the King for nothing” (<i>USA Today</i>) Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, Associated Press, USA Today, Slate, Vulture, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Salon, Paste, Variety, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4731?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/never-flinch-by-stephen-king?grante... The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers and Alex Kiester See why Jeneva Rose’s ‘jaw is still on the floor’ after reading this twisty thriller - Nic and Jenna’s sisters vanish two weeks apart, under eerily similar circumstances — but how are the cases connected? The two women will stop at nothing to unravel the truth… - From the #1 <I>New York Times</I> bestselling author of <I>All Good People Here</i> and host of a smash-hit true crime podcast - Glowing reviews from Gillian Flynn and Reese’s Book Club alum Gillian McAllister Media Praise: TODAY Show, People, The Washington Post, Bustle, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4733?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-missing-half-by-ashley-flowers-... Presumed Guilty by Scott Turow The ‘master class in legal suspense’ (<i>Booklist</i>) that captivated Kristin Hannah and David Baldacci - Now a retired judge, Rusty Sabich’s hopes for a quiet life are dashed when his wife’s son, Aaron, is accused of murder - An instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller that “easily ranks among Turow’s best” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) - The can’t-miss sequel to <i>Presumed Innocent</i>, the inspiration for the hit Apple TV+ miniseries Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Vulture, Chicago Tribune, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4846?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/presumed-guilty-by-scott-turow?gran... Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell This #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller ‘is the best book of Lisa Jewell’s career’ (A. J. Finn) - Three women meet the man of their dreams — but what dark secrets is he hiding? - “Cancel all plans, this is a read-in-one-sitting book. A gripping psychological thriller that is compulsive and clever and completely brilliant” (Alice Feeney) - “A thrilling, chilling work of genius” (Chris Whitaker) from the author of <i>None of This Is True</i> and <i>Then She Was Gone</i> Media Praise: People, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, New York Post, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4735?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/don-t-let-him-in-by-lisa-jewell?gra... Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen This rollicking adventure ‘could be [Hiaasen’s] funniest book yet’ (<i>Booklist</i>) - When a Florida man picks up a hitchhiker on the side of the road, it sparks a journey filled with corrupt politicians, conspiracies, and a cast of colorful characters - A <i>New York Times</i> bestselling satire that examines modern American politics - “If you could use some wild escapism right now, Hiaasen is your guy” (<i>The New York Times</i>) Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4736?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/fever-beach-by-carl-hiaasen?granted... You Belong Here by Megan Miranda Uncover a small town’s long-buried secrets in this ‘supercharged atmospheric novel’ (<i>Booklist</i>) - “Megan Miranda once again proves her mastery of suspense” (<i>The Seattle Times</i>) with this instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller - When Beckett is forced back to the Virginia town where she grew up, she must confront the dark tragedy that caused her to flee years ago - “Miranda is an expert at using memories and flashbacks to unveil a story [that] feels dramatic and full of unexpected twists” (<i>Library Journal</i>) Media Praise: Book of the Month, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Paste, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4740?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/you-belong-here-by-megan-miranda?gr... The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose A gripping #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller from a BookTok sensation! - Years ago, attorney Sarah Morgan defended her then-husband, Adam, from a murder charge — and now, new DNA evidence will throw everything into question once more… - “A clever, pulse-racing thriller that pulls you in and keeps you guessing until the final pages” (T. J. Newman, author of <I>Falling</I>) - Glowing reviews from Karin Slaughter and Alex Finlay Media Praise: Oprah Daily, People, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, Variety, Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4739?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-perfect-divorce-by-jeneva-rose-... Saltwater by Katy Hays Find out why Ashley Winstead calls this ‘one of the best books of 2025’ - An atmospheric page-turner that reads like a mash-up of <i>The White Lotus</I> and <i>Succession</i> - Thirty years after Sarah Lingate’s mysterious death, her wealthy family returns to Capri — where shocking revelations await - From the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Cloisters</I> - “This masterful suspense story has all the momentum of a runaway train” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> starred review) Media Praise: Oprah Daily, People, USA Today, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4746?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/saltwater-by-katy-hays?granted_at=2... South of Nowhere by Jeffery Deaver Can Colter Shaw find a missing family — with only hours left to survive? - The most recent installment of the popular series behind the CBS show <i>Tracker</i> - When a devastating flood strikes in a small California town, is it an act of nature… or something more sinister? - “Readers familiar with Mr. Shaw will thoroughly enjoy this novel. For those who haven’t met him yet, this is a good time to rectify that” (<i>Booklist</i>) Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4747?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... 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