Every missing piece of the puzzle comes at a cost in these gripping mystery and thriller reads. From buried secrets and deadly obsessions to investigations that spiral out of control, these stories prove that some truths are far more dangerous than lies. Perfect for readers who crave tension, shocking twists, and characters willing to risk everything for answers.
Critics’ Requiem (The Storyteller’s Shadow Series Book 1)
by Michaela Riley
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Arthur Penwright’s elite life is a lie. When a viral critic shreds his reputation, his past as a hacker resurfaces. As Arthur hunts “The Silent Judge,” bodies appear near chemically scrubbed copies of his debut. Now, Detective Mercer is closing in, and Arthur realizes he’s just a character in a dead man’s masterpiece. The plot is blood-red.
El Macho (Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Series Book 5)
by Kathryn Dodson
Release Date: April 29, 2026
Jessica Watts won’t let a crime go unsolved, but when her friend is abducted and left for dead in the desert, the investigation leads straight to the men who’ve already gotten away with murder. They have the power. And she has nothing to lose.
The Wife Across the Street
by James Caine
Release Date: April 29, 2026
Everyone has secrets. Some live across the street. Sidney thought the move would be a fresh start. A safe town to raise her young son, Ollie. She thought her past was behind her, until the truth threatens to come out. Across the street is the kind of family everyone envies. A charming husband. A beautiful home. A perfect little boy who quickly becomes Ollie’s best friend.
Flames in the Valley (A Sapphire Valley Mystery Book 6)
by Elle Gray
Release Date: April 17, 2026
Zoe Fontaine has had to battle many enemies in the shadows. When her sister becomes the target of someone’s twisted games. It’s up to Zoe to find the truth.
You’ll Pay
by Alex Moon
Release Date: April 30, 2026
My husband’s injured, we’re drowning in debt — and our new neighbours offer a lifeline that feels too good to refuse. Then I come home to find a dead body in my bed… and it’s not my husband. Now I realise nothing is free — and some debts are paid in blood.
Hidden in Lies (The Åre Murders Book 4)
by Viveca Sten
Release Date: –
On a Friday in Åre, six university students arrive for a week of skiing and partying. By Sunday morning, only five are alive. The body of their friend Filippa is found in the brutally cold outdoors, showing no signs of assault. It’s as if the barefoot young woman just curled up in a snowdrift to die.