Most Anticipated Thriller Books of 2023
Most Anticipated Thriller Books of 2023
Here we go again! This time covering some of the most anticipated thriller books of 2023! At least for me.
Now, I love thrillers, but I’d have to say this is a lesser read genre for me and I’m not as familiar with all the happenings in this area. So, this list is fairly concise! It really only includes authors I know of in the thriller world already as well as those I’ve read before, plus a few I just keep seeing around!
In this list, you’ll find 20 thriller books all releasing this year! We’ve got chills and thrills, gothic vibes, things that go bump in the night, cozy mystery series, and wicked things coming our way and definitely not in a spoopy way.
So, let’s dive into some of the most anticipated thriller books of 2023!
These are organized by publication date and I’ve denoted only whether the release is young adult. If it’s not, consider it an adult novel!
I also mention, where I can, whether it’s a debut or sequel, but you can assume most of these are standalones.
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January - February 2023
Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor
This is the age of vice, where money, pleasure, and power are everything, and the family ties that bind can also kill.
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes
Armed with only hazy memories, a woman who long ago witnessed her friend's sudden, mysterious death, and has since spent her life trying to forget, sets out to track down answers. What she uncovers, deep in the woods, is hardly to be believed....
All The Dangerous Things by Stacey Willingham
A totally gripping thriller about a desperate mother with a troubled past.
Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica
Two couples, two close friends, one missing husband in this twisty thriller about marriage, trust, and secrets.
How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
A thrilling haunted house thriller that explores the way your past—and your family—can haunt you like nothing else.
All Hallows by Christopher Golden
With the 80's nostalgia of Stranger Things, this horror drama follows neighborhood families and a mysterious, lurking evil on one Halloween day.
Finlay Donovan Jumps The Gun by Elle Cosimano
The hilarious and heart-pounding next installment in the beloved Finlay Donovan Series.
On The Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel
Six women—mothers, daughters, sisters—gone missing. Inspired by the unsolved murders of the Chillicothe Six, this harrowing novel tells the story of two sisters, both of whom could be the next victims.
I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai
A stirring investigation into collective memory and a deeply felt examination of one woman’s reckoning with her past, with a transfixing mystery at its heart.
The Angel Maker by Alex North
A dark, suspenseful new thriller about the mysteries of fate, the unbreakable bond of siblings, and a notorious serial killer who was said to know the future.
March 2023
Missing Clarissa by Ripley Jones
In a gripping young adult novel perfect for fans of Sadie and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, two best friends start a true crime podcast—only to realize they may have helped a killer in the process.
What Have We Done by Alex Finlay
A tale about the lives we leave behind and the secrets we carry with us forever.
The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell
A killer is on the loose when someone turns up dead on the set of a hit TV baking competition in this darkly beguiling debut mystery that is perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Nita Prose, and Anthony Horowitz.
Soon to be a limited series on Hulu!
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
A lonely shopkeeper takes it upon herself to solve a murder in the most peculiar way in this captivating mystery.
A House With Good Bones by T. Kingfisher
In this haunting southern gothic and suspenseful masterpiece, explore the dark, twisted roots lurking just beneath the veneer of a perfect home and family.
May - August 2023
Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
A thrilling young adult mystery about a Native teen who must find a way to bring an ancestor home to her tribe.
What Remains by Wendy Walker
She saved his life. Now he'll never let her go. He’s a ghost, one who will set off a terrifying game of cat and mouse, threatening Elise and the people she loves most.
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
A gothic chiller about a young caregiver assigned to work for a woman accused of a Lizzie Borden-like massacre decades earlier.
One of Us Is Back by Karen M. McManus
The explosive third and final thrilling installment in the acclaimed young adult One of Us Is Lying Series.
The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Four brothers. Two missions. Drawn into twisted games on opposite sides of the globe, Grayson and Jameson—with the help of their brothers and the girl who inherited their grandfather’s fortune—must dig deep to decide who they want to be and what each of them will sacrifice to win. The spin-off novel from the young adult, riddle-filled, mystery series The Inheritance Games.
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