Looking for your next summer obsession? These must-have mysteries and thrillers make the ultimate poolside companions. Packed with suspense, twists, and edge-of-your-lounge-chair drama, each pick is guaranteed to keep you turning pages well past sunset. Ready to dive in? Explore the stories that belong at the top of your TBR below.
Don't Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine
Annabelle Reynolds is living her dream life when unsettling visions begin to disrupt her reality. As her nightmares start coming true and her daughter’s safety hangs in the balance, Annabelle must uncover the truth before it's too late.
Dying to Meet You by Sarina Bowen
When Rowan Gallagher follows her ex on a late-night impulse, she doesn’t expect to witness his murder or become the prime suspect. As she searches for answers, she uncovers dark secrets that tie his life to hers in unsettling ways.
Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham – Available 8/26
Claire Campbell returns to her hometown hoping for a quiet summer and a break from the past that haunts her. A hidden diary at a nearby vineyard draws her into a series of chilling secrets that may be connected to her sister’s long-ago disappearance. The closer she gets to the truth, the more danger she finds lurking beneath the surface.
King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby
When Roman Carruthers returns home after his father’s suspicious accident, he finds his family in turmoil and his brother entangled with dangerous criminals. As threats close in, Roman must use every skill he has to protect those he loves, even if it means sacrificing himself. A gritty, slow-burning thriller about loyalty, secrets, and how far one man will go to keep his family from going up in flames.
Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
Jet Mason has seven days to live after a violent attack leaves her with a fatal injury. As her time slips away, she’s determined to uncover the truth behind the attempt on her life. With suspicion falling on those closest to her, Jet must race to solve her own murder before it’s too late.
So Happy Together by Olivia Worley
Jane knows she and Colin are meant to be together, even if he doesn’t see it yet. When he starts dating Zoe, Jane becomes convinced their relationship is a mistake. As her obsession grows, a disturbing discovery in Colin’s apartment sets off a chain of events none of them can escape.
The Bachelorette Party by Camilla Sten
Tessa Nilsson has spent years obsessed with the disappearance of four women on a remote Swedish island. A bachelorette trip to a nearby retreat with eerie similarities offers one last chance to uncover the truth. Someone else is watching closely, and revenge is in motion.
The Lake Escape by Jamie Day
Old friends Julia, David, and Erika return to their Vermont lake homes for a long-awaited summer escape, joined by family, new partners, and plenty of unresolved tension. When David’s girlfriend suddenly disappears, suspicion spreads and long-buried secrets begin to surface. As the mystery deepens, the group must confront a past that’s far from idyllic and a present that could turn deadly.
The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware
Journalist Lo Blacklock heads to a luxury Swiss hotel hoping to revive her career. However, a late-night plea from a woman claiming to be the owner’s mistress pulls her into a dangerous chase across Europe. With trust in short supply and the stakes rising fast, Lo must unravel the truth before time runs out.
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