Best mystery and thriller novels to read in 2026

Browse psychological thrillers, cold cases, crime series and suspense novels selected from current English-language book charts. Each entry links the summary and catalogue facts to an official publisher or author source.

best thriller books 2026 · best mystery novels · psychological thrillers · crime series · official reading

21 curated novels. Each title links to a dedicated guide and a verified official source.

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  Yesteryear
  Caro Claire Burke · English · Thriller
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  Delusional
  James Patterson、James O. Born · English · Mystery
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  God's Country
  William Kent Krueger · English · Mystery
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  Mad Mabel
  Sally Hepworth · English · Mystery
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  The Unknown
  Riley Sager · English · Mystery
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  Verity
  Colleen Hoover · English · Thriller
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  The God of the Woods
  Liz Moore · English · Mystery
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  Gone Tomorrow
  Lee Child · English · Thriller
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  The Secret of Secrets
  Dan Brown · English · Thriller
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  The Last Mandarin
  Louise Penny、Mellissa Fung · English · Thriller
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  Wild Dark Shore
  Charlotte McConaghy · English · Mystery
• Our Deadly Summer
  Emer McLysaght、Sarah Breen · English · Mystery
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  The Truth About Ruby Cooper
  Liz Nugent · English · Thriller
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  The Lost Love of Akbar Manzil
  Shubnum Khan · English · Mystery
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  The Country Road Murders
  James Patterson & Mike Lupica · English · Mystery
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  Getting Away with Murder
  Shari Lapena · English · Thriller
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  Ransom
  Daniel Silva · English · Thriller
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  You’ll Be Sorry
  Lisa Gardner · English · Mystery
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  Brain Damage
  Freida McFadden · English · Thriller
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  Dear Debbie
  Freida McFadden · English · Thriller
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  The Shards
  Bret Easton Ellis · English · Thriller