Top Psychological Thrillers to Watch in March 2025: A Roundup of This Year's Most Chilling Sci-Fi Suspense
Five Psychological Thrillers to Keep You Engaged
One can never have too much suspense and intrigue in their reading list. Here is a selection of five captivating psychological thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Susan Meissner, "The Map to Paradise" (Berkley)
In this novel, a fallen actress teams up with her enigmatic housekeeper to solve the mystery of a neighbor's disappearance. The reclusive writer's sister-in-law claims he is merely working on his latest script in private, but the women find themselves growing quite suspicious of each other's motives, revealing shocking secrets and dark pasts.
Sarah Hartman, "All the Other Mothers Hate Me" (Putnam)
Hartman delivers a satirical take on the domestic thriller in her latest work. A failed pop star turns detective when her son's bully vanishes, and with the help of a lawyer-turned-detective and a nearby cop, she aims to clear her son's name before his reputation is irreparably tarnished. This witty and whimsical story features a delightful cast of quirky characters and a high dose of entertaining mischief.
Connie Briscoe, "Chloe" (Amistad)
Briscoe's latest offering is a clever twist on Daphne du Maurier's "Rebecca." A young private chef finds herself entangled in a potentially dangerous relationship with a distraught member of a wealthy Black family, who mourns the loss of his powerful wife. Briscoe skillfully weaves surprises into the familiar tale, making for a gripping and suspenseful read.
Ashley Winstead, "This Book Will Bury Me" (Sourcebooks)
Winstead's latest psychological thriller follows an internet sleuth who investigates a series of high-profile murders, all while dealing with her grief over the loss of her father. Along the way, she makes a terrible mistake, adding an extra layer of tension to an already suspenseful narrative. Winstead's work is known for its finely-tuned characters and thought-provoking themes, and this tale is no exception.
Deanna Raybourn, "Kills Well with Others" (Berkley)
Raybourn's charming sequel to "Killers of a Certain Age" finds our four senior lady assassins back in action, laying low but restless until they stumble upon the perfect job opportunity. The plot offers a welcome escape and showcases these intriguing characters at their best.
For those seeking more engaging psychological thrillers, Ashley Winstead's latest work has garnered praise for its exploration of deep emotional depth and compelling characters, while Connie Briscoe's take on "Rebecca" offers surprising twists on a classic tale of suspense. Deanna Raybourn's sequel to "Killers of a Certain Age" is also well-received, providing a light-hearted yet suspenseful escape for readers.
If you're in search of more psychological thrillers to add to your reading list, consider Ashley Winstead's "This Book Will Bury Me" for its emotional depth and intriguing characters, or Connie Briscoe's retelling of Daphne du Maurier's "Rebecca" for unexpected twists on a classic tale of suspense.
