Megan Miranda was a scientist and high school teacher before writing Fracture, which came out of her fascination with scientific mysteries—especially those associated with the brain. Megan has a BS in biology from MIT and spent her post-college years either rocking a lab coat or reading books. She lives near Charlotte, North Carolina, where she volunteers as an MIT Educational Counselor. Fracture is her first novel.
It's Not Her (2026) Mary Kubica "Compulsively readable and impossible to put down, this book starts with a bang and doesn't let up. It's Not Her is both a terrifying, twisting thriller, and a glimpse into the heart of a family both before and after a tragedy. Mary Kubica is an absolute master of suspense!"
Anatomy of an Alibi (2026) Ashley Elston "In Anatomy of an Alibi, Ashley Elston expertly unravels a web of secrets and lies in a small southern town. You won't know who to trust, and you won't be able to put this excellent thriller down until the final shocking page."
House of Glass (2024) Sarah Pekkanen "Brimming with tension and full of surprises, House of Glass may be my favorite Sarah Pekkanen thriller yet. Eerie, unsettling, and so very, very good. I couldn't put this book down!"
Like Mother, Like Daughter (2024) Kimberly McCreight "Both hauntingly suspenseful and deeply moving, Like Mother, Like Daughter explores the complex relationships within a family, and the bonds that endure, above all. A tense and twisting tale that will leave you wondering which is more dangerous: the lies, or the truth?"
The Unwedding (2024) Ally Condie "An idyllic setting turns deadly in Ally Condie's smart and twisty debut adult thriller. With an isolated resort, a killer on the loose, and a cast of compelling characters, THE UNWEDDING kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. A clever and suspenseful mystery where everyone has something to hide."
The Frame-Up (2024) Gwenda Bond "Magic, mystery, and a daring art heist set the stage for Gwenda Bond's twisty, delightful read! Brimming with secrets, danger, and intrigue, The Frame Up explores the lure of power, the bonds of friendship, and the legacy of family. Clever, suspenseful, and impossible to put down."
Blood Sisters (2023) Vanessa Lillie "Vanessa Lillie's riveting thriller explores the elusiveness of truth, and the history that binds people together - and to a place - no matter the time or the distance. At once captivating and illuminating, surprising and powerful, Blood Sisters is a story that resonates."
This is How We End Things (2023) R J Jacobs "A tense and tightly-woven tale of danger and deception. This is How We End Thingsis both a captivating exploration into the psychology of lying, and a high-stakes, dark-academia thriller full of twists and secrets."
With My Little Eye (2023) Joshilyn Jackson "Joshilyn Jackson's latest riveting thriller starts with a bang and doesn't let up, asking how well you truly know the people around you - and how far you're willing to go for the ones you love. A true page-turner that will stick with me for a long time."
Malice House (2022) (Malice Compendium, book 1) Megan Shepherd "Haunting and atmospheric, Megan Shepherd expertly blends horror and suspense in her captivating book-within-a-book adult debut. Beautifully written and steeped in Gothic lore, Malice House explores themes of family and legacy, magic and curses, and the mysterious power of stories."
My Dirty California (2022) Jason Mosberg "Compelling and surprising. Jason Mosberg intricately weaves several mysteries together in this captivating literary thriller. A truly unique, intriguing, and satisfying read. I couldn't put it down!"
Like a Sister (2022) Kellye Garrett "Brimming with suspense and wit, Like a Sister is a tense, twisting mystery that explores the complex bonds within family and the elusive nature of truth. Smart, sharp, and completely engrossing--an absolutely can't-put-it-down read!"
Wish You Were Gone (2022) Kieran Scott "Kieran Scott sharply unravels a web of secrets between friends and families at the heart of this suspenseful story. With hidden motives and complex relationships, Wish You Were Gone is a captivating thriller full of twists and surprises. I couldn’t put it down!"
The Perfect Escape (2022) Leah Konen "Full of secrets and twists, The Perfect Escape is a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat thriller about a group of friends who may not know one another as well as they think. With its eerie setting, unsettling plot, and shocking reveals, this book had me completely captivated from the first page to the very last."
Did I Say You Could Go (2021) Melanie Gideon "Lightning-fast and completely compelling, Did I Say You Could Go hooked me from the opening line and kept me turning pages deep into the night. I devoured this thriller that centers around the close-knit, intersecting lives of two families--and the razor sharp line between friendship and obsession. Twisty and unsettling in all the best ways."
The Girls Are All So Nice Here (2021) Laurie Elizabeth Flynn "Laurie Flynn smartly examines the darker complexities of friendship, ambition, and social dynamics in this propulsive thriller. Full of twists and surprises, THE GIRLS ARE ALL SO NICE HERE reminds us that the past has a long reach, and secrets never stay buried forever. I couldn’t stop reading until the shocking final twist!"
The Wife Upstairs (2021) Rachel Hawkins "Rachel Hawkins delivers a sharp, fresh twist on a classic in this darkly funny, suspenseful story of murder, ambition, and love. Creepy and fast-paced, The Wife Upstairs kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page to the very last."
Confessions on the 7:45 (2020) Lisa Unger "Lisa Unger expertly unravels the layers of mystery and deceit at the heart of this chilling thriller. What begins with a missing woman and a chance encounter twists with each new discovery, taking a sharp look at the people we think we know. A gripping, haunting story that kept me guessing until the very end."
The Wicked Sister (2020) Karen Dionne "Chilling and captivating, The Wicked Sister explores the complex layers of family bonds, guilt, and redemption. A beautifully written, haunting psychological thriller."
They Wish They Were Us (2020) Jessica Goodman "Fast-paced and completely consuming--I was swept into this riveting mystery from beginning to end. They Wish They Were Us smartly explores the complexities of friendship, the secrets and lies buried under the picturesque façade, and the ultimate cost of perfection."
The Hidden Things (2019) Jamie Mason "A tense and captivating story of things both lost and found, THE HIDDEN THINGS puts an entirely unique twist on the aftermath of an art heist. A sharp, atmospheric thriller that lingered long after I turned the final page--I couldn't put it down."
Her Daughter's Mother (2019) Daniela Petrova "Taut pacing, relatable characters, and a twisty, surprising plot combine in this tense and poignant thriller. Secrets and obsession leave their mark in this unputdownable story—a remarkable debut."
The Night Before (2019) Wendy Walker "A sharp, suspenseful, roller-coaster of a thriller...Walker unravels the hidden secrets between families and friends in this smart, compelling read. Impossible to put down!"
The Missing Years (2019) Lexie Elliott "A gripping mystery... tangled relationships, shifting perceptions, and the memories - and people - that haunt us. I was completely captivated from beginning to end."
Trust Me (2018) Hank Phillippi Ryan "Riveting... Trust Me is a tense and twisting psychological thriller that explores the shifting perception of the truth. Chilling, suspenseful, and impossible to put down--this book will keep you questioning who you can trust until the very end."
Riley Sager "An edge-of-your-seat thriller full of twists and intrigue, The Last Time I Lied had me riveted from the first page to the stunning conclusion. A fantastic read—eerie, sharp, and all-around captivating."
The Last Thing I Told You (2018) Emily Arsenault "The Last Thing I Told You swept me in with its haunting premise and captivating characters. Emily Arsenault weaves a thrilling, layered story that connects past and present, truth and memory. An original, unpredictable tale of psychological suspense."
The Perfect Mother (2018) Aimee Molloy "A riveting psychological thriller that takes a sharp, insightful look at motherhood, The Perfect Mother explores the pressures, the hopes, the fears, and the secrets between a group of friends who realize how little they know one another when a crisis strikes. A fast-paced, twisty, engrossing read—I loved it!"
The Good Liar (2018) Catherine McKenzie "Thought-provoking, suspenseful, and mysterious...this is a book you won’t be able to put down!."
The Elizas (2018) Sara Shepard "Clever, compelling, and completely unpredictable, The Elizas kept me guessing until the very last page. Sara Shepard has spun a captivating story around an unreliable protagonist and the one mistake that refuses to stay in her past."
The Wife (2018) Alafair Burke "An intriguing, twisty psychological thriller, The Wife had me tearing through the pages, never sure which characters to trust. Smart, suspenseful, and absolutely riveting."
The Blackbird Season (2017) Kate Moretti "Riveting and insightful, this is a book that lingers long after you turn the final page."
Eve Chase "A haunting mystery about the secrets of the past, the bonds within families, and the hidden ties that connect people across time. A story to be savoured, The Vanishing of Audrey Wilde is a book I'll be recommending to everyone I know."
