Best Crime Thriller Books Updated May 2025
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Best Crime Thriller Books
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

1

10.0

The Inmate
Twists and turns
Readability
Interest
Page turner
Entertainment value
Save 44%
Picked by 119 people this week!
Save 44%
Picked by 119 people this week!
Picked by 119 people this week!
Best Crime Thriller Book

10.0

1
The Inmate
Twists and turns
Readability
Interest
Page turner
Entertainment value
Picked by 119 people this week!
Save 44%

9.9

2

9.9

Then She Was Gone: A Novel
Readability
Suspenseful
Writing quality
Character development
Page turner
Interest
Save 45%
Save 45%

9.9

2
Then She Was Gone: A Novel
Readability
Suspenseful
Writing quality
Character development
Page turner
Interest
Save 45%

9.8

3

9.8

The Quarry Girls: A Thriller
Suspenseful story
Readability
Writing style
Character development
Thought provoking
Pacing
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Save 44%

9.8

3
The Quarry Girls: A Thriller
Suspenseful story
Readability
Writing style
Character development
Thought provoking
Pacing
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Popular

9.7

4

9.7

The Perfect Divorce
Plot twists
Readability
Value for money
Pacing
Writing quality
Character development
Popular

9.7

4
The Perfect Divorce
Plot twists
Readability
Value for money
Pacing
Writing quality
Character development
Best Value

9.5

5

9.5

I Am Watching You
Suspenseful
Readability
Character development
Writing quality
Perspective
Page turner
Save 54%
Save 54%
Best Value

9.5

5
I Am Watching You
Suspenseful
Readability
Character development
Writing quality
Perspective
Page turner
Save 54%

9.4

6

9.4

The Girl Who Survived: A Riveting Novel of Suspense with a Shocking Twist
Storyline
Readability
Character development
Edge retention
Mystery content
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Save 25%

9.4

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The Girl Who Survived: A Riveting Novel of Suspense with a Shocking Twist
Storyline
Readability
Character development
Edge retention
Mystery content
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9.2

7

9.2

The Summer House: The Classic Blockbuster from the Author of Lion & Lamb
Readability
Suspenseful
Character development
Pacing
Writing quality
Interest

9.2

7
The Summer House: The Classic Blockbuster from the Author of Lion & Lamb
Readability
Suspenseful
Character development
Pacing
Writing quality
Interest

9.0

8

9.0

The Crash
Readability
Twists
Character development
Enjoyment
Emotional depth
Ease of follow
Save 37%
Save 37%

9.0

8
The Crash
Readability
Twists
Character development
Enjoyment
Emotional depth
Ease of follow
Save 37%

8.9

9

8.9

All Good People Here: A Novel
Readability
Writing quality
Mystery value
Character development
Page turner
Difficulty to put down
Save 48%
Save 48%

8.9

9
All Good People Here: A Novel
Readability
Writing quality
Mystery value
Character development
Page turner
Difficulty to put down
Save 48%
Premium Pick

8.7

10

8.7

If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood
Research quality
Strength
Save 11%
Save 11%
Premium Pick

8.7

10
If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood
Research quality
Strength
Save 11%

Our Top Choice

Best Crime Thriller Book

10.0

1

10.0

The Inmate
Twists and turns
Readability
Interest
Page turner
Entertainment value
Save 44%
Picked by 119 people this week!
Save 44%
Picked by 119 people this week!
Picked by 119 people this week!
Best Crime Thriller Book

10.0

1
The Inmate
Twists and turns
Readability
Interest
Page turner
Entertainment value
Picked by 119 people this week!
Save 44%
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