There’s nothing like a good thriller—the kind that pulls you in so deeply you forget the world around you. The kind that makes your heart race keeps you guessing and leaves you thinking about it long after you turn the last page.
These books aren’t just suspenseful—they’re brilliant, unsettling, and impossible to put down. Whether you love psychological mind games, dark conspiracies, or a mystery that gets under your skin, these five books will take you on a ride you won’t forget.
1. The Housemaid – A Psychological Thriller You Won’t Stop Thinking About
By Freida McFadden
There’s something deeply unsettling about walking into a stranger’s home—especially when you’re supposed to live there. For Millie, becoming a live-in housemaid for the Winchesters seems like the fresh start she desperately needs. But something isn’t right. The perfect house feels like a prison. The beautiful, elegant wife acts like a monster. And Millie? She’s hiding secrets of her own.
Freida McFadden delivers a brilliantly twisted psychological thriller where nothing is as it seems. When you think you know what’s going on, the story pulls you deeper into a web of deception, power, and terrifying truths.
📖 Best for: Fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train who love unreliable narrators and shocking twists.
2. The Queens of Crime – The Women Who Shaped Mystery Fiction
By Marie Benedict
Before thrillers became a worldwide sensation, before psychological suspense dominated bestseller lists, some women redefined crime fiction. The Queens of Crime is a fascinating dive into the lives of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and other legendary female writers who paved the way for the genre we love today.
This isn’t just a history book—it’s a love letter to the women who changed storytelling forever. If you’ve ever been captivated by a classic whodunit, this book will make you see mystery fiction in a whole new way.
📖 Best for: Lovers of classic mysteries and strong female voices in literature.
3. Killer Instinct – A High-Stakes, Action-Packed Thriller
By Bradley Wright
Some thrillers keep you guessing. Others keep you breathless. Killer Instinct is the latter. When ex-government operative Tom Walker barely survives an assassination attempt, he doesn’t just lie low—he fights back. The deeper he digs, the more dangerous his world becomes. And when an innocent woman gets caught in the crossfire, he has no choice but to take on a deadly conspiracy that wants him silenced for good.
This book is pure adrenaline—sharp, fast, and relentless. It’s perfect for readers who love high-stakes action with the heart-pounding intensity of Jason Bourne or Jack Reacher.
📖 Best for: Fans of intense, action-driven thrillers with espionage and conspiracy twists.
4. Impulse – Passion, Secrets, and a Dangerous Game of Trust
Some connections ignite instantly—fast, intense, impossible to resist. But what happens when that passion leads you straight into the arms of danger?
In Impulse, a woman finds herself drawn to a man who is as mysterious as he is irresistible. She knows he’s hiding something, but the attraction is undeniable. The deeper she falls, the more tangled she becomes in a world of deception, power, and deadly secrets.
As the lines between love and betrayal blur, she must ask herself—can she trust the man who has stolen her heart, or is he the very thing she should fear most?
Impulse is a gripping romantic thriller that keeps you on edge, balancing sizzling chemistry with high-stakes suspense. If you love stories where passion collides with danger, this one will have you hooked until the very last page.
📖 Best for: Women who love fiery romance, unpredictable twists, and a heroine who refuses to back down, even when the stakes are life or death.
5. Mr. Whisper – A Dark, Supernatural Mystery
By Andrew Mayne
There’s a killer on the loose. But this isn’t just another crime story—because in Mr. Whisper, the line between reality and the supernatural begins to blur.
When FBI agent Jessica Blackwood is called in to investigate a series of impossible murders, she realizes the killer isn’t just leaving clues—he’s telling a story. The deeper she goes, the stranger the case becomes, leading her into a chilling game of cat and mouse with a mastermind who always seems one step ahead.
Andrew Mayne blends crime, illusion, and eerie psychological suspense, creating a thriller that feels both haunting and hypnotic. If you love stories that keep you up at night, questioning what’s real and what’s not, this one is for you.
📖 Best for: Fans of dark, atmospheric thrillers with a touch of the supernatural.
Which One Will You Read First?
From psychological mind games to explosive action and eerie mysteries, these books offer something for every thriller lover.
So—which one are you adding to your shelf?
📚 ByOneClick – One Click, Endless Stories.
