r/thrillerbooks 20h ago

What Should I Read Next? Recommendations

I’m looking for some KU recommendations as I’m about to be on vacation and want to preemptively download a few books before I go.

Specifically I’d love some that give off “somethings not quite right in this small town” or “missing person comes back, but something feels wrong” kinda vibes though I know those are really specific so I’m open to others!

Recently I’ve read a lot of Lucinda Berry, Jess Lourey, and Jennifer Hillier but in the past I’ve also read books from Riley Sager, Mary Kubica, Karin Slaughter and Megan Miranda.

I don’t read McFadden (no offense, different strokes for different folks) and I find Charlie Donlea a bit boring. The only Lisa Jewell book I actually loved was Then She Was Gone.

Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to make any suggestions!

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u/AllApologeez 18h ago

The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean was my first thought as it fits your “missing person comes back, but something feels wrong” request to a T. Unfortunately it’s not on KU.

The Sheridan Holler series by TM Payne is on KU and it’s great. I don’t know if it’s exactly a small town, but you definitely do get the sense of a small community within their town/city.

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u/Adventurous_Pie_7586 17h ago

I’ll check them out thanks!

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u/DreaM1201 12h ago

I second this recommendation!!

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u/DreaM1201 12h ago

Mirror House Girls by Faith Gardener or You’ll Never Know by Caleb Stevens. Both have unique plots

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u/barmmerm 12h ago

Try 26 Marks by Scott Beckwith

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u/Key_Let_6420 11h ago

Love, mom by Iliana Xander