Jigsaw: An Alex Delaware Novel by Jonathan Kellerman is a tense, psychologically layered entry in the long-running Alex Delaware series. It was published in February 2026. The story blends classic Delaware elements—sharp forensic psychology, a chilling murder investigation, family secrets, and the quiet menace of hidden trauma—with a fresh, modern twist on obsession and identity.…

Dead in the Water by Stuart Woods is a fast-paced, suspenseful legal thriller. It was first published in 1997 and remains one of the most popular entries in the long-running Stone Barrington series. The story blends courtroom drama, high-seas adventure, murder mystery, and Stone’s signature charm and quick thinking. Overview Stone Barrington, a former NYPD…

Read Between the Lies: A Novel by Ellen Bryson is a sharp, twisty psychological thriller. It came out in February 2026. The story mixes domestic suspense, marriage under strain, a missing woman, buried secrets, and a final reveal that forces the reader to question every assumption about truth, loyalty, and guilt. Overview Claire Harper is…

No One Knew (Noelle Marshall Book 2) by Carey Baldwin is a gripping, emotionally charged psychological legal thriller. It came out in February 2026. The story mixes courtroom drama, buried family secrets, a missing child case, and a shocking twist that forces Noelle Marshall to question everything she thought she knew about justice, guilt, and…

Cross and Sampson: An Alex Cross and John Sampson Thriller by James Patterson is a high-octane, character-driven entry in the long-running Alex Cross series. It was published in late 2025. The story focuses on the deep friendship and partnership between forensic psychologist Alex Cross and his longtime best friend and Metro Police detective John Sampson.…

Two Bodies Are Better Than One (Lorraine Highsmith Mysteries Book 1) by A.J. Rivers is a sharp, fast-paced cozy mystery with a dash of humor and small-town charm. It came out in February 2026. The story mixes amateur sleuthing, a double murder, workplace rivalry, and the warm, quirky dynamics of a close-knit community. Overview Lorraine…

In His Wake by Rachel Howzell Hall is a tense, emotionally charged domestic thriller. It came out in February 2026. The story mixes grief, suspicion, hidden pasts, family secrets, and a slow-unraveling mystery that keeps you guessing until the final pages. It is a standalone with strong character focus and psychological depth. Overview Marisela “Mari”…

My Husband’s Wife: A Novel by Jane Corry is a gripping, twisty psychological thriller. It was first published in 2017 and remains a popular domestic suspense read. The story alternates between two timelines and two unreliable narrators—exploring marriage, obsession, secrets, guilt, and the long shadow of past mistakes. Plot Overview The novel is told primarily…

Death to Valentine’s Day (The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances) by Talia Hibbert is a sharp, steamy, and surprisingly tender enemies-to-lovers novella. It came out in February 2026 as part of the multi-author The Improbable Meet-Cute series. The story mixes anti-Valentine’s cynicism, workplace rivalry, second-chance sparks, and a single-night reunion that changes everything. Plot Overview Nia…

Woman Down: A Novel by Laura Lippman is a taut, emotionally charged domestic thriller. It was published in February 2026. The story blends psychological suspense, marriage under strain, a missing woman, buried secrets, and a final twist that redefines the entire narrative. It is a standalone with slow-burn tension, sharp character work, and Lippman’s signature…