The domestic thriller has been on the rise for the last decade, and the subgenre is only getting bigger. Typically based around the fragile bonds of romantic and familial relationships, a domestic thriller is always going to be chock full of secrets, gaslighting, betrayal, revenge, and often murder. What really goes on behind closed doors? Can you trust the person you share your life with? Are some secrets best left buried?
Tana French is one of the queens of the mystery novel ('In the Woods' and 'The Witch Elm'), and this latest Cal Hooper novel does not disappoint. Having retired early from the Chicago PD, Cal now lives in rural Ireland and has built…
First Lie Wins is the highly anticipated latest novel by Ashley Elston. From the outside, Evie Porter has the ideal life. A loving boyfriend, cute home, and a fun friend group. The only problem? Evie Porter is fictional. An identity she…
While domestic thrillers were around long before its release, Gillian Flynn's 'Gone Girl' is seen as the book that kickstarted a new wave of the subgenre, and it really does live up to the hype. Centered on Amy Dunn, who disappears the…
The TV series was a sensation, and the book behind it is another staple that defines the domestic thriller. Young, single mum Jane is new to a scenic beachside town near Sydney, where she's immediately embraced by the mothers of her son's…
Adam and Amelia's marriage is on life support in the lead-up to their 10-year anniversary, so when they win a romantic getaway to Scotland, it might be just what they need. But combine a creepy converted chapel, a snow storm and weird…
This story of obsession and revenge is full of deliciously despicable characters, and is so engrossing you might just forget where you are. Cat has the picture-perfect life, with her stunning estate, adoring husband William, and elite…
Millicent and her husband Tobias have a totally normal life, with a home in the suburbs and two young children. At least, that's what it seems like from the outside. But Millicent has an unusual way of keeping their relationship alive; an…
Gabe and Pippa have an idyllic home atop a steep cliff overlooking the ocean—but the location has unfortunately become a draw for people wanting to end their lives. Gabe always tries to talk each person away from the edge, and has always…
If you like a twist for your twist's twist, this is the book for you. Putting a fresh spin on the genre's trope of an unreliable narrator, Aimee Molloy weaves the story of newlyweds Sam and Annie, who move from the city to upstate New…
This is another one that just throws twist after twist at you, and knocks each one out of the park. Simon and Vicky seem like a perfectly normal wealthy Chicago couple, but when a woman is found hanging in a nearby mansion on Halloween…
In 2017, young mum Tallulah and her boyfriend head out for the evening, eager for a rare date night and leaving their child with Tallulah's mother Kim. When the pair never return, a search begins, but with no clues to their disappearance,…
This modern twist on Jane Eyre is dripping with Southern Gothic vibes, sinister romance, feminist undertones, and unexpected wit. It centres on Jane, a new resident in a swanky gated community in Birmingham, Alabama, who becomes infatuated…
'Succession' meets 'Knives Out' in this juicy mystery where the secrets of a wealthy family come to light. Fred and Shelley Mertons live in the prestigious community of Brecken Hill in upstate New York, and host a tense Easter weekend…
'Matt and Marie have been married for 24 years when a hike during a weekend away ends with Marie falling from a cliff into the river below. A tragic accident, he says, but when detectives Loren and Spengler look further into Matt's past,…
Jenn is a new mother and feels totally out of her element, until she joins a group for mothers, where she finally finds the support she needs. But when one of the members goes missing in the middle of the night, a storm of secrets within…
This one will have you up late into the night pulling back the many layers that comprise its suspenseful, riveting plot. When new mother Rowan returns home after the traumatic birth of her daughter, Lila, she can't shake the feeling that…
Stacy Willingham is a new author to the genre and is absolutely killing it, with two highly-raved books under her belt. Her latest focuses on Isabelle Drake, who hasn't slept since the unimaginable happened a year ago: her toddler was…
In the follow-up to her wildly popular debut 'The Push,' Ashley Audrain returns her eye to the complexities of womanhood and motherhood. Ten-year-old Xavier Loverley is fighting for his life after falling from his bedroom window—mere…
