Best Thriller and Mystery Books of 2023
47 New Mystery Books That'll Have You on the Edge of Your Seat

Prepare for big scares in 2023, with the release of heart-pounding new mysteries and thriller books you won't be able to put down! Whether you like your frights with serial killers, paranormal activity, or a sprinkle of cozy comfort, there's something for you hitting shelves in 2023.
Crystal Smith Paul, Grady Hendrix, and Mariana Enriquez bring their signature flair to new books this year, while Caroline Kepnes — the genius behind the "You" book series that inspired the Netflix show — is releasing another addition to the franchise. Plus, Debut authors like Ripley Jones, Maria Dong, and Jennifer Herrera hope to suck in readers with their first outings. Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Karen M. McManus continue their twisty YA series with new releases, sure to be hits on #BookTok.
There's plenty of spooky energy to keep readers across all subgenres of mystery and thrillers up all night through 2023, but for now, here are all the best thriller books hitting shelves in May.
1 "Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?" by Crystal Smith Paul

2 "Lying in the Deep" by Diana Urban

3 "Liar's Beach" by Katie Cotugno

4 "The Senator's Wife" by Liv Constantine

5 "Sing Her Down" by Ivy Pochoda

6 "The Chateau" by Jaclyn Goldis

7 "Bad Summer People" by Emma Rosenblum

8 "Beware the Woman" by Megan Abbott

9 "The New Mother" by Nora Murphy

10 “Tell Me What Really Happened” by Chelsea Sedoti

11 “Before We Were Innocent” by Ella Berman

12 “The Soulmate” by Sally Hepworth

13 “Camp Zero” by Michelle Min Sterling

14 “The Cuban Heiress” by Chanel Cleeton

15 “The Only Survivors” by Megan Miranda

16 “Symphony of Secrets” by Brendan Slocumb

17 “You Shouldn't Have Come Here” by Jeneva Rose

18 “For You and Only You” by Caroline Kepnes

19 "The Last Word" by Taylor Adams

20 "The Maid's Diary" by Loreth Anne White

21 "What Have We Done" by Alex Finlay

22 "Missing Clarissa" by Ripley Jones

23 "The Golden Spoon" by Jessa Maxwell

24 "I Will Find You" by Harlan Coben

25 "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice For Murderers" by Jesse Q. Sutanto

26 "How I'll Kill You" by Ren DeStefano

27 "Those Empty Eyes" by Charlie Donlea

28 "A House With Good Bones" by T. Kingfisher

29 "Our Share of Night" by Mariana Enriquez

30 "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Stephen Graham Jones

31 "Every Missing Girl" by Leanne Kale Sparks

32 "Stone Cold Fox" by Rachel Koller Croft

33 "The Writing Retreat" by Julia Bartz

34 "It's One of Us" by J.T. Ellison

35 "The Angel Maker" by Alex North

36 "The Blackhouse" by Carole Johnstone

37 "The Villa" by Rachel Hawkins

38 "Just the Nicest Couple" by Mary Kubica

39 "You Must Remember This" by Kat Rosenfield

40 "City Under One Roof" by Iris Yamashita

41 "The Hunter" by Jennifer Herrera

42 "The House in the Pines" by Ana Reyes

43 "Liar, Dreamer, Thief" by Maria Dong

44 "How to Sell a Haunted House" by Grady Hendrix

45 "What Lies in the Woods" by Kate Alice Marshall

46 "Locust Lane" by Stephen Amidon

47 "The Skeleton Key" by Erin Kelly
