Browsing: Psychological Thrillers

A #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of Jurassic Park: Accused of a crime he didn’t commit, Tom Sanders must discover who wants to destroy him — and why. “A fresh and provocative story” (People).

A New York Times bestseller from the author of Open House: Dissatisfied with her life at 50, Nan hits the road and leaves everything behind. As she confronts her fears and meets strangers across the country, will she make her way back home?

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author who “has become the grande dame of American thriller writing” (Los Angeles Times Book Review): In this gripping collection, cleaning woman–turned–lottery winner Alvirah Meehan is ensnared in tricky murder cases…

An Edgar Award finalist from “the most brilliant mystery writer of our time” (Patricia Cornwell): When a child goes missing, a desperate search begins — and the lives of three women darkly intertwine. “This is vintage spooky Rendell” (Library Journal).

In this iconic masterpiece, enigmatic schoolteacher Jean Brodie chooses six of her students to mold — from what they’ll study to who they’ll love. As the girls grow into women, some find Brodie’s influence a curse, while others see it as a blessing in disguise.

“Lethally enthralling to read” (Joyce Carol Oates): When a rare book collector is found dead — with his hands removed and priceless manuscripts destroyed — his sister and her partner are plunged into a chilling hunt for answers.

“A jolting novel of psychological suspense” (The New York Times Book Review) from “the most brilliant crime writer of our time” (Patricia Cornwell): After inheriting a decaying schoolhouse, Jarvis begins renting out rooms to the city’s outsiders. But could one of his tenants be a violent killer?

This “brilliant commentary on sex and society” (Cosmopolitan) is an “unflinching look at a deeply disturbed mind” (San Francisco Chronicle). As she contends with a startling fixation, schoolteacher Celeste attempts to seduce one of her students. “Highly diverting… Nutting lands it” (The New York Times).