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The 28 Most Anticipated Mysteries & Thrillers of 2020
The new year is guaranteed to bring plenty of suspense, chills, thrills, and occasional horrors—and we're just talking about the new mysteries and thrillers that await readers.
From the return of favorite suspense masters including Harlan Coben, C.J. Tudor, and Riley Sager to buzzy debuts Saint X, Darling Rose Gold, and Take Me Apart, there's little doubt that your TBR pile will be suspiciously large this year.
To create our list of the year's must-read mysteries and thrillers, we focused on what Goodreads members can't wait to read. How do we measure that anticipation? By taking a look at how many times a book has been added to Want to Read shelves. Then we factored in the ratings from the book's early readers.
Which of these upcoming releases are making their way onto your Want to Read shelf? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
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Release: January 7
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Release: February 11
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Release: March 17
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Release: March 24
Release: April 7
Release: April 14
Release: April 21
Release: April 28
Release: April 28
Release: May 19
Release: June 30
Release: July 7
Which of these upcoming mysteries and thrillers are you most looking forward to? Tell us in the comments!
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Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
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8 perfect minders, red lotus (love this author..if you haven’t read him check out his books) the boy from the woods (another fav author)
Steven wrote: "I guess GR resolved to promote more male authors in 2020. 6 out of 28 .... strong work."Doesn't really matter who wrote the books, really, as long as they are good.
Beth wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Steven wrote: "I guess GR resolved to promote more male authors in 2020. 6 out of 28 .... strong work."If you'll read the intro it says it's based on the number of people who marked ..."
Beth wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Steven wrote: "I guess GR resolved to promote more male authors in 2020. 6 out of 28 .... strong work."
If you'll read the intro it says it's based on the number of people who marked ..."
Well said. I could care less about the author's personal life as long as I like their craft.
MeggieBree wrote: "Fenris wrote: "I am looking forward to The Sun Down Motel. I tried reading another novel by C. J. Tudor and it was terrifying, so I'll be avoiding her new one. I actually received Things in Jars in..."I really didn't think The Chalk Man was at all terrifying. I did, however, think it was the best book I read the year I read it, and it got me hooked on C. J. Tudor. I've already put a library hold on The Other People. I've also put a library hold on Into the Fire (Gregg Hurwitz's upcoming Orphan X novel).
shattered Childhood . Book 2 of the broken man series due out April 1.
Not listed, but — All the Devils Are Here, by Louise Penny, scheduled for release September 1, 2020!
Our mystery book club read The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to this one
I can't pick just one! So many I want to read!
The Boy From The Woods/Harlan CobenThe Other Mrs./Mary Kubica
Eight Perfect Murders
.....and more
The Other Mrs and The Red Lotus - I read and liked books by these authors before
Beth wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Steven wrote: "I guess GR resolved to promote more male authors in 2020. 6 out of 28 .... strong work."If you'll read the intro it says it's based on the number of people who marked ..."
Steven wrote: "I guess GR resolved to promote more male authors in 2020. 6 out of 28 .... strong work."
i do not understand why you would even mention such thing - it is so unnecessary, imho.
Beth wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Steven wrote: "I guess GR resolved to promote more male authors in 2020. 6 out of 28 .... strong work."If you'll read the intro it says it's based on the number of people who marked ..."
well said, Beth!
Mr. Nobody and Long Bright River. I would never read Mary Kubica again. No way.
I'd love to see more offered from male authors in this genre. Seems like it's all women and I don't feel they make their characters that strong. Just sayin
Evan wrote: "More Harlan Coben!!!"I agree Evan, a new Harlan Coben is always extremely welcome.
Eight Perfect Murders and Darling Rose Gold. They both sound just my cup of tea!
Fenris wrote: "I am looking forward to The Sun Down Motel. I tried reading another novel by C. J. Tudor and it was terrifying, so I'll be avoiding her new one. I actually received Things in Jars in a giveaway and..."Ooh, thanks for this. I have never read any CJ Tudor, but your insight makes me want to grab at least a couple of her books!
MeggieBree wrote: "Fenris wrote: "I am looking forward to The Sun Down Motel. I tried reading another novel by C. J. Tudor and it was terrifying, so I'll be avoiding her new one. I actually received Things in Jars in..."ha, ha, scare the pants off them and they'll love you forever!
I have read You Are Not Alone and The Sundown Motel and both were fabulous! But unfortunately, The Dilemma was a real let down. Definitely not a thriller.I am most looking forward to The Lucky One and Eight Perfect Murders.
Steven wrote: "I guess GR resolved to promote more male authors in 2020. 6 out of 28 .... strong work."Xavier wrote: "Eight perfect murders"
Might be timely. In the book shops there appear many more female writers than male.
Coco Maay (The Reading Fae) ✨🧚🏼♀️ wrote: "Why are so many thrillers these days written about wives :P"Makes a change from Husbands?
Beth wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Steven wrote: "I guess GR resolved to promote more male authors in 2020. 6 out of 28 .... strong work."If you'll read the intro it says it's based on the number of people who marked ..."
Beth wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Steven wrote: "I guess GR resolved to promote more male authors in 2020. 6 out of 28 .... strong work."
If you'll read the intro it says it's based on the number of people who marked ..."
Coco Maay (The Reading Fae) ✨🧚🏼♀️ wrote: "Why are so many thrillers these days written about wives :P"
I didn't read the comment as preaching. It was just a comment. Your comment tells us all about you but is that preaching too?
Might I suggest that, if you do not find the list of books people have marked as "want to read" appealing, you look at lists of upcoming books and start marking the ones YOU'RE interested in?
Rich wrote: "what a boring and unoriginal list-only two books grab me the sundown motel and eight perfect muders"Agree!
Wow, they all look so good! I am going to try to read all of them, hopefully!!!
I'd like to see more international mysteries/thrillers.
A good thriller is hard to pass up!Also, not on the list:
Someone's Listening (48125565) - Seraphina Nova Glass
(I believe the release is July 2020 and it is her thriller debut.
The New husband and he started it... Are the ones I look much forward to.
I am looking forward to a great COZY. Or a great Sherlock...
You need to add William Boyle's City of Margins, due to be released in March 2020.
Chris wrote: "Steven wrote: "I guess GR resolved to promote more male authors in 2020. 6 out of 28 .... strong work."I have noticed the same thing, each month the books promoted lean heavily in favor of female..."
They are not choosing what to promote. As already pointed out, the selection shown is based on what users of Goodreads are putting on their "Want to Read" list + how early readers have reviewed it. There's no conspiracy here ... this is just a list of what the majority of users of this site want to read. It's usually a combination of well-known authors + what's being heavily marketed by the publisher. Thrillers written by women have been hugely popular since Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins. Once we get another Da Vinci Code or Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, you'll probably see the trend swing a different way.
Just finished #TheNewHusband! It’s a must read! Put it at the top of your list!
I am looking forward to the new books by Laurie R. King and Louise Penny.
Xavier wrote: "Eight perfect murders"Yes! This book was great and gave me a couple of great new/old mysteries to add to my list.
I loved The Herd. I need Andrea Bartz to write another book stat!
Steven wrote: "I guess GR resolved to promote more male authors in 2020. 6 out of 28 .... strong work."You're right Steven, men just don't have enough privileges in this world. Who will stand up for the men?!
So many books added to my wish list! Can't wait to read all of them!
