I’m here to run down the New Mysteries and Thrillers for January 2025! Did the New Year bring new reading goals and maybe new gift cards? Which of these New Mysteries, Thrillers, and Suspense Books for 2025 are you going to love? Let’s find out!
Table of Contents:
- New January 2025 Mysteries and Thrillers by Subgenre
- New January 2025 Mysteries and Thrillers by Release Date
- New January 2025 Historical Mystery Books
New Mysteries and Thrillers for January 2025
This list will include mostly standalone titles, with a few books that are sequels or series installments for books I have reviewed before.
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Recommended January 2025 Mysteries and Thrillers by Subgenre:
My FULL January 2025 chronological list is below AND check back for updated recommendations!
Mystery/Procedural/Courtroom Drama
- Presumed Guilty by Scott Turow (January 14)
- The Big Empty by Robert Crais (January 14)
- Been Wrong So Long It Feels Right by Walter Mosely
Suspense:
- The Note by Alafair Burke (January 14)
- Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney (January 14)
- The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia (January 14)
- Vantage Point by Sara Sliger (January 14)
Mystery Adjacent (and perfect for book club!)
- The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis (January 7)
- Penitence by Kristen Koval (January
New Mystery and Thriller Books for the Week of Jan 7 2025
Her Prodigal Husband by Becky Masterman
This creepy domestic suspense novel sounds interesting – have you read it?
The Note by Alafair Burke
If you love a suspense story about friends with secrets, you should try this story about a girls trip that ends in murder. My Review of The Note has Jen’s Quick Take and Spoilers!
New Mystery and Thriller Books for the Week of January 14 2025
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
Will you love this spooky title with a very popular suspense trope?
My Review with Spoilers of Beautiful Ugly features Jen’s Quick Take (to help you decide) and protected spoilers (to discuss).
The Big Empty by Robert Crais (Cole and Pike #20)
I do love Elvis Cole, but must confess that I am a little burned out on books where the main character is an influencer.
Tell me in comments if I’m making a mistake (about influencer characters AND this book!)
The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia
This twisty suspense book is perfect for fans of The Last Flight. Here’s my review of The Business Trip to help you decide if it’s for you, plus protected spoilers!
Cross my Heart by Megan Collins
If you loved You by Caroline Kepnes, try this story of a heart transplant recipient who develops an unhealthy obsession with the husband of her donor. My review of Cross my Heart has Jen’s quick take plus spoilers!
The Ends of Things by Sandra Chwialkowska
Yes, another girls’ trip gone wrong book perfect for fans of a vacation thriller.
Have you read it? Tell us what you thought in comments!
The Last Room on the Left by Leah Konen
This story seemed inspired by The Shining and leaned too much to horror for me, but check it out it you dare!
The Lost House by Melissa Larsen
Also, if you love a Nordic Noir series, you should try this story about an American woman who heads to Iceland to explore a true crime case involving her grandparents. My Review of The Lost House has Jen’s Quick Take plus Spoilers!
Presumed Guilty by Scott Turow
Love some courtroom drama? And did you watch the Apple TV Series of Presumed Innocent? Rusty Sabich is back, and this time he’s not accused of anything.
Check out my take on this ripped from the headlines case. My Review of Presumed Guilty features Jen’s Quick Take and spoilers!
Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson
This story of a podcaster with a dark secret was a little convoluted for me, and I felt like this book did it better but you can check out my Goodreads review and what other readers thought. The ratings are high!
A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay
I don’t really GET the trend of comic serial killer books, but if you love them, this is your time!
The Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage is a fun dark comedy, perfect for fans of Dexter, My Lovely Wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith!
Vantage Point by Sara Sliger (FSG)
If you love Books Like Succession or stories about Family Secrets, check out this story about two siblings from a wealthy (and cursed!) Maine family.
My Review of Vantage Point features Jen’s Quick Take plus Spoilers!
New Mystery and Thriller Books for the Week of January 21 2025
The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha
Books set in Scotland, books about family drama? Yes please!!
Check out my Review of The Inheritance with Spoilers!
New Mystery and Thriller Books for the Week of January 28 2025
Head Cases by John McMahon
An FBI procedural with a neurodivergent agent? Yes, please. This was also a Serial Killer Thriller.
Check out my review of Head Cases here!
Trust Issues by Elizabeth McCullough-Keenan and Greg Wands
If you LOVE a Con Artist Thriller, then grab this new title. It has Succession vibes as well..
My Review of Trust Issues is here!
Other January 28 titles you might enjoy!
Been Wrong So Long It Feels Right by Walter Mosley
The Crash by Freida McFadden – I’m going to try this. Stay tuned!
The Dark Hours by Amy Jordan
Dead Money by Jacob Kerr
Johnny Careless by Kevin Wade
The Oligarch’s Daughter by Joseph Finder
We Are Watching by Alison Gaylin
The Weekend Guests by Liza North
Want to see other new 2025 mystery and thriller books?
New Mysteries Coming Out in February 2025
New Mysteries Coming Out in March 2025
New Mysteries Coming Out in April 2025
New Mysteries Coming Out in May 2025
New Mysteries Coming Out in June 2025
New Mysteries Coming Out in July 2025
Historical Mysteries Coming Out in January 2025
I’m highlighting this title!
The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis – check out my Review with links to my Book Club Guide for The Stolen Queen! (1936 Egypt and 1978 New York)
Tell me in comments what books on my list you are most excited about. Also, if I missed anything, let me know!
Really well organised list! I’m going to link to this post in my next monthly recap (which of course won’t come until the beginning of February though…).
Stalking the husband of your heart transplant – ok, now that’s a bit of a twist lol It’s usually a (weird/icky) romance.
YES!! It reminded me of all those the organ transplant romance YA books back around 2015, after TFioS.
Am writing a new post on my YA blog reminiscing about it….