An exclusive extract from Lisa Jewell's new thriller, It Could Have Been Her, which will be published on 2nd July 2026.

Our pick of the best new crime, mystery and thriller books out this month includes a mix of psychological thrillers, locked-room mysteries and high-concept crime novels. These new releases feature ...

When Richard Osman published the first book in The Thursday Murder Club series in 2020, it gave us comfort and escapism at a time when we needed it most. The book’s unique storyline of a group of four ...

It’s going to be a great year for crime fiction fans, with a bumper crop of gripping new thrillers coming our way in 2026. Amongst them are brilliant new books from some of our favourite authors – ...

There’s nothing better than a gripping thriller that keeps you turning the pages while you tell yourself you’ll just read one more chapter, before you find yourself reading one more after that! That’s ...

This April marks the 400 th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Shakespeare is universally loved and heralded as a master storyteller, telling some of the most poignant and moving tales that ...

With cities steeped in history, picture-perfect islands and sweeping coasts it’s no wonder Italy is an alluring backdrop that has inspired writers across the world in every genre. But beneath the ...

Grit, intellect, and an almost inhuman dedication to making sure justice is served: there’s a reason we’re addicted to detective thrillers. In their protagonist’s wilfulness, we see a fairer, better ...

If you loved Choose Your Own Adventure books as a child, you’ll remember the thrill of those interactive stories, where your choices shaped the plot. Thankfully, those books have made a comeback – ...

If you’re looking to take a break from the dark, snowy and ominous Nordic noir novels that have been in fashion over the last few years, we’ve got the perfect solution for you – thrillers set in Spain ...

From Liverpool to Cambridge, Norfolk to Northumberland, English crime writers have found inspiration up and down the country in both the rolling green countryside and the rough, tough streets of the ...