Enter the captivating world of June, brimming with thrilling novels that will keep you hooked. Explore suspenseful tales by celebrated and rising authors, filled with twists, puzzles, and cunning adversaries. Unleash your inner detective, unravel hidden secrets, and immerse yourself in the art of storytelling. Discover the highly anticipated releases, where each chapter holds unparalleled excitement. Prepare for an unforgettable journey through June’s gripping realm of suspense.
1. Bad Liars by Vikrant Khanna
When the famous fund manager Anant Kapoor is found dead in his home, the police initially suspect his wife due to lack of alibi and being the direct beneficiary. However, further investigation reveals two other equally likely suspects. With conflicting statements and no clear motive, the police delve into their past, uncovering chilling and perplexing information. Who killed Anant and why?
2. How to Kill Men and Get Away with It by Katy Brent
Meet Kitty Collins, the embodiment of friendship, love, and murder. Pursued relentlessly by a nightclub acquaintance, I reluctantly silenced him, somehow escaping the consequences. Little did I know that this act would ignite an insatiable craving for revenge. With a taste for vengeance, I’m now thriving in the dark art of killing. Prepare for a delightfully twisted narrative that explores the intricate web of relationships, where friendship, love, and murder collide. Fans of My Sister the Serial Killer, How to Kill Your Family, and Killing Eve will revel in this wickedly clever and darkly humorous novel!
3. The Amateur Detectives by Sayan Sahoo
The infamous Crime Lord believed to be immortal, had terrorized people for decades. While denied by the police and banned by governments, he gained a cult following. After years of silence, rumors circulated in 2020 of his return. Meanwhile, countryside detective Neel Kumar Roy and his lazy dog sidekick Jimmy teamed up with martial arts champion Dipti Dutta to solve a mysterious kidnapping. As their fame grew, they faced the resurgence of The Crime Lord’s followers wreaking havoc in Mumbai. The Crime Lord’s identity remains unknown, and the detectives’ fate is uncertain, but retribution awaits the sinners.
4. The Curse of Kuldhara by Richa S. Mukherjee
What could possibly go wrong when fame and fortune come knocking? Brace yourself for a wild ride as we return to the vibrant lanes of Gwaltoli and meet Prachand Tripathi, our desi detective extraordinaire and owner of Kanpur Khoofiya Pvt Ltd. From finding lost pets to grappling with serious issues, Prachand has come a long way. But his fame doesn’t impress his wife and CFO, Vidya Tripathi, who craves more excitement. Just when they’re feeling stuck, an irresistible proposal lands in their laps—an invitation to oversee a film shoot based on their own lives. Prepare for an incredible and spine-chilling adventure that will drag them through a maze of inexplicable events, dangerous secrets, and a cursed, abandoned village that wreaks havoc on both the living and the dead. Get ready for a rollercoaster of thrills!
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5. The Loyal Wife by Natalie Barelli
Tamra never imagined marrying someone like Mike Mitchell: handsome, rich, and a wonderful husband. But her world shatters when she discovers his affair. With a secret about Mike’s evil deeds, Tamra had vowed to keep it buried. However, that changes now. Complicating matters, Mike’s daughter Madison arrives, disliking Tamra. Focused on ruining Mike’s life while maintaining her perfect facade, Tamra’s plan unravels, revealing hidden truths. And now, it’s too late.
6. The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon
Aidan Thomas is a respected family man in a small town, but he hides a dark secret as a kidnapper and serial killer. Rachel, his captive, forms a bond with his daughter Cecilia, while Emily, a local restaurant owner, unknowingly gets entangled. “The Quiet Tenant” explores the psychological impact of Aidan’s crimes and the strength of the women involved. This electrifying debut thriller delves into trauma, survival, and power dynamics.
7. The Spare Room by Andrea Bartz
In this provocative domestic suspense novel, staying with a friend and her husband becomes unexpectedly sexy and deadly. Kelly’s life in Philadelphia turns nightmarish, but an offer from her childhood friend Sabrina and her high-powered husband leads her to a remote Virginia mansion. Kelly becomes entangled in a risqué world, but when she discovers a missing woman, she questions the safety of her hosts. Packed with tension and toxic relationships, The Spare Room takes Andrea Bartz’s storytelling in a bold new direction.
8. The Whispers by Ashley Audrain
In this gripping novel by the author of THE PUSH, four suburban families face life-altering changes when the unthinkable happens. As the Loverlys sit by their comatose son’s hospital bed, their friends and neighbors confront their own roles in the events leading up to that tragic night. Over the course of a week, the women from each family share their perspectives, exposing hidden secrets and uncomfortable truths. Against the backdrop of a child’s uncertain fate, THE WHISPERS explores the sacrifices of motherhood, suppressed intuitions, complex friendships, and the consequences of difficult decisions.
9. You Can Trust Me by Wendy Heard
Summer and Leo, inseparable and shaped by a harsh world, roam California in Summer’s modified Land Cruiser, seeking freedom from their troubled pasts. While Leo plans a lucrative coup involving billionaire Michael Forrester, she mysteriously disappears. Now alone, Summer ventures to Michael’s private island, where Leo seems to have vanished without a trace. Trapped in her own scheme, has Summer finally met her match?
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