Mystery & Thriller bestsellers

My Husband's Wife

A Novel

By: Alice Feeney
Narrated by: Bel Powley, Henry Rowley & Richard Armitage
Length: 8 hours 58 minutes

“This book was…WOW! I was hooked from the first chapter and couldn’t stop listening. The twists and turns happened all the way up to the last chapter! Highly recommend to any reader (or listener) who’s looking for a good thriller. This was my first book by this author, but it won’t be my last! Read more

The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick

A Novel

By: Ariel Lawhon
Narrated by: Jane Oppenheimer & Ariel Lawhon
Length: 15 hours 5 minutes

“A compelling story and perfect narrating combine to make Frozen River an amazing audiobook! Inspired by a real life midwife delivering babies in the 18th century, this novel combines history and mystery perfectly. Read more

Wuthering Heights

Penguin Classics

By: Emily Brontë
Narrated by: Aimee Lou Wood & Kristin Atherton
Length: 13 hours 58 minutes

Brought to you by Penguin.

This Penguin Classic is performed by Aimee Lou Wood, star of Netflix's Sex Education. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Pauline Nestor.

Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange on the bleak Yorkshire moors, is forced to seek shelter one night at Wuthering Heights, the home of his landlord. There... Read more about Wuthering Heights

Katabasis

A Novel

By: R. F. Kuang
Narrated by: Morag Sims & Will Watt
Length: 18 hours 34 minutes

“RF Kuang writes another masterpiece; it was smart, clever, and thought-provoking! Incredible! Read more

Operation Bounce House

By: Matt Dinniman
Narrated by: Travis Baldree & Jeff Hays
Length: 10 hours 48 minutes

“When they’re trying to bounce you from your home, you gotta fight back. Matt Dinniman creates another harrowing situation with a relatable protagonist, quirky AI, and a cast of characters that doesn’t disappoint. Read more

Alchemised

By: SenLinYu
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 36 hours 14 minutes

“Such an in-depth, rich world. SenLinYu has done an extraordinary job of creating a complex world, magic system, politics, wartime tragedies, and heroes (AND anti-heroes) who you deeply feel for and want to succeed. There are deep horros throughout the story, there are moments of desperate love. Such an enthralling story. Read more

There Is No Antimemetics Division

A Novel

By: qntm
Narrated by: Rebecca Calder
Length: 8 hours 47 minutes

“I needed to piece my brain together a little bit after finishing this book. It was shattered into at least 1000 pieces and that takes some time to rearrange back into place. There Is No Antimemetics Division is an absolute ride from front to back and will keep you on the precipice of sanity the entire time. It's a helter-skelter blend of... Read more

Listen for the Lie

A Novel

By: Amy Tintera
Narrated by: January LaVoy & Will Damron
Length: 9 hours 18 minutes

“Great book, audio made it even better with the music 'podcast'. Read more

The Murder at World's End

A Novel

A Stockingham & Pike Mystery: Book #1

By: Ross Montgomery
Narrated by: Derek Jacobi & Joe Jameson
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes

“Excellent whodunit mystery! A great mix of humor and intrigue, set in a unique historical period. A must read and listen! Read more

Anatomy of an Alibi

A Novel

By: Ashley Elston
Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews, Saskia Maarleveld, Amanda Stribling & Dan Bittner
Length: 9 hours 39 minutes

“Anatomy of an Alibi is a great, twisted puzzle that you can start your year with. It is a little more clunky than her previous novel and has SO many characters to keep track of but the complex plot cements Elston in the thriller genre. The audiobook includes 4 cast members that all do a great job and helps the listener tell characters apart. Read more

The Thursday Murder Club

A Novel

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery: Book #1

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Lesley Manville
Length: 12 hours 26 minutes

“Absolutely delightful cozy mystery with characters you can’t help but fall in love with. Funny, quirky, and clever! Read more

It's Not Her

By: Mary Kubica
Narrated by: Jennifer Jill Araya, Brittany Pressley & Gary Tiedemann
Length: 11 hours 2 minutes

“Wow! The twists had my jaw on the floor at least three times! I would try to guess what the twist would be and Kubica proved me wrong multiple times. This might be her best one yet! Read more

One Dark Window

By: Rachel Gillig
Narrated by: Lisa Cordileone
Length: 12 hours 45 minutes

“One Dark Window By Rachel Gillig - Book One in The Shepherd King duology "Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her." Perfect for readers who love: 🖤 Gothic fantasy 🖤 Morally grey characters 🖤 Ancient, forbidden magic 🖤 Slow-burn romance 🖤 Cursed kingdoms 🖤 Eerie, atmospheric worlds The first book in The Shepherd King duology —... Read more

Best Offer Wins

A Novel

By: Marisa Kashino
Narrated by: Cia Court
Length: 8 hours 38 minutes

“If you love to hate an unhinged, unreliable narrator — meet your new favorite character, Margo. All she's trying to do is snag her Dream Home to ensure her Dream Life comes true. How far is too far when trying to win The House Bidding War Games? A light bit of stalking, trespassing, and amateur sleuthing? All's fair in love and house hunting,... Read more

Twelve Months

Dresden Files: Book #18

By: Jim Butcher
Narrated by: James Marsters
Length: 16 hours 59 minutes

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
AN INSTANT USA TODAY AND INDIE BESTSELLER

Harry Dresden, Chicago’s only professional wizard, has always managed to save the day—but, in this powerful entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files, can he save himself?

One year. 365 days. Twelve months.

Harry Dresden has been through a lot, and so... Read more about Twelve Months

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

A Vera Wong Novel: Book #1

By: Jesse Q. Sutanto
Narrated by: Eunice Wong
Length: 10 hours 41 minutes

“Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q Sutanto is a sweet, found family, murder mystery. The main character is a hilarious, bossy woman who finds a dead body in her tea shop one morning. She decides the police are not investigating properly, so she does her own version of detective work. In the process, she helps a group of... Read more

Heartwood (A Read with Jenna Pick)

By: Amity Gaige
Narrated by: Justine Lupe, Alma Cuervo, Rebecca Lowman, Ali Andre Ali, Cary Hite & Helen Laser
Length: 8 hours 45 minutes

“A page turner that has you questioning the fate of the main character until the very end. Read more

The Tainted Cup

Shadow of the Leviathan: Book #1

By: Robert Jackson Bennett
Narrated by: Andrew Fallaize
Length: 13 hours 51 minutes

“This was un-put-downable! A brilliantly rendered fantasy world becomes the site of a tightly plotted murder investigation with an unforgettable cast of characters and an existential peril looming over the entire empire. I can’t wait for Book 2. Read more

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

By: Grady Hendrix
Narrated by: Leslie Howard, Hillary Huber & Sara Morsey
Length: 16 hours 19 minutes

“This book was so good and so insanely timely! If you are feeling feminine rage this is the book for you. It’s a little long but it is so so worth it. These characters and this story are going to stay with for a very long time! Read more

The First Time I Saw Him (A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick)

By: Laura Dave
Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman, Tessa Albertson, Colin Donnell & CJ Wilson
Length: 7 hours 25 minutes

“While this is a sequel to The Last Thing He Told Me (so so good) you can read this well-paced thriller on its own and not feel left out. Picking up right where the first book ended, Hannah’s chance encounter with her long-missing husband Owen forces her and stepdaughter Bailey to go on the run, and run they do. A soulful love story is expertly... Read more

The Mad Wife

By: Meagan Church
Narrated by: Susan Bennett
Length: 9 hours 15 minutes

“The book was great, but the Author's Note re: inspiration at the end is what really cemented The Mad Wife as one of my favorite audiobooks of last year. Don't read it until you finish the book, however, as spoilers abound! Read more

King Sorrow

A Novel

By: Joe Hill
Narrated by: Ari Fliakos, Ian Shaw, Kate Mulgrew, Virginia Kull, Dominic Hoffman, Marin Ireland, Tim Sample, Kristen Ariza, Jaime Lamchick, Mike Ortego, Micky Shiloah, Kristen Sieh, Pete Simonelli, Kevin Stillwell & Peter Ganim
Length: 26 hours 4 minutes

“One of the best books I’ve read this year. It’s the story of six friends who summon a dragon to do their bidding. It’s as much about the characters and their relationships with each other as it is the dragon. Joe Hill really outdid himself with this one. Read more

The River Is Waiting (Oprah's Book Club)

By: Wally Lamb
Narrated by: Jeremy Sisto
Length: 14 hours 40 minutes

“A challenging read. Definitely some triggers for the reader. It would make for a good book club discussion. Read more

Mexican Gothic

By: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

“A bit spooky with some underlining themes of science and the power of racism. There’s a feel of modern Bronte sisters here which adds to the intrigue of this original gothic tale. I loved Noemi, the well-educated bright young protagonist who has a great sense of justice and can stare down evil all while being sophisticated and alluring. Great... Read more

His & Hers

A Novel

By: Alice Feeney
Narrated by: Richard Armitage & Stephanie Racine
Length: 10 hours 59 minutes

“Alice Fenney has done it again. His & Hers is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you up at night. There are three POVs - Anna, a TV broadcaster, Jack - her ex-husband who also happens to be a detective, and the killer. I became entranced with all three personalities and found myself glued to their words which subtlely dropped... Read more

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone

A Novel

The Ernest Cunningham Mysteries: Book #1

By: Benjamin Stevenson
Narrated by: Barton Welch
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes

“A perfect blend of classic and modern writing, humor and wit, mystery and character development. Narrator Barton Welch is supreme and having read this book in print and audio, I highly recommend the audio version. The author makes the proper modifications for audio and Welch's execution is flawless. Plenty of twists and I did not see the end... Read more

Razorblade Tears

A Novel

By: S. A. Cosby
Narrated by: Adam Lazarre-White
Length: 12 hours 22 minutes

“This was just riveting. Two fathers, one black and one white, come together to avenge the murders of their married sons. What was sad, and gratifying, is that these two homophobic dads, realized, too late, that their love for their boys, should have transcended their own hateful beliefs. And, it was hard to read their regret bc they could never... Read more

The Starving Saints

A Novel

By: Caitlin Starling
Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik
Length: 13 hours 28 minutes

“This is a delicious book and one of my favorite explorations of alchemy. Gorey, messy sapphics, and negotiating relationships. amazing. Read more

The Housemaid

An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

The Housemaid

By: Freida McFadden
Narrated by: Lauryn Allman
Length: 9 hours 41 minutes

“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own… Every day I clean the Winchesters’... Read more about The Housemaid

King of Ashes

A Novel

By: S. A. Cosby
Narrated by: Adam Lazarre-White
Length: 13 hours 19 minutes

“This book was a brutal, emotional ride - heartbreaking, violent, and utterly relentless from start to finish. Cosby’s propulsive writing grabs you from the first page and doesn’t let go, immersing you in the Caruthers family’s world shaped by secrets, addiction, and the inescapable weight of the past. The characters are incredibly well... Read more

A Drop of Corruption

An Ana and Din Mystery

Shadow of the Leviathan: Book #2

By: Robert Jackson Bennett
Narrated by: Andrew Fallaize
Length: 15 hours 51 minutes

“Absolutely incredible. I adore this one. Read more

Beautiful Ugly

A Novel

By: Alice Feeney
Narrated by: Richard Armitage & Tuppence Middleton
Length: 9 hours 43 minutes

“You go on a journey with the main character and start to question your own realty within the book, wondering what you missed or where things took a turn, but then it all makes sense and the twist at the end was one I didn’t see coming. Read more

The Impossible Fortune

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery: Book #5

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Fiona Shaw
Length: 10 hours 29 minutes

“An excellent follow-up to the previous books in the Thursday Murder Club series, the gang are plunged back into the thick of it whilst also organising a wedding. There's a puzzle as well as a murder to solve, and the thrill of the chase is ignited once again! Read more

We Solve Murders

A Novel

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Nicola Walker
Length: 10 hours 32 minutes

“A fun new series from Richard Osman! Totally enjoyed the pairing of Amy and her father in law, they make a smart and likable team. Great characters and addictive mystery! So well produced for audio! Read more

The Widow

A Novel

By: John Grisham
Narrated by: Michael Beck
Length: 14 hours 23 minutes

“Grisham does not hold back on his newest novel. I did not see the ending coming. What a great read. Read more

The Man Who Died Twice

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery: Book #2

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Lesley Manville
Length: 11 hours 49 minutes

“A perfect follow up to The Thursday Murder Club. Osman knocks the mystery out of the park again, and balances his characteristic dry wit with a tinge of pathos that gives the book life and depth. Read more

The Hounding

A Novel

By: Xenobe Purvis
Narrated by: Olivia Vinall
Length: 6 hours 36 minutes

“The narrator’s voice conveys this disturbing tale of a rumor captivating a towns’ imagination of growing horror. Well told and leaves you wondering what is true and what is a dream gone wrong. Read more

None of This is True

A Novel

By: Lisa Jewell
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton, Ayesha Antoine, Louise Brealey, Alix Dunmore, Elliot Fitzpatrick, Lisa Jewell, Thomas Judd, Dominic Thorburn, Nicola Walker & Jenny Walser
Length: 10 hours 32 minutes

“I enjoy a good thriller - and this one fit the bill! Interesting premise, believable characters, good storytelling and plot twists. The narrators did a great job giving each person a voice, making it pleasurable to listen. Read more

11/22/63

A Novel

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Craig Wasson
Length: 30 hours 40 minutes

“Not only is this my favorite Stephen King book, it's my favorite book of all time. King effortlessly blends historical fiction, romance, and time travel to create a one of a kind experience. Most of us have daydreamed about what past tragedy we would prevent if we had the ability to go back in time. What none of us are asking is, what if The... Read more

The Bewitching

By: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Narrated by: Gisela Chipe
Length: 14 hours 7 minutes

“This book is great for anyone who loved Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia! Very engaging story with 3 different storylines that were all equally interesting. Read more

Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man)

A Vera Wong Novel: Book #2

By: Jesse Q. Sutanto
Narrated by: Eunice Wong
Length: 10 hours 35 minutes

“I love Vera Wong! So happy to have second book with Vera! Touching, funny and a mystery all in one great book! Read more

The Last Devil to Die

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery: Book #4

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Fiona Shaw
Length: 10 hours 51 minutes

“Who would think I'd be sobbing while reading a clever mystery novel? The Last Devil to Die is a romp of a mystery as we follow the octogenarian sleuths as they dissect Britain's heroin trade, art forgeries, and more as they try to find out who murdered their friend. But the part that will stick with me long after I've forgotten the red herrings... Read more

Two Twisted Crowns

The Shepherd King

By: Rachel Gillig
Narrated by: Lisa Cordileone
Length: 14 hours 12 minutes

“While not every reader will enjoy the change in points of view the narration stays at its superior levels along with the masterful storytelling. This isn’t a tale riddled with plot holes to get lost in but a story written with the attention to detail of a master weaver making a tapestry. Read more

First Lie Wins

Reese's Book Club Pick (A Novel)

By: Ashley Elston
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 9 hours 16 minutes

“I knew that this would be five stars within an hour of listening. By chapter two, I was already like 'wait, what?!' Truly unpredictable and fully captivating, you won't want to stop listening. Read more

The Storm

A Novel

By: Rachel Hawkins
Narrated by: Alex Knox, Cathi Colas, Dan Bittner, Jane Oppenheimer, Patti Murin, Petrea Burchard & Stephanie Németh-Parker
Length: 7 hours 48 minutes

“Rachel Hawkins never misses! The Storm is no exception— get ready to be blown away! Read more

We Are All Guilty Here

A Novel

A North Falls Thriller: Book #1

By: Karin Slaughter
Narrated by: Kathleen Early
Length: 16 hours 33 minutes

“This is a new series and we get to know the characters involved as the story unfolds. I had part of the mystery figured out 1/2 way, but in true fashion, the author threw some nice curve balls along the way! Read more

Jade City

The Green Bone Saga: Book #1

By: Fonda Lee
Narrated by: Andrew Kishino
Length: 19 hours 6 minutes

“A slow burn with frequent bursts of action. For fans of mafia dramas and martial arts action. The Green Bone culture & mythology are unique & captivating. This book and its characters got better and better as the story progressed. Lee writes like a watchmaker, and this book ticks away like a finely-tuned machine. Read more

The Bullet That Missed

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery: Book #3

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Fiona Shaw, Richard Osman & Steph McGovern
Length: 11 hours 16 minutes

“The Thursday Murder Club is back at the sleuthing game! In The Bullet That Missed, Richard Osman’s quartet of amateur detectives at the Cooper’s Chase retirement village are as funny and endearing as ever, this time the focus of death threats as they dig into a cold case with no body. Osman combines humor with a great mystery, plenty of witty... Read more

The Guest List

A Novel

By: Lucy Foley
Narrated by: Jot Davies, Chloe Massey, Olivia Dowd, Aoife McMahon, Sarah Ovens & Rich Keeble
Length: 10 hours 22 minutes

“The Guest List kept me hooked through several epic gooseberry processing sessions. (When I hadn't quite finished, I had to quickly pick more berries to carry me through to the end.) When all the guests arrive for a seemingly idyllic wedding, numerous audio narrators quickly reveal that the skeletons in the bride's and groom's pasts–infidelities,... Read more

The Secret of Secrets

A Novel

Robert Langdon: Book #6

By: Dan Brown
Narrated by: Paul Michael
Length: 22 hours 50 minutes

“Dan Brown does it again! I enjoyed every minute of this action-filled thriller. Not only will you be immersed in the history of Prague, but you will also face questions about human consciousness, near-death experiences, the afterlife, and how countries want to control these mysteries. Read more