Best Psychological Thriller Novels Reviewed: 2025 Top 15 List
Discover the best psychological thriller novels that will keep you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns.
In our quest to bring you the 15 best psychological thriller novels, we’ve journeyed through spine-tingling pages that mess with our heads in the best way possible. Each pick offers its own brand of suspense, mystery, and mind-bending twists. We focus on books that make our heart race and our palms sweat, without sacrificing good storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned thriller reader or new to the genre, prepare to lose some sleep over these gripping stories.
On this list:
15 The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
We love this book for its unreliable narrator and twisty plot that had us suspecting everyone, including our own cat.
14 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
A roller coaster of marital mystery and mind games! It made us second guess our significant others’ motives for weeks!
13 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
With a plot twist as shocking as finding out your dog is the real mastermind, this book keeps you hooked.
12 Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
Another Flynn classic! Dark, gritty and just as sharp as the title suggests. It’s like reading a mystery with a side of burrito spiciness.
11 Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson
Imagine waking up every day as a blank slate – sounds scary, right? This book paints a vivid picture of that nightmare.
10 The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
Rear Window meets a page-turner! The plot twists in this book are as confusing as my grandma’s remote control.
9 Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
If you’re a fan of perfect facades hiding terrifying truths, you’ll find this book as irresistible as a mystery wrapped in bacon.
8 The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
We learned the hard way that nosy neighbors aren’t just annoying but can be thrillers in hiding.
7 The Girl with a Clock for a Heart by Peter Swanson
This novel is like a chocolate box with surprises at every corner. A little bitter, a little sweet but worth every bite.
6 I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll
A harrowing tale of voyeurism and secrets that will have you checking over your shoulder, and maybe mom’s shoulder too.
5 An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
This book had us participating in psychological experiments, without the fancy lab coats. It’s a thrilling read.
4 All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda
Written in reverse, the book’s format is as thrilling as the plot itself. We didn’t see it coming, did you?
3 Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
By the time we finished, we were doubting every pair of eyes watching us. It’s a twisty, mind-bending delight.
2 The Secret She Keeps by Michael Robotham
This thriller is like a sneaky cat that suddenly pounces on you – thrilling and causing your heart to race.
