5 Most Anticipated Summer Thrillers
By: R'Chelle
There’s nothing like a pulse-pounding thriller to keep you turning pages long after the sun sets—and summer 2025 is packed with chilling, twisty, edge of your seat, binge-worthy reads.
Whether you're lounging poolside, hiding out in your favorite reading nook, or soaking up a beach breeze, these upcoming releases promise to deliver high-stakes suspense, jaw-dropping reveals, and characters you’ll obsess over. From psychological mind games to deadly secrets buried in small towns, this summer’s thriller lineup is one for the books.
Here’s everything I can’t wait to read this summer:
King of Ashes by: S.A. Cosby
Thriller fans have been patiently waiting for this anticipated release about an eldest son who returns home after his father’s unexpected accident only to uncover a host of family secrets that can place everyone in danger.
The Caged Girl by: Monica Arya
In this follow up to the jaw-dropping The Favorite Girl Demi realizes that she’s living an actual nightmare. Certain that she’s escaped the clutches of the Ivory family she’s unpleasantly surprised to learn that getting rid of them once and for all won’t be easy.
Whispers of The Lake by: Shanora Williams
Rose is rebuilding her life. After filing for divorce and distancing herself from Eve, her former best friend, while immersed in her work as a journalist breaking a story on a well-known, shady billionaire. All is well until she receives a frantic call informing her that Eve is missing. Despite their fallout, Rose senses something is wrong and embarks on a mission to find her. The suspects are piling up and her life is certainly in danger, but she’s determined to find out what happened to Eve and where she is.
Good Intentions by: Brandon Massey
Nate’s life is going according to plan until he crosses paths with Marvin, a childhood friend he hasn’t seen in over thirty years. Marvin, on the other hand, is down and out in life, and being the forever-friend he is, Nate offers to help.
The Dark Maestro by: Brandon Slocumb
Curtis is a musical genius at the peak of his career. Meanwhile, his mid-level father has made one wrong move for the last time, and now the entire family is in danger. After entering witness protection and not being protected, Curtis decides to take matters in his own hands. After being neglected by the witness protection program with his family, Curtis decides to take matters into his own hands when their security is compromised.
These summer thrillers are sure to dominate your TBR list. Whether you love a slow-burn mystery or a fast-paced rollercoaster, this list has something that’ll keep your heart-racing and your mind guessing.