17 Thriller That Will Give Your The Best Hangover

Looking for a mind-blowing thriller you can’t stop thinking about? Here are 17 must-read thrillers with the best twists and unforgettable hangovers. The list includes some of the most memorable thrillers I’ve read as a blogger. Most of these are fast-paced and will leave you speechless. They’re perfect picks for your book club or anyone who loves a great thriller. These are also great for starting your reading habit. Some are also really engaging thriller audiobooks. I’ve featured some 2024 thrillers, along with standout novels from previous years.

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Thrillers With the Best Plot Hangovers

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

Listen for the Lie is an addictive thriller book I enjoyed in 2024. It follows Lucy Chase, who many believe killed her best friend, Savannah. Although, Lucy moves to a new city for a fresh start, nothing seems to work. Now, year later a true crime podcast starts to investigate what really happened that night. This was a humorous thriller with really good plot. I listened to the audio version and absolutely loved it as well.

This gripping mystery asks: What if you thought you killed your best friend, but couldn’t remember? And what if everyone else believed you did?

Lucy and Savvy were the perfect pair in their Texas town—beautiful, smart, and admired. Lucy had the dream life with a perfect husband and home, while Savvy was the social queen with a magnetic charm. But everything changed one night when Lucy was found covered in Savvy’s blood, with no memory of what happened.

Years later, Lucy has built a new life in LA, far from the whispers of her past. But a popular true crime podcast, Listen for the Lie, picks up Savvy’s case, pulling Lucy back to the town she escaped. As she faces old accusations and painful memories, Lucy must uncover the truth—even if it means learning she’s guilty after all.

This is a haunting story about secrets, lies, and the past you can’t outrun.

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The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train follows Rachel, who watches people from her daily train ride. She imagines the perfect lives of a couple she calls Jess and Jason. But nothing is as it seems. The story starts rather slow, with not much happening in the first few chapters. We follow Rachel as she takes the train, but slowly, everything comes to light. This is also one of the bone-chilling thrillers that will definitely give you a hangover afterward.

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The Coworker by Freida McFadden

The Coworker is about Dawn Schiff, who goes missing one day, leaving her coworker Natalie Farrell surprised. Then Natalie receives an eerie anonymous phone call. As the puzzle pieces come together, it becomes clear that Dawn was more than just an outsider. I know this isn’t as popular as Freida McFadden’s other thrillers, but I really enjoyed it. Also read- 29 The Coworker Freida by McFadden Book Club Questions

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The September House by Carissa Orlando

The September House is about Margaret and Hal, who buy this creepy old Victorian house. Every September, weird things happen, walls drip, and ghosts show up. Most people would leave, but Margaret refuses to go. After four years, Hal can’t take it anymore. He just up and leaves, ignoring her calls. This is a really creepy October read.

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The Guest List by Lucy Foley

The Guest List was an incredible thriller. It’s about a fancy wedding on a stunning island off the coast of Ireland. The groom is a famous TV star, and the bride is a smart magazine publisher. Everything looks perfect, like something out of a celebrity magazine. But as the champagne flows, cracks start to show. This was one of the most gripping thriller recommendations from Reese’s Book Club.

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Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

Behind Closed Doors is about Jack and Grace who seem like the perfect couple. They have a beautiful house, money, and a life most people would want. But something feels strange. They are always together, and Grace is never alone. As the story goes on, you start to see the truth. This is a chilling psychological thriller that makes you wonder what really happens when the parties are over, and the door closes.

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Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough

Louise, a single mom, kisses a stranger one night. Later, she discovers he’s her new boss, David. Despite his marriage, their connection remains. When Louise befriends David’s wife, Adele, she notices things aren’t right. David seems controlling, and Adele seems scared. Behind Her Eyes is a really good psychological thriller that will give you the best hangover.

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Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister

Wrong Place Wrong Time centers around Jen whose life changes forever on a Halloween night. Her 18-year-old son, Todd, comes home late and commits a violent crime. But then something strange happens. Each time Jen wakes up, she’s back in the past. At first, it’s just a few days, then weeks, and soon she’s going back years. If your reading group is looking for a discussion-worthy mystery book, I highly recommend this one. Also check out 33 book club questions for Wrong Place Wrong Time.

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The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell

The Family Upstairs tells the story of three families connected by a secret in a mysterious mansion. On her 25th birthday, Libby Jones gets a letter that changes her life. She learns she has inherited a huge, empty house in Chelsea, London. When starts looking into her past she finds out about a terrible event that happened 25 years ago. It is one of the unforgettable thriller books I have read as a Blogger.

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The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

The Last Thing He Told Me is about Hannah’s whose life takes a gripping turn when her husband, Owen, disappears, leaving behind a cryptic note urging her to protect his distant daughter, Bailey. As Hannah struggles with Owen’s disappearance and unanswered calls, she discovers that her husband may not be who he claims to be. This was a really good, fast-paced thriller. Read my review of The Last Thing He Told Me.

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Billy Summers by Stephen King

Billy Su mmers by Stephen King is about a hitman with strict rules; Billy only kills bad people. Billy is a war veteran and a skilled shooter. He’s also good at disappearing after a job. Now he is ready to quit his dangerous job, but he agrees to take on one last mission. The reward is too big to ignore. But this final assignment doesn’t go as planned. This is also one of the most rated thriller on Goodreads.

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First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

In First Lie Wins Evie Porter seems to have the perfect life; a loving boyfriend, a cozy house, and a glamorous circle of friends. But there’s one problem: Evie Porter isn’t real. Evie is an identity created for a job. Her mysterious boss, Mr. Smith, gives her a name, a location, and a target. But this job feels different. Evie starts to care about Ryan and dreams of a life that isn’t part of her assignments. At the same time, her real identity shows up in town. This was a really good thriller book, and if you want to read more books like this, check out 12 psychological thrillers to read after First Lie Wins

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Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

Hidden Pictures was a unique supernatural thriller. Mallory Quinn becomes a nanny for five-year-old Teddy after rehab. The new job helps her finding stability and bonding with the quiet boy. But when Teddy’s drawings become creepy, Mallory suspects something more serious. This was a really intense thriller I have read in a long time.

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The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding

The Drowning Woman follows Lee Gulliver whose life has fallen apart. Once a restaurant owner, she now lives out of her car. One morning in Seattle, Lee saves Hazel from drowning, only to learn she’s trapped in an abusive marriage. The two form a strange friendship, and Hazel asks Lee for a shocking favor.

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Keep It in the Family by John Marrs

Keep It in the Family follows Mia and Finn who are renovating an old house into their dream home. Their lives take an unexpected turn when Mia becomes pregnant. Just as they prepare for their new future, Mia finds a chilling message carved into the wood. And as they investigate further, they uncover horrifying secrets in the attic. I have to say this was a really good thriller that starts with a bang. It was totally addictive and had me hooked.

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All the Little Raindrops by Mia Sheridan

All the Little Raindrops follows Noelle Meyer and Evan Sinclair, two teens abducted during their senior-year spring break. They don’t know why they were taken. However, both share a painful past ; Evan’s father killed Noelle’s mother, a tragedy that destroyed her family. This was a really disturbing book I have read.

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The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry

The Perfect Child is a gripping debut about a young couple’s dream turning into a nightmare. Christopher and Hannah, a happy surgeon and nurse, long for a child to complete their perfect life. When they meet Janie, a six-year-old girl abandoned at their hospital, Christopher feels an instant connection and convinces Hannah to take her in. But Janie isn’t like other children. She’s deeply troubled and manipulates and isolates Christopher. If your book club is discussing this book check out 47 book club questions for The Perfect Child.

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