"The Whisper Man" by Alex North: A gripping psychological thriller about a father and son who move to a new town, only to discover that it holds dark secrets related to a series of unsolved murders and an entity known as the Whisper Man.
"The Turn of the Key" by Ruth Ware: A suspenseful thriller told through a series of letters from a nanny accused of murder. As she recounts her time at a luxurious smart home in the Scottish Highlands, eerie occurrences and tragic events unfold.
"Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: Set in 1950s Mexico, this atmospheric horror novel follows a young socialite sent to investigate her cousin's disturbing claims of hauntings at a remote mansion. As she delves deeper, she uncovers dark family secrets and encounters sinister forces.
"Lock Every Door" by Riley Sager: A chilling mystery thriller about a woman who takes a job as an apartment sitter at a prestigious building in Manhattan. As she unravels the building's dark history and the disappearances of its residents, she becomes trapped in a nightmare.
"The Sun Down Motel" by Simone St. James: A haunting mystery that alternates between two timelines. In 1982, a young woman disappears while working the night shift at a run-down motel. In the present day, her niece investigates her disappearance and uncovers disturbing truths.
"The Silent Companions" by Laura Purcell: A Gothic horror novel set in Victorian England, where a newly widowed woman is sent to live in her late husband's crumbling ancestral estate. As she uncovers the dark history of the house and its eerie wooden figures, she begins to fear for her sanity.
"The Chestnut Man" by Søren Sveistrup: A gripping Scandinavian thriller about a series of gruesome murders in Copenhagen, where the killer leaves behind handmade chestnut men as calling cards. Two detectives must race against time to catch the elusive murderer.
"The Broken Girls" by Simone St. James: A haunting mystery that weaves together two timelines. In 1950, a young girl is murdered at an all-girls boarding school. In the present day, a journalist investigates the abandoned school and uncovers chilling secrets.
"The Girl from Widow Hills" by Megan Miranda: A suspenseful thriller about a woman who was once the subject of a high-profile rescue after she went missing as a child. Now living under a new identity, she finds herself drawn back into the spotlight when a body is discovered near her home.
"The Devil Crept In" by Ania Ahlborn: A dark and atmospheric horror novel about a young boy who goes missing in a small town in Oregon. As his cousin investigates his disappearance, he uncovers a terrifying truth lurking in the woods.
These mystery/horror books offer a spine-tingling blend of suspense, intrigue, and chilling twists that will keep you hooked from beginning to end.
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