Prepare for big scares in 2023, with the release of heart-pounding new mysteries and thriller books you won’t be able to put down! Whether you like your frights with serial killers, paranormal activity, or a sprinkle of cozy comfort, there’s something for you hitting shelves in 2023.
Rachel Hawkins, Stephen Graham Jones, and Grady Hendrix bring their signature flair to new books this year, and debut authors like Maria Dong and Jennifer Herrera hope to suck readers in with their first outings. Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Karen M. McManus continue their twisty YA series with new releases sure to be hits on #BookTok.
There’s plenty of spooky energy to keep readers across all subgenres of mystery and thrillers up all night through 2023, but for now, here are all the best thriller books hitting shelves in January.