‘Tis the season for chills and thrills, disturbing secrets, and dark surprises. If you’re looking for a gripping story to keep you on the edge of your seat, we’ve got some twisty titles for you to try.
Here’s a list of the best thriller audiobooks for a freaky fall vibe.
But we’re warning you: Listen at your own risk!
Gone Before Goodbye
A suspense novel that combines the storytelling talents of Academy Award-winning actor Reese Witherspoon and internationally bestselling author Harlan Coben. Gone Before Goodbye is the story of a woman trapped in a deadly conspiracy—where uncovering the truth could cost her everything.
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The Silent Patient
“This psychological thriller pulls you in and does not let go until the crazy twisty end. Alicia is a famous painter that mysteriously shoots her husband in the face five times and never speaks again. Theo is a criminal psychotherapist that thinks he can change that. In the mental institution, Alex is speaking through her paintings and as Theo interviews her friends and family, dark secrets are revealed, including some Theo would rather remain secret. Enjoy the ride because this book is ALL about the ending!”
— Suzanne • The Underground Bookshop
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The Salvage
It is 1962, and Marta Khoury, a trailblazing marine archaeologist, has been called to Cairnroch, a small island off the east coast of Scotland. A Victorian shipwreck, dragged from arctic waters, holds the remains of a celebrated explorer and the treasures of his final expedition. But on her first dive down to the ship, Marta discovers a dark figure lurking amid the wreckage.
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Mexican Gothic
“Creepy and romantic, Mexican Gothic is easily one of my favorite books of 2020! Upon receiving a strange letter from her cousin, Noemi Taboada goes to investigate the happenings of High Place, a decaying manor filled with secrets, and is plagued by terrifying dreams and visions. Moreno-Garcia delivers a fresh take on a classic gothic novel that will grab your attention from the very first chapter!”
— Tyrinne Lewis • Rakestraw Books
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Never Whistle at Night
“From spine tingling creatures to monstrous humans, this collection of short stories covers so many different tales from a group of Indigenous voices that l’m excited to read more from. Each new story had me on the edge of my seat with a variety of thrills, horrors and the constant reminder that darkness and evil exist in many shapes.”
— Jei • The Book Burrow
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Shutter
“Longlisted for the National Book Award, Shutter is the story of Rita, a young Navajo forensic photographer, who sees and hears ghosts-and most recently is being stalked by one who wants her to help solve a crime. Part thriller, part paranormal horror, and part coming of age, Shutter is a story of family, history, culture, and finding oneself somewhere between the reservation and Albuquerque, between life and death, and between this world and the one beyond.”
— Julie • Honest Dog Books
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Frankenstein
A terrifying vision of scientific progress without moral limits, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein leads listeners on an unsettling journey of twists and turns from the sublime beauty of the Swiss alps to the desolate waste of the arctic circle.
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We Used to Live Here
“This is spooky and unsettling and mind-boggling and insane. I was hooked from the very beginning with truly no idea where l’d end up. This ain’t your daddy’s horror novel. Get ready for existential dread, stranger danger, changelings, and the horrifying sense that everyone around you is lying.”
— Josh L. • The Underground Bookshop
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A Mastery of Monsters
“Amazing amazing amazing!! From the first chapter I was immediately drawn into the story and only put it down when absolutely necessary. If you love Legendborn like I do this is the book for you. I loved!! the main ensemble, and watching each of their dynamics grow against the backdrop of the story was beyond enjoyable. The budding forbidden, slow burn romance alongside the steady increasing tension was chef’s kiss. Can’t wait for the second one!”
— Sol • Quail Ridge Books
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Killer on the Road
“This novel is so intense, so fast paced, so propulsive, and so full of death and gore and terror, I simply couldn’t read it quickly enough. I had listened to The Babysitter Lives years ago, and somehow it’s even more terrifying than I recall. This book left me drained, exhausted, and jumpy. 5 Stars.”
— Ryan • Gibson’s Bookstore
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All That We See or Seem
Award-winning author Ken Liu returns with his first scifi thriller in a series starter following former “orphan hacker” Julia Z as she is thrust into a high-stakes adventure where she must use her AI-whispering skills to unravel a virtual reality mystery, rescue a kidnapped dream artist, and confront the blurred lines between technology, selfhood, and the power of shared dreams.
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All the Sinners Bleed
“Not only was this a riveting mystery, but there were such really engaging turns of phrases that just really caught my attention. The narrator was fantastic and I didn’t want to stop listening. I really hope there will be more Titus Crowne.”
— Audrey • Belmont Books
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Knock Knock, Open Wide
Driving home late one night, Etain Larkin finds a corpse on a pitch-black country road deep in the Irish countryside. She takes the corpse to a remote farmhouse. So begins a night of unspeakable horror that will take her to the very brink of sanity. She will never speak of it again. Two decades later, Betty Fitzpatrick falls in love with the beautiful but troubled Ashling Mallen. As their relationship blossoms, Ashling goes to great lengths to keep Betty away from her family, especially her alcoholic mother, Etain—and their family’s haunted history.
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