Top 5 Thriller Books To Be Released On April 2025

Thrillers delve into the innermost thoughts and motives of its protagonists, enabling us to analyze how their choices drive the story to the boundaries of morality and ethics. Nothing in this genre is calm or passive. And nothing else satisfies the cravings of those of us who enjoy thrillers.

These are some books in the thriller genre that will be published in April 2025:

1. Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto

In this sequel to the popular Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, Vera Wong is back and more intrusive than ever.  An exposé of the expenses of phony families worldwide, as well as a heartfelt Valentine's Day to the families the heroine created.  Full of passion, comedy, and tension, Sutanto demonstrates once more that no crime—or nosy auntie—is too large to resist.  This book is anticipated to be published by Berkley on April 1, 2025.

2. Heartwood by Amity Gaige

A gripping thriller set in the woods by a writer at the top of her game.  Heartwood transports you to Maine, where an experienced hiker inexplicably vanishes on the Appalachian Trail, setting off a time-sensitive search and rescue operation.  The narrative of a lost hiker's trip is told in Heartwood, a "gem of a thousand facets—suspenseful, transporting, tender, and ultimately soul-mending." It is a poignant depiction of each character's inner journey.  The enigma raises further significant issues regarding the many ways we become lost and how we are located.  Heartwood is fundamentally a rehabilitative book that was penned out of love and great literary ambition.  Simon & Schuster is anticipated to publish this book on April 1, 2025.

3. The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose

Molly's life is in danger when a bold art robbery occurs at the Regency Grand.  Who is trying to harm her, and why, is the question.  The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest's captivating and endearing book will uncover long-kept secrets.  The Maid's Secret is a captivating whodunit that will captivate and win your heart with its thrilling heist adventure and epic love tale.  Ballantine Books is anticipated to publish this book on April 8, 2025.

4. The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose

From the author of The Perfect Marriage, a thriller that has sold millions of copies.  Sarah quickly files for divorce after learning that Bob had a one-night affair.  But in the midst of their unpleasant split, fresh DNA evidence against Adam is found, compelling the authorities to reopen the case and thrusting Sarah back into the public eye.  Marcus Hudson, the former deputy who is determined to uncover the truth, is the one who is most interested in knowing what actually transpired.  Blackstone Publishing, Inc. is anticipated to publish this book on April 15, 2025.

5. Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang

A young lady enters the influencer life of her murdered twin in this incisive, devious debut thriller, only to uncover sinister truths concealed under her social media persona.  This book is anticipated to be published by Atria Books on April 29, 2025.