5 Chilling Thrillers That Will Give You Goosebumps

It's the spookiest month of the year and what better time to read a compelling thriller. From uncovering genetic mysteries that affect the human race to solving an over a decade-old case, these books will get any reader into the thriller spirit.

1. Provectus: Survival of the Fittest, A Thriller by M.L. Stover

Beverly Hills doctor David Mariani has been extremely successful. But just as he begins to suspect a big pharma conspiracy relating to his younger patients, a mysterious woman steps into his life. And just as quickly, she disappears with her young daughter. The doctor finds himself on the adventure of a lifetime as he attempts to unravel government conspiracies all relating to a genetic code mystery that could affect the future of the entire human population. Provectus is a wonderful thrill ride for fans of Terry Goodkind.

2. The Darkest Secret: A Novel by Alex Marwood

Twelve years ago, Mila Jackson’s three year old half sister Coco went missing during their father’s fiftieth birthday party. Ruby, Coco’s identical twin was the only witness. Sean, the girls’ father, was wealthy and influential, as were all the friends in attendance that evening. The case made international news and affected everyone involved. Now Sean is dead and the partygoers that night are forced to reunite for the upcoming funeral. It won’t take long for the secrets to be revealed and to finally discover what really happened that night.

3. Blood on the Tracks (Sydney Rose Parnell Series) by Barabara Nickless

A young woman is found murdered and the number one suspect is her fiancé, a scarred Iraq War vet known as the Burned Man. Railroad police’s Special Agent Sydney Rose Parnell is brought in by the Denver Major Crimes unit to help investigate but she can’t help feel that there’s more to the story. Parnell and her K9 partner, Clyde, explore the underground world of gangs and rail riders only to discover a shocking conspiracy and even more horrific crimes. Parnell is soon thrust into the path of the killer and is forced to find out which side she’s really on.

4. Before You Leap by Keith Houghton

Greg Cole was ready to forget his past with his new sun-soaked life in Florida. But when his twin sister’s killer is released early from prison with a solid alibi, Greg realizes that the past is far from over. In an attempt to expose the facts, Greg must open up old wounds and secrets. As a talk therapist, Greg knows about hidden truths but when a childhood friend comes to the fore and the police turn the spotlight onto Greg, he must analyze things himself. As Greg’s hold on reality wavers he must prove his own innocence before it’s too late.

5. The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

Anne and Marco Conti are the perfect couple, complete with a perfect new baby, Cora. One night when they are at a party next-door, a terrible crime occurs in their home and the blame immediately falls on them. Detective Rasbach knows that the spooked couple is hiding something. Then, Anne and Marco discover that they both have been keeping secrets form each other. The mystery follows the unraveling of a perfect family and what happens when secrets are left unnoticed for too long.