10 twisty thrillers for fans of The Traitors
Although there has been some criticism of this series of The Traitors, I've been absolutely glued to the screen. Minah's game face... Linda's terrible acting... Frankie's brilliant wardrobe... When the show finishes it's going to leave a huge whole in my week.
To fill the void left by the end of The Traitors, here are some of my favourite thrillers where back-stabbing, betrayal and lies are the order of the day. These are books that are guaranteed to keep you glued to the page, waiting for the next plot twist. Or until The Traitors Celebrity special arrives on our screens, at least...
The Outsider by Jane Casey
The Outsider by Jane Casey
From page one, this gripping thriller rips along like a runaway train. Policeman Rob is working undercover within a notorious crime family, but he struggles to keep up the pretence as he becomes more and more involved. Although this is a standalone, fans of Casey’s Maeve Kerrigan series will be delighted by the appearance of a few favourite characters.
The Only Suspect by Louise Candlish
The Only Suspect by Louise Candlish
I’m a huge fan of this thriller writer’s clever, serpentine stories - Our House is a favourite. When the waste ground behind his house is approved for development, it spells trouble for Alex, who is hiding a big secret – but what? Just when I thought I’d figured it out, along came another twist!
The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini
The Woman On The Ledge by Ruth Mancini
This twisty mystery is truly original and I didn’t have a clue what was coming! When a woman falls from the 25th floor of an office building in the heart of London, Tate – the last person to see her – is arrested on suspicion of murder. But had they really not met before, as Tate claims?
The Trip by Rebecca Ley
The Trip by Rebecca Ley
Six old friends plan a blissful weekend in Marrakech. But two of them have been hiding a dark secret for 20 years and this unfinished business hangs heavily over the group. The beautiful and insightful writing makes this perfect for fans of smart drama.
The Fall by Gilly Macmillan
The Fall by Gilly Macmillan
A £10m pound lottery win means a new life for Nicole and Tom – but the dream soon turns into a nightmare when Tom is found face down in their pool. Everyone assumes it was a terrible accident until the post-mortem throws up questions. Told from multiple points of view, including journal entries, this is the kind of addictive, twisty thriller made for reading in one go.
A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins
A Slow Burning Fire by Paula Hawkins
I was hooked on this perfectly paced thriller. After a 23-year-old man is found dead on his houseboat in London, it triggers suspicions about three women who knew him: troubled Laura, who was with him on his last night alive; Carla, his estranged aunt; and Miriam, the neighbourhood busybody.
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
The author of You Should Have Known (which became the TV series The Undoing, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant) returns with another compulsive thriller of lies and betrayal. When a promising young writer dies before finishing his first novel, his tutor helps himself to its plot. The completed book is a huge hit – but someone knows what he’s done…
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
I raced through this pacy page-turner. Scientist Lyla has been talked into appearing on the One Perfect Couple TV show by her actor boyfriend – but within days, she’s stranded on a paradise island with the other contestants, one of whom will do anything to win.
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
Power couple Jules and Will have whisked their friends and family away to a remote Irish island for their high-profile wedding. All is going to the bride’s (highly detailed) plan, until a scream during the evening do and a body is found. Foley is brilliant at building up the tension to breaking point and the creepy setting really adds to the atmosphere.
None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
The queen of the plot flip returns with another addictive thriller that will keep you guessing all the way. When podcaster Alix and dowdy Josie meet on a night out and realise they are birthday twins, Josie comes up with an idea for a show about the two of them. But the more Alix finds out about Josie, the darker it gets…
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