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I Did Not Kill My Husband by Linda Keir: A modern fugitive thriller fueled by hashtags, headlines, and wildfire

What happens when a social media influencer becomes America’s most hated wife and then vanishes into the mountains? I Did Not Kill My Husband, by writing duo Linda Keir, delivers a slick, high-concept thriller about reputation, perception, and what it takes to survive when the entire world thinks you’re guilty—and it hits shelves March 3, 2026.

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Cara Campbell built her brand on curated luxury and unapologetic ambition. Married to plastic surgeon Karl Campbell, she seemed to be living the rags-to-riches dream—until she was convicted of his murder and sentenced to life in prison. The evidence is stacked against her: a failing medical practice, a million-dollar life insurance policy, and a social media persona that leans hard into the gold-digger stereotype. The internet convicts her long before the jury does.

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Bad Men by Julie Mae Cohen is dark, funny, and seriously messed up—in the best possible way

What do you get when you cross a lonely heart, a true crime podcast, and a vigilante sociopath with a fondness for elaborate meet-cutes? Julie Mae Cohen’s Bad Men is a delightfully deranged feminist thriller that manages to be equal parts clever, unsettling, and charming—yes, charming—in spite of (or maybe because of) its body count.

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Saffy isn’t your average heroine. She’s a serial killer heiress with a strict moral code, targeting men who harm women. She’s meticulous, disciplined, and has no time for romance. Until she meets Jonathan Desrosiers, a true crime podcaster known for solving the very kinds of violent crimes Saffy doles out her own brand of justice against. The irony isn’t lost on her—or on the reader. Saffy is used to watching men from the shadows before she makes her move, but when it comes to Jonathan, she orchestrates a complicated and hilarious meet-cute that’s as risky as it is romantic.

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Nothing Ever Happens Here is a cozy thriller with bite—and a retirement community you’ll wish you lived in

Seraphina Nova Glass nails the complicated charm of small-town life in this twisty, character-driven thriller that gives its older cast the spotlight they deserve. If you’ve ever lived in a small town—or just fantasized about it—Nothing Ever Happens Here might feel eerily familiar. The snow-covered streets, the gossip network that moves faster than the Wi-Fi, the deeply entangled personal histories where everyone’s ex is someone else’s cousin? Yeah, Glass gets it. And she doesn’t sugarcoat a thing.

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This story begins with trauma. Shelby Dawson survived an attack she was never meant to walk away from, and she’s spent the last fifteen months trying to rebuild her life. With the support of her best friend, Mackenzie, she’s finally feeling somewhat whole again—until a note appears on her windshield. A note with threats that match exactly what her attacker once said.

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Book Review: Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger

Lisa Unger’s novel, Christmas Presents, is the perfect blend of cozy holiday charm and chilling suspense. Set against the backdrop of a quaint bookshop in a snow-dusted small town, the novel invites readers to unravel a decade-old mystery alongside Madeline Martin, the sole survivor of a brutal attack. 

Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger is an excellent holiday gift choice for the thriller reader on your shopping list!

The story begins when Harley Granger, a notorious true crime podcaster, arrives in Madeline’s bookstore just days before Christmas. Known as much for his fame and wealth as for his controversial tactics, Granger is on a mission to reexamine the horrific events that forever altered Madeline’s life. 

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