6 page-turning thrillers you will want to beach bag this summer

Looking for a book that will spice up your summer reading list?

Summer is in full swing, but that doesn't mean our holiday book list is ever going to be really over. Some people will be bringing chick lit with them to the beach; while others prefer dramatic books as their flights take off. Us, though? We can never get enough of mysteries and thrillers - and, if you're the same way, we've got you covered. Whether you're searching for a page-turning read to bring with you on vacation or simply want a book to curl up with on the sofa, check out these 6 thrillers you won't be able to put down.

The Dying Game by Asa Avdic

Out on the remote island of Isola, seven people have been picked for a 48-hour test to compete for a top-secret intelligence position. Among them is Anna Francis, a workaholic mum who doesn't get to see her nine-year-old daughter often - and a secret from her past that haunts her. She is tasked with staging her own death, then observing the other contestants from her hiding place in the house to see how they will react to a murderer being among them. But once they set foot on the island, Anna realises something isn't right. And when a storm rolls in and the power goes out, they may just have ended up with more than they bargained for. Available here. 

Penance by Kanae Minato

When a group of friends are approached by a stranger, they have no idea that they are in for an encounter that will haunt them for the rest of their lives. A few hours later, Emily is dead. And the rest of the surviving girls are the only ones who can identify the killer - although none can remember what his face looks like. The victim's mum is driven mad by grief, demanding that the rest of the girls find the killer - or atone for their crimes. She vows that if they don't, she will have her revenge: she will make sure that they pay. Available here. 

Trespassing by Brandi Reeds

Veronica Cavanaugh feels like her grasp on the world is slipping.   Her most recent round of fertility treatments has failed, leaving her on edge and feeling unbalanced. And her three-year-old daughter, Elizabella, has a new imaginary friend that seems more ominous than anything. So when her husband doesn't return from a business trip, it feels like her world is crumbling and Veronica feels like she's questioning just about everything - even more so when Elizabella continues to insist that her daddy is dead. Her search for answers as to what happened to her husband leads her to a house in the Florida Keys, but once Veronica is there, she's not sure if she wants to end up knowing the truth. Available here.   

Her Name Was Rose by Claire Allan

Emily lets a stranger step out in front of her, in a decision that will end up flipping her entire world upside down. She watches as the young mum gets hit by a car - killing her instantly - and she's unable to move on. Her name was Rose, and she had the kind of life that Emily could only ever dream of having. She had the beautiful, loving family and a breathtaking home. Rose's husband misses his wife, and their little boy misses his mum - so Emily steps into the role, because why can't she help fill that void? But she soon finds out that nobody's life is really perfect, and that not everything in her picture-perfect new life is as it seems. Available here. 

Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney

Amber Reynolds, the main character in the novel, is in a coma and listening to the people around her as she tries to remember what really happened. "My name is Amber Reynolds," she says. "There are three things you should know about me. 1. I'm in a coma 2. My husband doesn't love me any more 3. Sometimes I lie." Perfect for fans of novels like Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, and Behind Closed Doors, the true-or-false thriller will keep you guessing until the end. Available here. 

You by Caroline Kepnes

Joe is instantly smitten when aspiring writer Guinevere Beck walks into the bookshop where he works. He starts by Googling her name. Then finding her social media profiles. Then what bar she'll be at that night. Slowly but surely, he manages to integrate himself into her life - but there's much more to Joe than Beck than she raises, and more to her than her perfect facade. Things end up spiralling into a whirling of deadly consequences, as Joe narrates the novel masked behind the facade of the 'good guy'. Available here. 

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