These are the 2026 releases I absolutely can’t wait to read. I’ve been fortunate enough to read a few of them early and the rest are firmly at the top of my TBR.
Buyer Beware by Catherine Ryan Howard
Publisher: Bantam Genre: Thriller Date: TBC/07/2026
Inspired by houses that have dark and violent pasts! What a concept!
Eye Spy by C. M. Ewan
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Genre: Thriller / Suspense Date: 26/03/2026. Read my review.
I love how Ewan takes every day situations, in this case a family holiday on the Eurostar, and turns them up to 11.
My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Genre: Thriller / Suspense Date: 27/01/2026. Read my review.
Simply fantastic!
The Hollow Boys by Tariq Ashkanani
Publisher: Viper Genre: Crime / Thriller Date: 14/05/2026
Ashkanani delves into the darker side of crime fiction and does it right. I cannot wait to read more!
The Weekend by T. M. Logan
Publisher: Zaffre Genre: Thriller Date: 26/02/2026
I am really looking forward to reading this with the #TM10 crew!
Body of Lies by Jo Callaghan
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Genre: Thriller / Contemporary / Sci-Fi Date: 21/05/2026. Read my review.
The fourth and final DCS Kat Frank and AIDE Lock book. Not to be missed! Do not sleep on this unique series.
The Death Bed by Chris Bridges
Publisher: Avon Genre: Thriller / Suspense Date: 26/02/2026
I cannot wait to read more from Bridges!
Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Genre: Legal Thriller Date: 07/05/2026. Read my review.
An incredible legal thriller that is the basis of the second season of Presumed Innocent!
It’s Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh
Publisher: HarperCollins Genre: Thriller / Suspense Date: 26/03/2026
Nadeeka is certain Jamie is having an affair. But when she arrives home to confront him, Jamie can’t explain himself. He’s dead…
The Second Home by Kathryn Sharman
Publisher: Hodder Genre: Domestic Thriller Date: 28/05/2026
More delicious housing drama after that 2025 debut.
The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett
Publisher: Viper Genre: Crime / Mixed Media Date: 03/09/2026
Can you believe we’re getting a sequel to Hallett’s smash hit debut?!
Strange Buildings by Uketsu
Publisher: Pushkin Genre: Mystery / Horror / Translated Date: 26/02/2026
Eleven eerie buildings, one terrifying connection.
How to Get Away with Murder by Rebecca Philipson
Publisher: Bantam Genre: Psychological Thriller Date: 12/03/2026. Read my review.
A serial killer’s “how-to” guide?
Esther is Now Following You by Tanya Sweeney
Publisher: Bantam Genre: Crime / Mystery / Thriller Date: 29/01/2026
Obsession, fandom and fun!
Which 2026 books are you most looking forward to?
Beth Reads Crime 
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