The central questions of why and how a large chunk of the population suddenly drop dead are worth it in the end.

Not quite a serial nor a copycat killer and not quite a sleuth of a teen face off against each other years after her mother brought the original to justice.

Smarter than your normal "zombies" vs. more resourceful than average young adults.

Most stories don't marry both action and romance this well, as vampires and hunters clash again in a strong book two.

A strong start and strong finish ultimately make this wild political thriller one worth reading.

Lions, tigers, bears...and hunters, oh my! Even as prehistoric predators come back to life, the humans are still the most treacherous.

An already strong investigator series only gets better with its third entry.

Artificial intelligence, existential dread, and world-ending consequences combine to support a thrill ride of a sci-fi narrative.

A marriage of political and action thriller done mostly right, and extremely relevant to the current climates.

Spies, AIDS, and cartels culminate toward a medical thriller covering one of the most pressing health concerns in modern history.

Superb world-building and a wonderful motley of characters, this deck needed a bit more work from the spades to make the diamonds shine.

Arguably one of the most relevant thrillers you'll read this year, alternating points of view layer the suspense throughout.