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Best Thriller Books Where Podcasts Unravel Mysteries
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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
amazon.comThis book follows high schooler Pip as she re-examines a closed murder case for her senior project, which eventually turns into a podcast. It's utterly addictive, and you'll be rooting for Pip to uncover the truth! - 2
Sadie by Courtney Summers
goodreads.comSadie is on a mission to find her sister's killer, and a true-crime podcaster becomes obsessed with her story, documenting her journey. This one is gritty, emotional, and completely immersive, especially if you listen to the audiobook! - 3
The Night Swim by Megan Goldin
amazon.comTrue crime podcaster Rachel Krall finds herself in a small town covering a high-profile rape trial, but anonymous letters soon pull her into an old cold case. It's a fantastic blend of current events and a historical mystery, all through a podcast lens. - 4
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
goodreads.comThis psychological thriller features Alix, a podcaster who gets way too involved with a stranger, Josie, whose life becomes the subject of Alix's new series. Get ready for some serious twists and turns that will leave your jaw on the floor! - 5
I Know You Know by Gilly Macmillan
goodreads.comA filmmaker starts a podcast to investigate the unsolved murders of his two childhood friends from twenty years ago, stirring up trouble in his hometown. It's a gripping story about digging into the past and the dangers that come with it. - 6
If I Disappear by Eliza Jane Brazier
goodreads.comA true crime podcast junkie goes searching for her favorite missing podcast host, following clues hidden within the episodes. This book is atmospheric and spooky, taking you to an isolated ranch with plenty of secrets. - 7
Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore
goodreads.comAlmost a decade after a famous magician vanished mid-act, her sister is hounded by a podcaster obsessed with the unsolved mystery. This novel is a unique blend of family drama, mystery, and the power of public obsession. - 8
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
goodreads.comLucy wakes up with a massive hangover and her best friend dead, becoming the prime suspect. Years later, a true crime podcast reopens the case, forcing Lucy to confront her past. It's a fast-paced thriller with an unreliable narrator. - 9
Beneath Devil's Bridge by Loreth Anne White
amazon.comTrue crime podcaster Trinity Scott revisits the confession of a former guidance counselor for her newest series, only to have him recant his story. This book is perfect if you love a cold case being picked apart on air, revealing shocking new details. - 10
The Restless Dark by Erica Waters
goodreads.comAfter a notorious serial killer dies, a true-crime podcast hosts a contest to find his bones in Cloudkiss Canyon. This YA thriller is dark and twisty, following multiple characters drawn into the hunt and the secrets that come with it. - 11
Conviction by Denise Mina
goodreads.comThis book follows an upper-class housewife whose life is turned upside down when a new true crime podcast connects to her own hidden past. It's a sharp, witty thriller that perfectly captures the modern true-crime obsession. - 12
Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber
goodreads.comA woman's past comes back to haunt her when a wildly popular true crime podcast reopens her family's decades-old murder case. It explores how trauma affects families and the power social media and podcasts have to influence perceptions.
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