Domestic Thriller Authors

There are many authors who write domestic thrillers. Here is a list of both well-known and lesser-known authors, but your reading choices are not limited to just those on this page. Try out an author new to you and discover your new favorite.

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Well-Known Authors for Domestic Thrillers

Freida McFadden

Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury and has written more than 15 psychological and domestic thrillers. Read any his many legal thrillers. Freida’s books are at the edge of your seat, domestic thrillers that I would categorize as the “husband’ did it some of the time, but not always. Read any of her domestic thrillers.

The Housemaid

The Housemaid's Secret

Never LIe

The Perfect Son

The Ex

Want to Know a Secret?

The Surrogate Mother

Shari Lapena

Shari Lapena, born in 1960, has established herself as a leading figure in the realm of domestic thrillers. With her trademark blend of suspense and psychological intrigue, Lapena crafts compelling narratives that delve into the darker aspects of family life. Read any of her domestic thrillers.

The Couple Next Door

An Unwanted Guest

Not a Happy Family

Everyone Here is Lying

Someone We Know

A Stranger in the House

What Have You Done?

Liane Moriarty

Liane Moriarty, an Australian author, is celebrated for her poignant explorations of domestic life and relationships. With bestsellers like “Big Little Lies” (2014) and “The Husband’s Secret” (2013), Moriarty delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the secrets that lurk beneath the surface. Her skillful blend of drama, suspense, and wit has earned her a devoted global readership. Read any of her domestic thrillers.

Little BIg Lies

The Husband's Secret

Apples Never Fall

Truly Madly Guilty

The Last Anniversary

Mary Kubica

Mary Kubica, an American author born in 1979, has been captivating readers since her debut novel “The Good Girl” was published in 2014. With a keen eye for psychological suspense, Kubica explores the intricacies of domestic life, often delving into themes of deception, betrayal, and family secrets in works like “The Other Mrs.” (2020) and “Every Last Lie” (2017).

Read any of her domestic thrillers.

The Good Girl

The Other Mrs.

Every Last Lie

Just the Nicest Couple

Local Woman Missing

Domestic Thriller Books to Explore

Check out these stand-alone domestic thrillers.

The Perfect Family Man (M. M. DeLuca)

The Perfect Wife (Blake Pierce)

The Wife (Alafair Burke)

Behind Closed Doors (B. A. Paris)

Rock Paper Scissors (Alice Feeney)

The Wife Between Us (Greer Hendricks)

The Woman in the Window (A. J. FInn)

The Turn of the Key (Ruth Ware)

The Therapist (B. A. Paris)

Best Sellers in Domestic Thriller

Have you read any of these best-sellers in the domestic thriller genre?

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