5 Fantastic Psychological Thrillers to Read on a Rainy Day

There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book on a rainy day, especially a psychological thriller. When the story is really great, it’s easy to get lost in it for hours. Not only is it a fun way to pass the time while waiting for the rain to subside, but it’s also the perfect time to tackle your to-be-read list.

Any book can be a book for a rainy day, but the psychological thrillers were made for the occasion. There’s just something about getting comfortable under a blanket and reading heart-stopping twists while thunder booms outside. If you feel the same way, these 5 psychological thrillers are for you.

#1: The Three Mrs. Greys by Shelly Ellis

Shelly Ellis’s thrilling, twisty novel is about 3 women married to the same man and their search for answers after he’s shot. As he lies in a coma, Cyrus Grey’s wives Vanessa, Noelle, and Diamond each juggle their own secrets and pasts while digging deeper into the man they thought they knew.

The Three Mrs. Greys is perfect for a rainy day with its unexpected turns, murder plots, secrets, and betrayals. This psychological thriller is page-turning and will keep you guessing until the very end, perfect for when you’re stuck inside on a rainy day.

#2: Between Two Strangers by Kate White

This psychological thriller is not to be missed. One day, Skyler Moore wakes up and discovers she’s inherited millions of dollars. The problem? The man who left her the money is a total stranger. So, she thinks. Cornered by the man’s family and desperate for answers, Skyler has to dig through his past and her own to find the truth.

Between Two Strangers is a heart-pounding, shocking read. It’s well-written and unpredictable, making it a truly thrilling story.

#3: The Secret Mother by Shalini Boland

When Tessa comes home and finds a little boy in her home, she’s accused of kidnapping him. This event sends Tessa digging into her past for answers and what she discovers about the birth of her own children is truly shocking.

The Secret Mother is engrossing. Its shocking twists will leave you breathless and the ending is completely unpredictable. Boland writes an amazing thriller with a believable plot; The Secret Mother will blow you away.

#4: The Hike by Susi Holliday

Cat, Ginny, and their husbands, Paul and Tristan embark on a hike in the Swiss Alps. But only 2 people make it down the mountain. Bouncing back and forth between the hike and the present day, and through multiple points of view, discover which 2 people survived and what their motivations really are.

The Hike is hard to put down with its unexpected twists, its detailed backstories, and realistic depiction of family trauma. The treachery and betrayal are shocking, the ideal psychological thriller for a rainy-day.

#5: Unmissing by Minka Kent

In Unmissing, Merritt’s husband Luca’s first wife reappears. She vanished shortly after their wedding and now that she’s escaped her kidnapper, she wants Luca and Merritt to help her rebuild her life. As time goes on, both Merritt and Lydia start to wonder if they can trust each other.

Unmissing is another exciting, twisty read with an ending readers will never see coming. The combination of revenge, secrets, and betrayal is just right for your next rainy-day read.

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