Many fantastic new thriller books have come out in 2026, and these nine stand out for their truly shocking plot twists and endings. This year has brought plenty of great books to thrill readers. While sci-fi and fantasy books have received more attention, the thriller genre has brought some of the most exciting and twisty stories out there. Some writers prefer a straightforward approach, laying out the plot clearly early on and driving it with an unrelenting feeling of suspense. Then there are authors like Harlan Coben, who deliver weirdly compelling endings that are completely out of left field and barely logical. Those stories absolutely have their place.
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