Female Psychological Thrillers/Suspense Written by Women (1354 books)

Only add psychological thriller/suspense books that feature female protagonists written by women.

A suspenseful book emphasizes the psychology of its characters rather than the plot; this is a sub-genre of thriller.

Examples: In a psychological thriller, the characters are exposed to danger on a mental rather than physical level. // Overcoming the antagonist relies on wits rather than brute force. // A story where 'why' holds more weight than 'how'.

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1	Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 3,420,739 ratings score: 93,750, and 945 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 3,263,650 ratings score: 63,404, and 646 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 1,211,617 ratings score: 57,996, and 591 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Dark Places by Gillian Flynn (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 833,857 ratings score: 50,956, and 519 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 1,109,190 ratings score: 25,191, and 259 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier 4.25 avg rating — 714,309 ratings score: 19,624, and 202 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Room by Emma Donoghue (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 832,252 ratings score: 18,058, and 187 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Good Girl by Mary Kubica (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 277,723 ratings score: 17,954, and 186 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	You (You, #1) by Caroline Kepnes (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 290,475 ratings score: 16,858, and 174 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 71,613 ratings score: 16,583, and 171 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 746,258 ratings score: 15,380, and 161 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Girl in 6E (Deanna Madden, #1) by A.R. Torre (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 32,896 ratings score: 13,205, and 134 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 135,926 ratings score: 11,751, and 122 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 692,366 ratings score: 11,073, and 117 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Silent Wife by A.S.A. Harrison 3.29 avg rating — 118,776 ratings score: 11,001, and 114 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Woman in Cabin 10 (Lo Blacklock, #1) by Ruth Ware (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 761,782 ratings score: 10,502, and 111 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Likeness by Tana French (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 179,641 ratings score: 9,830, and 102 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 397,480 ratings score: 9,394, and 100 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Verity by Colleen Hoover (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 3,719,940 ratings score: 8,862, and 91 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 704,486 ratings score: 8,216, and 89 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	In the Woods by Tana French (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 437,386 ratings score: 8,090, and 88 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 156,440 ratings score: 7,432, and 79 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Still Missing by Chevy Stevens (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 104,450 ratings score: 6,630, and 69 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll (Goodreads Author) 3.54 avg rating — 255,812 ratings score: 6,283, and 66 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	The Surgeon (Rizzoli & Isles, #1) by Tess Gerritsen (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 175,937 ratings score: 5,402, and 58 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Hiding Places by Erin Healy (Goodreads Author) 3.67 avg rating — 385 ratings score: 5,386, and 54 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Cornered Coyote (Coyote #3) by Dianne Harman 4.48 avg rating — 356 ratings score: 5,235, and 53 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Blindsighted (Grant County, #1) by Karin Slaughter (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 119,140 ratings score: 5,202, and 56 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 442,974 ratings score: 5,009, and 54 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Pretty Baby by Mary Kubica (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 71,147 ratings score: 4,899, and 54 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 94,645 ratings score: 4,892, and 51 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Into the Water by Paula Hawkins (Goodreads Author) 3.59 avg rating — 418,315 ratings score: 4,768, and 51 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Postmortem (Kay Scarpetta, #1) by Patricia Daniels Cornwell 4.03 avg rating — 255,135 ratings score: 4,725, and 50 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Heartsick (Archie Sheridan & Gretchen Lowell, #1) by Chelsea Cain (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 43,258 ratings score: 4,518, and 47 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	The Never List by Koethi Zan (Goodreads Author) 3.63 avg rating — 14,760 ratings score: 4,445, and 46 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Blue Coyote Motel (Coyote #1) by Dianne Harman 3.69 avg rating — 747 ratings score: 4,352, and 44 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	The Breakdown by B.A. Paris (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 149,393 ratings score: 4,326, and 47 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Secret Place by Tana French (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 94,052 ratings score: 4,083, and 45 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes (Goodreads Author) 3.54 avg rating — 54,121 ratings score: 3,902, and 41 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda (Goodreads Author) 3.70 avg rating — 242,623 ratings score: 3,741, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	In Servitude by Heleen Kist (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 263 ratings score: 3,698, and 37 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 969,132 ratings score: 3,645, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Now You See Me (Lacey Flint, #1) by Sharon J. Bolton (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 22,802 ratings score: 3,586, and 38 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Until You're Mine (DI Lorraine Fisher #1) by Samantha Hayes (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 10,403 ratings score: 3,456, and 36 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	The Perfect Husband (FBI Profiler, #1) by Lisa Gardner (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 52,143 ratings score: 3,120, and 34 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Lost (Lacey Flint, #3) by Sharon J. Bolton (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 10,101 ratings score: 3,093, and 33 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	The Weight of Blood by Laura McHugh (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 23,163 ratings score: 3,078, and 34 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Elizabeth Is Missing by Emma Healey (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 71,940 ratings score: 3,014, and 32 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Broken Harbor by Tana French (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 109,669 ratings score: 2,874, and 32 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	The Good Daughter (Good Daughter, #1) by Karin Slaughter (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 235,119 ratings score: 2,864, and 31 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	The Wicked Girls by Alex Marwood 3.48 avg rating — 19,139 ratings score: 2,810, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Fractured (Will Trent, #2) by Karin Slaughter (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 98,166 ratings score: 2,797, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	The Blue Bar (Blue Mumbai, #1) by Damyanti Biswas (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 4,807 ratings score: 2,797, and 28 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Sister Dear by Laura McNeill (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 1,288 ratings score: 2,766, and 28 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Criminal (Will Trent, #6) by Karin Slaughter (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 71,556 ratings score: 2,741, and 31 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCreight (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 40,414 ratings score: 2,717, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Little Black Lies by Sharon J. Bolton (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 12,654 ratings score: 2,645, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	The Blue Monsoon (Blue Mumbai, #2) by Damyanti Biswas (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 759 ratings score: 2,582, and 26 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Look Behind You by Sibel Hodge (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 14,648 ratings score: 2,469, and 26 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	The Grownup by Gillian Flynn (Goodreads Author) 3.55 avg rating — 152,444 ratings score: 2,451, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 207,654 ratings score: 2,382, and 26 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Cover Your Tracks by Daco S. Auffenorde (Goodreads Author) 3.44 avg rating — 737 ratings score: 2,199, and 22 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	I See You by Clare Mackintosh (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 82,968 ratings score: 2,170, and 25 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	The Surgeon's Blade by Faith Mortimer (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 147 ratings score: 2,105, and 22 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Keep Her Safe by Jen Faulkner 3.85 avg rating — 149 ratings score: 2,079, and 21 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell (Goodreads Author) 3.55 avg rating — 19,378 ratings score: 2,072, and 22 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Just What Kind of Mother Are You? by Paula Daly (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 12,140 ratings score: 1,987, and 21 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	Close My Eyes by Sophie McKenzie (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 6,876 ratings score: 1,981, and 21 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney (Goodreads Author) 3.70 avg rating — 166,893 ratings score: 1,957, and 23 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	Children of the Plantation: A "Diana Rivers" Mystery (The Diana Rivers Mysteries Book 2) by Faith Mortimer (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 116 ratings score: 1,931, and 20 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	The Butterfly Garden (The Collector, #1) by Dot Hutchison 4.09 avg rating — 278,640 ratings score: 1,927, and 21 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	The Book of You by Claire Kendal (Goodreads Author) 3.58 avg rating — 14,043 ratings score: 1,876, and 21 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
73	Body of Evidence (Kay Scarpetta, #2) by Patricia Cornwell (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 85,007 ratings score: 1,858, and 21 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
74	The Widow (Kate Waters, #1) by Fiona Barton (Goodreads Author) 3.49 avg rating — 117,879 ratings score: 1,825, and 23 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
75	Hidden Bodies (You, #2) by Caroline Kepnes (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 90,691 ratings score: 1,806, and 20 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
76	Body Double (Rizzoli & Isles, #4) by Tess Gerritsen (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 63,094 ratings score: 1,784, and 20 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
77	Find Her (Detective D.D. Warren, #9) by Lisa Gardner (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 61,012 ratings score: 1,731, and 20 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
78	Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 327,391 ratings score: 1,666, and 19 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
79	14 Days to Die by A.B. Whelan (Goodreads Author) 3.51 avg rating — 1,484 ratings score: 1,646, and 17 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
80	Always Watching by Chevy Stevens (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 14,614 ratings score: 1,623, and 18 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
81	Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman (Goodreads Author) 3.55 avg rating — 231,795 ratings score: 1,618, and 17 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
82	I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara 4.11 avg rating — 262,756 ratings score: 1,613, and 18 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
83	We're All Lying by Marie Still (Goodreads Author) 3.32 avg rating — 1,399 ratings score: 1,600, and 16 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
84	Still Water by Rebecca Pert 4.10 avg rating — 403 ratings score: 1,592, and 16 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
85	Love You More (Tessa Leoni, #1; Detective D.D. Warren, #5) by Lisa Gardner (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 57,221 ratings score: 1,573, and 17 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
86	Apple Tree Yard by Louise Doughty 3.73 avg rating — 26,773 ratings score: 1,547, and 17 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
87	Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage (Goodreads Author) 3.59 avg rating — 84,255 ratings score: 1,531, and 16 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
88	Blood Harvest by Sharon J. Bolton (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 7,067 ratings score: 1,450, and 17 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
88	The Publicist by Natalie Tambini (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 504 ratings score: 1,450, and 15 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
90	Hide (Detective D.D. Warren, #2) by Lisa Gardner (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 50,497 ratings score: 1,423, and 16 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	Dark Tide by Elizabeth Haynes (Goodreads Author) 3.47 avg rating — 5,454 ratings score: 1,391, and 15 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
92	Kiss Me First by Lottie Moggach 3.36 avg rating — 5,595 ratings score: 1,390, and 15 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
93	The Girl Before by Rena Olsen (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 18,717 ratings score: 1,370, and 16 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
93	Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber (Goodreads Author) 3.63 avg rating — 17,362 ratings score: 1,370, and 14 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
95	Those Girls by Chevy Stevens (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 58,913 ratings score: 1,368, and 15 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
96	Blindsighted / Kisscut (Grant County, #1-2) by Karin Slaughter (Goodreads Author) 4.37 avg rating — 3,548 ratings score: 1,363, and 15 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
97	Sacrifice by Sharon J. Bolton (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 8,916 ratings score: 1,338, and 16 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
98	Keep Your Friends Close by Paula Daly (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 5,112 ratings score: 1,253, and 14 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
99	The Sleeper by Emily Barr 3.76 avg rating — 3,571 ratings score: 1,191, and 13 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
100	All Her Little Lies by Becca Day 4.04 avg rating — 12,212 ratings score: 1,178, and 12 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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message 1: by Susan (new)

Jul 06, 2014 10:23PM

How did The Firm get on this list? It is a decent book but it is also one with a male protagonist, written by a male author...

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message 2: by Amber (new)

Jul 07, 2014 10:09AM

Night Film also has a male protagonist.

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message 3: by Ann at the Beach (new)

Jul 13, 2014 04:26PM

Before I Go To Sleep is written by a maleS.J. Watson

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message 4: by Rebecca (last edited Oct 23, 2014 08:23AM) (new)

Oct 23, 2014 08:19AM

Currently #68 The Bone Collector by Jeffrey Deaver doesn't belong on this list either.

Edited to add: Actually, there are several books on this list with male authors. Master & Apprentice by Christopher Rankin & The Happiness Animal by Will Jelbert (which isn't even a thriller.

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message 5: by Margaret (new)

Dec 31, 2014 04:07PM

Gone Girl is on here three times just an FYI

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message 6: by Joan (new)

Jan 04, 2015 11:42AM

I've written 7 suspense novels, the latest 'The Deepest Dark' and it would be nice to replace one of those male authors. :) And I know I have plenty of company among my female colleagues who also write suspense.
Wishing you all a wonderful year in 2015!

Joan
www.joanhallhovey.com

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message 7: by Beverly (new)

Jan 04, 2015 12:40PM

Joan wrote: "I've written 7 suspense novels, the latest 'The Deepest Dark' and it would be nice to replace one of those male authors. :) And I know I have plenty of company among my female colleagues who also..."

Hi Joan -

Anyone can add books to this list. So if your books fit the category - you can add.

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message 8: by Beverly (new)

Jan 04, 2015 12:48PM

Margaret wrote: "Gone Girl is on here three times just an FYI"

Since it is an open list and anyone can add - people added whatever edition they read without looking to see if a book is already on the list.

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message 9: by Beverly (new)

Jan 04, 2015 12:49PM

Rebecca wrote: "Currently #68 The Bone Collector by Jeffrey Deaver doesn't belong on this list either.

Edited to add: Actually, there are several books on this list with male authors. Master & Apprentice by Chris..."

As an open list - people had books to the list - even if they do not fit the list description.

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message 10: by Kelley (new)

Aug 07, 2015 06:22PM

Angels and Demons has a male protagonist and male author.

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message 11: by Cat (new)

Jun 28, 2016 08:35AM

Ann wrote: "Before I Go To Sleep is written by a maleS.J. Watson"

S.J. is Sharon Bolton, dear.

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message 12: by Sarah (new)

Jul 23, 2016 02:08AM

Catherine wrote: "Ann wrote: "Before I Go To Sleep is written by a maleS.J. Watson"

S.J. is Sharon Bolton, dear."

No, S.J. Watson is a man :

http://www.sjwatson-books.com

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message 13: by Greg (new)

Oct 31, 2016 01:34AM

I see "Crooked House" on this list at #201. But why so high a rating?

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message 14: by Sarah (new)

Jan 14, 2017 10:11PM

Greg wrote: "I see "Crooked House" on this list at #201. But why so high a rating?"

Looks like it is now at #203. The rating is determined according to score. Every time someone votes for a book to be on the list they are adding points to that book's score. The book at the top of your vote list gets 100 pts and then going down each book gets 1 pt less. Hope that makes sense!

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message 15: by ~☆~Autumn (new)

Jan 17, 2017 10:29PM

Looks like it is now at #203. The rating is determined according to score. Every time someone votes for a book to be on the list they are adding points to that book's score. The book at the top of your vote list gets 100 pts and then going down each book gets 1 pt less. Hope that makes sense!

I had heard something like this before but your explanation is much better so thanks. I did a reschuffle on some of mine.

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message 16: by Anne (w/ an E) (new)

Sep 07, 2017 09:08PM

Sarah wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Ann wrote: "Before I Go To Sleep is written by a maleS.J. Watson"

S.J. is Sharon Bolton, dear."

No, S.J. Watson is a man :

http://www.sjwatson-..."

Thank you Sarah :D

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message 17: by [deleted user] (last edited Nov 12, 2017 05:05AM) (new)

Nov 11, 2017 07:22AM

When you find a book that shouldn't be here, post on the Librarians Group: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... Name the book, explain how it doesn't fit the list description and what # it is on the list at the time of your posting. Hopefully a librarian can remove it for you. (You must be a member of the group to post but anyone can join)

Edit: I removed Night Film as requested above (male prot) and Before I Go to Sleep (male author). The others mentioned must have already been removed. Also I removed many that are from male authors. I also worked on removing books that haven't been shelved by anyone as a thriller, psychological or suspense. There are so, so many that don't seem to fit the description but am only clearing out those. For example, romance, paranormal, erotica, historical fiction, fiction etc that doesn't mention anything about being a thriller, psychological or suspenseful. I also added more detail to the description. {ex. of books removed - Gone With the Wind, Glass Castle, The Help, Diary of Anne Frank etc} I quit around 331 "The Last to Die" for now.

Most lists on GRs need to be maintained so I encourage you to help keep it accurate by reporting any errors.

Here is a similar list maybe it's better maintained List: Psychological Chillers by Women authors of course doesn't restrict sex of protagonist.
Here is another maybe better way to find these books: GR Shelf: Psychological Thriller again doesn't restrict sex of protagonist. It's just books that were shelved as Psy Thriller
And another: List: Best Female Crime Mystery Thriller Writers

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message 18: by Malena (new)

Sep 28, 2018 09:13AM

A.J. Finn the author of The Woman in the Window is a man

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message 19: by BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) (last edited Sep 28, 2018 11:46PM) (new)

Sep 28, 2018 11:41PM

Malena wrote: "A.J. Finn the author of The Woman in the Window is a man"

As the description of this Listopia clearly says "Psychological thriller/suspense books that feature female protagonists written by Women.", The Woman in the Window has been removed.

Next time, do mention the number you found a book on, as it saves librarians going through several pages having to look for a book. Thanks 🙂

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message 20: by Suzanne (new)

Dec 16, 2018 08:59PM

A Fool's Circle

Could someone tell me if i have added this book to the list correctly?

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message 21: by Saturday's (new)

Dec 25, 2020 02:04PM

Booklovinglady wrote: "Malena wrote: "A.J. Finn the author of The Woman in the Window is a man"

As the description of this Listopia clearly says "Psychological thriller/suspense books that feature female protagonists wr..."

It is back again on this list at number 46.

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message 22: by BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) (new)

Dec 25, 2020 03:13PM

Saturday's wrote: "It is back again on this list at number 46....

Nipped it again.

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message 23: by Saturday's (new)

Dec 29, 2020 03:27PM

Booklovinglady wrote: "Saturday's wrote: "It is back again on this list at number 46....

Nipped it again."

Nice work BLL :)

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May 24, 2021 12:32PM