best suspense novels 2022

Best Suspense Novels to Look Out for in 2022

Are you a fan of heart-pounding, nail-biting suspense novels? If so, get ready to add these thrilling books to your reading list for 2022. We've compiled a diverse selection of upcoming releases that promise to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. So, without further ado, let's dive into the world of suspense and mystery.

1. "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides:
This psychological thriller had readers gripped in 2019, and the author has once again delivered with his newest release. Set in a psychiatric facility, the story follows a psychotherapist's desperate attempts to unravel the truth behind a notorious patient's mysterious silence. As the layers of deception are peeled away, stunning revelations await.

2. "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir:
Fans of "The Martian" will be thrilled with Weir's latest offering. A gripping tale of survival and discovery, this science fiction thriller follows a lone astronaut battling to save humanity from an impending disaster. With Weir's signature mix of humor, suspense, and scientific realism, "Project Hail Mary" is a must-read for sci-fi enthusiasts.

3. "The Other Emily" by Dean Koontz:
Dean Koontz is a master of suspense, and his newest novel is no exception. "The Other Emily" tells the story of an author haunted by a past relationship, only to discover that his supposedly deceased ex-girlfriend is still alive. As he delves into the truth surrounding her disappearance, he uncovers a web of secrets with chilling consequences.

4. "Girl A" by Abigail Dean:
Shortlisted for the Booker Prize, "Girl A" is a powerful and haunting debut novel. The narrative centers around a woman who escaped a house of horrors as a child, and now, as an adult, must confront her traumatic past. This psychologically intense thriller explores themes of family, redemption, and the power of resilience.

5. "Blacktop Wasteland" by S. A. Cosby:
For those seeking a gripping crime thriller, "Blacktop Wasteland" delivers in spades. Set in the world of fast cars and high-stakes heists, this electrifying novel follows a skilled getaway driver torn between leaving his criminal past behind or succumbing to an irresistible opportunity. With rich character development and adrenaline-fueled action, this book will keep readers turning pages late into the night.

Where to Find the Best Suspense Novels:

To get your hands on these exciting suspense novels, consider checking out reputable online booksellers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Book Depository. These platforms offer a wide range of formats to suit your preferences, including hardcovers, paperbacks, e-books, and audiobooks.

Additionally, joining online reader communities, such as Goodreads or Reddit's r/suspensebooks, can provide valuable recommendations and discussions with fellow enthusiasts. Many bookstores also have dedicated sections for suspense novels, making it easy to browse and discover new releases.

So, whether you're a longtime fan of suspense or just starting to explore the genre, these upcoming novels are bound to keep you entertained. Get ready to dive into a world of mystery, secrets, and unrelenting tension with these highly anticipated reads in 2022. Happy reading!
The Leisurely Life of a Medicine Doctor Fiction
The Leisurely Life of a Medicine Doctor

In her previous life, she was always controlled against her will until death. Before dying, she vowed that if there was a next life, she would not allow anyone to control her life. When she woke up, she found herself being chased, but her little loli appearance was quite appealing. Well then, how could she waste the rare good fortune from the heavens? She wanted to live a colorful life, be a farmer, or rather, a medicinal farmer. Mountain springs, or rather waterfalls, and a bit of land, or rather medicinal fields, they were all the same. She would not trade this contented life for anything else. QQ Group: [group number]

124.93 Million words | 2020-07-04 00:37Update

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Save the domineering CEO and his little wife. Fiction
Save the domineering CEO and his little wife.

This time, her mission was to save an overbearing CEO! Tang Guo from the Time Case Bureau took on a big assignment worth fifteen million dollars. The mission... was simple, to sabotage the love between her employer and another man. It was said that their love story would end tragically, so her employer said, "This mission is very important. Please make sure you do not fail." "So, may I ask, what is the final instruction for completing

27.16 Million words | 2022-03-02 13:08Update

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Super Evil Spirit System Fiction
Super Evil Spirit System

Do you use Taoist spells and charms to exorcise demons and protect justice? Is it rustic? Is it vulgar? Look at me, I use the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong! Yes, you got it, that's how awesome I am. Why are you coming to challenge me if you can't accept it? Don

281.74 Million words | 2021-02-27 07:44Update

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Tiger King's Survival Cub Fiction
Tiger King's Survival Cub

An unmarried woman with no remarkable talents suddenly finds herself in a world of anthropomorphic beings. In this world where the line between beast and human is blurred, everything follows the rules of logic, and she becomes the ultimate winner. With a group of handsome and loyal companions, she boldly forges a path towards a sweet and blissful life. Why is it her who has arrived? Read the story to find out!

532.44 Million words | 2023-03-27 13:05Update

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The Years I Worked as a Fortune Teller Fiction
The Years I Worked as a Fortune Teller

With "The Years I Spent Divining Fortunes in the Eight Immortals Temple" as the theme, I will show you the charm of traditional Chinese cultural knowledge. The Eight Trigrams of the Book of Changes, Qimen Dunjia, the Five Ghosts for Wealth, ancient tomb culture, the legends of witchcraft, possession by Yin ghosts... All the mysterious events that you have heard of or have never heard of will be revealed one by one. The Zhengyi Taoism, Quanzhen Taoism, Maoshan, Shangqing... I will tell you the true rise and fall history of Chinese Taoism. Experience the real stories of Taoism driving away ghosts and demons... The original title of the novel is "The Days I Spent Divining Fortunes in the Eight Immortals Temple."

287.35 Million words | 2022-11-01 20:36Update

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The Era of Biochemical Apocalypse Fiction
The Era of Biochemical Apocalypse

Biochemical attack, the complete collapse of human order, survival of the fittest becomes the first principle, and slaughter spreads throughout the world. When desire loses the shackles of civilization, when morality loses the restraints of civilization, what will this world become? Expanding Wings, he comes from a civilized world, is he the incarnation of justice, or a bloodthirsty devil? *** Will I tell you, is this the true synopsis? Objective - Overthrowing Sister! (My friends and I are all shocked!) Will I say that not only is there a sister, but also a younger sister? (Evil laughter!)

106.28 Million words | 2023-05-18 21:07Update

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Betrayal of the Zombie Apocalypse Fiction
Betrayal of the Zombie Apocalypse

The complexity of human nature often exceeds your imagination.

195.20 Million words | 2022-12-06 09:38Update

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Take Infinity as a Single Player Game. Fiction
Take Infinity as a Single Player Game.

Despite having a team, I always prefer to tackle challenges alone, even in a team fight. Slowly leveling up? True strength is innate; given the opportunity, one can soar to great heights. Even in the most perilous world, one can effortlessly face it and find it exciting.

403.82 Million words | 2022-11-04 05:11Update

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Stellar Hunter Fiction
Stellar Hunter

In the era of interstellar travel, mankind has established a vast empire among the brilliant stars! A young boy from the lowest rungs of society unintentionally encounters a lost soul devoid of magical powers, and thus gets entangled in the internal conflicts of alien civilizations. By a stroke of luck, he embarks on the stage of interstellar adventure. The secrets of the Zhan Ying clan, the ambitions of the Bo Jiang civilization, and the battle for survival space between humans and aliens. In the boundless sea of stars, who will rise and who will fall!

2.88 Million words | 2021-05-12 12:24Update

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Tiger Guard Iron Army Fiction
Tiger Guard Iron Army

Scenes of war and gun smoke, with continuous battles! The brave warrior fights alone, as the last line of defense. This is a vast and realistic anti-war novel, starting from the Shanghai front, depicting the arduous journey of a soldier who loses his memory after being knocked unconscious by an exploding shell. Here, we witness the indomitable spirit of countless Chinese men, the united struggle of iron and blood, as well as the dark factional struggles and bloody, dirty transactions within the Nationalist and Communist armies. As he sees each of his comrades fall and realizes the absence of familiar faces around him, he swears to eliminate every Japanese aggressor

345.57 Million words | 2020-08-26 09:14Update

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The Ultimate Zombie Legend Fiction
The Ultimate Zombie Legend

Author Version: I can't write a summary, so just bear with it and read it. Promotional Version: Welcome to the Supreme Game, where you can find everything you want, as long as you can stay alive. Normal Version: In short, this is a story about a crazy guy becoming a legend... Chuuni Version: All infinite worlds are under my control as the Demon Lord! Vote Version: Click! Recommend! Bookmark

258.53 Million words | 2023-04-19 16:25Update

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Desperate Feng Shui Master Fiction
Desperate Feng Shui Master

Feng shui can nurture or harm. My family has been in the business of feng shui for generations, and two peculiar rules have been passed down from our ancestors. Those who violate these rules will face a dead end. Both my great-grandfather and grandfather passed away, and now the same fate befalls me

409.99 Million words | 2022-08-28 00:04Update

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The Book of Immortal Ghosts Fiction
The Book of Immortal Ghosts

Emperor Qin unified the six states and brought the world under one rule, gathering thousands of sorcerers in Xianyang in pursuit of immortality. The Qin Dynasty prospered with a strong populace, with countless talented individuals, but only one stood out among the practitioners and sorcerers - Xu Fu. I, carrying on the legacy of wandering practitioners, ward off ghosts and demons in the mortal realm. One day, fellow practitioners paid a visit, intending to embark on a journey together to seek the ancient treasure of our sect, the "Ghost Book of Immortality". Surviving life and death in various secret realms, the secrets behind the Ghost Book gradually became clear. If you, esteemed readers, have nothing to do, please listen to me as I explain what immortality truly means. If you enjoy the "Ghost Book of Immortality", please don't forget

339.25 Million words | 2021-03-14 03:33Update

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Rebirth of the Apocalypse Overlord Fiction
Rebirth of the Apocalypse Overlord

Betrayed by his own brothers, deceived by the woman he loved, where will Chen Jie, the former martial arts prodigy, go from here? In this life, which path will he tread? Witness how the Butcher of the Apocalypse navigates his way through the end of the world. Chen Jie: "In this life, I don't want to be a hero. A warlord is where I belong."

401.93 Million words | 2022-04-29 10:48Update

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Beyond Evolution. Fiction
Beyond Evolution.

This cruel world doesn't need a saint, but perhaps... it needs a hero! PS: This is the third book of the Three Lives series, and the first two books have already been completed. Guaranteed quality, feel free to collect and read.

142.88 Million words | 2023-06-27 17:50Update

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Mystical Gate Conjuror Fiction
Mystical Gate Conjuror

Three years ago, in a fit of rage, he killed five people. Three years later, he was released from prison and stepped into the campus, taking on an almost impossible task, entering the strange and eerie world of the mysterious Jianghu. This Jianghu was extremely dangerous, but he had no hesitation. In order to cause a stir, he practiced divination, feng shui, physiognomy, fortune-telling, and graphology... He considered himself a life oracle, solving countless mysterious problems, challenging the masters of the Jianghu in various places. He quickly became famous but, unintentionally, uncovered the disputes of the old Jianghu. A decree of pursuit, a blue iron scroll of the Jianghu, the Eight Jianghu Generals, the intense struggle unfolded around him... No one could have expected that the passionate and boiling Jianghu was actually initiated by a woman...

285.57 Million words | 2020-09-26 11:40Update

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Sunny's pastoral life. Fiction
Sunny's pastoral life.

The Lantern Festival was going well, but she still had to make a wish to the moon, expressing her desire for a peaceful and carefree country life. Little did she know, the moon really heard her wish and sent her back to an ancient farming family. She wore whatever she had, even ending up in a pigsty. What? Her father was a scholar, but couldn't earn a penny. Her mother could only cry while holding the child. Well, she had to rely on herself. Hiding behind her older brother, she gave him ideas and helped her brothers become successful. Naturally, she also had to choose a suitable and good match for herself, to happily live her country life

160.65 Million words | 2022-12-10 00:43Update

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The Fierce Queen Strikes Back Against the Heaven Fiction
The Fierce Queen Strikes Back Against the Heaven

She was the dreaded gold-medal assassin of the 21st century's notorious black organization, but she longed for an ordinary life. However, before she could fulfill her wish, she was betrayed by her most trusted sister and sent on a path to the underworld. Unexpectedly, her fate took a turn and she transmigrated into the body of a useless young lady, only to be sadly thrown into a sedan chair. He was the invincible war king, capable of captivating nations and winning every battle. However, he was framed and reduced to a completely unrecognizable state, with his life hanging by a thread. In order to preserve his bloodline, the emperor arranged a marriage for him with the discarded waste young lady of the Ye family

21.79 Million words | 2023-05-16 13:15Update

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Mysterious Taoist Master is a koi carp. Fiction
Mysterious Taoist Master is a koi carp.

As a koi fish, Lizi's luck is off the charts. As a celestial master, Lizi's luck is extraordinary. The fox spirit tried to enchant her, but even their most powerful charm had no effect on her. "Damn it, my seduction skills are top-notch, why is she completely unaffected?" The red-clothed fierce ghost, surrounded by a ghostly aura, lamented, "Damn it, I'm a fierce ghost, why isn't she afraid at all? Am I not terrifying enough?" The ferocious evil Buddha, shrouded in black aura, exclaimed, "Damn it, I'm an evil Buddha, why is my chanting ineffective on her? Could it be that I made a mistake?"... When the handsome and noble Dragon King appeared, the luckiest koi fish trembled and almost revealed its true form. Lizi: Your Majesty, I didn't do anything, I didn't, I swear. Ao Rui: ... The clash between the unbelievably lucky and innocent koi fish and the cold and majestic Dragon King.

224.79 Million words | 2021-11-14 09:15Update

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Rebirth of the Dark Path Evil Doctor Fiction
Rebirth of the Dark Path Evil Doctor

Ouyang Xunhuan, the devilish doctor of the underworld who is both loved and hated. With an unpredictable temperament, she acts however she pleases, wielding a scalpel that can both save lives and take them. Those she wishes to save, even if you've already stepped halfway into the underworld, she can pull you back. On the contrary, if she doesn't want to, she can undoubtedly deliver a swift and painless death.

265.91 Million words | 2020-09-19 06:55Update

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