It is November and that means that end of year lists will be out in full force. Today, we will be looking at the 12 best thrillers of 2023 According to The Washington Post. Keep reading to see the full list below!
This has been a good year for thriller novels. There have been a few memorable novels that have kept us reading late into the light.
The Washington Post’s 12 picks will keep you busy reading for a few months. From a novel by S. A Cosby to another brilliant novel by Angie Kim, there is something for everyone.

But don’t only choose authors that you have read before. One of the best feelings is discovering a new author. Falling in love with their writing style, their ability to tell an amazing story, and what differentiates them from their peers.
The books selected for this list are some of the best works of 2023. Expect to see them in ma y future lists. You can see the full list below!
The 12 Best Thrillers of 2023
- All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby
- Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
- City Under One Roof by Iris Yamashita
- The Detective Up Late by Adrian McKinty
- The Eden Test by Adam Sternbergh
- Exiles by Jane Harper
- Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
- The Helsinki Affair by Anna Pitoniak
- Hot Springs Drive by Lindsay Hunter
- Pet by Catherine Chidgey
- The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni The Traitor by Ava Glass
- The Traitor by Ava Glass
Conclusion
These are the 12 best thrillers of 2023 according to The Washington Post. How many of these books have you read or plan to read? Let us know in the comments below!
Hoi, i’ve read The Exiles by Jane Harper (like always, her thrillers are brilliant) and The Traitor by Ava Glass (!): looking out for All The Sinners by Cosby ~ not available in the library yet, … will take the list with me when i go to the lib..
thanks
Cosby’s book–unputdownable. There. I’ve said it.