Best Psychological Thriller Audiobooks

There is nothing better than relaxing with a nice book in your ears, even better if there are some thrills to be had. If you are looking for some of the best psychological thriller audiobooks on the market, we have some recommendations for you.

What are the best psychological thriller audiobooks?

On this list, we have curated a selection of all kinds of psychological thrillers. From those focused on detective work and investigation to those that offer a bit more gore and shock-value, plus everything in between. There is something for all tastes.

The Good Daughter

Part of the series of thrillers by Karin Slaughter, this book weaves a compelling narrative that spans a thirty-year arc from a tragic family event and the return of that very same nightmare that haunted Charlie Quinn's life.

This is a thrilling and shocking ride that gets ever darker as Charlie battles with the memories of a tragic event she has long been trying to escape. She will have to face the shocking truth about the crime that destroyed her family nearly thirty years ago and is now threatening to come back into her life.

An intense ride, filled with many traumatic events (trigger warning), brought perfectly to life by narrator Kathleen Early.

Intensity

The young Chyna Shepard has been having a restless night at her friends' house, for no apparent reason at all. In reality, the reason is just outside her window, as a killer has just entered the house. This is a man who cares only about his own lust for killing and the family is his new objective.

Chyna manages to survive the attack while finding out the identity of the next victim. What happens next will send listeners into an orbit of strange and incredible events. Read with the intense voice of Frankie Corzo, it is an intense thriller that never goes too extreme with its depiction of violence, with a strong pace that will make it a great listen while you are working.

Gone Girl

What happens if you go missing on the morning of your fifth wedding anniversary? The police have no doubts about what happened to Ann. The husband is the culprit. Nick Dunne seems almost willing to go to jail for this, but what secret is he covering up, and what really happened to Ann?

If you have any kind of preconceived notions about thrillers and the role of the characters in the genre, Gone Girl will surely make you think twice. In just under 450 pages, the narrative woven by Gillian Flynn made this book one of the best sellers in the genre, and for good reason.

With two narrators in this audiobook, the twists and turns of the narrative will come to life and surprise you while keeping you on the edge of your seat. Also, I can't forget to recommend the beautiful movie by David Fincher.

Worst Case Scenario

It all started in Waketa, Minnesota. One huge national catastrophe that is bound to have global implications: a plane just plummeted through a nuclear power planet. In this global-scale thriller, we see the events from the eyes of ordinary people called in to try and contain the consequences of the accident, from firefighters to teachers.

It will take all of the courage, ingenuity, and determination that these brave people can muster up to save not only their community and loved ones, but also the fate of humanity at large. Narrated with the right kind of intensity by Joe Morton, this book takes us on a heart-wrenching and terrifying adventure.

With all the intensity of a classic such as Steven King's The Stand, Worst Case Scenario will haunt your thoughts long after it is finished. The book also takes a look at the vulnerability of the planet in the case of a large-scale nuclear accident.

His & Hers

The sleepy small town of Blackdown is shaken to the core when a young woman is murdered for no apparent reason. No one seems interested in covering the case for the media, especially not local reporter Anna Andrews.

But her reluctance does not go unnoticed, as Detective Harper becomes suspicious of her and starts investigating the connection between the two people. But all is not what it seems, as the detective himself seems to have a few secrets of his own.

As more bodies pile up and mysteries abound, narrators Richard Armitage and Stephanie Racine manage to keep up the pace while building tension in this smart psychological thriller. This one might be a little more gruesome than others on this list. It's for you if you like that more horrific vibe to your psychological thrillers

Then she was gone

No one seemed to represent the perfect child more than Ellie Mack. Beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers, she also made the perfect couple with her teenage boyfriend. Suddenly, just a few days away from her summer vacation, she disappears without a trace.

Her mother, Laurel, spends the next ten years trying to build her life back up. All seemed well, especially with the arrival of a new boyfriend, but a strange encounter suddenly brings the memories of her daughter back in full force. Did her daughter really run away from home, as the police have long suspected, or was there a more sinister reason for her disappearance? Who is this supposedly perfect boyfriend who appeared out of the blue?

Read by veteran thriller narrator Helen Duff, this is a thrilling story, light on the gory details but high on the mysterious twists and shocking turns, that you won't be able to put down until you arrive at the last page.

The Golden Couple

If you have a psychological problem, then Avery Chambers is the doctor for you. At least, she definitely seemed like the perfect solution for former golden couple Marissa and Mathew Bishop, who were all flowers and rainbows, until Marissa cheated on her husband.

But, as it turns out, infidelity is just one of the many things that the Bishops are hiding and that Dr. Chambers is going to uncover in this mysterious journey into the life of a married couple that seemed perfectly normal. It won't just be their marriage that is in danger, either, as Chambers finds out even more shocking truths.

Written by acclaimed authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, and brought to life by the great combo of narrators Marin Ireland and Karissa Vacker, this is a dazzling descent into an everyday domestic thriller that will captivate readers from the first few words.

The Secrets She Keeps

A riveting suspense novel about the unlikely friendship between two pregnant women that asks: How far would you go to create the perfect family? Agatha is pregnant and works part-time stocking shelves while she vicariously spies on the life of Meghan, the effortlessly chic customer due on the same date as Agatha.

The two, thus, get to know each other a little better, but this apparently innocent exchange leads them down a path of thrills and mystery. Agatha is revealed to have different objectives in mind. Can this pregnancy-friendship actually be a cover-up for something else?

Read by the soothing, but still intense, tones of Lucy Price-Lewis, this thriller glues you to your earbuds until the last word, as it strikes a perfect balance between psychological and harrowing.

The Good Lie

If you are looking for an expert on serial killers, Dr. Gwen Moore is the woman for you. She has followed the lives of many serial killers, such as the Bloody Heart killer, who has just been identified as high school teacher Randall Thompson.

As the media and Dr. Moore mount the case against Thompson, his lawyer, Robert Kavin, is convinced of his innocence. He wants Moore to interview him, prod his psyche, and discover ththe truth beneath what the media and the police think.

This is a disturbing thriller recommended to listeners who won't mind a bit of gore and shocking scenes here and there. This intense thriller is read by expert Susan Dalian.

We Solve Murders

Retired life is the best time for former detective Steve Wheeler. But a new and mysterious case brings back his old life, while his former partner Amy Wheeler gets tangled into something much bigger than her.

She’s currently on a remote island protecting mega-bestselling author Rosie D'Antonio until a dead body and a bag of money mean trouble in paradise. Can Steve still go back to his own life to protect his friend? And will he be able to survive this ordeal while catching a killer?

Read in the beautiful voice of Richard Armitage, this is perfect for readers seeking a thriller light on gore and scares, and more about the investigation. Listeners can even look forward to some humor here and there.

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