Psychological thrillers

Decades after Lenora Hope was accused of murdering her family, she remains confined to Hope’s End, the crumbling mansion where the killings took place. Unable to speak, she communicates with her new caregiver, Kit, by slowly typing out what she claims is the true story of that night. The house, the notorious crime and Lenora’s account create a gloriously Gothic mystery in which every new answer raises another question.

A dark story of old secrets, damaged lives and a mystery that refuses to remain buried. As apparently separate clues begin to connect, photographs, online fragments and small inconsistencies become increasingly significant. This is the sort of thriller that rewards paying attention: tense and twisty, but carefully constructed rather than relying on one last-minute shock.

Adam and Amelia win a weekend away at a converted chapel in the Scottish Highlands, hoping the isolation might help their troubled marriage. Instead, the remote setting, worsening weather and signs that they are not alone force long-held secrets into the open. Interspersed with anniversary letters written across their marriage, this is a clever story about the gap between what a couple remembers and what actually happened.

Frank has barely heard from his daughter Maggie in years, so her sudden invitation to the wedding feels like a chance to rebuild their relationship. At the secluded estate of her wealthy new family, however, he becomes increasingly uneasy about the groom, the guests and the power surrounding them. What begins as a tense family reunion develops into a much wider story about money, influence and how far a father will go when he believes his daughter is in danger.