25 Recommended Thriller Books By Black Authors
Today I’m sharing new thriller recommendations!
There are so many amazing books by Black authors in horror. This time, I thought I’d compile a list of thriller books by Black authors that are absolute page-turners with plenty of twists and turns. They have everything from lone star detectives to fast-paced action to suspenseful storylines that’ll keep you guessing.
Check out the list below and I hope you’ll find something you enjoy!
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A Killing Fire by Faye Snowden
All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris
All My Lies Are True by Dorothy Koomson
American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson
And Now She’s Gone by Rachel Howzel Hall
As The Wicked Watch by Tamron Hall
August Snow by Stephen Mack Jones
Bad Men and Wicked Women by Eric Jerome Dickey
Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby
Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke
Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas
Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia
Devil In A Blue Dress by Walter Mosley
Easy Motion Tourist by Leye Adenle
My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West
Sleep Well My Lady by Kwei Quartey
Spare Room by Dreda Say Mitchell
Speaking of Summer by Kalisha Bukhanon
The Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Delila Harris
The Shadow by Melanie Raabe
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole
When You Look Like Us by Pamela N. Harris
See any of your favourites? Let me know if you have any recs!
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6 Comments
Cynthia Greenberg
Thank you for this awesome list of mysteries and thrillers by Black authors. I looks forward to adding them to my library.
Read By Dusk
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you’ll enjoy them 🙂
Celeena R Jefferson
One of my goals this year was to not only pick back up on my reading, but to support black authors. This is just what I’m looking for! Thank you!
P.S. You must add Forty Acres by Dwayne Alexander Smith to your list…just finished it, and it was great! 😊
Read By Dusk
Thank you, glad I could help. I have heard good things about Forty Acres, will definitely give it a try 🙂
Bruce
Your blog is a commendable celebration of diversity and talent in the thriller genre, spotlighting recommended books by Black authors. Your curated list not only enriches the reading experience but also contributes to a more inclusive literary landscape. Well done!
Read By Dusk
Thank you so much for your kind words! That’s my goal – to encourage a more inclusive reading experience for everyone.