Discover the dark, twisty thrillers of Tracy Buchanan
From gripping psychological suspense to forensic crime thrillers, Tracy Buchanan’s books will keep you turning the pages long into the night. Explore Tracy's bestselling thrillers below and uncover the dark secrets lurking within...
Step into the world of forensic entomologist Dr Vanessa Marwood, where insects hold the key to solving the most chilling crimes. Each book in this dark, atmospheric thriller series is packed with forensic detail, psychological suspense and twists you won’t see coming.
When three bodies are found at an abandoned butterfly farm, each marked with spider silk, forensic entomologist Dr Vanessa Marwood is called to investigate. But returning to Greensands means confronting the disappearance of her brother—a mystery that still haunts her. With another body and her own life on the line, Vanessa must untangle the truth before the past catches up with her in this dark, gripping forensic thriller.
When an Oscar-winning actress is found poisoned by a bejewelled beetle hair clip, forensic entomologist Dr Vanessa Marwood is drawn into New York’s shadowy world of exotic insect jewellery and untouchable elites. As a second high-profile victim emerges, Vanessa and NYPD detective Ru Hoshino must hunt a killer weaving a web of power, crime, and deception... one that leads straight to Vanessa’s past. A gripping forensic thriller packed with psychological suspense and shocking twists.
Dr Vanessa Marwood heads to Sydney seeking answers. But when seven bodies are found cocooned in rare Muga silk, all signs point to the insect-obsessed cult Detective Finn Harper has spent years tracking. As more members vanish and the city reels from the ritualistic killings, Vanessa and Finn must race against time to stop a murderer before the next victim is claimed. A gripping forensic thriller packed with psychological suspense, dark secrets, and deadly twists.
Set in the seemingly perfect town of Forest Grove, this psychological thriller series explores the dark truths behind closed doors, where every friend, neighbour, and family member might be hiding something sinister.
For readers who love dark and twisty psychological thrillers with secrets, shocking twists and family mysteries, these standalone novels by Tracy will keep you gripped until the final page.
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Amber Caulfield’s past comes rushing back when a mysterious girl is found barefoot on an icy shore, her memory gone. But the girl’s arrival stirs something sinister: secrets Amber thought were long buried. As the truth begins to surface, she realises some pasts refuse to stay frozen. A gripping domestic psychological thriller packed with icy secrets, twists and suspense.
Postie Liz never wanted to return to Easthaven, but a messy divorce leaves her no choice. When her childhood best friend, Tamsin, also comes back—now the enigmatic mistress of the house that holds their darkest secret—Liz realises the past isn’t as buried as she thought. And Tamsin isn’t the same person she once knew…
Tracy has also written a number of other psychological and domestic suspense novels in coastal locations around the world, including top sellers such as No Turning Back and My Sister's Secret. They're undergoing a rebrand so watch this space...
 #1 KINDLE BESTSELLER Anna Graves’ life unravels after she kills a teenager in self-defence. As the media turns against her, a sinister message arrives from the ‘Ophelia Killer’ linked to murders from decades ago. Is she a victim, or is the truth far darker? 👉 A gripping psychological thriller packed with suspense and shocking twists. |  TRACY'S HEART-RENDING DEBUT A missing mother. A hidden past. A journey across the world. When Louise’s mother vanishes during a tsunami, a mysterious atlas leads her on a globe-spanning search for answers. As she uncovers her mother’s hidden past, she realises some secrets were meant to stay buried. 👉 For fans of mystery thrillers with dual timelines and emotional depth. |
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 #1 KINDLE BESTSELLER One family. Three sisters. A devastating lie. Willow always believed in the love story of her parents—until a photograph from the past unravels everything. As she digs deeper, she’s forced to confront a shocking truth about her family. 👉 Perfect for fans of emotional thrillers with family drama and hidden secrets. |  KEEPS YOU ON A CLIFF-EDGE OF SUSPENSE Estelle has rebuilt her life after escaping a childhood tragedy until she receives a photograph of a missing girl and a cryptic message: I know who you are. To uncover the truth, she must return to the seaside town she swore she’d never see again. 👉 A gripping psychological thriller for fans of Lisa Jewell and Gillian Flynn. |
 A HEART-BREAKING DOMESTIC SUSPENSE Becky’s world shattered when her mother walked away. Now, with only weeks to live, her mother reveals a shocking truth: Becky has a sister. As she searches for the sibling she never knew, long-buried secrets threaten to change everything. 👉 A gripping family drama with twists. Perfect for fans of Josephine Cox and Susan Lewis. |  BE THE FIRST TO KNOW! Want to be among the first to know about the release of these books? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking on the image. |
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