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The best psychological thrillers on Kindle Unlimited (now Kindle+)

Who Killed Lenny Gunn? by Kadie Vellis, book cover

Updated 11 November 2026 · 5 minute read · By Kadie Vellis · Contains affiliate links

Start with The Housemaid. Every book on this list was included with Kindle+ on Amazon UK when we checked on 11 November 2026. Books do come and go, so look for the Kindle+ logo on the book’s Amazon page before you dive in.

The big names you can read on Kindle+

The Housemaid

Freida McFadden · See it on Amazon ↗

Millie takes a live-in job cleaning for the wealthy Winchesters. It’s her last chance at a fresh start, and their secrets turn out to be far more dangerous than hers.

Never Lie

Freida McFadden · See it on Amazon ↗

Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan go house hunting at a remote manor that belonged to a psychiatrist who vanished four years ago. Then a blizzard traps them inside.

Verity

Colleen Hoover · See it on Amazon ↗

Lowen, a struggling writer on the brink of ruin, takes a job that puts her inside a famous author’s house. Now a film starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson.

The Perfect Marriage

Jeneva Rose · See it on Amazon ↗

Sarah Morgan is one of the best defence lawyers in Washington. Her husband’s mistress is dead, and he’s the one in the frame.

Twisty domestic thrillers

The Secret Mother

Shalini Boland · See it on Amazon ↗

Tessa comes home to find a little boy in her kitchen who thinks she’s his mother. Tessa doesn’t have any children. Not any more.

I Am Watching You

Teresa Driscoll · See it on Amazon ↗

On a train, Ella overhears two young men chatting up teenage girls, then realises they’re fresh out of prison. What would it take to make you step in?

My Lying Husband

S.E. Lynes · See it on Amazon ↗

To everyone else, Freddie is charming. Only his wife knows what he’s like behind closed doors, and when a friend says she’s looking for love, she has the perfect man in mind.

Gangland and crime family sagas on Kindle+

  • Under Dog by Kerry Kaya: Tommy Carter inherits an Essex empire nobody thinks he can hold. Amazon ↗
  • Playing with Fire by Stephanie Harte: a loan shark is shot dead at his daughter’s wedding, and his widow and daughters take over. Amazon ↗
  • Runaway Girl by Emma Tallon: Anna flees a sadistic gangster and lands in the world of London club boss Freddie Tyler. Amazon ↗

Want more like these? See our full list of gangland thrillers and family sagas.

Every Kadie Vellis book is on Kindle+

Full disclosure: these are ours. Every one of them is included with Kindle+, so you can binge the lot. The Gunn Family Trilogy reads best in order. The Dark & Dangerous Thrillers Collection can be read in any order.

Don’t Lie Back by Kadie Vellis, book cover

Don’t Lie Back

You can always trust your therapist. Can’t you?

A therapist’s new client starts describing her partner, and he sounds an awful lot like Nicole’s husband.

Read with Kindle+ →
Little Apples Grow by Kadie Vellis, book cover

Little Apples Grow

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

A gentle carer moves in with a dying East End matriarch. Kindness isn’t why she’s there. Out 1 December, also on Kindle+ from launch day.

Pre-order on Amazon →

Looking ahead? Here are the most anticipated new psychological thrillers of 2027.

Questions readers ask

What happened to Kindle Unlimited?

Amazon renamed it Kindle+ in October 2026. Your books, notes and reading progress carry over.

Is Kindle+ the same as Kindle Unlimited?

In the UK it’s the same reading subscription under a new name.

Do I need a Kindle to use Kindle+?

No. You can read on the free Kindle app on your phone, tablet or computer.

Is Kindle+ included with Amazon Prime?

No, it’s a separate subscription. Amazon’s Kindle+ page shows the current UK price and any free trial.

Are all Freida McFadden books on Kindle+?

Not all of them, but in the UK nine were when we checked: The Housemaid, Never Lie, The Inmate, The Locked Door, Ward D, Do Not Disturb, The Coworker, The Teacher and The Boyfriend.

How can I tell if a book is on Kindle+?

On the book’s Amazon page, look for £0.00 next to the Kindle+ logo.

Can I read Kadie Vellis books on Kindle+?

Yes. Every Kadie Vellis book is included with Kindle+, and Little Apples Grow joins them on 1 December 2026.

Last checked on Amazon UK: 11 November 2026. Prefer your thrillers like Freida McFadden or Lisa Jewell? Try our lists of books like Freida McFadden and books like Lisa Jewell.

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