This Week in Thriller — Week of July 6, 2026

New Thriller Releases

The Unknown by Riley Sager

Published: August 4, 2026

This week, The Unknown by Riley Sager leads the new Thriller releases with a significant increase in ratings, likely due to its unique blend of mystery and supernatural elements. The book's trajectory points to a steady growth in ratings over the past few weeks, with a notable increase of 46 ratings this week. As a debut release, it has already garnered a substantial following, and its growth shows no signs of slowing down.

Stats: 478 → 524 (+46)

Victorious by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab

Published: October 6, 2026

Victorious, the latest release from V.E. Schwab, follows closely behind The Unknown in terms of ratings increase. Although its growth percentage is lower at 3.4%, the book's overall performance is still impressive, given its recent release. The trajectory points indicate a steady, albeit slower, increase in ratings over the past few weeks.

Stats: 357 → 369 (+12)

The Gilded Blade by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Published: July 14, 2026

The Gilded Blade, the concluding installment in the Inheritance Games Saga, rounds out the top new Thriller releases. While its growth is the lowest among the three, at 1.0%, it is still a notable release, considering its position as a finale to a popular series. The book's trajectory points to a relatively stable ratings count over the past few weeks, with a minimal increase this week.

Stats: 96 → 97 (+1)

Thriller Backlist Risers

No Thriller backlist books moved enough this week to make the cut.

The Takeaway

This week's data indicates that new Thriller releases are driving the genre's momentum, with all three top spots occupied by recent releases. The Unknown by Riley Sager stands out as the fastest grower, with a 9.6% increase in ratings. In contrast, the backlist seems relatively quiet, with no notable risers this week. As a result, Pick of the Week goes to The Unknown, not only due to its significant growth but also its unique storyline and steady trajectory, which suggests that its popularity will continue to rise in the coming weeks.