8 Snowbound Thrillers to Keep You Glued to the Page

When the snow starts falling, there’s nothing better than curling up with a spine-chilling thriller. These eight snowbound thrillers and mysteries will have you double-checking your locks and savoring every twisty page. Whether you’re in the mood for a locked-room murder or a remote retreat gone wrong, these books deliver the perfect blend of suspense and isolation.

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The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley

A group of old friends gathers at a remote Scottish estate for a New Year’s celebration. Snowed in and isolated, tensions simmer, and one of them ends up dead. With everyone trapped and hiding secrets, the killer is closer than they think. Perfect for fans of closed-circle mysteries with chilling atmospheres.

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Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

When the luxurious Orient Express becomes snowbound, an American businessman is found murdered. Legendary detective Hercule Poirot must untangle a web of secrets and lies among the passengers, all with ties to a dark past. A classic locked-room mystery packed with clever twists.

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Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates

Stranded in the Rockies with a group of strangers after a snowstorm, Christa thinks she can wait out the weather—until their guide is found gruesomely murdered. As the body count rises and paranoia builds, Christa must figure out who among them is the killer before she becomes the next victim.

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One by One by Ruth Ware

A corporate retreat in the French Alps turns deadly when an avalanche cuts off a group of tech employees from the outside world. Secrets unravel and tension mounts as the group is picked off one by one. If you love tense, character-driven thrillers, this one’s a must-read.

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The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz

Aspiring author Alex lands a dream invitation to a secluded writing retreat at a famous author’s mansion. But the retreat turns deadly when one writer goes missing during a snowstorm. With strange occurrences and the pressure to finish a novel, Alex realizes the danger might be closer than she thought.

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The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

Mystery authors Maggie and Ethan are snowed in at an English estate with a missing hostess and a locked-room disappearance to solve. Tensions rise in this festive rom-com meets whodunit, perfect for fans of “Knives Out” with a holiday twist.

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Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

A family reunion at a snowy ski resort turns deadly as secrets unravel and bodies drop. Ernie, the narrator, delivers a darkly humorous twist on the classic whodunit with plenty of clever clues and deadly family drama.

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Shiver by Allie Reynolds

Five friends reunite at a remote ski resort, only to realize someone has deliberately stranded them during a blizzard. With secrets tied to a past snowboarding competition and a missing woman, trust evaporates as the body count rises.

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