FOR THRILLER LOVERS

Dracul (GP Putnam’s Sons) by Dacre Stoker & J.D. Barker

A prequel to “Dracula” inspired by notes left behind by Bram Stoker, who quite possibly believed vampires were real. This novel, written by Bram’s great-grandnephew, explores Bram’s sickly childhood and his mysterious nanny, a young woman named Ellen. When there’s a rash of strange deaths across town, he becomes convinced she is involved.

The Witch Elm (Viking) by Tana French

Coming home from drinks with colleagues, Toby surprises two burglars and is beaten and left for dead. As he recuperates, he returns to his ancestral home to care for his dying uncle. But a skull found on the property makes Toby realize that his family past is not what it seems.

Trust Me (Forge Books) by Hank Phillippi Ryan

An accused killer similar to Casey Anthony insists she’s innocent, while a veteran journalist covers the murder trial, looking for her next big project after a personal tragedy. When she agrees to write a book about the accused, the two women are thrown together in a confusing, uneasy alliance.

Baby Teeth (St. Martin’s) by Zoje Stage

Suzette is a stay-at-home mom devoted to her 7-year-old daughter, Hanna, who does not — or will not — speak. Unrelated, Hanna’s also kind of a handful, the scourge of babysitters and might possibly be a complete psychopath. Or is it all in Suzette’s head? The reader won’t know, making this a deliciously creepy read.