Interesting thriller books
The Postman Always Rings Twice
What is The Postman Always Rings Twice about?
Passion. Murder. Betrayal. This is James M. Cain’s classic, a story that was first banned when it came out. Frank Chambers is a drifter, and when he walks into a roadside diner, he doesn’t expect to find his destiny in the form of Cora, the owner’s young wife. Together, they develop a plan to free her from her marriage, but nothing goes as planned.
Inferno
What is Inferno about?
What happens when a Harvard symbologist wakes up in a hospital while a bioengineered plague is threatening humanity? In Dan Brown’s "Inferno", smart professor Robert Langdon finds himself in an Italian hospital with no memory. All he has is a strange map inspired by Dante’s work. He must solve puzzles and follow clues in Florence, Venice, and Istanbul to stop a deadly disease from spreading.
The Guest List
What is The Guest List about?
If you’re a fan of locked-room mysteries and also enjoy exotic destinations, this book will be a perfect fit for you! A luxurious wedding party happening on a remote island is marred by a murder, with a few people having hidden motives. You’ll go on a quest of finding out who did it – and the answer won’t be obvious!
In the Lake of the Woods
What is In the Lake of the Woods about?
John Wade had a promising political career and a beautiful wife, Kathy. But when a shocking secret was revealed, everything fell apart. After losing an election, John takes Kathy to a remote cabin, hoping to escape his troubles. When Kathy suddenly disappears, John’s past begins to resurface. As the story unfolds, we learn about his time in Vietnam and the disturbing connection between love and violence.
Verity
What is Verity about?
If you love gripping psychological thrillers with unexpected twists and turns, then "Verity" by Colleen Hoover is a solid choice. It's a story about a passionate writer whose curiosity and ambition take her to unexpected and dangerous places. This woman investigates something in order to finish her novel but, in the process, uncovers disturbing truths that threaten her sanity.
The Last Thing He Told Me
What is The Last Thing He Told Me about?
In this domestic thriller, a woman named Hannah receives a note from her husband Owen, who had disappeared. The note says: "Protect Her", and this mysterious Her is Hannah’s stepdaughter, Bailey. The story unravels details about Owen’s past, making Hannah question whether she truly knew her husband.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
What is A Good Girl's Guide to Murder about?
In the tradition of The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew, a high school senior Pip sets out to solve a murder case that happened in her town. A girl named Andie was supposedly killed by her boyfriend Sal, although Pip believes that this is not true. Will she find out what really happened despite all the dangers of the case? Read to find out!
The Sanatorium
What is The Sanatorium about?
Sarah Pearse takes the readers on a gripping journey to the Swiss Alps, where the main character, Elin, joins her brother’s engagement celebration. Trapped in the minimalist resort due to a blizzard, Elin has to uncover the dark secrets of this place. This page-turner is a perfect read for a gloomy winter day or a night-time reading session.
Where the Crawdads Sing
What is Where the Crawdads Sing about?
In "Where the Crawdads Sing," Kya confronts her struggles after her family abandons her to live in the North Carolina marshlands during the 1950s and 60s. The wild teaches her to survive because she must live on her own, and this experience develops her deep bond with nature's patterns and natural environment. Kya discovers all she needs to learn and protect herself through the marsh, which stands alone as her only link to family.
The Orphan Master's Son
What is The Orphan Master's Son about?
In North Korea, stories are more powerful than truth. Pak Jun Do, the son of a disappeared mother and an influential father, learns that survival depends on becoming whoever the regime needs him to be. He rises through the ranks, from tunnel soldier to kidnapper to propaganda puppet, until he’s wearing the identity of a powerful man he’s just helped to eliminate.
Kafka on the Shore
What is Kafka on the Shore about?
"Kafka on the Shore" is a psychological thriller written by a famous Japanese writer. It is a story where reality is intertwined with the world of perfume, where mythical characters act and help Kafka-Tamura. But the main idea is that a person does not choose their fate; fate chooses a person. Only when you plunge headlong into this intricate story do you realize that all accidents are not accidental.
The Turn of the Screw
What is The Turn of the Screw about?
If you are a horror fan who enjoys books written from the perspective of an unreliable narrator, then "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James will be a great choice for you. One day, a governess begins to realize that the children she watches have been possessed by evil spirits. But is it true? What is "The Turn of the Screw" really about, a horror ghost story or a psychological thriller?
Labyrinth
What is Labyrinth about?
First published in 2005, "Labyrinth" by Kate Mosse quickly became a global sensation, leading bestseller lists in countries like Japan, Norway, France, and the USA. The story is set in both modern-day France and the 13th century, blending together two timelines connected by the search for the secrets of the Holy Grail. It’s full of historical intrigue, thrilling chases, and richly detailed settings, making it a favorite for fans of historical fiction.
The Secret History
What is The Secret History about?
"The Secret History" by Donna Tartt is a dark and captivating novel about a group of elite college students studying classics at a prestigious university in Vermont. They become tight-knit after realizing all of them are fascinated by ancient Greek culture. On top of that, they receove support from their charismatic professor. As their obsession with the past intensifies, they try our forbidden rituals, indulge in dangerous desires, and ultimately commit a terrible act that will haunt them forever.
Then She Was Gone
What is Then She Was Gone about?
"Then She Was Gone" by Lisa Jewell is a gripping mystery. Once you start reading it, you're hooked waiting for another great twist. What lengths can people go to to create their ideal worlds? Explore that with Laurel who lost her daughter ten years ago but never gave up hoping.
Foucault’s Pendulum
What is Foucault’s Pendulum about?
A group of bored intellectuals creates a conspiracy theory as a joke, but what happens when the joke becomes terrifyingly real? In Umberto Eco's "Foucault’s Pendulum", three editors at a Milan publishing house, Casaubon, Belbo, and Diotallevi, became tired of books on the occult and pseudoscience. For fun, they invent “The Plan,” an elaborate, absurd conspiracy theory. They treat it as a mental exercise, but suddemly their fake "Plan" starts aligning a little too perfectly with hidden truths, or so it seems.
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