If you’re a thrill-seeker and enjoy diving into the twists and turns of a good mystery novel, here are ten gripping books that offer thrilling plots and keep you on the edge of your seat:
“Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn:
A gripping psychological thriller that follows the mysterious disappearance of a wife and the twists and turns that unfold as her husband becomes the primary suspect.
“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson:
This atmospheric and intense novel introduces Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant but troubled hacker, as she becomes embroiled in a complex and dark mystery.
“The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown:
A fast-paced thriller that combines history, art, religion, and codes as a symbologist and a cryptologist race against time to uncover a secret that could shake the foundations of Christianity.
“The Silence of the Lambs” by Thomas Harris:
A chilling psychological thriller featuring the iconic character Hannibal Lecter, as young FBI trainee Clarice Starling is assigned to seek his assistance in capturing a serial killer.
“And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie:
This classic locked-room mystery follows ten strangers who are invited to a remote island, only to find themselves being systematically killed off one by one.
“In the Woods” by Tana French: The first installment in the Dublin Murder Squad series, this atmospheric and haunting novel follows detective Rob Ryan as he investigates the murder of a young girl while grappling with suppressed memories of his own past.
“Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty: A domestic thriller that unravels the lives of three mothers whose seemingly perfect lives take a dark turn amidst secrets, lies, and a murder investigation.
“The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins:
This addictive psychological thriller follows the protagonist Rachel, whose observations from a train window become entangled in a missing person’s investigation, putting her in danger.
“Sharp Objects” by Gillian Flynn:
A gripping and twisted mystery that delves into a journalist’s investigation of a murder in her hometown, unraveling dark secrets about her own troubled past.
“The Hound of the Baskervilles” by Arthur Conan Doyle:
A classic Sherlock Holmes novel that combines suspense, superstition, and the supernatural as Holmes and Watson investigate a family curse and a mysterious hound roaming the English moors.
These thrilling mystery books will keep you guessing until the very end, satisfying your thirst for suspense and making for an immersive reading experience. Happy reading and enjoy the thrill of these captivating mysteries!
