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What is the best thriller book ever written?
Obviously, this is a very subjective question, but we’ve listed our favourite thriller books below.
The Snowman
By Jo Nesbø
Detective Harry Hole investigates a series of brutal murders where each crime scene features a sinister snowman. As he races to catch a serial killer, he uncovers dark secrets and chilling twists. Jo’s masterful storytelling and atmospheric setting make this an engrossing Nordic noir thriller.
Behind Closed Doors
By B.A. Paris
To outsiders, Jack and Grace seem like the perfect couple, but behind closed doors, Grace is trapped in a terrifying reality. This psychological thriller is deeply unsettling, with relentless tension and shocking twists that make it impossible to put down.
The Reversal
By Michael Connelly
Defense attorney Mickey Haller is assigned to prosecute a case involving a convicted child murderer granted a retrial. With detective Harry Bosch assisting him, the legal battle turns into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Ultimately, The Reversal is an intense legal thriller packed with suspense and compelling courtroom drama.
I Am Watching You
By Teresa Driscoll
When a teenage girl vanishes after meeting strangers on a train, multiple perspectives unravel the truth behind her disappearance. This psychological thriller is packed with suspense, family drama, and unexpected twists that will keep you engaged.
The Chain
By Adrian McKinty
Rachel Klein receives a terrifying phone call: to get her kidnapped daughter back, she must kidnap another child, continuing an unbreakable chain. This high-concept thriller is both emotionally gripping and relentlessly suspenseful, making it a must-read.
The Woman in the Window
By A.J. Finn
A reclusive woman who suffers from agoraphobia believes she has witnessed a crime in her neighbour’s house. But as she pieces together the truth, she must confront her own unreliable mind. The Woman in the Window’s Hitchcockian suspense and psychological depth make it an enthralling read.
Before I Go to Sleep
By S.J. Watson
Christine wakes up every day with no memory of the past due to a rare form of amnesia. As she pieces together fragments of her life with the help of her husband and doctor, she realises not everything is as it seems… The novel’s constant tension and mind-bending revelations will keep you hooked right up until the final page.
