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Thrillers/Horrors That Kept Me Up All Night
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items Thriller and Horror books that are bound to keep you up at night.
This psychological thriller is about two high school seniors, Megan McDonald and Nicole Cutty, who are abducted after a party. One manages to escape, but the other remains missing, prompting a quest for truth and justice.
~This book held my attention so that, with every page, I had to know more as the questions rose. I ended up finishing this book within a day. Overall, it was an amazing read.
~This book held my attention so that, with every page, I had to know more as the questions rose. I ended up finishing this book within a day. Overall, it was an amazing read.
The Girl Who Was Taken: Psychological Thriller
This well-known thriller revolves around a series of simultaneous murders. The victims turn out to be well-known and feared criminals, raising the question of whether the shooters are villains or vigilantes. The Women's Murder Club tries to grapple f...
~I've always loved a good James Patterson book, and I can say this one didn't disappoint. It's so fast-paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. This book is part of a series, but it can be read as a standalone, which I love.
~I've always loved a good James Patterson book, and I can say this one didn't disappoint. It's so fast-paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. This book is part of a series, but it can be read as a standalone, which I love.
The 20th Victim (Women's Murder Club 20)
A psychological thriller that revolves around Clara, a young psychic who struggles to attract clients for her tarot readings. When she starts having strange, disturbing visions, she suspects they're connected to the recent disappearances of women in ...
~I just love anything to do with psychics, so, this was a MUST BUY, and it did not disappoint! This story was so vivid and suspenseful, with the addition of the tarot reading. And, giving each women their own voice, made me emotional. I loved this st...
~I just love anything to do with psychics, so, this was a MUST BUY, and it did not disappoint! This story was so vivid and suspenseful, with the addition of the tarot reading. And, giving each women their own voice, made me emotional. I loved this st...
Please See Us: Mullen, Caitlin: Books
A young adult thriller that explores themes of love, abuse, and revenge. Sawyer Dodd, a star-athlete and straight-A student, is stunned when her boyfriend dies in a tragic car crash. But, she finds a note in her locker, “You're welcome.” Someone knew...
~This book does have its mixed reviews, but I loved it. It was dark and disturbing, with a twisted way of showing the lengths someone would go through to show they cared. I would say it was truly a roller-coaster of a read.
~This book does have its mixed reviews, but I loved it. It was dark and disturbing, with a twisted way of showing the lengths someone would go through to show they cared. I would say it was truly a roller-coaster of a read.
Truly, Madly, Deadly - Jayne, Hannah: Books
A psychological thriller that follows Alicia Berenson, a painter who murders her husband, then stops speaking. Criminal psychotherapist, Theo Faber, jumps at the opportunity to work with her, determined to get her to talk and uncover the mystery of h...
~This story had me up ALL NIGHT just to finish. The twists were done so smoothly, always throwing me off of what I THOUGHT I knew. I read a lot of psychological thrillers, and this is by far my top 5.
~This story had me up ALL NIGHT just to finish. The twists were done so smoothly, always throwing me off of what I THOUGHT I knew. I read a lot of psychological thrillers, and this is by far my top 5.
The Silent Patient - Michaelides, Alex: Books
Wally is a 16-year-old girl who was adopted from a Russian Orphanage and grew up in a wealthy New York family. Her desire to rebel leads her to the streets, where she learns her true identity and the truth about her birth mother. She goes looking for...
~This book was EPIC! Comparing it to The Girl With the Tattoo Dragon, I knew I was in for a ride. And, I just love a strong female character.
~This book was EPIC! Comparing it to The Girl With the Tattoo Dragon, I knew I was in for a ride. And, I just love a strong female character.
Dark Eyes - Books
Twenty years ago, Phillip McBride's body was found in the woods, but it was ultimately ruled a suicide. But, three people knew the truth. And some secrets can't be kept in the dark forever.
~This book had me thinking about it for DAYS. The writing was just beautiful, poetic, even. It was a fantastic read, and I would suggest it to anyone.
~This book had me thinking about it for DAYS. The writing was just beautiful, poetic, even. It was a fantastic read, and I would suggest it to anyone.
The Devil Walks in Mattingly: Coffey, Billy:
This is a horror/thriller that follows Mallory Quinn, a recovering addict who becomes a nanny for a young boy named Teddy. As she's settling in, Teddy's drawings take a dark turn, even showing a man dragging a woman's body. They turn from stick figur...
~This book was AMAZING! Every twist had me gasping, even if some were a bit obvious. The suspense just kept coming, keeping me on the edge of my seat. I don't think I will ever forget this book.
~This book was AMAZING! Every twist had me gasping, even if some were a bit obvious. The suspense just kept coming, keeping me on the edge of my seat. I don't think I will ever forget this book.
Hidden Pictures: A Novel - Jason Rekulak
A psychological thriller that follows Laurel Mack as she tries to put her life back together ten years after her daughter, Ellie, disappeared. She meets a man in a cafe, and soon, she's meeting his daughters. His youngest, Poppy, draws her in as she ...
~The pacing of this story really kept me in. I did seem to guess a few twists, but that never deterred me from the story itself. It just left me anxious to know more. This was worth the read.
~The pacing of this story really kept me in. I did seem to guess a few twists, but that never deterred me from the story itself. It just left me anxious to know more. This was worth the read.
Then She Was Gone: A Novel: Jewell, Lisa
This story intertwines Marilyn Monroe with the Cold War Era. Norma Jean meets a mysterious man in Los Angeles, who transforms her into the iconic Marilyn Monroe. 12 years later, he comes back for repayment, and she's soon given her first assignment: ...
~I have quite the fascination with Marilyn Monroe, so it was a MUST HAVE. I quite enjoyed it and found the way Marilyn was portrayed fascinating. Very much worth the read.
~I have quite the fascination with Marilyn Monroe, so it was a MUST HAVE. I quite enjoyed it and found the way Marilyn was portrayed fascinating. Very much worth the read.
The Blonde: Godbersen, Anna - Books
A psychological thriller that revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Carly Johnson, a student at Elm Bridge High, after a fire claims three lives. The main suspect: Kaitlyn. But Kaitlyn doesn't exist. She is the alter ego of Carly Johnson. A...
~I LOVED this story. I even took it with me to work to just finish it. The way the story was told through diary entries, reports, and witness testimonies had me enraptured. I still come back to this book and could keep rereading it over and over agai...
~I LOVED this story. I even took it with me to work to just finish it. The way the story was told through diary entries, reports, and witness testimonies had me enraptured. I still come back to this book and could keep rereading it over and over agai...
The Dead House - Kurtagich, Dawn: Books
A psychological thriller about a woman, Rowan Cain, who takes on the job as a nanny, who suddenly finds herself accused of murdering one of her charges. She writes letters to the lawyer, Mr. Wrexham, hoping he will believe her when she says that she'...
~ I bought this book because I saw that it was inspired by The Turn of the Screw, and it DID NOT disappoint! I loved how everything was being questioned, not just by the character but by you, the reader. I could just feel her desperation through her ...
~ I bought this book because I saw that it was inspired by The Turn of the Screw, and it DID NOT disappoint! I loved how everything was being questioned, not just by the character but by you, the reader. I could just feel her desperation through her ...
The Turn of the Key: Ware, Ruth
Two young girls, Calli Clark and Petra Gregory, go missing one early morning. The two families of the two young girls grapple with anything that could help them find their girls, even if it means uncovering long-kept family secrets.
~Admittedly, I was a bit skeptical, as it's not much of a mystery as to who did it or why, as you find out within the first chapter. But the more I read, the more I was drawn to each character and to what they've been through. Some even hitting on a ...
~Admittedly, I was a bit skeptical, as it's not much of a mystery as to who did it or why, as you find out within the first chapter. But the more I read, the more I was drawn to each character and to what they've been through. Some even hitting on a ...
The Weight of Silence: Gudenkauf, Heather: Books
Iris, Grey, and Vivi disappear one cold night, lost for a month before they mysteriously return right where they went missing, forever changed, but with no recollection of what happened to them. Now, the eldest, Grey, is missing, and it's up to Iris ...
~The way this story was written left me speechless, and I couldn't help but think about it for days after I finished it. I was genuinely shocked by the plot twist and left reeling over the ending. This has to be one of my top 3 favorite books ever.
~The way this story was written left me speechless, and I couldn't help but think about it for days after I finished it. I was genuinely shocked by the plot twist and left reeling over the ending. This has to be one of my top 3 favorite books ever.
House of Hollow Sutherland, Krystal: Books
Claire, who is the daughter of a notorious murder suspect, is trying to move on with her life after 30 years since the incident that left her father missing and her mother injured. But, she soon becomes obsessed with finding the truth when she is tol...
~This story slowly pulled me in, but by the end, I was entranced. This story was well-paced and not too long that it dragged, based loosely on the Lord Lucan Case. I truly loved it and would recommend it to anyone.
~This story slowly pulled me in, but by the end, I was entranced. This story was well-paced and not too long that it dragged, based loosely on the Lord Lucan Case. I truly loved it and would recommend it to anyone.
A Double Life - Berry, Flynn: Books
12-year-old Luke Ellis is kidnapped from his home and taken to a sinister facility where other kids with extraordinary powers are subjected to cruel experiments to extract their powers. Luke is desperate to escape the institute, but the only problem ...
~ I couldn't not add a Stephen King book to this list. I love most of Stephen King's books, and this is definitely another one I certainly enjoyed. I know he's a bit overpraised, but a good book is a good book no matter who writes it.
~ I couldn't not add a Stephen King book to this list. I love most of Stephen King's books, and this is definitely another one I certainly enjoyed. I know he's a bit overpraised, but a good book is a good book no matter who writes it.
The Institute: A Novel: King, Stephen: Books
In the town of Derry, Maine, a group of seven kids, The Losers Club, confronts a malevolent entity that preys on their fears, often taking the form of a clown named Pennywise. The story alternates between the Losers' childhood experiences with It and...
~At this point, EVERYONE knows Stephen King's infamous book IT. Especially, with all of those movies and now a show. I have been obsessed with It since I first saw the 1990 miniseries, so of course I got the book. It was a bit more disturbing than I ...
R.I.P James Ransone
~At this point, EVERYONE knows Stephen King's infamous book IT. Especially, with all of those movies and now a show. I have been obsessed with It since I first saw the 1990 miniseries, so of course I got the book. It was a bit more disturbing than I ...
R.I.P James Ransone
It: A Novel: King, Stephen