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Psychological, and Literary Thrillers Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down
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items This curated list of Psychological, and Literary Thrillers (with a little bit of Gripping Crime) offers a thrilling journey through complex plots, unforgettable characters, and heart-pounding suspense. From atmospheric mysteries to mind-bending psychological twists, each...
Journalist Camille Preaker returns to her hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls, while confronting her own traumatic past. This dark, atmospheric novel delves into psychological horror, family dysfunction, and unresolved grief.
Sharp Objects: A Novel|Paperback
A father must defend his teenage son, accused of murder, while confronting the possibility that his son may be guilty. This emotional, moral tale examines the blurry lines of justice and loyalty, exploring the heavy toll of a parent’s love.
Defending Jacob: A Novel|Paperback
When their baby goes missing, Anne and Marco are caught in a media storm, and their dark secrets start to surface. A fast-paced thriller about trust, guilt, and the lies people tell, with constant twists that keep you hooked.
The Couple Next Door|Paperback
Three women’s lives intersect in a small coastal town where lies, secrets, and a tragedy unfold. A blend of suspense, social critique, and dark humor, this novel explores the complexities of motherhood, domestic violence, and friendship.
Big Little Lies|Paperback
A retired court investigator revisits an unsolved case that haunts him, blending legal drama with deep reflections on memory, justice, and Argentina’s military dictatorship. It’s a gripping, emotional tale that pulls you into both the mystery and the...
The Secret in Their Eyes: A Novel|Paperback
Detective Harry Hole investigates a string of murders with an eerie connection to snowmen left at the crime scenes. This chilling thriller combines suspense, psychological depth, and complex characters, making it a standout in Scandinavian noir.
The Snowman|Paperback
Christine’s memory resets every night, and she relies on her journal to understand her past. When disturbing truths begin to surface, this psychological thriller keeps you on edge with its twists and relentless tension.
Before I Go to Sleep|Paperback
On a road trip, a woman begins to question everything about her relationship, leading to an eerie psychological unraveling. This mind-bending novel explores identity, perception, and existential dread in a uniquely unsettling way.
I'm Thinking of Ending Things: A Novel|Paperback
A mathematician helps his neighbor cover up a murder, but a dogged detective becomes suspicious. This Japanese crime novel is a brilliant intellectual puzzle and a deep dive into loyalty, justice, and the complexities of human relationships.
The Devotion of Suspect X: A Detective Galileo Novel|Paperback
Rachel’s obsession with a seemingly perfect couple leads to the woman’s disappearance. With unreliable narrators and deep psychological manipulation, this thriller explores the lies we tell ourselves and others.
The Girl on the Train: A Novel|Paperback
Ten years after her daughter’s disappearance, Laurel starts a new relationship with a man whose family has unsettling connections to her lost child. A slow-burning, twist-filled thriller exploring grief, manipulation, and long-held secrets.
Then She Was Gone|Paperback
A celebrated artist shoots her husband and then stops speaking. A psychotherapist’s obsession with uncovering the truth behind her silence leads to unexpected revelations. A masterful psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist.
The Silent Patient|Paperback
Journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander team up to solve the mystery of a missing woman from a wealthy family. This modern classic is a gripping blend of social commentary, crime-solving, and personal turmoil.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo |Paperback
Nick Dunne’s wife, Amy, goes missing under mysterious circumstances, and he quickly becomes the prime suspect. This twisted exploration of marriage, media manipulation, and deceit keeps readers on the edge with sharp psychological insights and an exp...
Gone Girl|Paperback
Detective Rob Ryan investigates a murder in a small Irish town, only to uncover painful links to his own childhood. A slow-burn thriller that combines psychological depth with an atmospheric setting, leaving you questioning the truth and the past.
In the Woods |Paperback
When a British politician is accused of rape, his wife is forced to confront the truth about her marriage. A suspenseful, thought-provoking thriller that explores power, privilege, and consent, with a strong moral and legal backbone.
Anatomy of a Scandal: A Novel|Paperback
This thriller examines the seemingly perfect marriage between Jack and Grace, which hides a dark, abusive secret. It’s a tense, psychological ride into the mind of a manipulative and controlling partner, with shocking revelations and a chilling concl...
Behind Closed Doors|Paperback
A woman suffering from agoraphobia spies on her neighbors and believes she has witnessed a crime. A tense, twisty tale filled with paranoia, psychological manipulation, and unreliable narration.
The Woman in the Window|Paperback
Ted is a reclusive man with a dark past, and his neighbor, Dee, becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about him. A twisted psychological thriller that plays with narrative structure and keeps you guessing, blending horror and mystery seamlessly.
The Last House on Needless Street|Paperback
FBI agent Jane Hawk investigates a series of unexplained deaths that reveal a dangerous conspiracy. This high-stakes thriller combines crime, suspense, and science fiction, with themes of power and control.
The Silent Corner|Paperback
When her daughter Amelia dies under mysterious circumstances, Kate uncovers a series of secrets through social media and texts. A haunting mystery about bullying, identity, and how the digital world affects our lives.
Reconstructing Amelia: A Novel|Paperback
Two strangers meet at an airport bar and bond over crime novels, eventually plotting a murder. A psychological thriller that explores moral ambiguity, revenge, and deception, with unpredictable twists and dark humor.
The Kind Worth Killing|Paperback
When a mother’s daughter is kidnapped, she must kidnap another child to secure her release. A fast-paced, moral dilemma-laden thriller about the lengths people will go to for their loved ones, with constant tension and twists.
The Chain|Paperback
A father and son move to a quiet town, only to find themselves drawn into a series of unsettling events tied to a long-unsolved murder. Atmospheric and haunting, this novel is a gripping exploration of grief, trauma, and the impact of violence on a c...
The Whisper Man: A Novel|Paperback
After a private jet crashes, the investigation reveals dark secrets about the passengers’ lives. This thrilling tale blends suspense with deep character development, exploring themes of survival, fame, and moral complexity.
Before the Fall (Edgar Award Winner)|Paperback
On a luxury cruise, Lo Blacklock believes she has witnessed a woman being thrown overboard, but no one else believes her. A suspenseful mystery about isolation, lies, and psychological tension set against the claustrophobic backdrop of a cruise ship.
The Woman in Cabin 10|Paperback
A young couple vanishes without a trace, and years later, their son returns to the scene of their last known location. This emotional, suspenseful novel dives into the secrets and lies of families, with a dark mystery at its core.
The Night She Disappeared: A Novel|Paperback
George, a man with a dark past, is pulled back into a dangerous situation when his former lover asks for help. A fast-paced psychological thriller that explores betrayal, love, and dark secrets, keeping you hooked until the very end.
The Girl with a Clock for a Heart|Paperback
A vicar and her daughter move to a small town with a dark history of witch trials, disappearances, and disturbing rituals. As they settle in, old secrets resurface, and the past begins to haunt the present. Tudor blends supernatural tension with psyc...
The Burning Girls: A Novel|Paperback
After the suicide of classmate Hannah Baker, Clay Jensen receives a mysterious box of cassette tapes recorded by Hannah herself — each side revealing one of the thirteen reasons why she chose to end her life. As Clay listens, he’s forced to confront ...
Thirteen Reasons Why|Paperback