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My very favorite thriller novels 📖
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Meaghan Murray
Diving into a new thriller novel is one of my favorite feelings: the mystery, the complex characters, the twists and turns - these books have it all. As a self-proclaimed connoisseur of this genre, here are some of my favorite titles with the most sh...
 
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My #1 Riley Sager novel! The summer camp setting, the jumping timelines, and insane twist at the end makes this one a 10/10.
The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
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Lucy foley has been hit or miss for me, but this one comes out on top. There is a lot of characters and sometimes that took away from the plot, but she ties this one up in a very satisfying way. Definitely a good read if you're into whodunnits.
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
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The best plot twist I've maybe ever read. Still think about it years later! This is a compelling, exciting, and suspenseful story that any horror/thriller fan would devour.
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
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Very compelling and emotionally charged thriller. I will say - the ending of this one left me feeling a little unsatisfied and frustrated. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the book so I didn't want to count it out for that one reason. That c...
The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon
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The vibes of this book are off the spooky charts. Set in the 80s in a historical Maine mansion, lovers of retro and gothic horror need to pick this one up!
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
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Although this wasn't initially my favorite after I finished, this was a nice easy, quick thriller read that still packed a punch. I definetely wansn't expecting the ending, and for that it gets a spot!
Never Lie by Freida McFadden
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literally read this right now.
The House in the Pines
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this needs to be a movie omggg
Home Before Dark: A Novel
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spooky ooky, reminded me a lot of AHS Murder House which is a classic in my house!!
The September House by Carissa Orlando
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absolutely crazy again would make suchhh a good movie
I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
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FIVE STARS OMG
Final Girls: A Novel: Sager, Riley
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a classic for a reason!!
The Chain - McKinty, Adrian
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def not as good as The Silent Patient but worth a read; reminiscent of Glass Onion for sure
The Fury by Alex Michaelides
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kept me hooked the entire time. some people don't love this but I'm absolutely obsessed
The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
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kinda predictable if you pay attention but still a super fun read
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley | Goodreads
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