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The Ultimate List of Best-Selling and Most-Read Thriller Novels Every Fan Must Own
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items Love thrilling stories filled with secrets, twists, and shocking endings?
These are the 10 best-selling thriller and most read novels of all time that have captivated millions of readers around the world.
Each one will keep you guessing until the ver...
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The Best Selling Thriller Books in 2025
The Most Read Thriller Books
These are the most read thriller books that readers everywhere are obsessed with. Packed with intense suspense, shocking twists, and unforgettable endings, each title has proven its power to hook, thrill, and keep audiences coming back for more. If y...
A fast-paced mystery blending history, religion, and global conspiracy.
The Da Vinci Code by Robert Langdon
A chilling psychological mystery about a missing wife and a marriage full of lies.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
A cold case murder investigation that uncovers dark family secrets.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larson
A classic locked-room mystery set on a luxurious train.
Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha Christie
Timeless detective stories featuring sharp logic and brilliant deductions.
Sherlock Holmes Box Set by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (New+English+Original)
A woman stops speaking after a shocking crime—until the truth is revealed.
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
An ordinary observation turns into a dangerous mystery.
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
A haunting murder mystery connected to a detective’s forgotten past.
In the Woods: A Novel (Dublin Murder Squad) by Tana French
Ten strangers, one island, and a mystery that has never lost its popularity.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
A mystery hiding behind perfect lives and seemingly harmless friendships.
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
The Best Selling Thriller Books in 2025
These are the best selling thriller books of 2025—the titles that dominated charts, flew off shelves, and kept readers hooked worldwide. Loaded with high-stakes suspense, explosive twists, and unforgettable storytelling, each book has proven its powe...
✅ 25+ million copies sold (cumulative, strong 2025 sales)
Continued to dominate 2025 due to viral exposure on BookTok and audiobook platforms.
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
✅ 30+ million copies sold
A psychological thriller classic that surged again in 2025 as readers rediscovered dark domestic mysteries.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
📊 15+ million copies sold
🔥 Why readers buy it:
Short chapters, fast pacing, and shocking reveals make this book extremely addictive. Many readers finish it in one sitting—and immediately want the sequel.
The Housemaid by Freida Mcfadden
✅ 20+ million copies sold (series)
The most successful cozy mystery series of 2025, consistently topping UK and global bestseller lists.
The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel (A Thursday Murder Club Mystery)
📊 35+ million copies sold
🔥 Why readers buy it:
A cold case, a dangerous family, and an unforgettable heroine. Readers are drawn to its dark atmosphere and complex investigation that feels raw and real.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
📊 Millions sold
🔥 Why readers buy it:
A legal thriller with moral dilemmas and courtroom tension. Fans love the smart crime logic and realistic justice system drama.
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