19 Thriller Novels to Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat in 2022
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| 19 Thriller Novels to Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat in 2022 |
When you're seeking some drama and suspense, there's no better way to quench your craving than with a lethal book—literally. Thrillers never fail to get your blood pumping, compelling you to turn the pages at breakneck speed while also instilling a weirdly endearing fear of what's to come. The most suspenseful thrillers on this list are obviously made for you.
1. Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk
From beginning to end, this thriller is a labyrinth of mind-blowing events. Palahniuk reissued the thriller, requiring readers to leap from chapter to chapter as they follow various stories as a wounded model seeks vengeance.
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2. The Secret History by Donna Tartt
This book is similar to your favorite TV show or Instagram account that you despise. Every character is evil in their own way, yet you can't help but like them. Page by page, Tartt creates tension in the narrative and immerses you in the mayhem. The New England setting of "howcatchem" brings out the worst in the characters, and while it appears to be just another crime novel at first glance, it is much more than that, with literary themes and connections that are easily missed.
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3. One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest by Ken Kesey
The hairs on the back of your neck will stand up for hours after you finish reading this famous controversial novel. Nurse Ratched rules the psychiatric institution with an iron fist, and the setting is set in the heart of Oregon. Kesey has written a terrifying, dark novel that brings readers to a hospital where patients are fighting for their lives. The book was later adapted into a 1975 American psychological film starring Jack Nicholson — Say No More — and is a must-read for anyone looking for a good scare.
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4. Where They Wait by Scott Carson
Can you envisage your sleeping app going rogue and wrecking chaos in your dreams? Now comes the nightmares. This spooky and captivating novel calls into question the depth and capabilities of technology companies' infiltration into the subconscious and conscious minds of their users.
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5. The Woman Outside My Door by Rachel Ryan
Nothing squeals horror and fear more than a child and their invisible friend, who may or may not exist. Readers will question the main character's rationality in Rachel Ryan's debut novel and will turn through the short spine-tingling chapters as the true motivation and persons of interest change.
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6. Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
Families are difficult. That's it. Things become even more complicated when a spouse goes missing and a husband is named as the prime suspect. The Delaney siblings are divided about their father's innocence, as well as their complicated relationships, sibling conflict, and mystery, which keep readers guessing. The author who brought us Big Little Lies is back with a new story.
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This novel explores almost all your high school panic and multiplies them by a factor of ten. Stephen King is unquestionably a national treasure. How did he find his first novel? Throughout the novel, you can feel Carrie's adolescent angst and want to reach out to lend her a hand, but don't worry, the vengeance Carrie White exacts on her overpowering bullies will leave you in utter shock of her telekinetic destruction.
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8. My Sweet Girl by Amanda Jayatissa
Paloma, a former orphan from Sri Lanka, appears to be a sweet young woman who has recently been separated from her parents. Paloma's secrets from the orphanage in Sri Lanka begin to come up to her when she discovers her roommate dead. This tale is gripping, with a severely flawed narrator and a sense of supernatural phenomena that enhances the twists.
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9. Quiet in Her Bones by Nalini Singh
Aarav Rai is on a mission to unravel the mystery surrounding his mother's 10-year-old unsolved murder, but is Aarav the one who killed his own mother on a stormy night in the New Zealand backcountry? As Aarav unearths more information about himself, his passed away affluent mother, cruel father, and nosy neighbors, he soon descends into a dark mental rabbit hole that may lead to his destruction.
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10. The Surrogate by Toni Halleen
Thrillers are likely to intensify your worst fears, and Halleen swipes into a new parent's worst fear in this novel. What happens if your surrogate abducts your intended child? The interchanging points of view among the characters keep the story moving at a rapid pace that keeps the tension high until the very last page.
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11. Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
This psychological thriller is about much more than a mother (Laurel) looking for her missing daughter (Ellie). As the story progresses, the dramatic tension builds as more conclusions lead to more doubts about Ellie's vanishing. Highly recommended novel that can be finished in a matter of hours!
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12. Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff
Well, that's what tends to happen when you give a picture-perfect, wealthy high school cuddle bug couple a wake-up call. The pretentious characters in this novel, written from two viewpoints of a failing marriage, are vicious, unrelatable, and yet appealing. Former US President Barack Obama even stated that the book was his favorite read of 2015!
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For best-known author Paul Sheldon, Annie Wilkes is the "stan" of all stans. Things take a grim turn when Paul is left in the care of his biggest admirer after a car accident caused by a snowstorm. This Stephen King masterpiece will stay with you for a long time.
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14. Speaking of Summer by Kalisha Buckhanon
Summer is your usual New York City transient creative, but her world falls apart when her twin sister goes missing after her mother's death. Speaking of Summer draws you into Summer's world and psyche, and just when you think you've got her figured out, the entire thriller turns on its head. What was true and what was fiction?
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15. The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
Mr. Ripley is captivating, challenging, and, most pressingly, a sociopath. The complexities of this character continue to serve as a model for many filmmakers and novelists aiming to establish a character who you fear and loathe while remaining palatable. The novel's setting in Italy adds to its allure. Even though it was published over 50 years ago, the book remains irreplaceable. If you enjoy this book, there are more in the series for you to read!
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Four Japanese night shift employees get together to cover up the death of one of their spouses, and yet their plot to flee and frame a rehabilitated town criminal is compromised by betrayal, deceit, and gluttony. Natsuo Kirino's words can make your skin crawl. Each chapter is thoroughly immersed in the detail, terror, blood, and guts that she captures.
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17. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
This instantly recognizable novel captivated readers all over the world. Another national treasure, Gillian Flynn, sets up an atmospheric force that leaps off the pages. Amy Dunne is a sadistic person. Nick Dunne is a slacker (imagine Ben Affleck), and the two can't live without each other. That's marriage, I suppose? The novel is full of surprises, and by the end, readers are sickened by the toxicity of this Leave It to Beaver couple.
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18. Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
This novel will leave you speechless. Sarah Pinborough took a risk with a climax that would make most readers shake their heads and roll their eyes, but she pulled it off. And by making it work, she accomplished something that many authors strive for in their novels: she shocked the readers. Behind Her Eyes is a seductive thriller with supernatural overtones. It's a book you won't soon forget.
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This book's energy and pace are strikingly similar to a carnival funhouse. It's ever-changing, and just when you think you know what's going to happen next, Hoover surprises you. Readers are on the lookout for clues right up until the very last page. Just when you think you've figured out who, what, when, where, and why, everything changes, leaving you stunned.
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