Books come and go. With so many new authors writing so many new books, we end up missing out on some of the gems! So, If books like Gone Girl and The Girl On The Train were your cup of tea, then you are going to love this! We have got for you 8 thriller novels that you may have missed out on last year, but definitely won’t be able to put down once you get your hands on.
1.The Outsider – Stephen King
Winner of the Good Read Choice Awards this book is going to keep you up at night. The Outsider is about the investigation of the murder of an eleven-year-old boy whose violated corpse is found in a town park. The eyewitnesses and fingerprints point to one of the city’s most famous citizens who has an alibi. However, the detective and the district attorney have a case that seems ironclad. This book will take you on a journey of unbearable suspense which will reveal some horrifying answers, and the final verdict will put you in a state of shock. It will have you on the edge of your seat and make you feel a vast range of emotions. So what are you waiting for?
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2. Lethal White – Robert Galbraith
If you’re a JK Rowling fan, you have another chance to experience her flawless writing. Confused? Let us explain. Jk Rowling writes under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith to maintain the distinction from her other writing. Lethal White is the fourth in a series of four books following the life of a war veteran turned private detective. Cormoran Strike solves brutal murder cases along with his trusted assistant Robin Ellacot. There is nothing we can say to describe Rowling’s brilliant work that hasn’t already been said. So we suggest you get your hands on this four-part series and dive into the thrilling world of Strike and Robin asap!
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3. The Woman In The Window – A.J. Finn
For those of you who are still hungover on The Girl On The Train, here’s something for you. A little along the lines of the New York Time’s Best Seller by Paula Hawkins, The Woman on the Window follows the life of Anna Fox, a recluse in her New York City home. Anna spends her day drinking wine, watching old movies and recalling happier times, and spying on her neighbours. But when one night she sees something she shouldn’t have, her world begins to crumble, and the shocking secrets come out. This book is a page-turning thriller, one that you shouldn’t dare to miss out!
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4. The Wife Between Us – Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
This New York Time bestseller co-authored by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen is a twisted and chilling expose on the secret complexities of an enviable marriage. It is a straightforward and familiar storyline – a husband, a wife and a mistress, but what makes the difference is the smart and seamless way in which it is presented. It is, without a doubt, a tense psychological thriller that makes an impact. You will have to read it to understand what we mean. So get your hands on this right away!
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5. The President Is Missing – Bill Clinton and James Patterson
This book by the Former POTUS and the world’s best selling author is a page-turning thriller set over three days. The President is Missing sheds light upon the inner workings of the American nation and its vulnerabilities. The book is about President Jonathan Lincoln Duncan, who’s in a race against time to stop a cyber attack that would cripple the United States. It is not just any thriller; it is a scenario of what-ifs. A commentary on how a president has to make tough choices. So pick up this one if you have even the least bit of interest in politics and thriller is your genre of choice. We assure you, it’s going to leave you pleasantly surprised!
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6. Sometimes I Lie – Alice Feeney
Sometimes I lie is a debut novel by Alice Feeney, a former BBC journalist. This book made it to the list of New York Times and International bestseller. Amber Reynolds wakes up in a hospital, but to everyone else, she is in a coma. She can’t move or speak, but she can hear the people who come to visit her; however, they are not aware of it. The narrative alternates between the ‘Now’ in the hospital room where Amber struggles to uncover what happened and a ‘Then’ leading up to what happened, and her childhood diaries from decades ago. It is an intriguing psychological thriller with lots of twists and turns. It is already being made into a TV series starring Ellen DeGeneres, so if you are a ‘books over TV Series/movies’ person, we suggest you get your hand on this now!
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7. The Death Of Mrs Westaway – Ruth Ware
This is one of those books which will have you completely hooked starting from page 1. This book is about Hal, who on a day much like the others receives a mysterious letter bestowing upon her a large inheritance. She realises that the letter was not meant for her, but her skills as a tarot card reader might help her claim the money. Soon she finds herself in the middle of a very very strange situation. This novel makes for a compelling read wherein the author plays with your mind enough to have you questioning your sense of reality and logic. You are most certainly going to love this intriguing and through and through entertaining thriller so much that you won’t be able to put it down until you’ve turned the last page!
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8. The Chalk Man – C.J. Tudor
Touted as one of the best thrillers of 2018, if there is one book of this genre you were to pick we suggest you pick this one! The Chalk Man is a story about 5 young friends; four boys and a girl. They go through a terrifying experience at their adolescence that haunts them for the rest of their lives. This is a suspense novel that you absolutely must read, or you would be missing out on one of the best mysteries out there. This book is going to wow you big time. It nicely moves between two timelines. Events that occurred in 1986 and to the present. It is going to keep you engrossed and even make you pull an all-nighter or two!
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