Thriller
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Daemon
Daniel Suarez
A techno-thriller about a computer program that takes over the internet after its creator's death, exploring AI and cyber control.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Stieg Larsson
A crime novel about a journalist and hacker investigating a family’s dark secrets, exploring themes of corruption and revenge.
The Secret History
Donna Tartt
A psychological thriller about a group of students involved in a murder, exploring themes of morality and obsession.
True Believer
Jack Carr
A thriller novel about a former Navy SEAL turned CIA operative facing international terror threats.
Altered Carbon
Richard K. Morgan
A sci-fi novel set in a future where consciousness can be transferred between bodies, exploring identity and immortality.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
John le Carré
A Cold War spy novel about betrayal and deception within British intelligence, known for its gritty realism.
The Sympathizer
Viet Thanh Nguyen
A novel about a Vietnamese double agent after the Vietnam War, exploring themes of identity, loyalty, and trauma.
The Terminal List
Jack Carr
A thriller novel about a Navy SEAL seeking revenge after discovering a conspiracy within the government.
Bel Canto
Ann Patchett
A novel about a hostage crisis at a diplomatic party, exploring themes of love, beauty, and human connection.
State of Fear
Michael Crichton
A techno-thriller involving climate change, questioning the role of media and science in shaping public perception.
Reamde
Neal Stephenson
A techno-thriller involving a complex web of hackers, virtual currency, and international intrigue.
A Head Full of Ghosts
Paul Tremblay
A horror novel about a family dealing with possible possession, exploring psychological and supernatural themes.
The Border
Don Winslow
A thriller novel about the Mexican drug cartels and the U.S. government's attempts to combat them.
Man of War
Sean Parnell
A military thriller following an elite special operative on a mission to prevent a global catastrophe.
Elevator Pitch
Linwood Barclay
A suspense novel in which a series of elevator incidents spark a citywide panic, blending mystery with psychological tension.
Cemetery Road
Greg Iles
A mystery thriller about a journalist’s return to his hometown and his investigation into corruption and murder.
Cold Storage
David Koepp
A thriller about a deadly organism discovered in a storage facility, blending science fiction with suspense.
The Russia House
John le Carré
A Cold War espionage novel about a British publisher recruited to assist in a secret intelligence operation in Moscow.
The Little Drummer Girl
John le Carré
A spy novel set in the Middle East, revolving around an actress drawn into an intelligence operation.
The Abominable Man
Maj Sjöwall
A Swedish crime novel featuring detectives Martin Beck and Gunvald Larsson, exploring themes of justice and corruption.
Koko
Peter Straub
A psychological thriller following Vietnam veterans as they try to track down a former comrade turned serial killer.
The Da Vinci Code
Dan Brown
A mystery novel involving cryptic clues and religious symbology, centered around the protagonist’s quest to uncover hidden truths.
The Devil All the Time
Donald Ray Pollock
A dark novel exploring the violent lives of characters in rural Ohio, delving into themes of morality and faith.
The Friends of Eddie Coyle
George Higgins
A crime novel set in Boston, following a small-time gun dealer caught in the underworld's violent conflicts.
Carrion Comfort
Dan Simmons
A horror novel that explores mind control, human cruelty, and survival, following a series of mysterious murders.
The Magus
John Fowles
A psychological thriller about a young teacher drawn into the mysterious world of a wealthy Greek islander.
Necessary People
Anna Pitoniak
A psychological thriller about ambition, friendship, and betrayal among young professionals in New York.
Jurassic Park
Michael Crichton
A science fiction thriller about a dinosaur theme park that spirals out of control, raising ethical questions on genetic engineering.
The Strangler
William Landay
A crime novel set in 1960s Boston, following a family entangled in the search for a serial killer.
Shaker
Scott Frank
A crime novel following an unlikely hero navigating the dangerous underworld of Los Angeles.
American Tabloid
James Ellroy
A crime novel that explores the dark side of American politics in the years leading up to JFK’s assassination.
Mission Flats
William Landay
A crime novel set in Boston, following a small-town police chief who uncovers a web of corruption and violence.
Defending Jacob
William Landay
A legal thriller about a father defending his son, who is accused of murder, raising questions about loyalty and justice.
The Hot Zone
Richard Preston
A non-fiction thriller about the origins of Ebola, following outbreaks and the scientists fighting to contain it.
Agents of Innocence
David Ignatius
A novel about a CIA agent in Beirut, blending espionage with political insight into Middle Eastern conflicts.
Fight Club
Chuck Palahniuk
A novel about an unnamed narrator’s descent into anarchy and violence, exploring themes of identity and consumerism.
Ripley's Game
Patricia Highsmith
A thriller about Tom Ripley’s dark schemes and manipulation, exploring themes of morality and deceit.
Dancing Bear
James Crumley
A crime novel featuring a private investigator drawn into a complex mystery, blending humor with noir elements.
Blacklist
Sara Paretsky
A mystery novel featuring detective V.I. Warshawski, uncovering secrets that connect to issues of political corruption.
Fever Dream
Samanta Schweblin
A psychological horror novel about a mother’s eerie conversations and disturbing visions, blending reality with surrealism.
Pattern Recognition
William Gibson
A novel about a market researcher with an unusual sensitivity to branding, set in a world of digital conspiracies.
The Hunt for Red October
Tom Clancy
A Cold War thriller about a Soviet submarine captain’s defection, filled with military tactics and espionage.
Paper Money
Adam Smith
A novel examining financial corruption and manipulation within the British economic system.
The Dark Half
Stephen King
A horror novel about a writer’s pseudonym coming to life, blending psychological thriller elements with the supernatural.
Missing You
Harlan Coben
A thriller about an NYPD detective who stumbles upon a web of secrets while searching for a lost love.
Artemis
Andy Weir
A sci-fi thriller set on a lunar colony, following a smuggler who gets caught in a conspiracy.
You Love Me
Caroline Kepnes
A psychological thriller following Joe Goldberg as he pursues a new obsession.
Orca
Arthur Herzog
A novel about an orca whale's revenge on humans, blending environmental themes and thriller elements.
Blasphemy
Douglas Preston
A techno-thriller novel that explores science, religion, and the search for God.
American Spy
Lauren Wilkinson
A Cold War-era spy novel that addresses issues of race, loyalty, and identity.
The Middleman
Olen Steinhauer
A thriller about an FBI agent investigating a radical organization in the U.S.
The First Conspiracy
Brad Meltzer
Details the conspiracy to assassinate George Washington during the American Revolution.
Slow Horses
Mick Herron
A spy thriller about disgraced MI5 agents trying to redeem themselves in the field.
The Man Who Lost the War
W. T. Tyler
A novel set during the Cold War, exploring espionage and geopolitical intrigue.
The Outsider
Stephen King
Horror novel exploring good and evil through a supernatural crime.
Six Days of the Condor
James Grady
Spy thriller about a CIA analyst who becomes entangled in a deadly conspiracy.
The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkins
Psychological thriller about memory, deception, and personal trauma.
The Spy Who Loved Me
Ian Fleming
A James Bond thriller that follows Bond’s adventures and his encounter with a woman in need.
The Secret of Fatima
Peter J. Tanous
Fictional thriller revolving around the mystery of Fatima prophecies.
Good Girl, Bad Girl
Michael Robotham
Thriller about a psychologist and a mysterious girl with a dark past.
Broken Angels
Richard K. Morgan
Sci-fi thriller and sequel exploring themes of war and identity.
Beat the Reaper
Josh Bazell
Thriller about a former mob hitman turned doctor with a dark past.
Ordinary Thunderstorms
William Boyd
Thriller set in London about a man caught in a web of crime and corruption.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
John le Carré
Spy novel involving Cold War espionage and intrigue.
Kill Decision
Daniel Suarez
Thriller novel about autonomous drones and their role in modern warfare.
The Rooster Bar
John Grisham
Legal thriller about law students facing debt and fraud in the legal system.
The Killer Collective
Barry Eisler
Thriller about elite operatives joining forces to uncover corruption.
The Peacemaker's Code
Deepak Malhotra
Fictional thriller exploring the ethics and challenges of diplomacy.
1979
Val McDermid
Thriller novel set in Scotland, exploring investigative journalism and suspense.