You probably have had read all your books that are sitting on your shelf by now. What could be the next best thing to do? Look for new novels that you can read, especially during your long Christmas break. People would be reading literary pieces that suit the holidays, but that is not mandatory. You can always go for those genres that spark thrill, curiosity, and a whole lot of different emotions.
Hence, try reading mystery thriller books and see how crazy yet wonderful are their stories. Among the best mystery thriller authors are Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Gillian Flynn, and Robin Sloan. There are also many popular mystery thriller characters that have made a mark on the readers’ lives, like Sherlock Holmes, Detective Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and more. Most of the mystery thriller books have diverse plots that will definitely give you a great reading experience. So without further ado, here are the best mystery thriller novels that you should add to your shelf.
The Searcher by Tana French
This New York Times and Amazon bestselling novel is written by Tana French and was published by Viking last October of this year. If focuses on the story of Cal Hooper felt like a fix-upper might be the ideal way of escaping in an idyllic Irish village. After 2 decades and 5 years in the police force of Chicago and a painful divorce, the only thing that he desires is to start a brand-new life in a lovely place with a great pub where there is absolutely nothing that occurs. His original plan is to renovate the run-down property that he purchased, go walking in the mountains, and bury his former police instincts for eternity. However, when a local boy whose sibling went missing, it forces Cal to conduct some investigation. Cal discovers levels of darkness underneath his serene escape and starts to understand that even deadly secrets are concealed in small towns.
The Priestly Murders by Greg Van Arsdale
The Priestly Murders is a stand-alone mystery thriller novel by author-editor Greg Van Arsdale that was published in 2018. The adventure starts when Peter, a 12-year-old boy, escapes saving his life after seeing a gang that is killing a dear priest. His mother reaches out to the police officials, where former Special Forces Detective Dan Franco who took the call and swore to protect Peter 24/7. But, detective Dan didn’t think how hard this job can become. The father of one of the murderers is the mafia boss of the city named Lars Larkin. In an attempt to eradicate everyone who knows of the participation of his son, he will never stop until both Dan and Peter are dead. Even though Dan attempted to conceal Peter, a rat in their department informed the mafia boss of their moves. However, there is one factor that is in Dan’s favor, which is the psychic ability of Peter. So, can they survive and catch the killer?
The Guest List by Lucey Foley
6 months after its publication, The Guest List by Lucey Foley has already become the New York Times bestseller and Amazon editor’s pick for best mystery, thriller & suspense. There are 7 notable characters in the story, which are the bride, plus one, best man, wedding planner, bridesmaid, and body. Guests assemble on an off-coast island in Ireland to commemorate the wedding of two notable people. The groom is a rising celebrity who is handsome and full of charm while the bride is a magazine publisher who is clever and ambitious. This is a marriage fit for a magazine due to its wonderful features, such as the designer dress, remote venue, lavish party favors, and luxury drinks. Even though the mobile reception is not quite good and the waves are harsh, each detail of the event has been thoroughly prepared and expertly done. But amidst the perfection, somebody ends up dead. The question is who and why?
Hence, mystery thriller is really one of the best genres that you should try and check out. There are different mysteries, cases, deceptions, and betrayals that it offers, which make your reading experience more wonderful.
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