11 Best Thriller Books to Read in 2024
Looking for the best thriller books to keep you on the edge of your seat? We’ve handpicked a selection that grips you with suspense and intrigue. Our list focuses on thrillers that twist your mind and make your heart race. Whether you crave tangled plots or unexpected endings, these best thriller books promise excitement that keeps pages turning well past bedtime. So, prepare for sleepless nights and a rollercoaster of mysteries as we unveil some not-to-be-missed reads!
On this list:
11 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
This book plays with your mind like an Olympic gymnast! The twists kept us up for nights. A real, can’t-put-it-down thriller.
10 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Stieg truly spins a web of mystery and intrigue. Lisbeth Salander is a character to be reckoned with—fiery, fun, and fearless.
9 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
A story so deep we needed scuba gear! The ending hits like a plot-twist tornado. Unexpected and unforgettable.
8 The Secret History by Donna Tartt
We chose this book because it’s an enthralling psychological thriller that blends mystery with cerebral excitement, much like The Da Vinci Code.
7 The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Every commute is a mystery when you’re in Hawkins’ world. We found ourselves looking over our shoulders on the subway.
6 Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
Paris captures the silent terror of what might go on behind closed doors. It’s like peeking through the curtains of a neighbor’s home but way scarier.
5 Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Friendship, secrets, and a twist so grand your head spins. Moriarty keeps it real, relatable, and utterly unputdownable.
4 Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
Welcome to your own brain’s worst enemy! Lehane’s thriller makes you question reality. We bet you’ll read it twice, at least.
3 Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson
When memory fails, what do you trust? Watson’s eerie tale made us double-check our diaries. A gripping read with a punch.
2 The Reversal by Michael Connelly
Few match Connelly’s ability to mix legal drama with thriller elements. The courtroom scenes are more suspenseful than popcorn at a theater.
1 The Snowman by Jo Nesbø
The best thriller book on our list! Nesbø’s chilling tale of a serial killer had us shivering under blankets all night. The setting itself, with its wintry Norwegian backdrops, adds an icy layer of suspense. Harry Hole, the detective, is not just a character—he’s a complex maze of emotions and instincts. Every page felt like an adventure through a blizzard of twists. Why is it the best? Because Nesbø crafts a story that grips, chills, and stays with you long after the final snowfall.
