Thriller Novels that Won't Leave Lizzy's Brain

The Last Guests

Ever have the feeling you're being watched? A smart, unsettling, unputdownable literary thriller from the award-winning, critically acclaimed writer. Lina and Cain are doing their best to stay afloat. Money has been tight since Cain returned from active duty, and starting a family is proving harder than they thought. Putting Lina's inherited lake house up for rent at weekends seems like the solution to at least one of their problems. The secluded house is more of a burden than a retreat, anyway, and fixing up the old place makes Cain feel useful for once. But letting strangers stay in their house might not be the best idea. Someone is watching - their most mundane tasks, their most intimate moments - and all the things Lina and Cain want...

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Sharp Objects

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn follows journalist Camille Preaker as she returns to her hometown to cover the mysterious murders of two young girls. Battling her own psychological issues, Camille must navigate her dysfunctional family and the dark secrets of the town. The story is a gripping exploration of trauma and family dynamics wrapped in a compelling mystery.

The Vanishing Place

Jane Harper's Force of Nature meets the wild and atmospheric setting of The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah in this twisty, stay-up-all-night thriller about family, love, and loyalty, and the fight for survival in the most beautiful but dangerous New Zealand wilderness. On the remote West Coast of the South Island, vast forests stretch out between mountain ranges and rugged beaches. There, in the small town of Koraha, not a lot happens—until a young girl with blood on her hands walks out of the bush and into the local store, collapsing to the floor. She can't—or won't—speak to anyone. It's the town's sole policeman who recognises her face. She looks exactly like a local girl who disappeared twenty years ago. She has the same red hair. The same...

The Crash

From New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a story about a young woman running from her past. But when she's taken in by an older couple, it soon becomes clear they have no plans of letting her go... A brand new psychological thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden! The Crash: The nightmare she's running from is nothing compared to where she's headed. Tegan is eight months pregnant, alone, and desperately wants to put her crumbling life in the rearview mirror. So she hits the road, planning to stay with her brother until she can figure out her next move. But she doesn't realise she's heading straight into a blizzard. She never arrives at her destination. Stranded in rural Maine with a dead...

Strange Buildings

Eleven strange buildings. One terrible secret. A lonely hut in the woods.A murder house.A hidden chamber.A mysterious shrine.A home in flames.A nightmarish prison... Each of the buildings in this book tells a chilling story. Each one is part of a puzzle. Look closely... and you'll see that everything is connected. All leading to a revelation so horrifying you won't want to believe it. Millions of readers have become addicted to solving Uketsu's dark mysteries. Strange Buildings is the strangest, and darkest, of them all.

Misery

Misery by Stephen King follows Paul Sheldon, a famous author who is kidnapped by his "number one fan" after a car accident. Held captive, he is forced to write according to her demands, leading to a tense battle of wits and wills. This gripping thriller explores themes of obsession and survival.

Magpie

Magpie by Elizabeth Day is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of desire, trust, and deception. It follows the story of two women whose lives become intricately intertwined through the lens of motherhood, perception, and hidden truths. As the plot unfolds, the line between reality and imagination blurs, keeping readers on the edge with its intense emotional depth and unexpected twists.

The Guest List

The Guest List by Lucy Foley is a gripping crime and thriller novel set on a remote Irish island during a high-profile wedding. As guests gather for the celebration, simmering tensions and secrets bubble to the surface, leading to a murder. The story deftly weaves through multiple perspectives to unravel the mystery, keeping readers on edge until the very end.

The Secrets We Hide

The Wife Upstairs

In The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins, a young woman named Jane, trying to escape her past, finds work as a dog-walker in an affluent neighbourhood. She becomes entangled with Eddie, a charming widower whose wife mysteriously disappeared. As Jane and Eddie grow closer, secrets unravel, and the shadows of the past threaten to upend their burgeoning relationship.

The Girl on the Train

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins is a gripping psychological thriller that follows Rachel, a troubled woman who takes the same train every day, observing the world outside her window. When she notices something shocking happen at a house she passes daily, her obsession with uncovering the truth intertwines with her own struggles, leading her into a complex web of secrets and deceptions. The narrative shifts between different perspectives, creating a tense and unpredictable story.

The Silent Patient

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is a gripping psychological thriller about a famous painter, Alicia Berenson, who becomes mute after being accused of her husband's murder. A determined psychotherapist, Theo Faber, is captivated by her case and becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind her silence.

Little Fires Everywhere

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng is a captivating novel that explores the intertwined lives of the Richardson family and Mia Warren, an enigmatic artist, and her daughter Pearl. Set in the seemingly perfect town of Shaker Heights, Ohio, the book delves into themes of motherhood, identity, and the weight of secrets, revealing the profound impact of the characters' choices and desires. The narrative intricately weaves personal and ethical dilemmas, leading to inevitable conflicts and discoveries.