Can you recommend some of the best action novels?

Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown is a great best - seller action novel. It combines mystery and action as the main character, Robert Langdon, races around Europe to solve a series of puzzles related to the Holy Grail.

Another one is 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien. There are numerous large - scale battles, like the Battle of Helm's Deep. The descriptions of the clashing armies, the heroics of the characters such as Aragorn and Legolas, and the overall epic feel of the battles are amazing action elements.

Sure. '300' is a great action graphic novel. It tells the story of the Battle of Thermopylae in a very visual and engaging way. The Spartans' fight against the Persians is depicted with great detail. Another one is 'Spawn'. It has a dark and supernatural - themed action with the main character Spawn having all kinds of powers and facing off against demons and other villains. 'Judge Dredd' is also worth mentioning. The action in Mega - City One as Judge Dredd enforces the law is non - stop and brutal.

One great Christian action novel is 'This Present Darkness' by Frank Peretti. It vividly depicts the spiritual battle between good and evil in a small town, with exciting action scenes that keep you on the edge of your seat.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' by Mark Twain. Tom's escapades, like the whitewashing scene and his adventures in the cave, are quite action - filled for a classic. '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' by Jules Verne is another. The underwater travels, battles with sea monsters, and the exploration in Captain Nemo's submarine are all exciting action elements.

I also highly recommend 'The Windup Girl' by Paolo Bacigalupi. Set in a future Thailand, it has a unique blend of cyberpunk and biopunk elements. The characters are caught in a web of political and corporate intrigue, and the action is intense as they fight for survival in a world with scarce resources and powerful forces at play.

I would recommend 'The Ipcress File' by Len Deighton. It's a classic spy novel that introduced the character of Harry Palmer. It has a great mix of action, mystery and a bit of a cynical view of the spy world. Also, 'Killing Floor' by Lee Child has some elements of spy - like action. Jack Reacher gets involved in a complex situation that has international implications. And 'The 39 Steps' by John Buchan is an old - time classic with a lot of adventure and espionage elements.

Sure. 'The Hunt for Red October' is a great one from the list. It's full of high - seas adventure and political intrigue.

Definitely. 'North and South' by Elizabeth Gaskell is a historical fiction with action elements. It shows the contrast between the industrial north and the rural south in England during the Victorian era, and also has some intense scenes of social unrest and factory strikes. 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is another good one. It focuses on the life of Thomas Cromwell during the reign of Henry VIII, with court intrigues and power struggles that are full of action. And 'The Clan of the Cave Bear' by Jean M. Auel, set in prehistoric times, has a lot of action as the main character, Ayla, tries to survive and adapt in a world full of danger.

You could try 'The Light that Failed' by Rudyard Kipling. It has elements of action in a colonial - era setting. It shows the life of an artist and his adventures in different parts of the world. 'The Sea - Wolf' by Jack London is also a good pick. It's about a man's encounter with a brutal sea captain on a ship. There are many tense moments and action on the high seas. And 'Kidnapped' by Robert Louis Stevenson is set in Scotland and has a lot of action as the protagonist is kidnapped and has to find his way through various challenges.