Can you recommend top science fiction thriller books for beginners?

For beginners, 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins is a good start. It has elements of science fiction like a post - apocalyptic world and also has thrilling action and a strong female lead. Another option is 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline. It's set in a virtual world full of 80s pop - culture references and has an exciting treasure - hunt - like plot.

Well, if you're just starting out, 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle is a wonderful choice. It has a unique blend of science and magic. 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov is also great for beginners. It's a collection of short stories that introduce some really interesting concepts about robots and their relationship with humans. And 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a thought - provoking book that has elements of a dystopian future, which is a common theme in science fiction fantasy.

Some of the top thriller science fiction books include 'Altered Carbon' by Richard K. Morgan. It has a noir - feeling plot set in a future where consciousness can be transferred. 'The Martian' by Andy Weir is also a great one. It's a story of survival as an astronaut is stranded on Mars. And 'The Three - Body Problem' by Liu Cixin, which presents a unique view of alien contact and the future of humanity.

Sure. 'The Firm' is a great start. It has an easy - to - follow plot with enough suspense to keep you hooked. It gives a good introduction to the idea of corporate secrets and the lengths people will go to protect them. Another option is 'Liars Poker'. It's not too complex and shows the fast - paced and sometimes unethical world of Wall Street in a very engaging way.

A good starting point would be 'A Head Full of Ghosts' by Paul Tremblay. It's a modern take on the exorcism story with a lot of psychological twists. 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' by Shirley Jackson is a short and engaging read that has elements of horror. And 'The Ritual' by Adam Nevill is great for beginners as it has a strong plot and plenty of scary moments as a group of friends face an ancient evil in the woods.

Definitely. 'Patricia Highsmith's 'Strangers on a Train' is a great thriller. The idea of two strangers swapping murders is both disturbing and fascinating. 'The Silence of the Lambs' (already mentioned but still a top pick) is a masterpiece. The cat - and - mouse game between Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter is unforgettable. And 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' by Patricia Highsmith is also a brilliant thriller about a con man with a dark side.

I would recommend 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card. It has an engaging story about a young boy in a military - like training for an intergalactic war. The characters are well - developed and the action is exciting.

Sure. 'The Martian' by Andy Weir is a great choice. It's about an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle to survive. It's easy to understand and very engaging. Another is 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline. It has a lot of references to 80s pop culture, which makes it fun. And the story of a virtual treasure hunt in a dystopian future is exciting.

Sure. 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells is a good start. It's an old classic about a Martian invasion of Earth. It's easy to understand and very engaging. Another one is 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury. It shows a future society where books are banned, and it has a simple yet powerful story.

Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is also suitable. It tells the story of a young boy, Ender, in a military - like training environment for a future war against an alien race. It has exciting action scenes and explores themes of leadership, morality, and what it means to be human, all in a relatively accessible way for those new to the genre.