What are some of the best conspiracy thriller novels?

One of the best is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It's full of mystery and conspiracy involving the Catholic Church and secrets hidden in art. The plot twists keep you on the edge of your seat.

Well, 'The Pelican Brief' is a great conspiracy thriller novel. It's about a young law student who uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power. Then there's 'All the President's Men' which is based on real - life events and the uncovering of the Watergate scandal, which was a huge political conspiracy. Also, 'The Bourne Identity' series of novels are full of conspiracy and espionage.

Well, I'd recommend 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski. It's a really unique conspiracy thriller that plays with the form of the novel itself. The story has elements of a family moving into a strange house, but there are layers of mystery and conspiracy that unfold as you read. And then there's 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. While it's more of a crime thriller, it has elements of conspiracy, especially regarding the Vanger family's secrets.

A good starting point could be 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. While not a traditional conspiracy thriller, it has elements of a conspiracy within the relationship of the two main characters. And it's very well - written and gripping. 'The Andromeda Strain' by Michael Crichton is also suitable. It has a scientific mystery with some conspiracy - like elements as the characters try to figure out what the strange alien virus is all about.

One of the best is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It weaves a complex conspiracy involving the Catholic Church and the secrets hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci. The plot keeps you on the edge of your seat as the protagonist races to uncover the truth.

A really good conspiracy novel is 'Umberto Eco's 'Foucault's Pendulum'. It takes the reader on a journey through esoteric knowledge, secret brotherhoods, and a grand conspiracy theory. It's filled with historical references and intellectual puzzles. 'The Third Man' by Graham Greene also has elements of conspiracy as it explores the seedy underworld of post - war Vienna. And 'The Bourne Identity' by Robert Ludlum shows a conspiracy within the intelligence agencies where the main character is caught up in a web of lies and danger.

I think 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn can also be a good start. While it may not be a typical 'conspiracy' in the traditional sense, there is a huge web of lies and manipulation that the two main characters create. It's a page - turner with lots of twists and turns that will introduce you to the world of thriller novels.

One of the best is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It weaves a complex web of conspiracy involving the Catholic Church, the Holy Grail, and secret societies. Another great one is 'Foucault's Pendulum' by Umberto Eco. It delves into the world of secret orders and their supposed influence on history. And 'The Illuminatus! Trilogy' is also quite famous for its wild and far - reaching conspiracy theories.

One of the best is 'The X-Files: Ruins' which delves into the world of alien conspiracies much like the popular TV show. It has all the elements of mystery, government cover - ups and strange alien phenomena.

I think 'Inferno' by Dan Brown is also quite popular. It involves a conspiracy related to Dante's Inferno and a threat to the world's population. The fast - paced action and the mystery that surrounds the plot make it a hit. Also, 'The Silence of the Lambs' has elements of conspiracy in the sense of the serial killer's motives and the way the FBI tries to uncover the truth. It's a classic that has maintained its popularity over the years.