Can you recommend some best rated thriller novels for beginners?

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. It has short, easy - to - follow stories that are full of mystery and deduction. Another good one is 'The Woman in White' by Wilkie Collins. It has a great plot with lots of suspense. And 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a classic thriller with a simple yet engaging mystery.

I would also recommend 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty. While it has elements of domestic drama, it also has a strong thriller aspect. It deals with the secrets and lies among a group of women and as the story progresses, there are some really tense moments that will keep a beginner engaged.

You could also try 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It's a classic murder mystery where ten strangers are lured to an island and then start getting killed one by one. Christie is a master at creating suspense and keeping the reader guessing.

For beginners, 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is also good. It's a noir - style thriller with a tough detective trying to solve a case involving a valuable statue. It's not too complex and gives a good introduction to the thriller genre. Also, 'Strangers on a Train' by Patricia Highsmith can be a great start. The idea of two strangers swapping murders is both creepy and fascinating.

Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' is also suitable. It's considered one of the earliest detective stories. Poe creates a very strange and puzzling crime scene, and the detective Dupin has to figure out what happened. It's short but very engaging.

Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It's a classic with a simple yet very engaging mystery. Ten strangers are lured to an island and then start to die one by one, and you're left guessing who the killer is.

For beginners, 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe is a great start. It's short, easy to read, and very suspenseful. The narrator's obsession and guilt are palpable. Another good one is 'The Monkey's Paw' by W. W. Jacobs. It has a simple yet spooky premise that draws you in quickly. And 'Lamb to the Slaughter' by Roald Dahl is also suitable as it has a unique and engaging plot that doesn't require a lot of prior knowledge of the thriller genre.

Sure. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins is a great start. It has an exciting post - apocalyptic world, a strong heroine, and plenty of action - packed moments. 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner is also suitable. It has a mystery - filled plot with lots of running and fighting. And 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth is another good one. It has a unique society and the main character has to face many challenges with action and danger.

For beginners, 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie is perfect. The setting on the train is really interesting and the mystery is well - crafted. Also, 'A Study in Scarlet' which is the first Sherlock Holmes novel can be a good choice. It introduces the characters and the detective's methods in an accessible way. And 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain has a simple yet engaging plot for those new to the genre.

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.