What are some great action novels that you would recommend?

'The Bourne Identity' by Robert Ludlum is also a great action novel. The story of Jason Bourne's amnesia and his fight against shadowy forces makes for a very exciting read. There are a lot of intense chase scenes and hand - to - hand combat sequences that keep you on the edge of your seat.

'Sword Art Online' is also a notable action anime novel. It takes place in a virtual world where the characters are trapped and have to fight their way through various levels. The action scenes are well - described, especially the sword - fighting and the battles against powerful bosses in the game world.

Another good action romance novel is 'The Princess Bride' by William Goldman. It has a great mix of swashbuckling action and a sweet, enduring romance between Buttercup and Westley. There are sword fights, kidnappings, and all the while, their love story unfolds in a really charming way.

Well, 'Eragon' by Christopher Paolini is a good action fantasy novel. It follows the journey of a young boy who discovers a dragon egg and becomes a dragon rider. 'The Dresden Files' by Jim Butcher is also great. It combines modern-day Chicago with magic and action as the main character, Harry Dresden, battles various supernatural foes. And 'The Inheritance Cycle' which includes 'Eragon' and its sequels is filled with exciting battles and magical elements.

One great action romance novel is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon. It combines time - travel, historical settings, and a passionate love story. The main characters, Claire and Jamie, face numerous challenges in different time periods, with action - packed scenes like battles and escapes, while also having a deep and complex romantic relationship.

Well, '24 Hours' by Greg Iles is a great action thriller. It's a fast - paced story full of danger and suspense. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is another notable one. The main character, Lisbeth Salander, is a complex and fascinating anti - heroine. And then there's 'Red Storm Rising' by Tom Clancy which is set in a fictional World War III scenario, filled with intense military action and strategic maneuvers.

One great action adventure novel is 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien. It follows Frodo and his companions on a perilous journey to destroy the One Ring. Another is 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' by Mark Twain, which is full of exciting escapades along the Mississippi River. 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' by Jules Verne is also a classic, with its exploration of the unknown depths of the earth.

'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief' by Rick Riordan is also a good choice. Percy goes on an action - packed adventure to find Zeus' lightning bolt, facing various mythological monsters along the way. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day settings in a really engaging way.

One of my favorites is 'Cinder' by Marissa Meyer. It's a sci - fi retelling of Cinderella. Cinder is a cyborg living in a future world. There's a lot of action as she gets involved in a plot to save the world from a deadly plague. The romance between her and Prince Kai develops throughout the story in a very charming way.

Sure. 'Dune' by Frank Herbert is a classic. It combines political intrigue, adventure in a desert planet, and complex sci - fi concepts like the spice melange. Another one is 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card. It has great action as Ender trains in a battle school and the sci - fi elements of an alien threat are really interesting.