Can you recommend some from the '100 best action novels'?

I would recommend 'The Hunt for Red October'. The entire premise of a Soviet submarine trying to defect to the US while being chased by their own navy is exciting. There are a lot of technical details about submarines that add to the authenticity of the action. It's a classic action novel that's hard to put down.

Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown is a great one. It's full of action, mystery, and intrigue as the protagonist races against time to solve a complex puzzle. Another is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. The intense battles and high - stakes survival situations make it a thrilling action read. And 'Jurassic Park' by Michael Crichton is also excellent. The idea of dinosaurs running amok creates non - stop action.

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.

From that list, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is an excellent action thriller. It has a strong female lead, Lisbeth Salander, and a complex mystery to solve. 'The Hunt for Red October' by Tom Clancy is also great. The submarine warfare and the race against time create a lot of action - packed moments. And 'Red Sparrow' by Jason Matthews, which is full of espionage, action, and a bit of romance.