What are some classic conspiracy thriller novels?

Well, 'Foucault's Pendulum' by Umberto Eco is a remarkable conspiracy thriller novel. It delves deep into esoteric knowledge, secret organizations, and their supposed plots. Then there's 'The Bourne Identity' by Robert Ludlum. Jason Bourne's story is filled with shadowy government agencies and their devious conspiracies. And 'The Third Man' by Graham Greene, which has a great deal of post - war intrigue and conspiracy in its plot.

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, 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.

One classic thriller novel is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It has a really creepy and intelligent serial killer, Hannibal Lecter. Another is 'Psycho' by Robert Bloch, which was made into a famous movie. And 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier is also a great one, with a lot of mystery and suspense in an old mansion setting.

Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None' is also very well - known. It's a story about ten strangers who are lured to an isolated island, and they start to die one by one in a very mysterious way, full of suspense and twists.

Well, 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier is a great thriller mystery. It has an eerie atmosphere throughout the story. The unnamed narrator is haunted by the memory of Rebecca, her husband's first wife. Then there's 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. This novel combines mystery, thriller elements, and a strong female lead in Lisbeth Salander. It's a page - turner.

One classic mystery and thriller novel is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It's a masterpiece of mystery with a group of people trapped on an island, being killed one by one, and the mystery of who the killer is keeps you on the edge of your seat. Another is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It has the terrifying yet fascinating character of Hannibal Lecter, and the hunt for the serial killer 'Buffalo Bill' is full of suspense.

Well, 'The Pelican Brief' by John Grisham is a great one. It's about a young law student who uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power. Then there's 'The Day of the Jackal' which is set around an assassination plot against the French president. Also, 'The Hunt for Red October' by Tom Clancy has political thriller aspects with its Cold War - era naval and political drama.

Some classic psychological thriller novels include 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It plays with the unreliable narrator trope as the main character's alcohol - addled memories create a web of mystery. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is also well - known. It takes readers on a rollercoaster of a relationship filled with lies, manipulation, and psychological games between the two main characters. 'Sharp Objects' by the same author is another. It explores a journalist's return to her hometown and the psychological horrors she uncovers there.

Some classic horror and thriller novels include 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson. It shows the duality of human nature in a very spooky way. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is also notable. With its brilliant character of Hannibal Lecter, it keeps readers on the edge of their seats. 'The Exorcist' by William Peter Blatty is a terrifying exploration of demonic possession.