If you're a beginner, 'The Andromeda Strain' by Michael Crichton is a great choice. It has a scientific mystery and lots of action as the scientists try to deal with the alien virus. 'The 39 Steps' by John Buchan is another good one. The protagonist's escape from the bad guys across the Scottish countryside is full of action and adventure. 'The Manchurian Candidate' by Richard Condon is also a great action thriller. The political intrigue and the mind - control aspect add to the overall thrill.
For beginners, I'd recommend 'I Am Legend' by Richard Matheson. It's a short but very engaging story about a man alone in a world full of vampires. The action of his daily survival is quite thrilling. 'The Day of the Jackal' by Frederick Forsyth is also a good one. The assassin's plot and the efforts to stop him create a lot of suspense. 'Jurassic Park' by Michael Crichton is also a classic. The idea of dinosaurs running loose and the characters' attempts to survive is action - packed.
Sure. 'The Hunger Games' trilogy by Suzanne Collins can be a good start. It has action, a bit of a post - apocalyptic setting, and a strong female lead. Another option is 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner. It's full of mystery and the action of the kids trying to escape the maze is exciting. 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth is also great. The concept of the factions and the action within the story make it an interesting read for beginners.
One of the best is 'The Bourne Identity' by Robert Ludlum. It's full of intense action and mystery as Jason Bourne tries to figure out his identity while being chased. Another great one is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It has a lot of twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat. And 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is also a top pick, with its complex mystery and strong female lead.
I would recommend 'The Rock'. It has a straightforward plot and a lot of action. It's about a group of marines and a chemical weapons expert trying to stop a rogue general from launching nerve gas on San Francisco. The action scenes are easy to follow and exciting.
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.
Sure. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is a gripping action thriller. It's not your typical action in terms of guns and chases all the time. But the psychological twists and turns create a lot of action - like tension as the story unfolds about a missing woman and her husband.
Vince Flynn's 'Transfer of Power' is also worth reading. It takes place during a terrorist attack on the White House. The political ramifications of such an attack, the fight against the terrorists, and the complex characters involved create a gripping political action thriller.
Sure. 'Sterek: First Encounters' is a great one for beginners. It's relatively short and easy to follow. It gives a really nice introduction to the Sterek dynamic and their personalities.
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.
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.
Of course. 'The Whisper Man' by Alex North is a very good new action thriller. It has a spooky atmosphere and a lot of action. 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty also has elements of action thriller within its story of secrets and lies among a group of women. And 'The Outsider' by Stephen King is a great blend of horror and action thriller as the characters try to figure out a strange case.
For a beginner, 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a classic choice. It's not too complex but has all the elements of a great thriller like mystery and interesting characters. 'A Simple Plan' by Scott B. Smith is also good. The story starts with a simple discovery but quickly turns into a complex and thrilling situation. Also, 'Before I Go to Sleep' by S. J. Watson. It's about a woman with amnesia trying to figure out her past, which is an easy - to - follow and exciting concept.