Well, 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown can be considered in a way. It has elements of mystery and travels across different locations. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson also has a mystery set in Sweden with some thrilling elements. And then there's 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer. The journey into the strange Area X is full of mystery and thrills.
I would recommend 'The Historian' by Elizabeth Kostova. It involves a search for Dracula across different locations, filled with mystery and a touch of the thriller genre. 'The Bone Collector' by Jeffery Deaver is also good. The detective work and the race against time while trying to solve the mystery are quite thrilling. Also, 'The Woman in Cabin 10' by Ruth Ware, which has a mystery set on a cruise ship with some nerve - wracking moments.
Another is 'In a Strange Room' by Damon Galgut. It follows the travels of the main character across different continents, and there are mysterious elements woven into his personal relationships and the places he visits. The narrative switches between different time periods of his travels, adding to the mystery.
One great mystery thriller YA novel is 'One of Us Is Lying' by Karen M. McManus. It's set in a high school where five students enter detention and only four come out alive. The mystery unfolds as secrets are gradually revealed, and the characters are well - developed, making it a page - turner.
One great 2016 mystery thriller novel is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex plot full of mystery and suspense. The characters are well - developed, especially the main character Lisbeth Salander who is a very unique and interesting figure. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. This book keeps you guessing from start to finish with its twisted plot and unreliable narrators.
I would suggest 'Baccano!'. This light novel is filled with mystery and psychological thrills. It has a complex plot with multiple storylines and characters that all come together in unexpected ways. The characters' motives and the overall mystery of the events are really engaging.
Sure. 'The Shining' by Stephen King is a classic. It's set in an isolated hotel and the sense of dread builds up gradually. The mystery around the hotel's secrets and the protagonist's descent into madness is really thrilling. Another one is 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier. It has an air of mystery from the very beginning as the unnamed narrator tries to uncover the secrets of her husband's first wife.
Yes. 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier is a classic mystery thriller. It's about a young woman who marries a widower and then becomes haunted by the memory of his first wife, Rebecca. 'Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is also well - known. It has the terrifying character Hannibal Lecter and an FBI agent trying to catch a serial killer. And 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a must - read. Ten strangers are lured to an island and then start getting killed one by one in a very mysterious way.
Another one is 'The Killing Joke' by Alan Moore. This graphic novel delves deep into the relationship between Batman and the Joker. It's full of psychological thrills and mystery as it explores the Joker's origin and motives in a rather dark and twisted way. The illustrations add to the sense of unease and suspense.
Sure. 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides is a great one. It's full of twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end. The main character, a criminal psychotherapist, tries to figure out why a famous painter killed her husband and then went silent.
The 2015 best mystery thriller novels include 'The Girl on the Train'. It's a mystery full of twists and turns as the main character's memories and what she sees from the train lead to a complex web of events. 'The Martian' is a unique take on the mystery thriller genre. Watney's situation on Mars is a huge mystery in itself as he has to figure out how to grow food, communicate, and ultimately get rescued. 'Go Set a Watchman' uncovers family and town secrets that have been buried for a long time, making it a great read for mystery lovers.
One excellent mystery thriller short story is 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Edgar Allan Poe. In this story, the narrator lures his so - called friend into the catacombs for a rather sinister revenge. 'The Red - Headed League' by Arthur Conan Doyle is also very good. Sherlock Holmes uses his brilliant deductive reasoning to solve a strange case involving a league for red - headed men. Also, check out 'The Yellow Wallpaper' which has elements of mystery and thriller as it delves into the psychological state of the narrator.