Best Books On Crime And Thrillers
Different books are available in many genres for reading according to mood. The crime thriller genre spikes a high level of interest and keeps the reader attached to the book. It also helps in warning oneself from the acts of crime taking place in the world. Here is a list of the best crime and thriller books that sparks interest in the reader’s mind and keeps them glued to the book.
1. The Silent Patient
The Silent Patient tells the story of a woman who writes a diary to vent about her day and not to worry her beloved husband. However, late one evening, she shoots her husband five times and never speaks another word.
A forensic psychotherapist intends to treat the woman and is obsessed with investigating her crime. It is a heart-stopping thriller about a woman’s brutal, random act of violence and about a man who wants to discover why she did it.
It has a master plot and is an exciting, breathless read. It is presented as an intelligent, imaginative and terrific read.
This book is written by Alex Michaelides, who read English at Cambridge University and received an M.A. in screenwriting from the American Film Institute. This book is a Sunday Times, New York Times, Australian and Irish bestseller.
2. The Complete Novels of Sherlock Holmes
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The book is written by famous storyteller Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle.
It starts with a thread of murder running through the town, and Sherlock holmes try to expose the murderers. The story is also about the partnership between Dr Watson and Sherlock Holmes as they try to gather clues together.
3. One Arranged Murder
One Arranged Murder is a book that presents the story of two amateur detectives and a murder case that affects them personally. Two best friends set up an investigation agency and end up in their own web of mysteries.
It is a hard to put down thriller about love, friendship, family and crime. It keeps the readers hooked to the book and is an entertaining tale.
This book is written by Chetan Bhagat, who is the author of eleven brilliant books. Many of his books have been adapted into successful Bollywood movies.
He also writes columns for leading English and Hindi newspapers that focus on youth and national development issues. He is also a motivational speaker and screenplay writer.
4. Cross Your Heart, Take My Name
Cross Your Heart, Take My Name is a book about Garv and Yahvi who meet by chance and are consumed in love 6 months later. It shows how they decide to escape the daily routine and begin a new journey. The story progresses with Yahvi mysteriously vanishing altogether the day they were supposed to meet.
It then unveils many shocking realisations for Garv and how an Instagram profile might have clues to the truth behind her disappearance. The revelations change the way Garv sees Yahvi.
It is depicted by the twisted journey of two individuals and contains emotions, crime and sin. This book is written by Novoneel Chakraborty, who has written 14 bestselling thriller novels and a short story collection.
He is known for his twists, dark plots and strong female protagonists. He has also written and developed several T.V. and web shows for premiere channels and platforms.
5. The Crimes of Dahliaring: The Mysteries of a City Built for Diamonds
The Crimes of Dahliaring is a story about the consequences of clashing egos in a city built for diamonds. It is about a crime lord, a smart thief and a brilliant detective.
It shows that money is always greater than life and ego is greater than money for certain people. This book shows how the egos between these characters destroy the lives of many.
6. Case No. 56
Case No.56 shows how the clues lead the two detectives nowhere, and the different instances lead to the conclusion that it was an accident.
However, the detective still believes it was a murder and digs into overshadowed facts, and suspicion turns to everyone in the family. It is a story with hidden meaning in the clues and unbelievable truths.
It shows the journey of two people who investigate the case and try to solve it. This book is written by Chandrashekar, who is an M.E. graduate from Osmania University and works as Lead Electronics Engineer in General Electric Co. for the last 8 years.
7. The Dancing Girls
The Dancing Girls is a book that presents a gripping crime thriller with huge unexpected twists. It presents how a dead body is found, and newly-promoted Detective Jo Fournier is thrown into a disturbing case.
It begins with investigating why the dead body is left posed as a ballerina when another woman’s dead body is found posed as a dancer. The detective digs into old files and makes terrifying links to a series of cold cases where each victim has the same strangulation marks.
It shows the story of how the detective has to follow orders and not investigate the cases outside her jurisdiction. However, a message on the victim’s computer unveils lies about these women.
