Thrillers make for quick, compelling reads which is exactly what you might want to pick up this holiday season, when you have a million things to do but also want to read something. I’m going to be reading Riley Sager’s ‘Lock Every Door’ this Dashain. It’s not a slim book but I expect to breeze through it because Sager tells gripping stories.
A friend has borrowed several thrillers to keep her company this Dashain which made me want to recommend some of my favorites here today.
These three titles are guaranteed page turners and will give you the perfect excuse to spend some time holed up in your room, away from all the chatter and socializing, which might be just what you need every now and then.
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
This is a thick book but you won’t want to put it down. There is even a Netflix series based on the book and it’s every bit as enjoyable as the book. More than 20 years ago, Claire and Lydia’s teenage sister vanished without a trace and the two sisters haven’t spoken since then. The two sisters lead very different lives but when Claire’s husband is killed in a robbery gone wrong, it forces the two sisters to confront past demons and wounds. Slaughter has written many books but this is probably her best one. It’s a crime novel that will make your spine tingle.
The Tenant by Freida McFadden
I had had enough of reading Frieda McFadden after I read ‘The Housemaid’ series because I felt like I could predict where she would take the story. That often happens when you read novels by a certain thriller writer back to back. But when I saw the cover of ‘The Tenant’ I was intrigued and I couldn’t help myself. Blake Porter is living the good life. He has a successful career and a steady girlfriend. But when he is suddenly fired from his job, things begin to unravel. For starters, he is forced to take in a tenant when he can’t find another job. She seems like a nice choice but strange things start happening and Blake wonders if she is out to get him. The plot is gripping and will probably have you reading late into the night.
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Published in 2019, this psychological thriller by Alex Michaelides will perhaps always remain at the top of my best thriller’s list. It follows the curious case of a woman who becomes mute after murdering her husband. The story is narrated by Theo Faber, her psychotherapist. The story can feel a bit disturbing at times but the execution is flawless. It feels very real. Alicia and Theo seem like people you know and the narrative is engaging and never over the top. I highly recommend this brilliant book that you will be raving about once you finish it.
