Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code' is also very popular. It combines action with mystery and historical elements. The main character, Robert Langdon, is on a race against time to solve a mystery that could change the world, with lots of thrilling chase scenes and puzzles to solve.
I also highly recommend 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. The story has a complex plot with a journalist and a hacker girl investigating a long - lost mystery. There are elements of danger, action, and a lot of suspense as they dig deeper into the dark secrets.
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.
Sure. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins can be a good start. It has action, a bit of a thriller aspect as the characters fight for their lives in the arena. Another one is 'I Am Number Four' by Pittacus Lore. It has an exciting plot about a boy on the run from aliens. And 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner is also great. It's full of mystery and action as the characters try to escape the maze.
Lee Child's 'Jack Reacher' series is also great. For example, in 'Killing Floor'. Reacher is a tough ex - military man who gets involved in solving various crimes. The books are full of intense fight scenes and clever deductions.
Sure. 'The Bodyguard' is a good one. It's a simple yet engaging story with a bodyguard (lots of action there) falling in love with the person he is protecting. It's easy to follow and has a good mix of action, thriller and romance.
Sure. 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is a great thriller. It's a non - fictional novel that reads like a thriller. It tells the story of a real - life murder in a very detailed and suspenseful way.
Sure. 'My Sister, the Serial Killer' by Oyinkan Braithwaite is a great thriller. It's a unique take on the thriller genre as it explores the relationship between two sisters where one is a serial killer. The Nigerian setting also adds an interesting cultural dimension to the story.
Sure. 'Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is a classic. The cat - and - mouse game between Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter is both terrifying and fascinating. It's a psychological thriller that gets into the minds of the characters in a really creepy way.
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.
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.
Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None' is a classic best - selling thriller. The story is set on an isolated island where a group of people are being killed one by one in a mysterious way. Christie's masterful storytelling and the atmosphere of dread she creates make this book a must - read for thriller fans.
'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty is a thriller that also has elements of domestic drama. It's about a group of women in a small town and a murder that occurs. The book is full of secrets, lies, and power struggles among the characters. It became a best - seller due to its engaging story and well - developed characters.