Top 10 Suspense Novels to Read in 2021: Thrills, Intrigue, and Unforgettable Stories If you are a fan of heart-pounding suspense novels that keep you on the edge of your seat, 2021 has plenty of thrilling options to choose from. From psychological thrillers to gripping mysteries, the year is filled with new releases bound to captivate readers. In this article, we have compiled a list of the best suspense novels for 2021 that will leave you breathless and eager for more. 1. "The Sanatorium" by Sarah Pearse: This chilling debut novel takes place in a converted sanatorium in the Swiss Alps. As guests gather for a celebratory weekend, dark secrets emerge, and a relentless snowstorm traps them inside. With its atmospheric setting and complex characters, this book is a must-read for fans of psychological suspense. 2. "The Push" by Ashley Audrain: Exploring the dark side of motherhood, "The Push" tells the story of a woman who is convinced that there is something wrong with her daughter. As she struggles to distinguish between reality and her own fears, this gripping novel examines the depths of maternal instinct and the complexities of raising a child. 3. "The Survivors" by Jane Harper: Set against the backdrop of a small coastal town, "The Survivors" unravels a decades-old mystery when a young woman's body is found on the beach. As secrets from the past resurface, the town's inhabitants are forced to confront their roles in a tragedy that changed their lives forever. Harper's atmospheric writing and compelling characters make this a must-read for mystery fans. 4. "No One's Home" by D.M. Pulley: In this gripping tale, a woman returns to her childhood home, only to discover that something sinister is lurking within its walls. As she delves into the secrets of the house and its former residents, she becomes entangled in a web of deception and danger. Pulley's skillful storytelling will keep readers guessing until the very end. 5. "The Plot" by Jean Hanff Korelitz: For fans of literary suspense, "The Plot" is an intriguing exploration of the nature of storytelling. When a struggling writer steals an idea for a novel from a deceased student, he finds literary success. However, as the consequences of his actions unfold, he is forced to confront the moral and ethical implications of his choices. 6. "The Other Emily" by Dean Koontz: In this gripping novel, Koontz weaves a tale of obsession and deceit. When a man's ex-girlfriend goes missing, he becomes determined to uncover the truth. As he unravels the mystery, he discovers that not everything is as it seems. With its masterful plot twists, "The Other Emily" will keep readers guessing until the final page. 7. "The Maidens" by Alex Michaelides: From the author of "The Silent Patient" comes another gripping psychological thriller. Set at Cambridge University, "The Maidens" follows a group of female students as they try to unravel the truth behind a series of murders. With its atmospheric setting and cleverly constructed plot, this novel is guaranteed to keep readers enthralled. 8. "The Burning Girls" by C.J. Tudor: In this haunting tale, a single mother and her daughter move to a small village with a dark history. As the past and present collide, they find themselves drawn into a sinister cult and a chilling revenge plot. Tudor's atmospheric writing and complex characters make "The Burning Girls" an unforgettable read. 9. "The Pusher" by Kevin O'Brien: In this pulse-pounding thriller, a detective is determined to catch a serial killer who is targeting victims from a dating app. As the body count rises, the detective finds herself drawn into a twisted game of cat and mouse. With its fast-paced plot and high-stakes tension, "The Pusher" is a must-read for suspense lovers. 10. "Survive the Night" by Riley Sager: Sager's latest gripping thriller takes place in the 1990s when a college student reluctantly accepts a ride share with a stranger. As the night unfolds, she begins to suspect that her driver may be a notorious serial killer. Packed with suspense and twists, "Survive the Night" will keep readers guessing until the very end. For more thrilling suspense novels and updates on the latest releases, we recommend visiting popular book websites such as Goodreads, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. These platforms provide detailed summaries, reviews from fellow readers, and links to purchase the books online. Whether you prefer psychological thrillers, mysteries, or twisty plots, these suspense novels are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for gripping stories in 2021. So grab your preferred reading device or visit your local bookstore, and get ready for an exhilarating ride into the world of suspenseful fiction.
A mysterious girl with amnesia sets foot on the journey to find the ancient four sacred artifacts. Is it an accident or a conspiracy? The road ahead is dangerous and distant. A peculiar boy with naturally red eyes, bound by destiny, brings them closer and closer. Is it infatuation or a doomed fate? The path of love is high and obstructed. As the four spirits gather and the demon realm emerges, the world undergoes turbulent changes in the blink of an eye. She will eventually regain her memories and embark on her own path. No matter how long it has been, the massacre of the extinct clan from a thousand years ago
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The notorious Jun Yexie, the first calamity of the universe, was ambushed by the major celestial kings from all realms during the Immortal Emperor's Infinite Tribulation and permanently sealed within the Creation Jade Disc. However... In the morning, enjoying a glowing egg fried rice in "Chinese Master Chef," having a full course GOD menu in "
569.92 Million words | 2021-06-29 20:02Update
Jiang Buqi, who has lived in the apocalypse for eleven years, returned to the beginning of the catastrophe. When he saw zombies and mutated beasts all over the world, he was no longer scared, but rather excited. In his previous life, he failed to become one of the first batch of evolvers, which caused him to lag behind at every step. In this life, he will rely on his abundant experience to forge a path for himself and his brothers who live and die together. Not only does he need to make up for the regrets of his previous life, but he also has to deal with various epic characters that will soon appear on Earth. Drinking with Wu Song, battling with Lu Bu, engaging in trickeries with Song Jiang, fighting alongside Zhao Zilong to kill zombies - this post-apocalyptic world is like a captivating puzzle, resembling a game-like Earth.
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Su Yunlai, reborn after Nirvana, has clear goals: the happiness and safety of her family in this lifetime, and the miserable end of her enemies. She can calculate the heavens, the earth, and the hearts of others, but she can't figure out the formidable and cold General Gu who holds power. She plots against people, matters, and hearts, but ends up being deceived and tricked by the poker-faced muscular man.
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On the eve of their engagement, she was imprisoned on a deserted island by him, and night after night, he relentlessly demanded one childhood joke. Her fiancé regretted the wedding, her father passed away, overnight she lost everything, all thanks to him. She thought he was a demon, plunging her into hell, unaware that he only wanted to spoil her endlessly. "Qin Muyao, you're a beast!" Supporting her aching waist, she glared at him. With a smile on his lips, he murmured devilishly, "Darling, I want you to see what a real beast is!"
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In the future world, human potential explodes, and the ancient martial arts awaken with a new life. An ordinary young boy accidentally swallows a mysterious cyclone and embarks on the path of genius, forging the Tai Chu War Body and achieving the peak of myth!... This era is an era of blood and fire. The sharp claws of the sky's savage beasts can tear through resilient alloy warplanes; the charging of the jungle's demon monkeys can crush mighty steel fortresses; terrifying deep-sea behemoths can form storms that can engulf fleets with just a breath... A mediocre student in his junior year of high school dreams of becoming the hero who will conquer all the strange beasts and step into the vast cosmic space... The story of the War God of Tai Chu begins here.
416.73 Million words | 2022-03-12 20:09Update
Gray clouds, dust, earthquakes...disasters ravage the world, shattering the familiar rules of humanity. Terror, despair, bloodshed, and slaughter become the prevailing themes of this new world. The weak are now wary of inconspicuous beings that were once seen as ants, but now prey on humans. Yes, they are the hunters, and we are the hunted. As different species rise in power, humanity has no choice but to fight back. Gray clouds, dust, earthquakes...disasters ravage the world, shattering the familiar rules of humanity. Terror, despair, bloodshed, and slaughter become the prevailing themes of this new world. The weak...
308.76 Million words | 2022-08-22 22:21Update
【Queen in Disguise vs. The Jealous Drama Queen Wolf Pup】 A mysterious transfer student arrived at Erzhong High School. Handsome and cool, exuding an icy aura, with the words "Don't mess with me" written all over. On the first day of the new student's arrival: Crowd: "Holy cow! The new student beat up the school bully without even getting hit back." On the second day: Crowd: "Holy cow!! The new student jumped up and slapped the bully's head, and the bully even bent down willingly." On the third day: Crowd: "Holy cow!!! The new student pinned the bully against the wall and...attempted something..." After the arrival of the new student, the daily routine of the bully: Bully: "Qi Ge, let's skip class." Qi Yan: "Study hard, strive for progress every day." "Bully, let's go fight." Qi Yan: "Harmony in society starts with me." One day, a storm swept through the school. Rumors spread that the new student who could easily handle the bully was actually a girl disguised as a boy!
155.47 Million words | 2021-08-01 17:31Update
【Romance】【V】Cold Su! Bearing a heavy burden, becomes the so-called master of time and space...forced to enter the task world to repair the loopholes and search for those "mysterious outsiders" in various timelines! Hidden reborn women? Greedy time travelers? Envious daughters of destiny? NO! NO! NO! These are all a piece of cake!
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I woke up and found myself high up in the sky, over a thousand meters above the ground. I was sitting on the top of a towering stone pillar that reached into the clouds. How did I get up here? How am I going to get down?
251.09 Million words | 2021-06-16 10:12Update
Emperor Qin unified the six states and brought the world under one rule, gathering thousands of sorcerers in Xianyang in pursuit of immortality. The Qin Dynasty prospered with a strong populace, with countless talented individuals, but only one stood out among the practitioners and sorcerers - Xu Fu. I, carrying on the legacy of wandering practitioners, ward off ghosts and demons in the mortal realm. One day, fellow practitioners paid a visit, intending to embark on a journey together to seek the ancient treasure of our sect, the "Ghost Book of Immortality". Surviving life and death in various secret realms, the secrets behind the Ghost Book gradually became clear. If you, esteemed readers, have nothing to do, please listen to me as I explain what immortality truly means. If you enjoy the "Ghost Book of Immortality", please don't forget
339.25 Million words | 2021-03-14 03:33Update
Mysterious old man, a planet full of mysteries, lost love from a past life, various conspiracies and tricks, every step a crisis. Follow Ye Chen's journey as he turns danger into safety and laughs in the end. Two updates daily before publication, guaranteed three updates daily after. If you want more updates, consider supporting with tips. Also seeking diamonds and votes, please give them to "硝烟". Thank you. Each sword update, two more chapters; jade pendant, four more chapters; crown, ten more chapters. Book lovers group: , join if you love this book. If you can't wait, you can read the first part of this book, "My Haughty Landlady Fell for Me", a old book with over four million words. Desktop version: http://www.heiyan.com/book/ Mobile version: https://w.heiyan.com/book/. Seeking support from you all. Although the new book unfolds at a slower pace, you can start collecting and reading it slowly to avoid missing out on exciting moments. That wouldn't be nice.
469.77 Million words | 2023-01-03 02:32Update
Do you want to witness the unveiling of the divine? This is the book for it. The ordinary world will bid you farewell as I emerge here! Interdimensional plundering + computer system cultivation + warrior upgrading + pseudo-infinite main god cultivation = "The Bald One Adorning the Screen". Fantasy world progression: Movie "The Matrix" (subverting the plot) - Anime "Yu Yu Hakusho" (involving some plot elements) - Anime "Bleach" (subverting the plot) - Game "Legend of the Condor Heroes" (non-plot related treasure hunting) - ??? Martial world (warrior's world) progression: Feitou Barbarian Academy - ??? Main world (Earth) progression: - ???
406.92 Million words | 2020-12-29 04:32Update
I recommend Feifei's latest short story, "I Only Wish You Still Love Me." "If you dare to leave, you'll be forcing me to die." At the wedding hall, she used death as her ultimatum, but he left without hesitation. Because of him, she became the laughingstock of the entire city. At the cold entrance of the operating room, hopeless, begging, she was willing to give up everything, just to beg Gu Han Ci to leave this child behind. The man leaned down, gripping her chin, his eyes filled with undisguised disgust, icy and mocking, "My child, are you worthy?" Finally, she was covered in
520.98 Million words | 2021-10-16 19:50Update
When the terrifying zombies suddenly appeared in his dream, Han Xiaotian, a junior student still in class, angrily raised his middle finger to the heavens, thinking, "Why did I dream of a million bucks but you didn't give it to me, and when I dreamt of zombies, you sent them to me?" However, when he discovered that he had acquired the same supernatural powers as in his dream after getting injured, Han Xiaotian became brimming with confidence. "Damn it, zombies dare to bite me? I'll assimilate you!" Assimilating the zombie virus! Assimilating supernatural attacks! Assimilating teleportation! Assimilating invisibility and flight! This is a story about an ordinary student on Earth who accidentally inherits the memories of an extraterrestrial powerhouse and is forced to fight against the extraterrestrial zombies who have come to Earth seeking revenge. It is an epic tale of strength. A new book is released, eagerly seeking recommendations and collections!
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After leaving work in despair, I picked up a ring on my way home. Originally, I wanted to sell my soul to the devil, but no one wanted it. Instead, I received an imperfect artifact! To complete the rules of the artifact, I traveled through "Sword Art Online" and brought back the seeds of a virtual game world! It's a knockoff version of League of Legends, creating a virtual world called the God Space, where I gather players' spiritual energy as a power source. Embarking on an infinite journey, I search for my own direction... Pursuing great determination... Great courage... Or perhaps, a grand dream!? Along this endless journey, slowly I will come to understand... The world: "Sword Art Online," "The Legend of the Dragon and Snake," "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," "?? Unknown Ancient Anime"... To be continued... P.S.: With my limited literary skills as a novice writer, I pay tribute to my three favorite authors, [ZhTTTy], [Dreaming of Divine Machines], and [Jingke Guards].
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In the void, endless war ignited, the world was being destroyed, the universe consumed; the angels sounded the trumpet of doomsday; in hell, demonic armies assembled; gods and demons from the three realms raised their battle flags; the great sage Zhen Tu sighed, "The calamity of the last law!" The heavenly guide stood up, "Summon all the immortals, form the sword formation!" Wang Dong said, "Don't worry, I just ate a little too
242.47 Million words | 2020-08-31 17:01Update
Recommendation: "Husband is always acting cute" by Bai Shuizhu. The ultimate waste making a comeback, while the aloof husband always acts cute. Parents tragically died, fiancé betrayed, and the only brother with special abilities was crippled. Fang Yuxin went from being a top-tier beauty to a miserable cannon fodder! Unexpectedly reborn back to the end times, Fang Yuxin only then realized that the step-sister who hated her to the bone was actually a time-traveler! And the emerald bracelet that the
147.74 Million words | 2022-11-02 01:25Update
Welcome, esteemed guests, to the "Survival" livestream room! Here, we offer exceptional livestream content featuring intense and authentic survival experiences! Don't miss out as you pass by – this is an opportunity not to be missed! Dear readers, I invite you to join me in a game and together we shall create a new genre of novel! Warning, warning: This text is a genuine livestream narrative, so it
214.51 Million words | 2022-04-11 05:37Update
Everyone: Extra Episode on May 1st, you're welcome to read. When you have a clever, proud, and loyal boyfriend... On a date, he says, "I'm not interested in this kind of thing. But if you kiss me every ten minutes, I'll accompany you to do any boring things." When he gets jealous, he says, "Compared to me, this man is full of foolishness from head to toe. The only thing that is not foolish about him is that he also knows you're a good woman." During lovemaking, he says, "Although I lack experience, my talent and comprehension are exceptional. By the way, my observation skills are also good." When he proposes, he says, "Words cannot express it. If I have to summarize, it would be—I love you with all my intelligence and life." I brought him from a lonely world to a prosperous and warm city. But he guides me from a calm and ordinary life to an exciting and indulgent one. Special thanks to Little Bean for creating the cover; Special thanks to Little Panties and Su Yin Xia for providing the story title and the main characters' names; The story has a happy ending and both main characters are inexperienced in relationships. Most of the chapters are sweet and affectionate while also including romantic and thrilling plotlines; This is not a thriller or horror novel, but a contemporary romance. The level of taste is similar to my other novel of the same genre, "When a Snail Falls in Love"; This story is updated daily, with updates before 10 p.m. If unable to update, I'll notify in advance. It'll be updated quickly. You can come and read the previous day's update on the following day; This is a romance novel, recommended for romance lovers. Mystery enthusiasts, suspense lovers, and scholars should be cautious; Please refrain from plagiarizing the rankings. The Simplified Chinese version of "Close Your Eyes, He Is Coming" is already on the market! The cover is illustrated by a well-known Taiwanese illustrator. During the pre-sale period on Dangdang, it comes with a signed copy, accompanied by exquisite cards and a note from Thin Jin Yan to the readers. Welcome to purchase! Dangdang purchase link: For all the book buyers, please remember to leave a comment, Lao Mo thanks you! Gorgeous cover: Similar genre published suspense romance novels, Dangdang purchase link:
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