best psychological fiction

Psychological fiction is a captivating genre that delves deep into the intricate workings of the human mind. Whether you are a fan of thrilling suspense, complex characters, or thought-provoking themes, there is no shortage of excellent psychological fiction to satisfy your reading cravings. In this article, we will explore some of the best psychological fiction novels and provide you with recommendations, authors to watch out for, and trusted websites where you can discover your next gripping read.

1. "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn:
This gripping novel takes readers on a chilling journey through the twisted minds of its main characters, Nick and Amy Dunne. Filled with unexpected twists and turns, "Gone Girl" is a masterfully written psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

2. "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins:
Paula Hawkins's debut novel is a dark and addictive psychological thriller. It follows Rachel Watson, an unreliable narrator who becomes obsessed with a seemingly perfect couple she observes during her daily train commute. This gripping tale of murder and deception will leave you guessing until the very end.

3. "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier:
A haunting tale of love, obsession, and hidden secrets, "Rebecca" is a classic psychological novel that has stood the test of time. Daphne du Maurier's atmospheric storytelling transports readers to the mysterious Manderley estate, where the presence of the deceased Rebecca continues to cast a shadow on the lives of the living.

4. "Sharp Objects" by Gillian Flynn:
If you enjoyed "Gone Girl," you won't want to miss Gillian Flynn's debut novel, "Sharp Objects." This dark and unsettling psychological thriller follows journalist Camille Preaker as she investigates a series of gruesome murders in her hometown, unearthing long-held secrets and confronting her own troubled past.

5. "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides:
One of the most talked-about psychological thrillers in recent years, "The Silent Patient" takes readers on a suspenseful journey into the mind of Alicia Berenson, a famous artist who hasn't spoken a word since she was found guilty of killing her husband. As the truth slowly unravels, the plot twists will leave you stunned.

These are just a few recommendations to get you started on your psychological fiction journey. However, there are countless other amazing novels and talented authors in this genre. To discover even more gripping reads, we recommend visiting trusted websites such as Goodreads, BookBub, and Penguin Random House for a curated selection of psychological fiction novels and author spotlights.

In conclusion, psychological fiction offers a captivating and immersive reading experience, delving into the depths of the human psyche. Whether you prefer dark and twisty thrillers or stories that explore the complexities of the mind, there is a psychological novel out there just waiting to captivate you. So grab a book, prepare for a thought-provoking journey, and get lost in the compelling world of psychological fiction.
[Summary] Feasibility Report on the Restoration of Tyranny Fiction
[Summary] Feasibility Report on the Restoration of Tyranny

Director: On the willow branches under the moon, we meet after dusk. Murong: This is the romantic Great Song! Director: The great river flows east, washing away the heroes of all time. Murong: This is the heroic Great Song! Director: If love lasts forever, what does it matter whether it's day or night? Murong: This is the passionate Great Song! Director: Live as a hero, even in death. Murong: This is the resolute Great Song! Director: Is this Great Song worth your struggle? Murong: I will give my all, even in death! Director: This is your new script after time travel, think about it carefully, I have high hopes for you! Murong: (Opens the script) During the Yuanyou reign of the Northern Song Dynasty, corrupt officials rule, people suffer greatly. Heroes rise up to uphold justice and write a heroic epic of loyalty and bravery for their country... Wait a minute! Why is my character one of the corrupt officials? Are you fucking with me? Director: Take him away!

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Reborn as Princess Ning Xi Fiction
Reborn as Princess Ning Xi

Ning Xi did not die in her previous life due to the schemes of a romantic rival or being poisoned by a scumbag. She passed away from a normal illness. As a reborn female protagonist, her death was not sensational enough, orz. However, like all reborn female protagonists, she did not lead a happy life in her past life. Before she got married, she was weak-willed and had no friends. After marriage, she was not loved by her husband and lost her only child. In the end, only a few loyal maidservants accompanied her. After her rebirth, Ning Xi didn't want to seek revenge and couldn't bring herself to be ruthless. She just wanted to make up for the mistakes she made in her previous life and mend the relationships between her family members. As for that man, he could marry whomever he wanted in this lifetime. What did it have to do with her? But why did she end up marrying this man in the end? The heavens sometimes play tricks on people!

541.41 Million words | 2020-10-14 05:24Update

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Boxing Superstar Fiction
Boxing Superstar

In today's decline of traditional Chinese martial arts, a Chinese boxing champion dominates the professional boxing world. Huang Yifei, who was reborn in his prime years, seamlessly combines the inch power of Wing Chun and the breathing technique of Tai Chi with boxing, instilling fear in all of his opponents in the ring. He becomes an Olympic gold medalist and then transitions to the professional boxing world, becoming the first Chinese to win a championship belt. He is hailed as the greatest boxer of the 21st century, with Time magazine featuring him alongside Bruce Lee on the cover, with the headline: Another Chinese Kung Fu superstar following in the footsteps of Bruce Lee, the new global idol! The New York Times reporter asks, "Mr. Huang Yifei, from lightweight to heavyweight champion, you have conquered nine weight divisions, rightfully claiming the title of the number one in the boxing world. What are your plans next?" He replies, "I heard that there's a decline in no-holds-barred fighting recently, so I plan to give it a try..."

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Wearing the Encounter Immortal: The Unparalleled Master Fiction
Wearing the Encounter Immortal: The Unparalleled Master

The happiest thing in the world is to be blessed with a celestial master who falls from the sky! Ruan Xingyan, who traveled back in time to ancient times, began her life with a celestial being...? This is a story about a modern time-traveling girl with exceptional acting skills and a pure and kind-hearted celestial being who has descended to the mortal realm. It is a tale of a celestial master who lavishes affection on his disciple to the heavens. It is a miraculous journey of a modern time-traveling girl, transforming from a human to a goddess. [A lighthearted completed story, "Chubby Husband and Beautiful Wife" novella, "We Are No Longer Sad" short story, so if you like it, please collect it.]

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Love After Flash Marriage Fiction
Love After Flash Marriage

On Valentine's Day, by chance, Lin Qingwei and Xiang Junnan encountered their respective partners cheating on them. They teamed up to teach these unfaithful partners a lesson but were cursed maliciously by one of them, Lin Lulu. What? Unable to get married or find a partner and be single for a lifetime? Lin Qingwei and Xiang Junnan exchanged a glance: If someone doesn't give face, we'll slap them first! And so, they quickly obtained their marriage certificate! Lin Lulu: ... You two, you planned this all along, didn't you?!

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Monopolize the prime of life. Fiction
Monopolize the prime of life.

"Capturing

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I heard that you also like me. Fiction
I heard that you also like me.

I heard that you like me too. The plot of the novel is full of ups and downs, gripping the hearts of readers. It is written by the author Dream.Qianhang and has excellent storytelling and writing style. You can read the latest fresh and clean chapters of this novel online for free on Penfun Pavilion.

562.14 Million words | 2022-11-08 20:21Update

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Marriage Mismatch: The Unescapable Escape Fiction
Marriage Mismatch: The Unescapable Escape

Night Owl female spy Nightshade mysteriously disappears, while Night Owl's beloved daughter, Ye Yu, though ordinary in other abilities, is unrivaled in tracking skills. She is tasked with investigating Nightshade's disappearance, but when she uncovers the truth, she is suddenly pursued and falls into the water. Upon waking up, she finds herself transported to an unnamed kingdom, only to be pressured into marriage by everyone as soon as she opens her eyes. Smart and quick-witted, Ye Yu pretends to be mad and foolish, personally examining all the potential marriage candidates. She then chooses the one who appears to be the most loyal and honest prince, little did she know that she selected the darkest prince of Luo kingdom.

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Redeeming Love-Marrying Without Warning Fiction
Redeeming Love-Marrying Without Warning

Family property dispute, she was blown up to death in a car by her half-brother, with no remains left. Emotionally conflicted, she was pushed to a dead end by her own brother, committing suicide in a wedding chapel, in utter misery. Reborn once again, she is no longer weak and timid. Transformed into the heiress of An Corporation, she returns with strength. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, she vows to seek revenge and settle old scores. Former lovers entangled, while new love sinks deep into her bones. Dancing with wolves and sheep in the darkness, she touched the wrong paw and held the wrong waist. Mistaken love leads to bloodshed! Breaking through the dawn haze, she realizes that under the sunrise, there lies a world-shattering conspiracy! New person, new book, seeking love and support, seeking praise and collection! If you like it and have a bit of time, a small review would be greatly appreciated! I will never disappoint you!

327.77 Million words | 2020-10-29 12:52Update

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Wolf King Special Agent Fiction
Wolf King Special Agent

Wang Tiechui, the killer army king who crawled out of the wolf's den, ended his eight-year mercenary career and returned to H City, hoping to live a fairy-like life, surrounded by beautiful women and striving to create a family... Little did he know, ever since he accidentally saved a Chinese special agent, he has been plagued with troubles every day, and unexpected dangers continue to find him. He witnessed his loved ones being inexplicably killed, his brothers in arms meeting unfortunate fates, and a variety of attractive women with perfect figures surrounding him. Can Wang Tiechui, who is known as the unparalleled king with a thousand faces, remain calm?... Please read——The Wolf Lord's life motto: "When it's time to take action, not taking action is a waste of being a man of seven feet tall! A man who doesn't fantasize about beautiful women is truly pure in heart!"

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The strongest minion in the Valley of Kings. Fiction
The strongest minion in the Valley of Kings.

"I'll say it once more: from now on, what I, Ding Huai, say counts!" Who is Ding Huai? A new hero? No, he is just one of the countless blue minions in the Valley of Kings. "Why? Because when I was a minion, I could get a pentakill! Because I can fight in any mode in the Valley of Kings!" "Solo! Are you coming or not?" [Minion] kills [Diaochan], [Minion] kills [Zhuge Liang], [Minion] kills [Li Bai]... "So, who else dares to disobey?!"

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Evil Woman Seizes Husband: Gentle Plea from the Sinister Emperor Fiction
Evil Woman Seizes Husband: Gentle Plea from the Sinister Emperor

Is it because I destroyed the Milky Way galaxy in my past life that I can time travel with just a short nap? This is such a mess: on one side, I have a talented and arrogant cousin filled with killing intent, and on the other side, I have a scheming and jealous half-sister constantly eyeing me. On my left, there is a cool and arrogant prince who couldn't care less, and on my right, there is a playboy who can't make up his mind between different love interests. In the face of all this, Luo Hangbo can only say: Mo Da, you're handsome, go ahead first~~ Mo Emperor: You're ugly, you can be the rear guard? Hangbo:... The love-hate relationship between the extremely powerful and calculating Emperor and the comical and weak-willed woman with -5 fighting power is full of deep affection, causing great excitement...

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Peering into the future. Fiction
Peering into the future.

The special forces military doctor, who had to retire due to injuries, thought that a peaceful and ordinary life awaited him in the city. But his ability to glimpse into the future was destined to make his life extraordinary. From the moment he bid farewell to the military camp, he had already been pulled into a vibrant and dazzling world by the gears of fate! Who will prevail on the path of the future? Let's see how he turns the scales into a dragon amidst the turbulence by peering into the future...

491.36 Million words | 2020-07-14 10:02Update

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Through the Dream of Qin Butterfly Fiction
Through the Dream of Qin Butterfly

In her previous life, she experienced the dual betrayal of love and friendship. Reborn in ancient times as the young miss of the Ministry of War's household, she found herself embroiled in the murder of her mother and the imprisonment of her beloved younger brother. Additionally, she became entangled in the struggle for the throne among the princes. Witness how the female protagonist uncovers the true culprit behind the scenes, rescues her brother, sheds her delicate appearance for battle armor, and fights shoulder to shoulder with the man she loves. See how she prospers through business, leads her maidens to wealth, and ultimately finds genuine familial love and friendship. Through the journey of Qin Mengdie's time-travel, a new era of transmigration unfolds before us...

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Reborn as a Vicious Woman Fiction
Reborn as a Vicious Woman

The most amazing thing about life is that you never know what will happen next. Su Nuo, the high-ranking second generation of a prestigious family, was arrogant, rebellious, and fearless. Each disappointment accumulated, causing all those who loved her to grow cold-hearted. When she was imprisoned, not a single person, not even her own family, was willing to help her. When she deeply experienced the coldness of human relationships and the fact that people do not always act for others, the person she despised the most helped her. Unexpectedly, before facing legal sanctions, she died while drunk. Only then did she realize how much she owed that person. If there was another life, she would repay him with anything he desired. "Fang Zhihang, what do you like?" Su Nuo blinked her eyes, trying to coax an answer. "Nuo Nuo," replied the cold-faced, experienced yet sinister guy. "What do you want the most, Fang Zhihang?" Su Nuo blinked her eyes again, continuing her questioning. "Nuo Nuo," he answered unchanged. "Fang Zhihang, I'll give you one

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The End Times Interstellar Empress Fiction
The End Times Interstellar Empress

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The Haunted Chronicles of Cultivation Fiction
The Haunted Chronicles of Cultivation

At the age of twenty-nine, Su Quan died of cancer. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in a cultivation world she had never heard of before. In this world, those with spiritual roots must enter the immortal sect. But after entering the sect, the hierarchical system is strict. Low-level disciples are nowhere to be found, while high-level cultivators are well aware but indifferent. Should she selfishly protect herself? Or should she explore the truth? And why is there someone who has always been by her side? Are they an enemy or a friend? Or perhaps a grudge from a past life.

481.38 Million words | 2020-08-23 18:32Update

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Rebirth: One Lifetime of Singing Fiction
Rebirth: One Lifetime of Singing

In her previous life, she was an awe-inspiring female military strategist, riding proudly in her fresh attire, and admired by all. But due to her mistaken love for someone, her family was destroyed, and she endured the cruel punishment of bones being picked apart. In the blink of an eye, her soul was extinguished, only to be reborn five years ago. This time, she will no longer bow to the nation, but rather, she will do everything in her power to protect her family. When the scum from her previous life comes to attack her, she smirks with disdain, waiting to see who will emerge victorious, who will live, and who will die. Upon unexpectedly discovering that all the events of her previous life were orchestrated by someone, and finding herself still entangled in a game of chess, can she break free from the tragedy of the past, and rise as the one in control? Witness how a renowned military strategist's legitimate daughter manipulates the battlefield, and dances to the tune of a magnificent era.

110.47 Million words | 2021-10-14 02:26Update

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Peerless Soldier King Fiction
Peerless Soldier King

Super Soldier Ye Fei, retired to the city and became a lowly security guard in his hometown. However, life forced him to take action time and time again. In order to maintain a stable life, Ye Fei had to make a name for himself in the city...

588.17 Million words | 2022-06-08 07:41Update

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The Secret of the Riches Fiction
The Secret of the Riches

Reborn, she undergoes a magnificent transformation. Deceive me, I'll pay you back a hundredfold! Hurt me, I'll make sure you suffer! In this life, the one who laughs last will surely be me! "Miss Yi, are you not afraid of encountering someone even more vicious, taking advantage of you in such ruthless ways?" Pei Shao raised an eyebrow and asked. "Pei Shao, is this vicious person you're referring to yourself?" Yi Ruoshui countered. "Miss Yi, if you dare to try, I will make sure there's nothing left of you, not even your bones," Pei Tianyi said, and in the next second, he embraced her tightly.

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