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Top Suspense Novels That Will Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat

If you are a fan of heart-pounding thrillers and suspenseful stories, then you've come to the right place. In this article, we will explore some of the best suspense novels of all time that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. From gripping plot twists to chilling mysteries, these books will leave you breathless and wanting more.

1. "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn - This psychological thriller follows Nick Dunne, whose wife disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary. As the police investigation unfolds, Nick becomes the prime suspect. This brilliantly written novel is filled with suspense, unreliable narrators, and shocking revelations.

2. "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins - Join Rachel Watson as she finds herself entangled in a missing person investigation. Struggling with alcoholism and blackouts, Rachel becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth. This book is packed with psychological suspense and unexpected turns that will keep you guessing until the very end.

3. "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides - This gripping psychological thriller revolves around Alicia Berenson, a famous painter who has been charged with murdering her husband. The twist? Alicia hasn't spoken a word since the night of the crime. Dive into this mind-bending narrative as a psychotherapist tries to unravel the truth behind Alicia's silence.

4. "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown - Join renowned symbologist Robert Langdon as he finds himself caught in a dangerous race against time. With the police and a secret organization hot on his trail, Langdon must solve cryptic clues and uncover hidden messages to solve a deadly mystery that could change history. This captivating thriller combines puzzles, art, and religion to keep readers captivated.

5. "Gone" by Lisa Gardner - Prepare to be hooked from the very first page. In this heart-pounding novel, Detective Sergeant D. D. Warren investigates the mysterious disappearance of a family. As she delves deeper into the case, shocking secrets and chilling revelations are unveiled. This gripping story will keep you guessing until the final page.

For more suspenseful novels and thrilling stories, consider visiting online platforms like Goodreads or BookBub. These websites provide user reviews, recommendations, and even personalized book suggestions based on your interests. Additionally, your favorite local bookstore or library can also provide excellent recommendations from knowledgeable staff members.

So, if you're in the mood for an adrenaline-packed read, dive into these suspenseful novels and prepare to lose yourself in the gripping world of mystery and intrigue. Happy reading!
The Silence of the Lambs Fiction
The Silence of the Lambs

"The Silence of the Lambs" combines elements of horror and intricate psychological analysis, unraveling the essence of crimes while simultaneously examining the psyche behind them. This groundbreaking work has established itself as a classic in the genres of psychological suspense and terror. As an intern at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Clarice Starling engages in a relentless battle of wits with the renowned psychologist and serial killer, Hannibal Lecter. She seeks his expertise in order to solve a series of heinous murders, while also remaining vigilant of his manipulative tactics to escape. Just as the case hangs in the balance, Hannibal ingeniously manages to break free... Author: Thomas Harris.

148.61 Million words | 2020-11-08 01:27Update

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Extreme chill Fiction
Extreme chill

Can a person who always sees ghosts be happy? Well, here's a friendly reminder. This book is filled with violence, darkness, bloodshed, and perversion. It lacks any positive energy and gives off a constant sense of oppression throughout. This book is not suitable for the average person, nor is it suitable for upright individuals and gentlemen. Of course, these issues can only be realized after reading further; they cannot be experienced by only reading the initial chapters. As for me, I enjoy digging pits and don't care about filling them. This book sets traps within traps, and once you step into one, it's hard to get out. Everyone should proceed with caution. Book club: (This is definitely not a paranormal group; there are many cute girls in the group...)

473.21 Million words | 2022-10-21 11:04Update

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Hell's Change Fiction
Hell's Change

Late at night, amidst violent tremors akin to an earthquake, the "Future Dreams" tower sank 150 meters underground, leaving only twenty-three people miraculously alive. After seven days and nights, legendary detective Ye Xiao led a rescue team deep into the underground, but only managed to save six survivors, while discovering numerous traces of murder. The six survivors remained secretive about what transpired underground, concealing the truth with a web of lies. Why did they lie? What kind of murders occurred underground? And what hidden secrets lie behind these murders?

28.28 Million words | 2022-12-19 23:29Update

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The Ghost Blows Out the Lamp II Fiction
The Ghost Blows Out the Lamp II

The hit movie "Dragon Hunter" is adapted from this book, directed by Wu Ershan and produced by Chen Guofu. It stars Chen Kun, Huang Bo, Shu Qi, Xia Yu, and Liu Xiaoqing. The everlasting enigma of life and death, the vanished ancient civilization of thousands of years, the sealed ancient relics, and the mighty dragons lurking on this vast land guarding it all. The roaring river, the rolling yellow sand, or the ever-changing sea, what exactly is hidden here? The lingering and struggling souls buried within, where is the passage to the gateway of eternal life? As the group explores the unknown mysteries, they gradually unravel the hidden legendary tales.

102.82 Million words | 2020-07-07 00:36Update

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My Healing Game Fiction
My Healing Game

Officer, would you believe me if I say this is a casual and soothing game?

326.52 Million words | 2023-06-21 05:55Update

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Descendants of Maoshan Fiction
Descendants of Maoshan

This is a novel that describes the traditional Chinese secret art of Maoshan Taoism. The story tells the tale of Zhang Guozhong and his son Zhang Yicheng, who use Maoshan Taoism to travel throughout the world. They are capable of exorcising demons, solving mysteries, and their journey takes them to different cultures, regions, and beliefs in Asia and Europe. Will the powerful Maoshan Taoism from China be fully displayed? Currently, many readers have asked me whether the content of the book is true. I solemnly declare the following: all the content and characters in this book are fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Also, please do not imitate any of the formations or actions mentioned in this book, as you will be solely responsible for any consequences.

132.75 Million words | 2021-04-06 05:24Update

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Dragon Pattern Scroll Collection Fiction
Dragon Pattern Scroll Collection

Synopsis: Longtuge was built during the Northern Song Dynasty and housed various books, artworks, and scrolls, resembling a modern-day library. The most renowned "curator" of Longtuge was Bao Zheng, the Direct Scholar of Longtuge and the magistrate of Kaifeng. This story, obviously fictional, revolves around a large family of mice and cats who unravel ancient unsolved cases within the collection of Longtuge, as well as unsolved cases brought in from various jurisdictions. While this ancient detective story retains most of the characters from the "Guxing" series, it is completely separate from the original storyline and has no connection whatsoever. Therefore, please do not confuse the two, as the plot has no continuity and stands as a unique and fresh story.

477.38 Million words | 2022-05-21 00:56Update

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Let's talk about your world. Fiction
Let's talk about your world.

The previously scathingly criticized test setter, who was once seen as a fierce and abnormal boss, now sparks a fiery confrontation upon their first meeting. How does it feel to catch the boss's attention? "You flirt with my gaze, making me determined to come to work every day." Zhujin Nian, a cold and beautiful consultant, meets Nie Yuzheng, a brilliant and romantic leader of the psychological research group. Sparks fly in each and every case. The

33.64 Million words | 2023-05-18 16:07Update

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Deconstructing the Bizarre Fiction
Deconstructing the Bizarre

During the process of time travel, I fused with a computer, which evolved into a super brain. It seems pretty amazing. But this is a bizarre world, hey! I am now a walking supercomputer with computing power so strong that I can use the butterfly effect to influence unrelated people. I can even calculate and predict the future accurately. Is this considered knowing the will of heaven? By using scientific analysis to decipher mysteries, there is nothing in this world that cannot be calculated to reveal the truth. If there is, it's just a matter of insufficient energy. Yang energy is nothing more than the energy emitted from cellular metabolism.

299.74 Million words | 2020-11-21 01:29Update

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Trembling in the high sky Fiction
Trembling in the high sky

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

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Ghostly Incidents along the River Fiction
Ghostly Incidents along the River

The Yellow River patrolmen, as a profession in the 1970s and 1980s, have undergone a complete transformation in the 21st century. They have acquired a new identity as employees of the Yellow River Water Conservancy Station. They continue to patrol the river, inspect the embankments, assist local authorities in flood control and drought relief, and also recover bodies from the river...

170.73 Million words | 2021-05-14 09:32Update

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Sage Fiction
Sage

【Peak Focus - Brand Masterpiece - Highly Recommended Reading】 Most cities are not without the trace of practitioners, they may be right beside you. They possess the ability to travel through heaven and earth, skilled in the art of occultism, yet strangely never revealing themselves to the public eye. And each practitioner hides extraordinary tales that are beyond the imagination of ordinary people, and this book takes you on a journey to explore a myriad of wonders in the world.

3.74 Million words | 2023-01-27 18:44Update

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Ghastly Tales Fiction
Ghastly Tales

Do eerie stories of the supernatural circulate in your hometown, where ancient customs and taboos hold significance? Two young boys' lives are forever changed by two ancient scrolls. What mysteries lie behind the eight enigmatic professions? From paranormal incidents in schools, labyrinthine underground caves, surreal encounters in paintings, to underwater spiritual realms...all unfold in a world of the uncanny.

55.10 Million words | 2020-07-23 09:31Update

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The Years I was the Yin Yang Master Fiction
The Years I was the Yin Yang Master

Our story begins with a young boy who enters the underworld after death. Have you heard of many bizarre folk tales? Have you ever admired and yearned for those extraordinary individuals in the stories? This book tells the stories of those gifted individuals scattered among the people. They are proficient in divination, knowledgeable in exorcism, and possess extraordinary skills. When their abilities are no longer recognized by this era, how should they make their choices?

105.03 Million words | 2023-06-24 03:51Update

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Late Night Bookstore Fiction
Late Night Bookstore

A bookstore that only opens at night, welcome your arrival. "Steering Group" (verification required to enter) "Attack Group" (no verification required) "Battle Group" (no verification required)

372.60 Million words | 2020-08-26 19:43Update

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My Cell Prison. Fiction
My Cell Prison.

Reborn as a cell, wielding the power of the Yudian Prison Manual, he arrives in a parallel world under the watchful eyes of the Old Gods. Steampunk civilization, fate points, thrilling spaces, demonic creatures, followers of the Old Gods... He will embark on a journey to confront the Old Gods in the name of the Warden. Returning to the right path, Ah Fei presents a brand new science fiction thriller that guarantees quality. Also known as "Starting from Scratch" [Starting with just a head, relying on scavenging for the rest of the body].

475.72 Million words | 2021-12-10 01:28Update

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Ghost Blows Out the Light Fiction
Ghost Blows Out the Light

In the year before, a silk book from the Warring States period unearthed by Changsha Tufuzi (tomb raider) revealed the location of an extraordinary ancient tomb. After the New Year, one of Tufuzi's grandsons discovered this secret in his notes and rallied a group of experienced tomb raiders to search for treasures. No one could have expected that this ancient tomb would hold so many eerie things: a suspicious seven-star grave, a green-eyed fox corpse, and a nine-headed snake cypress. Who was the mysterious tomb owner? Would they be able to find the true coffin? The story is full of suspense and twists, definitely worth a read.

145.54 Million words | 2023-06-17 04:51Update

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Glittering Detective Club Fiction
Glittering Detective Club

Archaeological exploration and treasure collection, detective reasoning and mysterious analysis, a witty portrayal of the ancient and modern folk suspense culture from around the world! If you, dear readers, enjoy "Colorful Detective Society," please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in QQ groups and on Weibo! W

300.20 Million words | 2021-05-09 00:57Update

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There are ghosts on Friday. Fiction
There are ghosts on Friday.

I am a host of an online variety show called "Ghost Fridays". It is a paranormal show that explores the unknown through topics and on-site investigations. I have encountered many hidden aspects of the world we live in, revealing that it is far more complex and mysterious than it appears on the surface. I have entered a realm that ordinary people would never have the chance to experience – a world of the supernatural. Believe me, what is shown on the show is only a small fraction. It only reveals the secrets that won't truly cause panic. The real secrets are hidden beneath the sunlight, and the journey to uncover them is thrilling. Do you want to know the true nature of this world? Then, join me as we step into "Ghost Fridays". Everything began with a car accident.

205.57 Million words | 2021-01-13 23:29Update

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The Invasion of the Three-Body: I Fabricated "Strange Stories from a Chinese Stu Fiction
The Invasion of the Three-Body: I Fabricated "Strange Stories from a Chinese Stu

Traversing the world of The Three-Body Problem, facing the threat of the Three-Body four hundred years later, with technology blocked and humanity on the brink of being trapped in two dimensions, how should one resist? Chen Wei travels to this world, determined to lead Earth down a different path! Zombie hunters, Taoist priests, sword immortals... mystery reappears! The Chen Wei fabricates an era of Liao Zhai, using the mysterious to combat the invasion of the Three-Body! When the droplets descend, flashes of sword light soar, and a colossal and illusory ghost king appears amidst the arc of the atmosphere. It is only then that the Three-Body beings realize that what they have invaded is not technology, but fear! This is the clarion call for humanity after four hundred years! This is humanity's counterattack in the world of "The Three-Body Problem"! (Genesis literature, fabricated narrative, 'Liao Zhai' refers to a Liao Zhai era, not related to the Liao Zhai works by Pu Songling)

62.43 Million words | 2022-05-08 23:43Update

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I reside in the underworld, overlooking the mortal realm. Fiction
I reside in the underworld, overlooking the mortal realm.

As the Underworld was newly established, chaos filled the order. Powerful beings from the mortal realm could freely enter the Underworld, taking away the souls of their loved ones and altering the Book of Life and Death to revive them. This is roughly how the situation played out: Powerful Entity: Underworld, bring me the Book of Life and Death. Add a thousand years to my father-in-law's life. On that day, Luo Tian awakened the Underworld Order System, maintaining the order of the Underworld and establishing the Underworld Palace to oversee the mortal realm! And then, everything changed! Ghost of the Wang Realm: I have already added a thousand years of life to the Book of Life and Death, so why must you detain my soul? Soul Detainer: Your case has been discovered. Luo Tian has deducted two thousand years of your life span. Grand Master of Chaos: I have already made arrangements with the Ruler of the Underworld to grant my son ten thousand years of life, so why must you detain his soul? Soul Detainer: The Ruler of the Underworld has arbitrarily altered the Book of Life and Death and has been swiftly punished by Luo Tian. Grand Master of Chaos: ... With the establishment of the Underworld, ten Halls were set up, covering the Nine Abysses, to enforce the cycle of reincarnation and to monitor the mortal realm! Group ID: [Insert Group ID]

124.06 Million words | 2023-03-16 04:14Update

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