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Psychological Thriller Novels: Dive into the Depths of Fear and Suspense

Are you craving a thrilling and spine-chilling reading experience? Look no further than psychological thriller novels! These gripping tales delve deep into the minds of characters, exploring their darkest fears, twisted desires, and the complex labyrinth of the human psyche. In this article, we will explore some of the most popular authors, must-read novels, and reliable websites to feed your appetite for psychological suspense.

1. Gillian Flynn: The Master of Psychological Twist
If you're a fan of psychological thrillers, Gillian Flynn is a name that needs no introduction. With international bestsellers like "Gone Girl," "Sharp Objects," and "Dark Places," Flynn's storytelling skills will leave you breathless. Her knack for crafting flawed and unreliable characters, coupled with unexpected plot twists, guarantees an enthralling read.

2. Paula Hawkins: Unveiling Secrets and Unraveling Minds
Paula Hawkins, acclaimed author of "The Girl on the Train," is a master at creating atmospheric suspense. Her works lure readers into a web of deception, where nothing is as it seems. Delving into themes of memory, obsession, and identity, Hawkins challenges readers to question what they believe to be true.

3. Tana French: Delving into the Dark Complexities
Tana French's gripping novels take readers on a journey through the depths of psychological mysteries. With books like "In the Woods," "The Likeness," and "Broken Harbor," French skillfully combines crime and psychological exploration, creating haunting and immersive experiences that will keep you guessing until the very end.

4. Reliable Websites for Psychological Thriller Enthusiasts
When it comes to discovering new psychological thriller novels or staying updated on the latest releases, these websites are a treasure trove:

- Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): A community of book lovers, Goodreads offers book recommendations, reviews, and discussions, allowing you to discover thrilling reads and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
- The CrimeReads website (www.crimereads.com): This site specializes in all things crime and thriller, providing curated lists, author interviews, and articles to satisfy your craving for gripping narratives.

So, whether you prefer the mind-bending plots of Gillian Flynn, the atmospheric suspense delivered by Paula Hawkins, or the dark complexities of Tana French, these psychological thriller novels and authors are guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Dive into the depths of fear and suspense and lose yourself in the twisted worlds these talented writers have crafted. Happy reading!
Rebirth: The Lady of Marquis Mansion Fiction
Rebirth: The Lady of Marquis Mansion

The Prime Minister's daughter is said to be cunning and ruthless, but whenever she is around the young Marquis, she becomes gentle and innocent, leaving people astonished. They say that the current Marquis Xie is unruly and rarely smiles, but upon meeting the Prime Minister's daughter, he becomes extremely amiable. Be careful, as the Prime Minister's daughter is scheming and ruthless when things go wrong.

81.65 Million words | 2022-08-14 23:41Update

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Love Robbery: The CEO's Contract Bride Fiction
Love Robbery: The CEO's Contract Bride

A difficult love storm of a noble and aristocratic family! A perfect love game of youth! A love entangled with career and marriage by a contract! A magnificent business war! A magnificent love!

474.00 Million words | 2022-12-06 21:34Update

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Aged Ghost Stories Fiction
Aged Ghost Stories

In a chaotic world, where evil spirits and plagues ravage the land, the common people suffer greatly. Who is to blame? Are the hidden leaders of the spirits responsible, or are humans heading towards their own destruction? Follow Zhong Kui, a child born in a graveyard, as he faces unimaginable hardships and engages in a battle between good and evil with demons and ghosts. 'The End of the World Demon King' is a unique story with thrilling twists, combining bloodshed, horror, and science fiction. Join us to enjoy the suspenseful journey.

255.18 Million words | 2023-04-14 12:35Update

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The Butcher's Young Wife Fiction
The Butcher's Young Wife

A modern agricultural Ph.D. expert transcended into the role of a foolish country girl, neglected by her father and not loved by her mother, and married to a fierce butcher. With her inherent space, she embarked on farming and achieving prosperity. Shen Hua's long skirt fluttered as she looked at the man in front of her, her face full of disdain: "You're ugly, deaf, dumb, and crippled. Who knows if you can do anything..." Yun Hu Zi approached with confidence, "Whether I can or not, Madam will know after trying." New book available: "Awaiting Your Return in the Spring Breeze" http://mm.motie.com/book/_

96.33 Million words | 2021-12-23 08:51Update

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Great Cartoonist Fiction
Great Cartoonist

Weibo: Ji Xiaotian. Verification Information: The protagonist, Yan Kongdang Gu Yang, falls in love at first sight with Cheng Cao, wishing Yunze, and decides to take the initiative. However, what she didn't expect was that Yunze was her idol, the legendary comic artist Qize. Not only that, the graceful and charming Cheng Cao, the popular Qize, turned out to be the chubby boy she rejected when she was a child! ...

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Love in the Left Hand, Hatred in the Right Fiction
Love in the Left Hand, Hatred in the Right

Never had I imagined that a 'happy marriage' would become the grave that buries me. That day, I woke up from the flashlights, facing my mother-in-law's phone clicking away. I pleaded with my husband, 'Believe me, I haven't done anything to hurt you.' But he didn't believe me. Instead, he embraced a pregnant woman and handed me a divorce agreement, saying, 'Sign it!' Under their coercion, I left empty-handed. Since then, I've developed fear towards marriage, towards men, but little did I know that I would encounter him... an utterly despicable man who forcibly entered my world, seizing my body and invading my longing. Even if my heart is an abyss, it can still be filled with his warmth. Should I... love such a man? Can I still trust... marriage?

116.61 Million words | 2022-11-20 06:17Update

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Chopstick Chronicles Fiction
Chopstick Chronicles

The once prosperous Yongning Marquis's mansion was destroyed, leaving Wen Qingyuan alone and dead in prison. Little did she know that when she woke up from a dream, four years had inexplicably slipped away. She now finds herself reduced to a lowly servant girl in the household of the current prime minister, with her only path to survival being to work hard in the small kitchen. However, she unexpectedly discovers that the prime minister seems to have a sweet tooth?

76.93 Million words | 2022-07-02 10:50Update

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Reborn as the Perfect Daughter-in-Law in the 1980s Fiction
Reborn as the Perfect Daughter-in-Law in the 1980s

In her previous life, Lin Qin suffered through many hardships and eventually became a wealthy woman, only to be betrayed by her sister-in-law Zeng Lan. She learned about her savior just before her death. With many regrets, Lin Qin is reborn and seeks to rectify past mistakes, punishing the deceitful relatives, protecting the ones who truly care for her, seeking revenge when necessary, and expressing gratitude when deserved. The most crucial mission is to find Shen Yi Lin, change his destined physical disability, and stick to him like glue, even in the face of numerous challenges. However, before she can overcome these obstacles, a wealthy man has already taken the initiative and surrendered himself to her. "Qin Qin, you must take responsibility for me." "I don't want to." "Then how about I take responsibility for you?" "No need." "Should I leave?" "Dare to leave! Come here!" "Understood! I will obediently follow your commands, my great wife!"

219.03 Million words | 2021-03-24 15:26Update

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Planet Exploration from Scratch Fiction
Planet Exploration from Scratch

Unexpectedly abandoned on the moon by aliens, Cao Chuan gained the power to accelerate technological development by thousands of times. He embarked on a great mission to conquer the vast universe. Want to go on a space tour? Want to experience the joy of traveling at the speed of light? Want to buy a planet and become a king? Want to witness a supernova explosion? Want to see what lies on the other side of a black hole? Eastern Galaxy Exploration Company is at your service.

160.20 Million words | 2021-10-29 13:28Update

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Stealing Melodies Fiction
Stealing Melodies

【【Yunqi Realistic Essay Contest】Entry】As the daughter of a wealthy merchant family, she was sold by her elder brother to the third generation scion of a scholarly family to become a concubine. Through the generations, the ideology that had penetrated into their blood was revered as supreme, and passing it down was the top priority. The blind obedience of the second generation directly influenced their education of the third generation. Xiao Sheng's rebellion challenged their authoritarian thinking, resulting in her being treated like a slave and deprived of her rights. Sinking into misery, Xiao Sheng endured pain, sought approval, and concealed her true self. Her only hope each day was going to school. She hoped to change her fate through diligent studying but faced bullying due to her family background. It seemed like fate was playing a joke on her, as one misfortune after another followed her. Numb and disheartened, she yearned to escape and clung onto anyone she thought could save her. However, all chances for a happy ending slipped through her fingers, even the right to die... In reality, whether living in an abusive environment or in an environment of excessive pampering, distorted education is equally pathetic. How to learn self-education, please read the full text...

517.05 Million words | 2023-02-21 00:50Update

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Marriage Agreement Expires, Boss Requests Renewal Fiction
Marriage Agreement Expires, Boss Requests Renewal

Because of a lottery ticket, she became the creditor of a billionaire CEO! But before she could celebrate for a few minutes, she became a debtor. In order to repay the enormous debt, she was forced to take on the roles of a stepmother and a fake wife, starting a miserable life. Taking care of her son during the day and taking care of her father at night, she reached her limit and smashed the contract: 'I'm done!' 'Wife, you've worked hard, lie down, I'll take over.' 'Shameless!'

588.89 Million words | 2021-10-24 13:07Update

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Infinite Dark World Fiction
Infinite Dark World

A dark world where an evil god rules over mortals with a malevolent gaze. An infinite space that guides humanity through endless terror. A foreign Taoist practitioner, stranded in this world, gradually ascends to challenge the evil god. Humanity will eventually break free from the clutches of the evil god and become the master of the world, while the evil god fades into oblivion!

149.81 Million words | 2021-04-21 14:16Update

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The Dark Side Fiction
The Dark Side

Ted Beaumont wants to say he is innocent. He wants to say he has nothing to do with the series of gruesome murders surrounding him. He wants to say it's all just imagination. He wants to say he has nothing to do with the evil threats coming through the phone. But how can he explain the bloody fingerprints at the crime scene? True lives begin at different moments, contrary to their primal bodies.

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Xing Lin Chun Fiction
Xing Lin Chun

As a member of a mercenary group with medical skills, Xia Jin has seen too much of the ups and downs of life, and can't help but feel weary in body and mind. Reborn into a prestigious ancient medical family as a fourteen-year-old girl, she expresses her desire to marry a pure and honorable man and live a simple and peaceful life. However, who exactly should she marry in the end?

98.37 Million words | 2021-11-01 22:00Update

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Blame the Late Time Fiction
Blame the Late Time

【Original book title: 'Mr. Feng, a Little Sweet!'] 【Recommended new book by Ah Li: 'Queen of War with a Talkative Person'] 【Complete, Rebirth, Abuse of scumbag, Sweet romance】 It is rumored that Mr. Feng is cold and heartless, but he spoils his childhood sweetheart of a wife to no end. "Is it true that you were locked out by Mrs. Feng and forced to kneel outside all night?" Someone's eyes are filled with doting: "My wife is too mischievous, I have to indulge her." "Why did Mrs. Feng lock you out? Did she find out you were fooling around?" Before someone could answer the reporter's question, the voice of Xia Qi Qi spoke out: "You will continue to kneel on the washboard tonight!!" "Yes, wife." Someone immediately complied, leaving everyone in disarray in the wind ...

9.62 Million words | 2022-05-22 07:30Update

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A Poisonous Imperial Concubine Fiction
A Poisonous Imperial Concubine

A princess of a country is wrongly accused and dies, only to be reincarnated as the ninth miss of a second-rate noble family, Zhuge Aoxue. Behind seemingly real events, how many unknown purposes are hidden? Behind a seemingly friendly face, what kind of conspiracy lies? Success or failure, it all lies in a single thought; love or hate, it all lies in a single heart. When true is false and false is true, and when false is true, true is also false...

397.38 Million words | 2022-12-20 23:09Update

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Imperial Kitchen Maiden Fiction
Imperial Kitchen Maiden

She was originally a chef in a modern restaurant, but due to the booming business, she was targeted by others. During the argument, she outdebated her opponent, who then took out a fruit knife commonly used by chefs to slice fruits and stabbed her in the chest. She immediately lost consciousness and when she woke up, she unexpectedly found herself transported to an era she had never known before...

284.20 Million words | 2021-07-22 12:57Update

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You are naturally charming. Fiction
You are naturally charming.

She helped him gain wealth and power, but was forced to death when he became all powerful. Reborn to the past, she would carefully plan each step, using the influence of that captivating man to secure a life of wealth and leisure for herself. With a faint smile and idle hands, she would overturn the world in an instant. Mochao Fenghua's author, Gubo, has returned with a new book, "Protecting the Emperor." There's a link below the pages, everyone should go take a look.

84.49 Million words | 2022-09-06 00:57Update

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Rebirth Warm Marriage: Mr. Chen, Addicted to Spoiling Fiction
Rebirth Warm Marriage: Mr. Chen, Addicted to Spoiling

[Rebirth, sweet love, pure and double, V, completed] "Madam, have you received today's love letter?" The cold and magnetic voice came through the phone, and Su Mu couldn't help but twitch at the corner of her mouth. Hmm, why has Bai Yucheng been acting so out of character recently? Could he have lost his mind? ...... Before her rebirth, Su Mu had unhesitatingly broken off her engagement with her fiancé, only to be deceived and lose both her wealth and her life to a scumbag. After her rebirth, she repented and directly eloped with her fiancé! After marriage, she looked at the man who was hunched over writing love letters on the desk and was speechless. This was definitely not the ice-cold sarcastic man she knew. How could that guy possibly write love letters? This is madness...

311.12 Million words | 2023-03-19 17:27Update

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Rebirth of a Happy Daily Life Fiction
Rebirth of a Happy Daily Life

There is such kind of person in this world, that despite having both strength and luck, always falls just one step short of happiness. Unfortunately, Lin Xiaoguai is one of them. Born in the 1960s as the beloved latecomer to her family, Lin Xiaoguai is beautiful and intelligent, but unfortunately has four mediocre and weak brothers, as well as four formidable sisters-in-law. Although her family background is poor and her future seems bleak, she manages to encounter the college entrance examination at the right age and successfully enters university. Her loving father, always spirited during joyful occasions, passes away in his sleep, leaving Lin Xiaoguai devastated. In her despair, her brothers and sisters

87.55 Million words | 2022-01-15 12:36Update

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