Are you looking for the best psychological thriller books to read? If so, then this list of 23 Psychological Thriller books for 2023 is sure to keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat. These books are sure to bring out your inner detective and leave you on the edge of your seat. From mind-bending mysteries to engaging narrations, these captivating reads will keep you guessing until the very end.
The books on this list range from classic reads that have withstood the test of time to modern-day page-turners full of suspense. There’s something for everyone here, so regardless of your reading preferences, you’ll find something to enjoy. Each book comes with a short synopsis, making it easier for you to decide which book to read next.
1. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn: This New York Times bestseller follows the story of Nick and Amy Dunne. When Nick comes home to find his wife has vanished, he becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance. This psychological thriller keeps readers guessing at every turn.
2. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins: Rachel Watson is a divorced alcoholic who takes the same train every morning and afternoon. On one of her rides, Rachel notices a woman in a backyard and becomes obsessed with her. She soon discovers that the woman is missing and becomes caught up in the investigation.
3. The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson: This psychological thriller follows the story of Mikael Blomkvist and Lisbeth Salander. They team up to investigate the disappearance of Harriet Vanger, a member of one of Sweden’s wealthiest families. But soon, they discover a much bigger and darker conspiracy.
4. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides: This book follows the story of Alicia Berenson, a successful painter who has been accused of murdering her husband. As her psychiatrist tries to get her to open up about the night of the murder, strange things start to happen.
5. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown: In this book, Harvard professor Robert Langdon is called to the Louvre to investigate a murder. He discovers a mysterious clue that leads him on a wild journey around the world. Along the way, he discovers a hidden truth that threatens the foundation of the Catholic Church.
6. Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson: This book follows the story of Christine Lucas, a woman who wakes up every day with no memory of the past. After a mysterious encounter with a doctor, she starts to piece together the truth about her past.
7. Gone by Michael Grant: In this book, everyone over the age of 14 in a small town suddenly vanishes. The kids are left to fend for themselves and figure out what happened to the adults. But soon, they discover that they are not alone and must fight against an evil force.
8. The Secret Place by Tana French: In this book, two teenagers are found dead in a boarding school dormitory. As Detective Stephen Moran investigates, he discovers a secret place in the school where secrets are shared.
9. Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane: U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels is sent to investigate a disappearance at a psychiatric hospital on an island off the coast of Massachusetts. But things are not what they seem, and Teddy soon discovers dark secrets about the hospital.
10. The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson: This is the sequel to “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” After Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist dig deeper into the investigation of Harriet Vanger, they discover a much darker conspiracy.
11. I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh: This psychological thriller follows the story of Jenna Gray, who moves to a remote Welsh village to escape the past. But when she witnesses a horrifying accident, she must confront the truth and fight for justice.
12. Dark Places by Gillian Flynn: In this book, Libby Day is testifying against her brother Ben in a murder trial, but is it really him? Libby must uncover the truth about her family history and discover the truth behind the murders.
13. The Ice Twins by S.K. Tremayne: This book follows the story of Sarah and Angus Moor
