Are you on the hunt for some spine-tingling murder mystery novels that will leave you guessing until the very last page? Look no further!
1. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
This psychological thriller follows Alicia Berenson, a famous painter who is accused of murdering her husband. The catch? Alicia hasn't spoken a word since the crime. With twists and turns aplenty, this novel will keep you guessing until the shocking conclusion.
2. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Gillian Flynn's masterpiece of suspense, Gone Girl, is a twisted tale of love, deception, and revenge. When Amy Dunne goes missing on her fifth wedding anniversary, all eyes turn to her husband, Nick. But as the investigation unfolds, nothing is as it seems, and the truth becomes increasingly elusive.
3. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
In this international bestseller, journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander team up to solve the decades-old disappearance of Harriet Vanger, a member of Sweden's wealthiest family. As they delve deeper into the Vanger family's dark secrets, they uncover a tangled web of corruption and murder.
4. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
While not a traditional murder mystery, Big Little Lies is a gripping tale of secrets, lies, and betrayal. Set in a picturesque Australian suburb, the novel follows three women whose seemingly perfect lives unravel after a tragic incident at a school fundraiser.
As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the truth behind the murder is slowly unveiled.
5. Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
Another captivating thriller from Gillian Flynn, Sharp Objects follows journalist Camille Preaker as she returns to her hometown to cover the murder of two young girls. But as Camille digs deeper into the case, she uncovers disturbing truths about her own past and family secrets that refuse to stay buried.
6. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown*
While not strictly a murder mystery, The Da Vinci Code is a thrilling blend of historical intrigue and religious conspiracy.
When Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is called to the Louvre to investigate a murder, he finds himself embroiled in a centuries-old mystery involving secret societies, hidden messages, and the quest for the Holy Grail.
7. In the Woods by Tana French
Tana French's debut novel introduces readers to Detective Rob Ryan, who is tasked with investigating the murder of a young girl in a small Irish town.
But as Rob delves into the case, he realizes that it may be connected to his own mysterious past, including the unsolved disappearance of his childhood friends years earlier.
8. The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling)
Written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, The Cuckoo's Calling introduces readers to private investigator Cormoran Strike and his assistant Robin Ellacott.
When supermodel Lula Landry's apparent suicide is called into question, Cormoran and Robin embark on a thrilling journey through the glamorous and cutthroat world of fashion to uncover the truth.
9. Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
No list of murder mystery novels would be complete without the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie. Murder on the Orient Express is one of her most beloved works, featuring the iconic detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates a murder aboard the luxurious Orient Express.
With a train full of suspects and a locked room mystery, this classic whodunit will keep you guessing until the very end.
10. The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Donna Tartt's debut novel is a dark and atmospheric tale of murder, friendship, and obsession. When a group of college students at an elite New England university becomes embroiled in a deadly secret, they find themselves spiraling into a world of deception and despair.
As the truth unravels, they must confront the consequences of their actions and the darkness within themselves.
Edited by Shivam Sharma
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