Staying home.
Its easier for some and for others, not so much. One of the greatest ways of staying entertained is through reading and here we bring to you 5 best suspense books to read home near a cozy fire!
Descent
Tim Johnston
The Courtlands are vacationing in the Rocky Mountains right before their daughter Caitlin leaves for college. While the athletic children enjoy the fresh air and mountainous terrain, the parents try desperately to fix their marriage. But all that’s forgotten when Caitlin goes for a run one morning and doesn’t come back.
Who — or what — could have taken her down? And what are the Courtlands keeping from each other?
Little Fires Everywhere
Celeste Ng
A 350-page slow burn (no pun intended) following the intricacies of various relationships in Shaker Heights, Ohio in the nineties — the town and era during which the author grew up. Ng brings incisive authenticity to this gripping story of mothers and children struggling with identity and morality — a collective struggle that coalesces into incredible suspense in the final portion of the book.
Misery
Stephen King
We know that there is already a movie about this one but as many know and say, the book is better.
After a near-fatal car accident in rural Colorado leaves his body broken, Paul finds himself at the mercy of the terrifying rescuer who’s nursing him back to health—his self-proclaimed number one fan, Annie Wilkes. Annie isvery upset over what Paul did to Misery, and demands that he find a way to bring her back by writing a new novel—his best yet, and one that’s all for her. After all, Paul has all the time in the world to do so as a prisoner in her isolated house…and Annie has some very persuasive and violent methods to get what she wants…
The shadow of the wind
Carlos Ruiz Zafón
1945, Barcelona. Eleven-year-old Daniel Sampere is introduced to "The Shadow of the Wind", a mysterious and beautiful volume from his father’s enormous library. Daniel falls in love with the story; however, when he attempts to find more of the author’s work, he realizes it’s being systematically destroyed. Now Daniel’s quest isn’t just to find these books, but to save them… no matter what the cost.
White is for witching
Helen Oyeyemi
Not exactly thrilling, but penetratingly creepy. Miranda Silver has just lost her mother, and her habits are growing stranger and stranger: namely, eating mass quantities of chalk and attempting to communicate with the spirit world. When she disappears, her family knows she isn’t truly gone — they only have to look for her in the right place. But do they even want to find her, and what will happen when they do?
So there you have it, our handpicked selection of the best suspense books to ignite your imagination and keep you up all night. Whether you're a seasoned thriller enthusiast or just dipping your toes into the suspense genre, these captivating stories are sure to leave you captivated and craving for more. From gripping psychological mind games to heart-stopping action-packed adventures, these books will take you on an exhilarating journey filled with twists, turns, and surprises at every corner. So grab a cozy blanket, a steaming cup of your favorite beverage, and get ready to lose yourself in the gripping pages of these masterpieces. Prepare to be enthralled, engrossed, and utterly spellbound. Happy reading, and may the suspenseful tales transport you to thrilling new worlds!
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