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The leaves are changing and so are our book picks.
As we pull out our fall sweaters and sip on pumpkin-spiced drinks, the Page Six editors are also gearing up to read the best — old and new — thrillers on the shelves.
Whether you’re looking for a psychological read or an action-packed thrill ride, there’s something for everyone on this list as we head into the “ber” months.
“The Island” by Adrian McKinty
“Though this one came out a few years ago, I finally picked it up this summer and kicked myself for not reading it sooner. Action-packed with a great tropical vacation atmosphere, it reads like a movie in your mind where you can’t help but root for the characters to come out on top. This was definitely one of the best thrillers I’ve read in years.” — Nicole Mazza, Page Six Deputy Photo Editor
“And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie
“I read this book for the first time in 2016, and it made me fall in love with Agatha Christie, the queen of mystery. It’s the perfect classic crime novel that will make you put on your detective cap to figure out who’s been murdering the group of strangers mysteriously invited to a secluded mansion.” — Vanessa Serna, Page Six Reporter
“The Quiet Tenant” by Clémence Michallon
“A deeply disturbing thriller about a serial killer narrated by women, including his teen daughter and a woman he has abducted. I read this a few months ago and still think about it.” — Nicki Gostin, Page Six Reporter
“In a Lonely Place” by Dorothy B. Hughes
“Dix Steele, a young and charming World War II pilot, finds himself in post-war Los Angeles where he becomes a lady-killer — literally — before meeting his femme fatale. Published in 1947, Dorothy B. Hughes’ chilling noir thriller remains one of the best, spine-tingling novels that invites you inside the mind of a serial killer — way better than Netflix does each week.” — Kyle Schnitzer, New York Post Reporter
“Final Girl Support Group” by Grady Hendrix
“As a slasher movie lover, this book was chock full of easter eggs and callbacks to the genre as a whole. I loved the plot and felt like the twist was fun, and the main character wasn’t too heavily reliant on pre-existing tropes. I’ve read a lot of Grady Hendrix and so much of it would fit on this lit, but this one is by far my favorite at the moment!” — Jacquelyn Kozak, Page Six Senior Photo Editor
“Pines” by Blake Crouch
“I read the ‘Wayward Pines’ trilogy last summer and devoured all three of them within the span of a few weeks. The book follows a man named Ethan Burke, who wakes up in a mysterious town called Wayward Pines with no memory and the inability to leave. In true Blake Crouch fashion, the sci-fi thriller series is full of nonstop action and jaw-dropping twists. You won’t be disappointed.” — Lindsey Kupfer, Page Six Deputy Editor
“The Husband” by Dean Koontz
“I reached all the way back to 2006 for this one. It’s a taut, white knuckle novel with all the elements of a classic thriller. The premise is simple — a gardener of limited means gets a phone call informing him that his beloved wife has been abducted, and he can have her back for $2 million in cash. You won’t be able to put it down — I couldn’t for two days straight. — Audrey Rock, Page Six Reporter
“Girls Who Play Dead” by Joelle Wellington
“I love a good YA book, so ‘Girls Who Play Dead’ by Joelle Wellington is definitely on my list for November. Set in a small town, this one revolves around two siblings, Mikky and Kyla, who work together to find out who killed Kyla’s best friend, Erin.” — Antoinette Bueno, Page Six Reporter
“The Night Swim” by Megan Goldin
“A true crime podcast host covering a controversial trial finds herself immersed into a small town’s dark past. I’ve read all of Goldin’s books and they’re all great.” — Nicki Gostin, Page Six Reporter
“Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier
“This classic novel delivers both chills and thrills in the form of a twisted gothic tale. Following the death of the ineffable Rebecca de Winter, socialite Maxim de Winter remarries — though his new wife is never given a first name, undercutting the validity of her place at Maxim’s side. But as the new Mrs. de Winter settles into her life at his majestic estate, Manderley, she finds herself attempting to untangle the mystery of Rebecca’s demise — while simultaneously holding her new marriage together.” — Audrey Rock, Page Six Reporter
“Dark Places” by Gillian Flynn
“Gillian Flynn may be best known for her 2012 thriller ‘Gone Girl,’ but I prefer her 2009 novel, ‘Dark Places.’ Set between the 1980s and the present day, ‘Dark Places’ follows Libby Day as she digs into the truth behind her family’s brutal massacre 25 years earlier. I read this book years ago but I remember loving how creepy it was and the twists and turns along the way. A perfect fall read! — Lindsey Kupfer, Page Six Deputy Editor
“We Were Liars” by E. Lockhart
“I was so excited to see that this was turned into a series for Amazon Prime. This book uses the unreliable narrator device so beautifully, and I couldn’t have predicted the twist for all the money in the world. It’s both tragic and thrilling, and if you haven’t watched the series yet, definitely read the book first!” — Jacquelyn Kozak, Page Six Senior Photo Editor
“The Surrogate Mother” by Freida McFadden
“Freida McFadden is the queen of popcorn thrillers. I’ve read numerous of her page-turners and this is my pick for this fall after hearing great things about it. Her books are always hard to put down, full of twists, and the perfect way to get me in the mood for the fall and spooky season.” — Nicole Mazza, Page Six Deputy Photo Editor
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