Phyllis Dorothy James, who wrote as P. D. James, is an English novelist best known for her detective series starring fictional police commander Adam Dalgliesh. James published her first novel in 1962, although she’d been writing since the 1950s, and went on to create some of the best-loved detective novels in the world. P. D. … Read more
Many readers think that adventurous stories are tailored to children but that couldn’t be further from the truth, especially when adventure is combined with action and thrill. These are some of the most well-loved stories and can provide mixed emotions, thought-provoking themes, and fast-paced plot lines. This genre is wide-ranging, often incorporating subgenres like law, … Read more
If you’re looking for thriller books that will have you eagerly anticipating every new page, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 20 of the best authors like Robert Ludlum that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Tom Clancy Tom Clancy (1947-2013) was the bestselling author of many fiction and non-fiction … Read more
Spy thrillers have always been popular because the public love diving into top-secret investigations and finding out how intelligence networks operate across the world. Books in this genre frequently incorporate intriguing characters, complex and often confusing plot lines, and heaps of action-packed, intense scenes. Spy thrillers often contain a bit of everything ensuring that readers … Read more
Action thrillers are a very broad genre of novels that encompasses a variety of different themes. It can include psychological, political, crime, mystery, spy, legal, science fiction, military, and disaster subgenres, making for one of the most wide-ranging genres in the literary spectrum. This means that even though the following books belong to the action … Read more
Lucy Foley is a British author who predominantly writes contemporary mysteries, historical fiction, and psychological thrillers. She has written a plethora of best-selling novels including The Guest List, The Hunting Party, and The Paris Apartment. These books typically center around a murder mystery, featuring a twisted or psychological element at its core. Her work has … Read more
Patricia Cornwell is an American thriller writer, whose stories often center around crime and feature medical and scientific details that help to elevate her writing and increase the realism and relatability of her novels. She has written a series of crime novels that follow forensic examiner, Dr. Kay Scarpetta called the Scarpetta series, which is … Read more
Arthur Hailey was a British-Canadian writer born in 1920, who became a full-time novelist after the success of his television series Flight Into Danger. He juggled writing thriller novels with writing screenplays for television dramas and received huge praise for his contribution to television throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s. His first novel, The … Read more
Looking for new crime and mystery books that keep you on the edge of your seat (or couch)? Discover 20 bestselling and new authors like Edgar Wallace who are masters of suspense, right below! About Edgar Wallace Edgar Wallace was a successful and popular British author of crime and mystery stories. Wallace wrote almost 2000 … Read more
Suspenseful, eerie, and full of surprises — these mystery authors like Dean Koontz will keep you on edge. We’ve compiled 20 perfect thriller reads for your reading pleasure. About Dean Koontz The master of suspense, with over fourteen of his novels ranking #1 on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list—Dean Koontz is one of … Read more