The world of crime novels is a thrilling and twisted one, filled with suspense, mystery, and edge-of-your-seat excitement. Every year, authors from all over the world release new and captivating crime novels that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Here are some of the best-selling crime novels of the year that have captivated readers and kept them guessing until the very end:
1. “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson
– This gripping novel follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist as he teams up with the enigmatic Lisbeth Salander to solve a decades-old mystery. Filled with twists and turns, this novel is a page-turner from start to finish.
2. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn
-This psychological thriller follows the disappearance of Amy Dunne and the suspicions that fall on her husband, Nick. Filled with dark twists and turns, this novel will keep you guessing until the very end.
3. “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides
– This gripping novel follows a woman named Alicia Berenson who shoots her husband and then goes silent, refusing to speak. The story unfolds as a psychotherapist tries to unravel the mystery of why she did it.
4. “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown
– This fast-paced thriller follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he tries to solve a murder mystery that leads him on a trail of clues hidden in famous works of art. Filled with historical intrigue and suspense, this novel is a must-read for fans of crime fiction.
5. “Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty
– This novel follows the lives of three women whose seemingly perfect lives unravel after a mysterious death occurs at a school trivia night. Filled with secrets, lies, and betrayal, this novel will keep you guessing until the very end.
These best-selling crime novels of the year are just a small sampling of the vast and exciting world of crime fiction. Whether you enjoy psychological thrillers, historical mysteries, or suspenseful whodunits, there is sure to be a crime novel out there that will keep you enthralled and guessing until the very end. So grab a book, cozy up with a cup of tea, and get ready to unravel the mysteries that lie within the pages of these captivating novels.