The 15 Best Thriller Books to Read Right Now

Looking for the best thriller books? We rounded up 15 essential thriller books worth your time — with a quick take on each and where to dive in. Tap any title for the full guide.

1. A Tale of Three Lions

A Tale of Three Lions by H. Rider Haggard — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

2. Den femte kvinnan

Den femte kvinnan by Henning Mankell — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

3. In Kedar's tents

In Kedar's tents by Hugh Stowell Scott — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

4. The Avenger

The Avenger by Edward Phillips Oppenheim — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

5. The Illustrious Prince

The Illustrious Prince by Edward Phillips Oppenheim — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

6. Dope

Dope by Sax Rohmer — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

7. The House of Thunder

The House of Thunder by Dean Koontz — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

8. Ante la bandera (Face au drapeau)

Ante la bandera (Face au drapeau) by Jules Verne — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

9. The Taking

The Taking by Dean Koontz — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

10. Night Film

Night Film by Marisha Pessl — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

11. Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo

Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo by William Le Queux — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

12. Les enfants du capitaine Grant

Les enfants du capitaine Grant by Jules Verne — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

13. The Dark Crusader

The Dark Crusader by Alistair MacLean — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

14. Robur le conquérant

Robur le conquérant by Jules Verne — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

15. The Evil Shepherd

The Evil Shepherd by Edward Phillips Oppenheim — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

This list is curated from Pop Culture Files guides and refreshed regularly.