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. The Malefactor

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

2. 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.

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 Hunt for Red October

The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

5. War in heaven

War in heaven by Charles Williams, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

6. Sharp Objects

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

7. Stone Kiss

Stone Kiss by Faye Kellerman, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

8. Les enfants du capitaine Grant

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

9. High Citadel

High Citadel by Desmond Bagley: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

10. The Ivies

The Ivies by Alexa Donne, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

11. The Ipcress File

The Ipcress File by Len Deighton, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

12. Night Film

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

13. Robur le conquérant

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

14. Fear is the Key

Fear is the Key by Alistair MacLean, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

15. An American Tragedy

An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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