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Please recommend an amazing book!

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CaviarAndCigarettes · 05/04/2021 21:38

I recently read a book with such a good twist it absolutely floored me. I usually see them coming but this time it absolutely blew my mind.

But now I am in the predicament that my next new book may disappoint so I'm asking for recommendations please.
I love psychological thrillers, mystery, crime and also dystopian and some teen lit.

I really really want something to shock and surprise me again.
Looking forward to perusing suggestions

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Tribblers · 06/04/2021 20:44

Mark Edwards 'Because she loves me' is one of the worst books I've ever read. The Magpies is ok.

Ormally · 06/04/2021 20:55

When We Were Romans is quite an unusual one (Matthew Kneale).

Some of Hilary Mantel's earlier novels could hit the spot. A Change of Climate was the one that came to mind first, although parts of it are among the most unpleasant things I have ever read.

TheNestedIf · 06/04/2021 21:03

You might like "The Basic Eight" by Daniel (Lemony Snickett) Handler, if you like plots with a twist.

Personally, my favourite book for a very long while has been "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern.

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Stealthynamechange · 06/04/2021 21:06

Hi op

Have you read last thing to burn by will dean? Absolutely brilliant psychological thriller - I was glued to it!

DarlingWithoutYou · 06/04/2021 21:11

I loved the silent patient! Brilliant twist.

I've downloaded Fingersmith now.

hiredandsqueak · 06/04/2021 21:12

I'm currently reading the Jon Spicer series by Chris Simms and really enjoying them. Before this series I read the DCI Logan series by JD Kirk and enjoyed them as well. I'm noting down some of these I haven't read for when I've finished.

Brizzle1991 · 06/04/2021 21:13

True story. Terrifying!

Please recommend an amazing book!
Juanbablo · 06/04/2021 21:13

I've just read Where The Crawdads Sing which was just a fabulous book. Followed by The Testaments-loved it! Definitely recommend both.

EmmaJR1 · 06/04/2021 21:16

Behind closed doors by BA Paris
The tension is awful!

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suckingonchillidogs · 06/04/2021 21:30

I'm reading The Flower Girls which was recommended on another thread. It's about two young girls who are suspected of killing a toddler. Obviously quite dark but there's apparently a twist at the end and I'm completely engrossed so far.

thenightsky · 07/04/2021 19:16

@EmmaJR1

Behind closed doors by BA Paris The tension is awful!
Oh yes! I read that on holiday. The tension made my pulse race.
JustJustWhy · 07/04/2021 19:50

I remember the first book I read where I couldn't fathom for the life of me where it was going. "House of Thunder" by Dean Koontz. I was a teenager and don't remember much else about it. I wonder if it would still have the same effect now I'm older and have read and seen much more!

BigSkyLife · 07/04/2021 19:56

The first fifteen lives of Harry August by Claire North, stayed with me for ages.

CaviarAndCigarettes · 07/04/2021 22:01

@StealthRoast yay! I'm thrilled!

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TokenGinger · 10/04/2021 19:47

WOW. I have started reading What Lies Between us by John Marrs recommended up thread. It's amazing.

stillcrazyafterall · 10/04/2021 19:59

@Corrag

I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes, I found it genuinely unputdownable.
I came on here to say the same. It is incredible.
Beebityboo · 10/04/2021 20:11

If you like non-fiction I just finished "Ghosts of the Tsunami" about the tsunami in Japan in 2011. Probably one of the most amazing, heart breaking books I have ever read in my life.

justteaplease · 10/04/2021 20:18

@Corrag

I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes, I found it genuinely unputdownable.
One of the best books I've ever read! I want to read it again! Have you read Behind Closed Doors by B A Paris? I found that gripping
theluckiest · 10/04/2021 20:24

I hated Behind Closed Doors...sorry!! Was just a bit too try hard and ended up making me cross..

However, I Am Pilgrim is bloody brilliant. Loved it.

And I have just read The Second Sleep by Robert Harris. Cor, what a brilliant book. Read it in a day. If you like twisty-turny books, this is great.

TravellingSpoon · 10/04/2021 21:00

The Catch by TM Logan was really good.

TravellingSpoon · 10/04/2021 21:01

My favourite ever book is The Hearts Invisible Furies by John Boyne. Its a beautiful book.

ImFree2doasiwant · 10/04/2021 21:20

The Catch by TM Logan was really good I picked this up from my local community book swap today!

I also loved The Hearts Invisible Furies, I leant it to several people, none of them liked it!

iamthesandstorm · 10/04/2021 21:23

@StealthRoast. I loved valentina by s e lynes. I have got "she" on order ..so thanks also ordered the silent patient so thanks @CaviarAndCigarettes
I also enjoyed the lost man by Jane harper ;
the nothing man by Catherine ryan Howard. and belive me by j p delany

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