What we seek above all when we read a mystery thriller is a tense and page-turning read with fresh revelations and twists at each page. Right here are 3 great examples of the mystery thriller at its finest. I would advocate that all lovers of this genre read these 3.

1) The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris

This book to me excels for one particular outstanding purpose the psychological cat-and-mouse game among Clarice, the FBI investigator, and Hannibal Lecter, the pathological killer behind bars. Clarice seeks Hannibal’s help with the psychological profile of a serial killer she is hunting. Instead Hannibal – a former psychiatrist – turns their conversation into a game in which he will only trade info for individual particulars from her. And so he begins his task of winning more than Clarice, step by step.This book contains all the essential ingredients a really chilling killer, a hunt fraught with false turns and ironic twists, and a terrifying scene of hunter &amp hunted close to the finish. But over and beyond it all lies Hannibal’s pursuit of Clarice herself on the only level that actually matters her psyche. A really gripping tale by a masterful story-teller.

two) The Lost Symbol by Dan Browne

Here the author demonstrates impeccable handling of pace. The particulars of the historical background to the quest are woven in to the characters’ urgent pursuit of the mystery. Here we have a cold-hearted villain whose skill at manipulating and deceiving other people is finely-honed. Employing the device of many viewpoint, the author supplies us with information which is withheld from the two main characters, therefore increasing the suspense. The major character finds himself in a scenario of such peril that we can only turn pages in a state of numb horror. And the twists and turns of character motivation – who is on whose side – are ingenious. A heart-pounding read.

3) The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

This classic model of the genre was written by a modern of Charles Dickens, who was himself significantly admired by the master novelist. Because Wilkie Collins went via a period of addiction to opium, he was well placed to weave it into his plot. Numerous viewpoint once more increases the suspense, as we hold crucial pieces of information which are not granted to the primary characters. The plot is so intriguing and cunning, I defy any first-time reader to guess the outcome. As with the other two wonderful mystery thrillers, I think that gaining our empathy with the principal characters is important to the thrill of the read.