The temperature is dropping, so what better than to immerse yourself in countless psychological horror and thriller books. Dim the lights, light a candle, listen to the rain pour, snuggle up in a blanket and begin reading. Here are the top 5 psychological books to give you goosebumps, apart from the cold air.
1. The Secret History, Donna Tartt
This dark academia novel takes the reader on a journey from start to finish. Following six students reflecting on the events taking place prior to killing their friend ‘Bunny’, The Secret History captivates the reader from page one.
2. Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides
Michaelides’ psychological thriller is not one to miss. Popular on BookTok, this novel is narrated by a psychotherapist unraveling the truth behind his patient’s violent past. However, his patient has not spoken a word since she shot her husband.
3. A Stolen Life, Jaycee Dugard
This book is a memoir of Jaycee Dugard, a girl who was kidnapped for 18 years. In captivity, she developed stockholm syndrome, taking care of the captor and her children. Although it is not fiction, it will certainly transport you into one of the scariest situations you could imagine.
4. Verity, Colleen Hoover
A struggling author narrates her life as she is hired to complete the autobiography of a famous writer. Little does she know the horrors that lie within her life. Read Colleen Hoover’s thriller, and be prepared to be taken on countless twists and turns.
5. Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn
Flynn engulfs the reader into the world of a marriage turned cold and a sociopath who only wants revenge. The novel follows the story of a young woman who vanishes after her fifth wedding anniversary. Gillian Flynn is known for her psychological thrillers, and for good reason.
