Literature is beautiful
Each word, metaphor, and advice is there for a reason. Every action a character does consciously or subconsciously exudes their personality. How a setting sets the appropriate atmosphere to evoke emotion from the audience, immersing you into its world.
But a book is only incredible if it leaves you with this sense of longing, an overwhelming itch to discover what lies on the other side.
What happens next?
It's all about making sure the reader talks about your book even after the last turn of the page. Hooked through tied knots but left astray for the reader to theorize.
Intrigued? Let's delve into 5 books that leave you with this lingering feeling of suspense.
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
We're starting strong with a genre-defining title by renowned author Dan Brown. Odds are, even if you aren't a religious fan of Dan Brown, you have at least come across The Da Vinci Code referred to or mentioned in pop culture.
Meet Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon in town on usual business. He is suddenly called over to the Louvre to investigate a murder. The victim? The museum's curator found compromised in the pose of the Vitruvian Man. The suspense intensifies as readers discover the various cryptic symbols on his body.
The book is a thrilling ride, given authentic substance with its connection to real-life events.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson
Another epic, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, is an exhilarating saga featuring Lisbeth Salander, a researcher and computer hacker with a precarious past. Lisbeth is on the prowl for vengeance. She offers her skills to investigate a mysterious murder of a young woman.
However, the closer she edges to the truth alongside journalist Mikael Blomkvist, their curiosity and scrutiny backfire.
Lisbeth is a powerful character and became a symbol of heroinism for many. The book meets the expectations and should keep you on edge throughout.
Intensity by Dean Koontz
Here's a title that lives up to its name. Due to its nail-biting sequences and plot, the novel is described as a "pressure cooker" of a read.
Readers dive deep into a thrilling back-and-forth rivalry game of wit and intelligence between college student Chyna Shepherd and murderer Edgler Vess.
We're constantly questioning whether Chyna can keep up or be a step ahead of the shrewd Edgler. The two remain neck-to-neck the entire book, and as spectators witnessing all the mind games, it is honestly such a treat to see.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Did you expect our favorite gone girl not to make it to the list?
Even though director David Fincher has adapted the book faithfully, Gillian Flynn's true brilliance must be in her text.
It is the perfect cautionary tale of a happy marriage gone wrong. Nick and Amy have their battle of wits, and the readers constantly question who the culprit is.
Riveting and sadistic, the book keeps you hooked and coming back for more, laced with masterful prose and plot twists. It is one of those rare reads that stands the test of time.
I Nearly Spat Out My Tea by Eilis NiEidhin
Okay, caution; we advise you not to delve into this during your afternoon tea.
I Nearly Spat out My Tea, yes, that is the name of the book, immerses you into a world devoid of color and blemished in regulations issued by the government. In a humorless world, the economy suffers and adheres to strict directives for educational and health practices.
But the book shines in Eilis's ability to pen down her characters like regular everyday people.
Join Daphne, Eidne, and a cast of compelling characters on a journey described as a "simple story with a big feeling."
I Nearly Spat Out My Tea is peak storytelling with the right dose of suspense that'll keep you hanging and guessing till the last sentence. Grab your copy now on Amazon.
Final Words
If you are looking for books with jaw-dropping plots and twists, intense sequences, and the ability to keep you hooked till the end, give our suggestions mentioned above a read. They have the thrill, danger, and action you crave; you will not be disappointed.
