4.07 avg rating — 71,618 ratings

"MY FAVORITE ON THE LIST. It has psychology, focuses on a disorder, makes the reader question the reliability of the protagonist. Has a great love story and huge build up. MUST READ! I recommended to my mom and a friend and both devoured them. "

3.49 avg rating — 21,843 ratings

"This was a psychological thriller that was a slow start but super interesting once it layer the framework. You question who is reliable in this one which I love. This is also a safer read if your not into the blood and gore of mysteries. "

3.63 avg rating — 14,762 ratings

"Once again, Very interesting premise. I liked the way it unraveled though slow at times but very very very good. "

3.90 avg rating — 366,955 ratings

"This is a very interesting book which questions what happens when you wake up without any memories? Who do you trust? Also a great movie. Not a murder mystery but more psychological thriller. "

really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 104,470 ratings

"This one is NUTS in a good way. The twists and turns are amazing and it really captures the complexity of captivity. You WILL NOT see the ending coming. ANOTHER MUST READ!!"

4.25 avg rating — 43,048 ratings

"SOOOOO GOOD!! One of the creepiest in my opinion because it feels very much like she is being hunted and as a reader you feel hunted too. MUST READ"

4.05 avg rating — 209,345 ratings

"If you read a lot of psych thrillers, this one is for you. It is so striking in its uniqueness. Just read the plot teaser and tell me it doesn't sound cool. "

4.15 avg rating — 3,421,276 ratings

"Classic psychological thriller with emphasis on PSYCHO. Very good and once again flirt with the idea of who you can trust. "

3.89 avg rating — 86,825 ratings

"Ok this is another weird one but good. Another bending of captivity norms and very love him hate him. "

3.96 avg rating — 3,264,112 ratings

"Very good classic fast paced thriller. "

3.80 avg rating — 277,768 ratings

"More typical suspense but a very good page turner. "

3.72 avg rating — 397,530 ratings

"This is a great one. It unravels in a slow but steady pace that keeps the reader engaged. "

4.09 avg rating — 19,648 ratings

"Interesting one from the joint perspective of the victim and investigator. From a french author so their is ingenuity/unpredictability in how he writes compared to many American mystery writers. "

3.94 avg rating — 833,989 ratings

"I actually liked this better than gone girl. It is interesting to delve into her past and I like the protagonist better. "

4.10 avg rating — 64,823 ratings

"Very good dynamic between the two main characters. Great read. "

4.08 avg rating — 211,616 ratings

"This is the classic conflict of nature vs nurture. It is psychologically mind bending because it questions why Kevin is the way he is. Not a murder mystery but good. "

4.01 avg rating — 1,211,873 ratings

"Another hit by Flynn. Also liked it better than Gone Girl. "

3.78 avg rating — 34,022 ratings

"This one has me torn. I didn't love it or hate it after reading but what I will say is it is great if your interested in "Why don't they just try to escape" in relation to kidnapping victims. Very reminiscent of Steven Stayer and Shawn Hornbeck's stories. "

3.68 avg rating — 18,769 ratings

"REALLY DARK. Fair warning. But definitely some twists in this one. "

4.02 avg rating — 4,274 ratings

"Interesting because the protagonist doesn't really ever know who to trust. More romance heavy than most on the list. "

4.11 avg rating — 34,181 ratings

"Really good one. Quick paced and cool study of methodology of serial killers. "

4.35 avg rating — 15,677 ratings

"Cool exploration of amnesia and how to solve a crime you don't remember. "

4.12 avg rating — 4,594 ratings

"Really good mystery will high focus on strong personality of two main characters. "

3.81 avg rating — 22,556 ratings

"Good one and really grapples with how you adjust have a traumatic experience. Great protagonist. "

3.96 avg rating — 290,516 ratings

"Such a creepy book. It really explores how easy it is to stalk in this day and age. "

4.08 avg rating — 832,333 ratings

"This was my favorite book of 2015. Really amazing. Such a nail biting climax. "