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A reader looking for twisty thrillers will love this list! The picks include "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides and "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn. Check out the full selection for more suspenseful reads.

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— Right up your alley
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Dark Matter

by Blake Crouch

Given your love for intricate mysteries and plot twists, "Dark Matter" is a perfect fit. The novel masterfully blends science fiction with thriller elements, creating a mind-bending narrative where the protagonist grapples with alternate realities and the very fabric of his existence, constantly questioning what is real.

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The Silent Patient

by Alex Michaelides

With complex characters and a compelling arc, "The Silent Patient" is right up your alley. It features a psychotherapist determined to unravel the mystery of a woman who inexplicably shoots her husband and then refuses to speak. The story unfolds with layers of psychological depth and shocking revelations.

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Gone Girl

by Gillian Flynn

If you are into morally gray characters, you will find them in abundance in "Gone Girl". The twists are expertly crafted and the plot is full of unexpected turns. The dual narrative provides a deeper understanding of the characters, making it a standout thriller.

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Curve Balls

— Pleasant surprises, we promise
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Recursion

by Blake Crouch

If you liked "Dark Matter" by Blake Crouch, try "Recursion", which has a similar mind-bending thriller vibe but incorporates a unique element of memory and time. It's an unexpected twist on the thriller genre that will keep you guessing until the very end.

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The Plot

by Jean Hanff Korelitz

You asked for a book with complex characters and plot twists. While "The Plot" starts with a writer appropriating a student's unwritten book, the story twists into a complex web of suspense and intrigue that challenges the reader's expectations. It's a thriller about writing, secrets, and the power of storytelling.

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Before I Go To Sleep

by S.J. Watson

"Before I Go To Sleep" will play with your mind as it presents an unreliable narrator who loses her memory every night. This amnesia forces her to piece together her life and the secrets surrounding her, creating a unique thriller experience. The story’s dependence on memory and trust offers a different perspective on the thriller genre.

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