8 Best Psychological Thriller Books of All Time

8 Best Psychological Thriller Books of All Time

Today, we’ve made a list of 8 best psychological thriller books of all time, that you should have on your shelf if you love some Goosebumps.

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

This psychological thriller is the story of Rachel, who catches the same train every morning and feels like she knows everyone she sees everyday.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

This one-of-its-kind novel follows Alicia, who leads an apparently perfect life as a fashion photographer’s painter wife.

I Know Where She Is by S B Caves

I Know Where She Is by S B Caves

A work of immense grip and gravity, this follows Francine, whose daughter has been abducted ten years ago.

My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing

My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing

This book is a sharp look at the complex psychology of couples and how twisted things can happen due to it.

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

This novel follows Camille Preaker, a reporter who is forced to reconcile with her past and resolve her psychological issues in order to cover a story.

Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood

Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood

This wonderfully paced book is a fictional imagination of a true crime that occurred in Canada in 1843.

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

Another classic of horror literature, this novel is known to give jitters to the most unafraid of readers. And that is because it is a chilling psychological thriller as well.

Room by Emma Donoghue

Room by Emma Donoghue

This psychological thriller does what very few manage to do – it moves you to tears. Indeed, this is not just a disturbing story, it is a poignant tale of a mother’s love for her son.