The best Mystery and Thriller Books suggested and reviewed by Escalating Knowledge.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by author Stieg Larsson

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by author Stieg Larsson: A Thrilling Mystery That Keeps You Guessing Until the End!

Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo starts with an interesting premise that immediately draws the reader in. Mikael Blomkvist, a journalist who has just faced public disgrace, is hired by Henrik Vanger, the elderly patriarch of the wealthy Vanger family, to investigate the unsolved disappearance of his niece Harriet over 40 years ago. Vanger believes Harriet was murdered by someone in the family and he wants Blomkvist to find out who did it. As a financial journalist, Blomkvist seems an unlikely choice for an investigator, making the reader curious why Vanger selected him for the job. This unusual assignment provides the launching point for a complex and suspenseful mystery.

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Flowers in the Attic by author V.C. Andrews

Flowers in the Attic by author V.C. Andrews: Secrets and Lies!

The words "Flowers in the Attic" evoke images of something beautiful yet concealed, a apt description for V.C. Andrews' haunting gothic tale of the Dollanganger children and their heartbreaking story of family betrayal. Published in 1979, this novel weaves a web of secrecy, shame, and blossoming innocence against the stark backdrop of confinement in an attic. Andrews takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster from the first page to the last.

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The Eagle Has Landed by author Jack Higgins

The Eagle Has Landed by author Jack Higgins, A Thrilling World War II Adventure That Will Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat!

The Eagle Has Landed, published in 1975, is a gripping World War II adventure novel written by acclaimed Irish author Jack Higgins. This critically acclaimed book combines historical fiction, espionage, and action to create an engaging page-turner that will transport readers back to an intriguing time in history. In this review, we'll summarize the plot without any spoilers, analyze the main characters, discuss the book's major themes, and assess Higgins' writing style. Whether you're a history buff, looking for an exciting read, or just love a good story, The Eagle Has Landed is a book you don't want to miss. Let's dive in!

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The Name of the Rose by author Umberto Eco

Review of “The Name of the Rose” by author Umberto Eco: A Labyrinthine Tale of Mystery and Intrigue!

Published in 1980, The Name of the Rose (Il Nome della Rosa) is Italian author Umberto Eco's debut novel. Set in a remote 14th century Benedictine abbey in Northern Italy, this historical murder mystery novel masterfully combines medieval history, philosophy, theology and literary theory. Eco's novel has been acclaimed worldwide and translated into numerous languages, cementing its status as a modern classic work of historical fiction.

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One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez: Forgotten Town, Unforgettable Tale!

Gabriel García Márquez's masterpiece, One Hundred Years of Solitude, is a defining work of magical realism and one of the most influential novels in modern literature. First published in 1967, it traces the rise and fall of the fictional town of Macondo through the history of the Buendía family. Mixing realistic and fantastical elements, García Márquez weaves a captivating multi-generational saga exploring solitude, memory, love, and the inevitability of history repeating itself.

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Mockingjay by author Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay by author Suzanne Collins: Survival and Sacrifice!

The third installment in the dystopian Hunger Games trilogy, "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins is a riveting and emotionally intense novel that explores the themes of survival, sacrifice, revolution, and the trauma of war. Following Katniss Everdeen as she reluctantly becomes the rebellion's Mockingjay, a symbol of resistance against the cruel Capitol, "Mockingjay" reveals the costs of war and the difficult choices one must make to overthrow an oppressive regime.

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The Da Vinci Code by author Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code by author Dan Brown: Unraveling Classified Dark Mysteries!

As soon as I cracked open the cover, I was hooked. Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code wasted no time pulling me in with his fast-paced writing and short, action-packed chapters. The story follows Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of symbology, who gets caught up in a mind-blowing adventure when the elderly curator of the Louvre is found murdered inside the museum. Next to his body are strange cryptic messages that Langdon quickly realizes are clues to unlocking an ancient secret.

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The Godfather by author Mario Puzo

The Godfather by author Mario Puzo, Honor and a Brutal Organized Crime!

The Godfather. Just hearing those two words immediately conjures up images of Marlon Brando’s jowly, raspy voice making “offers people can't refuse.” But Mario Puzo’s brilliant novel is so much more than the iconic film it inspired. This gripping, sprawling crime drama takes us deep into the ruthless underworld of the mafia through the journey of one fictional family - the Corleones. When The Godfather first hit bookshelves back in 1969, it was an instant smash success. Critics raved about Puzo’s richly descriptive writing and vivid characters. Readers couldn’t get enough of the book’s drama, danger, and moral complexity. Over five decades later, it remains one of the most beloved crime stories of all time.

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Jaws by author Peter Benchley

Jaws by author Peter Benchley: Shark Attack!

You're gonna need a bigger boat, my friend. Peter Benchley's iconic 1974 novel Jaws, later adapted into the classic Spielberg blockbuster film, is a terrifying tale of a rogue great white shark that stakes its claim on the waters of fictional Amity Island off the coast of Long Island one fateful summer. So buckle up, and let's dive deep into the fascinating world of blood, guts, and beach paranoia created by Benchley in this horror masterpiece.

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Pursuing the American Dream!

As an avid reader and lover of early 20th century American literature, I've always considered F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 masterwork The Great Gatsby a profoundly impactful novel that seems to unveil new depths every time I return to it. Set during the prosperous yet politically charged Roaring Twenties, this short novel packs an incredible thematic punch as it examines the lives of Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan, and other wealthy yet disillusioned Long Island figures navigating ideals of the American Dream. Let's dig into why The Great Gatsby remains one of the greatest American novels a century after publication.

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