11. IT

11. IT
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IT, by Stephen King. To this day I am scared of clowns and balloons. I don’t walk in the rain. The book has put the “IT” fear in me. – RD Reader Eliatha Cyprus

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12. Absolute Power

12. Absolute Power
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Absolute Power, by David Baldacci. The story was horrifying and interesting and edge-of-my-seat thrilling, but what gave it extra oomph was knowing that it could all happen, or even may have happened already, because of the power that Presidents of the United States wield. I have read many good thrillers, but the possibility that this story could be real put the extra edge on it. I’ve read it a couple of times and intend to read it again. It’s that good. – RD Reader Narelle Cox

13. Kill Me

13. Kill Me
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Kill Me, by Stephen White. This book didn’t give away anything until the end. Full of suspense all the way through and couldn’t put it down. A couple of nights of reading till the early hours and disappointed that it ended as I wanted more! – RD Reader Kris Brennan

14. Killing Floor

14. Killing Floor
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Killing Floor, by Lee Child. The first introduction of Jack Reacher. It showed his toughness but also his vulnerabilities and kept you captivated reading this spine-tingling, thrilling adventure. I was riveted and it left me wanting more. – RD Reader Julie Phillips

15. The Woman in the Window

15. The Woman in the Window
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The Woman in the Window, by A.J. Finn, is a great thriller. There are clues throughout, however they are subtle but not devious. Such a surprise ending. Fantastic read! – RD Reader Rebecca Jaszczuk

16. The Da Vinci Code

16. The Da Vinci Code
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The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown. I couldn’t put this down. Each time I decided to stop at the end of a chapter there was so much going on I just had to see what happened! The Jack Reacher series is much like this – I find myself reading till the wee hours and waiting impatiently for the next book! – RD Reader Sandra Marsh

17. Orphan X

17. Orphan X
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Orphan X, by Gregg Hurwitz. Hands down the best thriller because of how gripping and descriptive it was. It really pulls you into first person and makes you sense what the character is sensing. The storyline wasn’t too farfetched and it has some great plot twists which you don’t expect. – RD Reader Philip Langenhoven

18. Gone Girl

18. Gone Girl
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Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn. The layered betrayals, the descent into the darkest parts of the human psyche, and the unerring sense of mystery and confusion that cloud everything else out. Perfection. – RD Reader J.T. Bailey

19. Parting Shot

19. Parting Shot
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Parting Shot, by Linwood Barclay. It didn’t just tell one story. Instead, the author chose to tell two people’s journey to find the man who committed a felony beyond any imagination. Delving into issues such as psychological and physical torture, this thriller novel kept my heart racing. I would be lying if I were to say that I couldn’t put it down… instead, I couldn’t pick it up after putting it down. I didn’t want to know what happened. I didn’t want to know what they did to him. I didn’t want to know the words they tattooed onto his back as he lay unconscious, completely at their mercy. But I read it, and I’m so very glad I did. – RD Reader Elizabeth Wake

20. Darkest Fear

20. Darkest Fear
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Darkest Fear, by Harlan Coban. Myron, Win and Esperanza are a team you would want on your side… This book is a heart-pounding, pulse-racing, page-turning, gut-wrenching, spine-tingling, heart-fluttering, edge-of-your-seat experience! – RD Reader Ros Mayes

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