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Psychological Thrillers
No-one is as they seem; nothing is as it looks - the imagination works overtime in the psychological thriller.
Mary Higgins ClarkWith 42 published books, she's a legend of the genre. Plots feature bizarre twists and turns with well-observed psychological insights. |
Paul CleaveNew Zealand writer who gets inside the minds of his evildoers and keeps the reader hooked till the bitter and frequently bloody end. |
Nicci FrenchSkilled at creating a heightened sense of menace with strong story lines. Central character is always a strong and vulnerable woman, independent and stubborn. |
Sophie HannahHer openings hook the reader in from the start. Compelling, calculated and believable storylines. Read with the lights on. |
Thomas HarrisThe creator of Hannibal Lecter has a strong interest in abnormal psychology. The imagination works overtime. Definitely to be read with the lights on. |
Julie ParsonsCentral to this writer's keen interest in psychological motivations and mysteries is her personal life story. Builds good atmosphere and suspense. |
Michael RobothamCreates a real sense of terror as well as intense sympathy for his characters. Exceptional suspense. |
Barbara VinePseudonym of Ruth Rendell, UK Queen of Crime. Characters are well-developed and stories explore the motivations of twisted minds more than in her mysteries. |
S.J. WatsonNew author whose debut Before I Go To Sleep became an instant international bestseller. A fine example of the genre. |
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