Sure. 'The Firm' is a great start. It has an easy - to - follow plot with enough suspense to keep you hooked. It gives a good introduction to the idea of corporate secrets and the lengths people will go to protect them. Another option is 'Liars Poker'. It's not too complex and shows the fast - paced and sometimes unethical world of Wall Street in a very engaging way.
A good beginner - friendly business thriller is 'The Big Short'. The movie adaptation has made the story quite well - known, so it's easier to follow in book form. It explains the complex financial concepts behind the housing market crash in a way that's accessible. And 'Barbarians at the Gate' is also not too difficult. It's based on real events, which can make it easier for new readers to get into as they can relate to real - life situations in the business world.
For beginners, I'd recommend 'Flash Boys'. It's relatively straightforward in its storytelling while still being exciting. It helps you understand the financial markets a bit better through the thriller aspect. Also, 'Other People's Money' is good. It has simple enough concepts about corporate takeovers and the people involved that new readers to the genre can easily follow.
A good starting point would be 'A Head Full of Ghosts' by Paul Tremblay. It's a modern take on the exorcism story with a lot of psychological twists. 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' by Shirley Jackson is a short and engaging read that has elements of horror. And 'The Ritual' by Adam Nevill is great for beginners as it has a strong plot and plenty of scary moments as a group of friends face an ancient evil in the woods.
Sure. 'The Bodyguard' is a good one. It's a simple yet engaging story with a bodyguard (lots of action there) falling in love with the person he is protecting. It's easy to follow and has a good mix of action, thriller and romance.
Sure. 'The Martian' by Andy Weir is a great choice for beginners. It has a simple yet exciting plot about an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle to survive. Another good one is 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov. It's a collection of short stories that introduce basic concepts of robotics and artificial intelligence in an easy - to - understand and thrilling way. And 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury is also suitable. It shows a dystopian society where books are burned, which is both thought - provoking and thrilling.
Sure. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins can be a good start. It has action, a bit of a thriller aspect as the characters fight for their lives in the arena. Another one is 'I Am Number Four' by Pittacus Lore. It has an exciting plot about a boy on the run from aliens. And 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner is also great. It's full of mystery and action as the characters try to escape the maze.
Another good option is 'A Study in Scarlet' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It's the first Sherlock Holmes story. Doyle's writing is clear and Holmes' deductive reasoning is fascinating to follow. It gives a good taste of what mystery thriller books are all about.
I would also suggest 'Before I Go to Sleep' by S. J. Watson. It has an interesting premise where the main character wakes up every day with no memory. The mystery unfolds in a way that's easy to follow for new readers to the genre.
Beginner - friendly crime thriller fiction books include 'Strangers on a Train' by Patricia Highsmith. It has a unique concept that makes it really interesting. 'The Killer Inside Me' by Jim Thompson is another one. It's a bit darker but still accessible. And 'A Time to Kill' by John Grisham. It combines legal drama with crime thriller elements in an easy - to - understand way.
Sure. 'The Startup Wife' by Tahmima Anam is a great start. It's about a woman who starts a tech startup with her husband. It gives an easy - to - understand view of the startup world, including the challenges and the excitement. The characters are relatable and it shows how business and personal relationships can intertwine in the startup space.
Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It's a classic mystery thriller with a simple yet engaging plot. A group of people are invited to an island and then start getting killed one by one. Christie is a master of creating suspense and this book is a good example.
Sure. 'Coma' is a great start. It's easy to follow and the plot about patients in comas in a hospital is really engaging. Another one is 'The Andromeda Strain'. It has a simple yet thrilling concept of a deadly microorganism from space.