I think 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James could be a good beginner's classic thriller. It has an eerie, haunted - house - like atmosphere. 'Rosemary's Baby' by Ira Levin is also a classic in the horror - thriller genre that is relatively easy to get into. It has a very creepy premise that will draw you in right away.
Sure. 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson is a great start. It's a short and very engaging thriller about the duality of human nature. Another good one is 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. It's a classic detective - thriller with a lot of twists.
Definitely start with 'The Quiet American' by Graham Greene. It offers a nuanced view of the political situation in Vietnam. 'The Dogs of War' by Frederick Forsyth is another option. It's about a group of mercenaries involved in a political - military operation. And 'The Ipcress File' by Len Deighton, which is a classic spy thriller with political undertones that's not too difficult for beginners to get into.
One of the all time classic thriller novels is 'Psycho' by Robert Bloch. It's a truly chilling story that inspired the famous Hitchcock movie. Another is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. The character of Hannibal Lecter is iconic in the thriller genre. And 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier is also a classic, with its suspenseful atmosphere and complex characters.
Sure. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is an all time thriller. It's full of twists and turns. The story of a missing wife and the husband who is suspected, but as the plot unfolds, things are not what they seem at all.
For beginners, I would recommend 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. It's a short and heartwarming story that's easy to understand. 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry is also very beginner - friendly. It has beautiful illustrations and a deep yet accessible message. And 'Peter Pan' by J. M. Barrie, which is about a boy who never grows up and his adventures in Neverland.
For a beginner, 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a classic choice. It's not too complex but has all the elements of a great thriller like mystery and interesting characters. 'A Simple Plan' by Scott B. Smith is also good. The story starts with a simple discovery but quickly turns into a complex and thrilling situation. Also, 'Before I Go to Sleep' by S. J. Watson. It's about a woman with amnesia trying to figure out her past, which is an easy - to - follow and exciting concept.
You could also try 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It's a classic murder mystery where ten strangers are lured to an island and then start getting killed one by one. Christie is a master at creating suspense and keeping the reader guessing.
For beginners, 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is also good. It's a noir - style thriller with a tough detective trying to solve a case involving a valuable statue. It's not too complex and gives a good introduction to the thriller genre. Also, 'Strangers on a Train' by Patricia Highsmith can be a great start. The idea of two strangers swapping murders is both creepy and fascinating.
A good option is also 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It's full of puzzles and historical references that are easy to follow. The fast - paced action and the race against time to uncover secrets make it very exciting for new thriller readers.
Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. It has short, easy - to - follow stories that are full of mystery and deduction. Another good one is 'The Woman in White' by Wilkie Collins. It has a great plot with lots of suspense. And 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a classic thriller with a simple yet engaging mystery.
I would also recommend 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty. While it has elements of domestic drama, it also has a strong thriller aspect. It deals with the secrets and lies among a group of women and as the story progresses, there are some really tense moments that will keep a beginner engaged.