One popular modern day mystery novel is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex mystery involving a journalist and a hacker. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, which has a really twisted plot full of secrets and lies. And 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty also fits, with its mystery elements within a suburban setting.
There are quite a few. 'The Woman in the Window' by A.J. Finn is a modern mystery. It's about an agoraphobic woman who witnesses something strange from her window. 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn is another one. It delves deep into the mystery of a small town's secrets and a woman's past. Also, 'Before I Go to Sleep' by S.J. Watson is a mystery about a woman who can't form new memories and is trying to figure out things in her past.
Some good modern day murder mystery novels are 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides. The story of a patient who has been silent since she was accused of murdering her husband is really fascinating. Also, 'The Woman in the Window' by A.J. Finn. It's a thriller - like mystery about an agoraphobic woman who believes she witnessed a crime. And 'In the Woods' by Tana French, which has a really interesting setting and a complex mystery about a murder in a forest.
Some modern mystery novels that are worth reading include 'The Cuckoo's Calling' by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling's pseudonym). It features a private detective, Cormoran Strike, investigating the death of a supermodel. 'Before the Fall' by Noah Hawley is another good one. It's about a plane crash and the mystery surrounding the events that led to it. Also, 'The Woman in Cabin 10' by Ruth Ware is a page - turner. The main character, a journalist, witnesses something strange on a luxury cruise ship and has to figure out what's really going on.
Well, 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is a modern day novel that stands out. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns about a marriage gone wrong. Then there's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' which, although set in the past, is still highly relevant today. And 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins, a psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
One popular modern mystery thriller novel is 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It has a complex plot with an unreliable narrator which keeps readers guessing. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It's full of twists and turns regarding a missing woman and her husband's possible involvement. 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty is also great. It combines mystery with the lives of a group of women in a suburb, and there are secrets and a murder mystery to be unraveled.
One popular modern gothic mystery novel is 'The Thirteenth Tale' by Diane Setterfield. It has a spooky atmosphere with an old mansion and mysterious characters. Another is 'The Silent Companions' by Laura Purcell, which combines gothic elements like old dolls and a decaying manor with a gripping mystery.
A great modern day Chinese novel is 'Folding Beijing' by Hao Jingfang. It presents a unique view of a future society where Beijing is divided into three different 'folds' with different living conditions for different classes. 'Big Breasts & Wide Hips' by Mo Yan is also famous. It depicts the life of a mother and her family through different historical events in China. And 'Shanghai Baby' by Wei Hui, which is a story about a young woman's search for love and self - identity in modern Shanghai.
In the realm of modern day detective novels, 'Before the Fall' by Noah Hawley stands out. It combines elements of a detective story with a deep exploration of human nature. 'The Woman in Cabin 10' by Ruth Ware is another great one, with a claustrophobic and mysterious setting on a cruise ship. 'The Dry' by Jane Harper is set in rural Australia and has a detective trying to solve a series of murders, which is a great example of modern detective fiction with a regional flavor.
Well, 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss can be considered in this category. It has a richly detailed world where magic plays a crucial role. The protagonist, Kvothe, is a complex character with a deep connection to magic. Another one is 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' by Susanna Clarke. This novel is set in an alternate version of 19th - century England and is full of magic, from the practical to the mysterious. Also, 'Red Sister' by Mark Lawrence features a world of magic and a strong female lead in a convent - like setting.
Some modern day swashbuckler novels worth mentioning are 'Temeraire' series by Naomi Novik. It combines the swashbuckling adventure of Napoleonic - era naval battles with the addition of dragons. The main character, Laurence, and his dragon Temeraire go on many thrilling adventures. Also, 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' is a great example. Set in a fictional city, it has Locke and his gang pulling off elaborate cons and getting into all sorts of dangerous situations that require quick wits and sword - skills.
One popular modern day reincarnation novel is 'The Rebirth of the Malicious Empress of Military Lineage'. It tells the story of a woman who is reborn and gets a chance to take revenge and change her fate. Another is 'Full Marks Hidden Marriage: Pick Up a Son, Get a Free Husband', which involves the female lead being reincarnated and having a new life full of twists and turns.