“Dark Secrets and Thrilling Twists: The Ultimate Psychological Thriller Booklist”
15 Thrilling Books Similar to 'Verity' That Will Give You Goosebumps
15 Spine-Chilling Books Similar to ‘Verity
Author Colleen Hoover has written many-a-bestseller, especially in the romance novel department. But her 2018 novel Verity shows a more dark and disturbing side to her imagination. It follows a struggling writer named Lowen who gets the job offer of a lifetime. The handsome Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, hires her to finish a book series that his injured wife is unable to complete. But as she gets more involved in not just the job but the Crawford’s lives, she discovers some dark secrets that suddenly turn her dream job into a nightmare.
The psychological thriller had readers absolutely obsessed and begging for more. There’s definitely a lot of material to unpack, and I can see why some people would want a reread to catch all the small details. But if you’re one of the people who gave it an average 3-star rating on Good Reads, and are yearning for something more spine-chilling, then we’ve got options for you.
Whether you’re craving something similar to Verity, or looking for alternatives that better suit your tastes, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome! Come and take a gander at this roster of suspenseful mysteries—full of unhinged mind games and mind-bending twists—that will make you scream and curse internally as you read on the daily commute. (Or externally. You do you!) If these books don’t scratch that psychological thriller itch, IDK what will.
1. Celadon Books: The Silent Patient
Alicia Berenson is a famous painter married to a famous fashion photographer. She and her husband Gabriel live a lavish life in a grand house in London. They seemingly have the perfect life, but one day when Gabriel comes home late after a photoshoot, Alicia shoots him in the face five times. Since then, she’s remained silent, even as she was brought to a forensic psychiatric unit. Now, criminal psychotherapist Theo Faber is determined to get her to talk and unravel the mysterious workings of her mind.
2. Ballantine Books: Gone Girl
Nick and Amy Dunne are a seemingly happy couple with a good marriage. But things get thrown into question when Amy mysteriously disappears on the morning of their fifth wedding anniversary. As the investigation into her disappearance progresses, secrets and lies between husband and wife begin to unravel, and Nick becomes the primary suspect.
3. Scribner Book Company: Misery
Bestselling romance novelist Paul Sheldon has gotten into a terrible automobile accident that has left him reliant on another person’s care. Annie Wilkes is Paul’s nurse and also happens to be his number one fan. She loves his work but is furious with him for killing off her favorite character, Misery. She then asks him to write a book that brings her back to life—by holding him captive in her isolated house.
And the list continues…
To read about the rest of the heart-racing thrillers on our list, head over to original article and prepare to have your mind twisted and turned! Trust us, once you start reading these gripping tales, putting them down will be as impossible as turning away from a jaw-dropping fashion disaster.
Now it’s your turn! Do you have any favorite psychological thrillers that you couldn’t put down? Let us know in the comments below and join the conversation!
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Jasmine Ting is a Filipino journalist based in New York City. You can spot her either at the movie theater for the latest A24 release, on the couch binge-watching the latest K-dating show, or on the 7 train listening to her latest audible obsession (be it music or a podcast). To see what she’s up to when she’s not plopped in front of a big screen, follow her on Instagram [@jasminepting](https://www.instagram.com/jasminepting/).
