What were some of America's most famous mysteries and thrillers? For starters, have you ever heard about the book The Great American Read on PBS? The book tries its best to find the most remarkable books ever reader by Americans. It sure lists a fantastic catalogue of America's best-ever book productions and their authors. Think of the following greatest works of this type:
James Patterson's Alex Cross: It might not be easy to imagine it these days, but once upon a time, one of the world's best-selling writers could not say he had one hundred bestsellers securely under his belt. The story is best understood when we go back to the main character, Alex Cross. This is a complex homicide detective based in Washington DC. In his line of duty, Cross tackles some really serious, highly challenging cases. The cases include one of a killer who looks to puff off a high-profile crime of the century. He also chases after a pack of serial killers.
Next is Agatha Christie, the world-renowned author. Consider one of her bestsellers, And Then There Were None. The story's about ten people; each of these has something to hide- they've something to fear. The writer invites us to an isolated mansion located on a certain island. Here, one by one, our guests come forward to share their darkest secrets, letting us in on their shockingly wicked pasts. And then they start dying. So, we're left in a quandary: which among these is the killer? Will any of them really survive? Does this remind you of Agatha Christie's Eight New Mysteries?
Then comes Dan Brown's famous work, The Da Vinci Code. The book is simultaneously intelligent, light-paced, and intricately layered, all in the same mold. It's layered with some remarkable research, layered with detail. There's no doubt that Dan Brown's famous thriller, The Da Vinci Code, is a true masterpiece. Many agree that from the opening pages to the stunning conclusion, the Da Vinci Code is not your ordinary thriller book- it's something a little more. Consider also V.C Andrews' Flowers in the Attic. The characters, Chris, Cathy, and the twins Carrie and Corrie, realize something when they find themselves on the top floor of the vast mansion owned by their grandmother- they'll only survive at the mercy of their superstitious and terribly cruel grandma. So, this cramped, helpless world may turn out to be the only world they ever knew.
The Hunt for Red October ( Tom Clancy): A Soviet club commander has just taken a fateful decision. The action takes place under the freezing temperatures of the Atlantic. At this time, the Red October is swiftly heading west; yes, the Americans urgently want her. And the Russians equally want her back. So the big chase for the most advanced nuclear submarine of the time begins in earnest. And only one can really find her. Meanwhile, Jack Ryan, the brilliant CIA analyst, has markedly little interest in matters fieldwork. However, when Ryan suddenly receives Red October's covert photos on his desk, the CIA agent soon finds himself deep in the midst of a high-stakes game. It's time for a thrilling hide and seek, a game played masterfully by two leading world powers. This is one game that could quickly end up in an unprecedented all-out war.
Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus: The thriller masterpiece is written by Mary Shelley. This is the classic story of Frankenstein, a scientist who dares to assemble a human being from stolen dead body parts. However, when he succeeds in bringing the man to life, Frankenstein suddenly coils in horror at his new creature's hideousness. The once innocent creature is tormented by loneliness and isolation. He turns to evil, unleashing a murderous campaign of vicious revenge against his creator.
The Godfather: Mario Puzo's The Godfather has been acclaimed as a searing novel of the infamous mafia underworld. The thrilling fiction, The Godfather, introduces readers to American fiction's first family, the Corleones. It also introduces the powerful legacy of blood, tradition, and honour, all passed on from father to son.
Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl: Nick's beautiful wife has suddenly disappeared. The town golden boy falls under mounting pressure from the media and the police. Amy's fiercely doting parents also pile on more pressure. The golden boy parades endless lies, deceits, and overtly inappropriate behavior. Well, Nick is oddly evasive; he's undoubtedly bitter—but can we say with certainty Nick is the killer? The game is on.