I just read Sharp Objects and Gone Girl after seeing them suggested here a lot and I really enjoyed both of them. I know that I love the creepy, atmospheric tone, especially in Sharp Objects. I love the twisted irony of both narratives that left me both frustrated and amused, at the same time thinking to myself “well that sucks but that’s how life goes, isn’t it”.
I’m open to non-creepy books as well, but I’m craving something that will enthrall me, preferably with a female main character. I’m open to any genre or level of spice!
by coolperson1979
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How about the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy?
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
If you are into thriller, try The Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French
She’s Come Undone by Wally Lamb
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
And if you like Gillian Flynn then I’d recommend Dennis Lehane. Mystic River is one of her personal favorites, but the women in it have more of a supporting role…
Stephen King! All of his most famous novels are spooky page turners. I would recommend Salems Lot or The Stand as your first. Once you’ve read a few you can start working your way through The Dark Tower series.
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara. Gillian Flynn pens the introduction to the book. I picked it up after devouring Flynns three works and this book seemed the natural follow-up.