10 Books To Read If You Love A Shocking Plot Twist

Looking for your next twisty novel? These 10 books are so surprising they will have you talking about them for weeks to come. Packed with plot twists you will never see coming, from dark mysteries to psychological thrillers to romantic suspense books, these great reads are guaranteed to keep you at the edge of your seat.

Be prepared to read more and sleep less as these books will have you up all night…

Behind her Eyes — Sarah Pinborough

Described by many as a ‘terrifying mind game’, thriller book ‘Behind Her Eyes’ is the talk of the town. Particularly due to its numerous dramatic twists, especially the ending. Caught up in a love triangle, this story is told from two perspectives, but exactly who is manipulating who?

Once completed, this book will urge you to start reading it again to make sure you have not been fooled.

Truly Madly Guilty — Liane Moriarty

Australian author of six international bestsellers Liane Moriarty’s presents Truly Madly Guilty, a dark yet humorous novel that will surely make you hungry for more.

Six responsible adults, three children and a dog- what could go wrong? Set against the backdrop of an average summer in Sydney, an innocent BBQ between friends does not quite go as planned. As disaster starts to unfold you will never guess what happens next.

In a Dark, Dark Wood — Ruth Ware

Soon to be a major motion picture, in a Dark, Dark Wood is a spooky thriller, not for the faint-hearted. Danger looms around every page corner, and author Ruth Ware does not disappoint.

The protagonist receives an unexpected hen’s invitation from a long-lost schoolmate. Unsuspecting, the invitees head off to the bachelorette style weekend held in a remote venue, deep in the English countryside. Painful secrets are told and strange things begin to happen, as the reason behind the invitation starts to unfold…

The Couple Next Door — Shari Lapena

This young couple seems to have it all- a loving relationship, a beautiful baby, a dream home and friendly neighbours. Things turn around very quickly when their seemingly perfect lives are shattered at a dinner party… shocking secrets are revealed with unexpected twists that make your heart race.

The couple next door (New York Times Bestseller) by author Shari Lapena is a mystery thriller that will take you on a wild psychological ride.

Elizabeth is Missing — Emma Healey

Despite being elderly and suffering from dementia the protagonist cannot forget about her best friend Elizabeth, whom she is convinced is missing and in great danger.

The police dismiss her and even her own family will not listen. With a trail of handwritten notes to serve as her memory aid, the old lady sets off on a mission to uncover the truth.

This contemporary mystery novel takes the reader down an emotional road filled with twists and dark comedy. A compelling must-read.

Shutter Island — Dennis Lehane

Set in the year 1954, a US Marshall and his partner set off to ‘Shutter Island’ to visit a hospital for the criminally insane.

In search of a murderous patient, it becomes apparent that things are not what they seem. Rumours start to emerge of dark psychiatric testing — is this really what is happening on the island?

As the two men get closer to the truth, their insanity progresses and getting off the island becomes impossible. This intense thriller will not be easy to escape from, haunting and emotionally complex, good luck getting your head around this intense thriller.

Fight Club — Chuck Palahniuk

The protagonist, an insomniac who is questioning life attends cancer support groups in order to get perspective on his own life. Death becomes his obsession and the fight club is born. With rules to guide them, males across the country fight against each other recreationally in these clubs.

Rule no. 1 ‘You don’t talk about the fight club’, but it does not mean you cannot read about it. With political undertones influencing male identity and violence, this genius of a deeply cynical and satirical thriller will get your blood rushing.

The Girl Before — JP Delaney

If you have read ‘Gone Girl’ and ‘Girl on the Train’ then you will love this book.

Coming across a dream ultra modern rental property, the protagonist is drawn to the beauty of the house and agrees to stay so long as she abides by the rules set by the property owner. Yet she quickly begins to realise that living there comes at a cost, possibly her life.

As the mystery starts to unravel, realisations of the death of the previous tenant become apparent and a psychological obsession ensues.

The Lie — Hesh Kestin

Set amidst the tensions of the Palestinian Israeli conflict, a left-wing Israeli lawyer spends her life striving to defend the accused Palestinian terrorists. She is hit with a life-changing crisis when her son gets captured by terrorists and the only person that holds the key to her son’s freedom is a non-compliant Palestinian man.

Packed with insider information on Israeli secretive operations, this book is guaranteed to get your emotions flowing. Described as a ‘page turner’ this fiction thriller is not one to ignore.

Every Dead Thing — John Connolly

This dark, yet ingenious novel tells of two serial killers. One that steals his victim’s faces and the other who tortures children. Tapping into the psyche of an NYPD detective, this terrifying read follows his journey to find the monster that murdered his family.

Drawing the reader in closer and closer ‘Every Dead Thing’ is both gruesome in its description as it is intriguing, offering a deeper look into the human psychological underworld.

Open the cover and hang on! Just when you think you have got the story figured out, beware- these shocking plot twists may just catch you off guard. Visit any Agenda Bookstore to grab your copies.