There are tons of amazing thriller novels to read. But some should be read before others. That is why we have made a list of the three best thrillers of all time. Keep reading to find out which books made our list!
When you need a novel that you don’t want to put down, nothing beats a good thriller. We have chosen three amazing thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat or bed! You can see the full list below!
The Three Best Thrillers That You Must Read
- The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
- The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth
- The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
The Talented Mr. Ripley

A classic novel that we chose for this list is The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith. It is a fun novel that follows the descent into madness of Ripley and what he will do to keep his new life going. Highsmith is a unique character that explores the true nature of a person and what people are capable of.
The Day of the Jackel
The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth is a brilliant novel that is a page turner! The novel tells you the plot of the novel at the beginning and yet, you keep reading, seeing how it all went wrong. The writing, suspense, vivid descriptions, make this a must read.,
The Silence of the Lambs

Is there a better thriller novel than The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris? When you are reading the novel, it doesn’t feel like there is. What makes this novel interesting is that it isn’t even the first novel in the Hannibal series. But it is definitely the best book partly because it centers around Hannibal.
Conclusion
These are the three best must read thriller books that you need to read once in your life. Few novels can compare to these three. Have you read any of these? Let us know in the comments below!
YES, I did read Silence of the Lambs, TWICE, before I saw the movie; couldn’t the movie show how the Negro orderlies handle Lecter when they come into his cell? They DO NOT turn their backs on him, 3 go into his cell, one is holding a steel rod, ready to hit him in case …