Fiction

In Japan, Minato, has been given the moniker, ‘the Queen of Iyamisu’, meaning eww mystery. Iyamisu is a sub-genre of crime fiction that focuses on the dark and grotesque side of human nature.

Anyone who’s read this book will see why Thompson has such a cult following, and I don’t mean that as a backhanded compliment.

The Wasp Factory comes from Frank’s invention of a house of mirrors, except instead of it being a fun room, it’s a torture device.

Often seen as one Stephen King’s worst book, is Gerald’s Game that bad? In fact it might just turn out to be a suspenseful thriller in disguise!

Famous for his Harry Hole (pronounced Holy) series, Nesbø has quite the reputation for his police detective run.

Sharp Objects is an excellent introduction to Gillian Flynn’s work; a profoundly thought-provoking thriller that gets under your skin from the first few chapters.

Originally titled ‘Men Who Hate Women’, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo holds onto this focal point like a bad dream.

The Killer Inside Me has a similar style to that of American Psycho; with inner monologues dictating violent external actions, as well as a much-hated main character.