By Addison Ellis
As the leaves change colors and the air takes on a chill, what better way is there to spend your day than curled up with a good book? Here are three must-read mystery novels that will leave you filled with suspense:
The first book for this Autumn season is The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. The novel follows Alicia Berenson, a young woman with a seemingly perfect life and marriage. Until one day, after her husband comes home from work, she shoots him five times in a row and refuses to speak another word. Theo Faber, a criminal psychotherapist, is determined to know why and lands a job at the institution where she’s held. As the novel unravels, it will have you on the edge of your seat and eager to know what happens next.
Another must-read novel is The Family Game by Catherine Steadman. The book follows Harriet and the daunting task she faces when meeting her fiancè's family. This isn’t your typical family, and she soon finds herself in the middle of a complicated and twisted game full of secrets and lies. What is this family really hiding?
Lastly, The Only One Left by Riley Sager will shock you with its unexpected turns. The story centers around Lenora Hope, who allegedly committed the murder of her entire family, even though the police were never able to prove it. Years later, Kit, a caretaker in the small town Lenora lives in starts a job as Lenora’s health aide. As Kit begins to get to know her, she slowly pieces together what really happened that night. With so many plot twists, the novel is certain to surprise you.
Once you start these must-read books, it will be impossible to put them down. Grab a cozy blanket before diving into these mysterious novels!
Wow! I can’t wait to read these books 🤩