Mary Higgins Clark, Three New York Times Bestselling Novels

The Silence of the Lambs

Thomas Harris

A psychological thriller featuring FBI trainee Clarice Starling hunting a serial killer with the help of imprisoned cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The novel combines intense psychological profiling with gripping suspense. It explores the dark corners of human psychology and criminal behavior. The book is known for its complex characters and intense narrative tension.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Stieg Larsson

A gripping mystery involving a journalist and a brilliant hacker investigating a decades-old disappearance. The novel combines elements of crime, suspense, and complex character studies. It features a dark, intricate plot with multiple layers of mystery. The book explores themes of violence, revenge, and hidden family secrets.

The Silent Patient

Alex Michaelides

A psychological thriller about a therapist obsessed with uncovering why a woman stopped speaking after murdering her husband. The novel explores themes of trauma, psychology, and hidden truths. It features complex characters and an intricate plot with unexpected twists. The book combines elements of psychological suspense with a deep exploration of human psychology.

Gone Girl

Gillian Flynn

A psychological thriller about a missing wife and her husband who becomes the prime suspect. The novel explores dark marital secrets and unexpected twists. It features complex characters and a suspenseful narrative similar to Clark's style of storytelling. The book keeps readers guessing until the very end with its intricate plot and psychological depth.

The Snowman

Jo Nesbø

A Nordic noir thriller about a detective hunting a serial killer who leaves snowmen as his calling card. The novel features complex characters and a dark, intricate plot. It explores themes of obsession, crime, and psychological manipulation. The book combines elements of police procedural with psychological suspense.

Behind Closed Doors

B.A. Paris

A psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect marriage hiding dark secrets. The novel explores domestic abuse, manipulation, and psychological control. It features complex characters and a narrative that slowly reveals its true nature. The book keeps readers on edge with its intense psychological tension.

In the Woods

Tana French

A psychological crime novel about a detective investigating a child murder that connects to his own mysterious past. The story blends psychological depth with intricate detective work. It features complex characters and a haunting narrative style. The book explores themes of memory, trauma, and the lasting impact of unsolved crimes.

Big Little Lies

Liane Moriarty

A suspenseful novel about three women whose lives become intertwined through a mysterious death. The story explores domestic secrets, friendship, and hidden truths. It features complex female characters and a narrative that slowly reveals its central mystery. The book combines elements of psychological suspense with social commentary.

Sharp Objects

Gillian Flynn

A dark psychological thriller about a journalist returning to her hometown to investigate a series of murders. The novel delves deep into family dysfunction and small-town secrets. It features a complex, damaged protagonist and a narrative that slowly unravels a disturbing mystery. The book explores themes of trauma, memory, and psychological manipulation.

The Girl on the Train

Paula Hawkins

A psychological thriller about a woman who becomes entangled in a missing person investigation. The novel features multiple unreliable narrators and a complex, twisting plot. It explores themes of obsession, perception, and hidden truths. The book keeps readers guessing with its intricate narrative structure.

Before I Go to Sleep

S.J. Watson

A psychological thriller about a woman with memory loss trying to uncover the truth about her past. The novel explores themes of identity, memory, and trust. It features a protagonist struggling to piece together her own history. The book keeps readers guessing with its intricate plot and psychological tension.

The Woman in the Window

A.J. Finn

A psychological suspense novel about an agoraphobic woman who believes she witnessed a crime in a neighboring house. The story combines elements of mystery, psychological tension, and unreliable narration. It features a protagonist struggling with mental health and perception. The book keeps readers guessing with its unexpected twists and complex plot.

Dark Places

Gillian Flynn

A dark mystery about a woman investigating the murders of her family from decades ago. The novel explores family trauma, true crime, and hidden secrets. It features a complex protagonist digging into her past. The book combines elements of psychological suspense with a gripping investigative narrative.

The Couple Next Door

Shari Lapena

A suspenseful novel about a couple whose child is kidnapped during a dinner party. The story explores family secrets, betrayal, and unexpected twists. It features complex characters and a narrative that slowly reveals its central mystery. The book combines elements of psychological suspense with domestic thriller.