704 Results with the "Thriller" genre


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      Prodigy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Prodi­gy is the grip­ping sec­ond install­ment in Marie Lu’s Leg­end tril­o­gy, esca­lat­ing the stakes in a dystopi­an war between the Repub­lic and the Colonies. After their dra­mat­ic escape in Leg­end, ​June​ and ​Day​ join the rebel Patri­ot group, hop­ing to over­throw the Republic’s tyran­ni­cal gov­ern­ment. But trust is fragile—June’s loy­al­ty is ques­tioned due to her elite past, while Day grap­ples with grief and the weight of becom­ing a…
      Dystopian • Fiction • Political Fiction • Thriller • Young Adult
    • Pride Goeth Before the Fall: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou, the protagonist, is consumed by anger and isolation after being abandoned by a significant figure (likely Reid) without explanation. She drowns her frustration in whiskey while observing others in the tavern—Ansel, Coco, and their companions—laughing together, which only deepens her sense of alienation. The group watches her warily, as if she’s a ticking time bomb. Lou reflects on their fractured relationship, convinced she only gave him the truth he demanded, yet he left anyway. Her worry for…
    • Pretty Porcelain: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou awakens in a disoriented state, her body tingling with residual heat as she regains consciousness in a snowy, blood-stained environment. The scene is grim—four dead Chasseurs lie nearby, their blood melting the snow, while Reid lies motionless nearby, barely alive after sacrificing himself to save her. Panicked, Lou checks his pulse and discovers he’s clinging to life, though his condition is dire. Realizing he nearly died transferring his body heat to her, she is overwhelmed by guilt and…
    • Plain Truth: A Novel Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Plain Truth (2000) by ​Jodi Picoult​ is a ​legal dra­ma​ inter­twined with ​cul­tur­al con­flict and moral dilem­mas. The sto­ry begins when ​18-year-old Katie Fish­er, a mem­ber of an Amish com­mu­ni­ty, is accused of mur­der­ing her new­born baby—a crime she claims she didn’t com­mit because she nev­er knew she was preg­nant. ​Ellie Hath­away, a high-pro­file defense attor­ney from Philadel­phia, reluc­tant­ly takes Katie’s case and moves into…
      Drama • Mystery • Thriller
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      Part VI: Bea

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part VI: Bea begins with a familiar sensation—the presence of Eddie beside me again, his thigh pressed close and the scent of mint on his breath. It should have made me recoil, thinking of what he’s done, but instead, it made the next move easier. Knowing he came here expecting intimacy gave me the power I needed. I’d planned for this. Brushed my hair until it shined, pinched color into my cheeks, rehearsed how I’d lean in. My survival now depended on reminding him of the version of me he first…
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      Part IV: Bea

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part IV: Bea didn’t feel like going out for dinner with Blanche and Tripp, but she didn’t want to break their long-standing routine either. Every other Thursday, the four of them got together, and even when she wasn’t in the mood, she showed up. This time, they were trying out a trendy barbecue joint in Homewood, its string lights and metal furniture giving off the kind of ambiance people post on Instagram but rarely enjoy in real life. She felt removed from the group, especially Blanche, whose…
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      Part II: Bea

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Part II: Bea begins with a sense of disorientation that even writing can’t fully soothe. Putting thoughts on paper is Bea’s only way of processing the impossible—what her life has become since Blanche’s death. Her best friend is gone, and the man she once trusted with her future might be responsible. That realization hasn’t stopped echoing in her head since she woke up locked away, alone, in a hidden room of her own home. Everything about the room reminds her of Eddie—his planning, his taste,…
    • Paradise Lost: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou navigating dimly lit earthen passages, choosing an unfamiliar path on a whim. The atmosphere is eerie, with masked figures heading toward "La Mascarade des Crânes" while she ventures deeper into the unknown. After stumbling, she is confronted by a drunken man wearing a crow mask, who unnerves her with his third eye. Lou deflects his advances with a threatening remark, showcasing her sharp wit and underlying tension. The encounter leaves her unsettled as she continues her journey…
    • Painted Hair: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Madame Labelle presenting Lou with a complex alchemical mixture to dye her hair gold, emphasizing the impracticality of the time-consuming process. Lou rejects the idea, wary of using magic after a recent conflict with Reid, who remains distant and hostile. The group discusses alternative, non-magical disguises, but Madame Labelle’s suggestions—such as pickled leeches or toxic lead oxide paste—are met with disgust and concern over dangerous side effects. The tension highlights…
    • One Step Forward: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid Diggory grapples with the weight of his past actions and the resentment directed at him by others, symbolized by the knife he holds—a weapon purchased from a smith who later conspired against him. The chapter opens with Reid reflecting on how his uniform and beliefs have alienated him from those around him, including farmers in Saint-Loire. His internal conflict is palpable as he acknowledges his role in the hostility he faces, setting the tone for his emotional turmoil throughout the chapter.…
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