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The Institute

Stephen King

A group of children with special abilities are abducted and held in a sinister institution, where they must band together to escape from their diabolical captors.

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The Good Son

You-Jeong Jeong

A gripping psychological thriller that explores family dynamics, as a young man struggles with his memories of a brother he believes was evil, and the haunting consequences of his actions.

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The Seven Percent Solution

Nicholas Meyer

A clever tale that explores Holmes's cocaine addiction and introduces Sigmund Freud as a character in the hunt for Moriarty.

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The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

Stuart Turton

A unique tale where the protagonist relives the same day eight times in different bodies, trying to solve a murder while uncovering dark secrets about powerful figures reminiscent of Holmes and Moriarty.

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The Silent Corner

Dean Koontz

A former FBI agent investigates a series of mysterious suicides linked to a sinister conspiracy, uncovering hidden truths along the way.

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The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

Holly Black

In a world where vampire outbreaks lead to quarantined towns, a girl struggles to survive while confronting her own dark desires and feelings for a vampire she admires.

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Shutter Island

Dennis Lehane

US Marshals investigate the disappearance of a prisoner from a mental institution, uncovering shocking truths about the island and themselves.

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The Woman in White

Wilkie Collins

A mystery novel that follows a young woman who encounters a mysterious figure in white and becomes embroiled in a complex tale of conspiracy and madness.

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The Quiet Tenant

Clemence Michallon

A story told from multiple perspectives, it centers on a woman who may be the captive of a serial killer, exploring fear and survival.

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The Good Daughter

Karin Slaughter

A small town in Georgia is torn apart by a devastating crime that leaves two young sisters facing life-altering repercussions. The story unfolds through flashbacks and present events, revealing dark secrets, familial intricacies, and the efforts of a lawyer to uncover the truth behind the crime while navigating political and personal conflicts.

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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Agatha Christie

Detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of a wealthy man, unveiling secrets and revealing the complexities of human nature.

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Killing Floor

Lee Child

Jack Reacher, a former military policeman, arrives in a small town and gets embroiled in a conspiracy involving counterfeit money and murder. His quest for information quickly turns into a thrilling adventure.

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Pretty Little Liars

Sara Shepard

A group of friends is haunted by the return of a former friend who knows all their secrets, leading to a suspenseful unraveling of mysteries.

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The Boyfriend

Freida McFadden

A twisty thriller that explores the length one will go to for love, leading to shocking revelations.

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The Maidens

Alex Michaelides

A therapist becomes embroiled in a murder investigation involving a secret society at Cambridge University.

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The Silent Patient

Alex Michaelides

A woman's act of violence against her husband and her refusal to speak about it leads to a psychotherapist's obsession with unraveling her story.

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Four Past Midnight

Stephen King

A collection of four novellas, one of which deals with a red-eye flight where passengers mysteriously vanish.

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