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Books for Classic Mystery/Thriller Fans

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I have a very…curated interest in the mystery and thriller genre and these favorite picks are the result of that!
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Nancy Drew

 
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Perfect starter set for Nancy Drew!
Nancy Drew Books 1-10 Box Set
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Nancy Drew #1
The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew, Book 1)
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Nancy Drew #2
The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew #2)
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Nancy Drew #3
The Bungalow Mystery (Nancy Drew Book 3)
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Nancy Drew #4
The Mystery at Lilac Inn (Nancy Drew, Book 4)
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Nancy Drew #5
The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew Book 5)
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Nancy Drew #6
The Secret of Red Gate Farm (Nancy Drew #6)
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Nancy Drew #7
The Clue in the Diary (Nancy Drew Book 7)
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Nancy Drew #8
Nancy's Mysterious Letter (Nancy Drew, Book 8)
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Nancy Drew #9
The Sign of the Twisted Candles (Nancy Drew 9)
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Nancy Drew #10
The Password to Larkspur Lane (Nancy Drew #10)
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Nancy Drew #11
The Clue of the Broken Locket (Nancy Drew #11)
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Nancy Drew #12
Nancy Drew 12: The Message in the Hollow Oak
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Nancy Drew #13
The Mystery of the Ivory Charm (Nancy Drew 13)
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Nancy Drew #14
The Whispering Statue (Nancy Drew #14)
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Nancy Drew #15
The Haunted Bridge (Nancy Drew, Book 15)
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Nancy Drew #16
The Clue of the Tapping Heels (Nancy Drew #16)
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Nancy Drew #17
The Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk (Nancy Drew)
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Nancy Drew #18
The Mystery of the Moss-Covered Mansion (No. 18)
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Nancy Drew #19
The Quest of the Missing Map (Nancy Drew, Book 19)
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Nancy Drew #20
The Clue in the Jewel Box (Nancy Drew, Book 20)
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Nancy Drew #21
The Secret in the Old Attic (Nancy Drew, Book 21)
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Nancy Drew #22
Nancy Drew 22: The Clue in the Crumbling Wall
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Nancy Drew #23
Nancy Drew 23: Mystery of the Tolling Bell
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Nancy Drew #24
Nancy Drew 24: The Clue in the Old Album
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Nancy Drew #25
The Ghost of Blackwood Hall (Nancy Drew)
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Nancy Drew #26
Nancy Drew 26: The Clue of the Leaning Chimney
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Nancy Drew #27
Nancy Drew 27: the Secret of the Wooden Lady
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Nancy Drew #28
The Clue of the Black Keys (Nancy Drew #28)
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Nancy Drew #29
Mystery at the Ski Jump (Nancy Drew #29)
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Nancy Drew #30
The Clue of the Velvet Mask (Nancy Drew #30)
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Nancy Drew #31
Nancy Drew Mystery Stories 31: Ringmaster's Secret
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Nancy Drew #32
Nancy Drew 32: the Scarlet Slipper Mystery
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Nancy Drew #33
Nancy Drew 33: The Witch Tree Symbol
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Nancy Drew #34
Nancy Drew 34: the Hidden Window Mystery
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Nancy Drew #35
Nancy Drew 35: the Haunted Showboat
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Nancy Drew #36
The Secret of the Golden Pavilion (Nancy Drew #36)
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Nancy Drew #37
Nancy Drew 37: the Clue in the Old Stagecoach
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Nancy Drew #38
Nancy Drew 38: The Mystery of the Fire Dragon
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Nancy Drew #39
The Clue of the Dancing Puppet
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Nancy Drew #40
Nancy Drew 40: the Moonstone Castle Mystery
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Nancy Drew #41
The Clue of the Whistling Bagpipes (Nancy Drew)
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Nancy Drew #42
The Phantom of Pine Hill (Nancy Drew #22)
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Nancy Drew #43
Nancy Drew 43: the Mystery of the 99 Steps
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Nancy Drew #44
Nancy Drew 44: The Clue in the Crossword Cipher
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Nancy Drew #45
Nancy Drew 45: the Spider Sapphire Mystery
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Nancy Drew #46
The Invisible Intruder (Nancy Drew, No.46)
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Nancy Drew #47
Nancy Drew 47: The Mysterious Mannequin
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Nancy Drew #48
The Crooked Banister (Nancy Drew, No. 48)
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Nancy Drew #49
The Secret of Mirror Bay (Nancy Drew)
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Nancy Drew #50
The Double Jinx Mystery
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Nancy Drew #51
Nancy Drew 51: Mystery of the Glowing Eye
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Nancy Drew #52
Nancy Drew 52: the Secret of the Forgotten City
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Nancy Drew #53
Nancy Drew 53: the Sky Phantom
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Nancy Drew #54
Nancy Drew 54: The Strange Message in the Parchment
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Nancy Drew #55
Mystery of Crocodile Island (Nancy Drew, No. 55)
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Nancy Drew #56
Nancy Drew 56: the Thirteenth Pearl
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Mysteries

 
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A great collection!
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Dover Thrift)
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A collection of classics!
Sherlock Holmes Collection: Deluxe 6-Volume Set
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All the best Sherlock!
Sherlock Holmes Triple Feature: 3 Classic Stories
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Thriller

 
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A MUST read classic!
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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One of my all time favorites!
The Haunting of Hill House (Penguin Classics)
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I read this every year!
The Turn Of The Screw
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Takes a minute to get into but worth it!
The Exorcist: A Novel
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A favorite on my shelf!
Hell House: A Novel
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Definitely worth picking up
House of Leaves
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I mean…it's Stephen King
'Salem's Lot
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I actually like the movie more…but worth a read!
The Shining
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Absolutely my favorite classic! I have to read this every year
Psycho: A Novel
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Gotta give this a read!
Dracula (Penguin Classics)
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This messed with my head for a minute. Nothing crazy, just a set of decisions that become more and more anxiety-producing. SUCH an underrated writer.
A Simple Plan
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Another GREAT Scott Smith read. You'll be shaken up but in a way you've never been before. 
The Ruins
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Hannibal 1 of 4
Red Dragon
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Hannibal 2 of 4
The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter)
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Hannibal 3 of 4
Hannibal
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Hannibal 4 of 4
Hannibal Rising (Hannibal Lecter Series)
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READ THIS
The Amityville Horror
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I've loved this book since middle school!
The Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics)
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One of my favorites for sure! As well as the movie, they go hand in hand really nicely!
Rosemary's Baby
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