The past decade has seen a wealth of outstanding mystery and thriller novels published. Here are a few examples of books that have received critical acclaim and are considered among the best in the genre:
"Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn (2012) - This psychological thriller tells the story of a wife who goes missing, and the husband who becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance. It was a bestseller and received widespread critical acclaim, and was later adapted into a film.
"The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins (2015) - This psychological thriller tells the story of a woman who becomes embroiled in a missing person case after observing a couple she sees every day on her commute. It was a bestseller and received widespread critical acclaim, and was later adapted into a film.
"The Cuckoo's Calling" by Robert Galbraith (2013) - This debut novel by J.K. Rowling writing under a pseudonym, is a crime novel featuring private detective Cormoran Strike. It received critical acclaim and was later adapted into a TV series.
"The Dry" by Jane Harper (2016) - This debut novel is a crime novel set in the Australian outback, featuring a federal agent who returns to his hometown to investigate a murder-suicide case. It received critical acclaim and won several awards.
"The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah (2015) - This historical fiction novel tells the story of two sisters in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, one of whom becomes a resistance fighter while the other must confront her past and secrets. It received critical acclaim and was a bestseller.
These are just a few examples of the many great mystery and thriller books that were published in the past decade. The industry is constantly changing and new books are being released all the time, but these books are considered among the best in the genre.
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