![]() ![]() This is all to say that the books mentioned here are the kind of mysteries and thrillers that even the most genre-hating among us can enjoy. Based on Keigo Higashino’s award-winning novel, THE DEVOTION OF SUSPECT X follows a professor (Wang Kai) assisting in a murder investigation, only to find that a longtime rival and friend (Zhang Luyi) from his early university days may be involved. Yes, I realize that that's asking mystery writers to thread the proverbial needle, but that's what good fiction should do, particularly genre fiction. ![]() by not giving me any clues whatsoever as to who the actual killer is. If I'm going to read a mystery novel or watch a thriller, I don't want to figure it out halfway through, and I don't want it to cheat - I'm looking at you, Now You See Me. I know, I know, that's pretty bad, but hear me out. ![]() Outside of my book club, I don't read very many mysteries or thrillers. ![]() I've collected 10 of the most popular and the most obscure below, so if you're looking for a fun and shocking mystery to read, this is the place to start. Posted by Russser to r/books on Wednesday, the request, "Which 'whodunnit' novel truly shocked you when you found out who did it?," generated a wide variety of responses that include several Agatha Christie titles, a graphic novel, some lesser-known works, and even a novel in translation. One Redditor's search for the whodunnit mysteries with the most shocking twists has turned up some great book recommendations. ![]()
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