Deciphering the codes that help to unravel a mystery, revealing the face of the hidden murderer or solving the mystery of an unprecedented theft, the thriller novels are filled with melodramatic twists and turns that engulf the reader from start to finish. The best mystery novels weave the spicy elements of fear and awe into a can't put down, heart pounding adventure. Many readers love the thriller fiction genre because they immerse them into an amazing new world that's filled with suspense, murder, detective, crime, spy, paranormal, mayhem and of course, adventure. The thrilling aspects lie in the themes that rely on non-stop action, uncertain circumstances, terrifying suspense, multiple life and death situations, and the paranormal and super natural. Whether a massive explosion rocks an entire city, a hair raising car chase ends in mangled vehicles burning in total destruction, or a zombie riddled cemetery on a foggy night entraps an unsuspecting victim, these suspense stories ensure sensational thrills. The best written suspense mystery thrillers have the reader so enthralled that she or he feels part of the chilling experience with every turn of the page.

Within this thriller and suspense genre the best crime novels are those that feature strong story plots with adventurous characters, both antagonists and protagonists, who are pitted in games of wit and pursuit, all wrapped in a detective type element, while the clock is ticking.. Thrillers are very similar to general crime fiction except for the fact that their tough, but simple heroic characters, are scripted to seek out and kill the evil villains before they destroy all that is good. The heroes often ward off every imaginable and plausible, (and too often implausible), danger that confronts them on their time is running out fight to rid mankind of these menacing threats...before its too late. A main element of suspense is skillfully weaved throughout the story and the reader is kept hanging in the balance, unsure if all will be well and left wondering what will happen next. There are often heady sub plots and cunning parallel stories within the main story that add to the mystery and suspense, and are even more reasons to keep the reader guessing.

Thrillers have varied backgrounds that stress murder mysteries, corruptions, supernatural phenomena, paranormal, etc. The best crime fiction thrillers draw intense interest and create heightened anxiety among the readers, who are cautious, yet eager to find out what will happen next. Also they have intricate and interesting plots, set in terrifying venues, and almost always engage the reader in rooting for its compelling heroes. These crime mystery books in the thriller vein have far reaching appeal, engrossing a wide spectrum of readership, which includes the young adult audience, who is drawn to the thriller genre because they are, futuristic, more daring, and more to the point, more action packed. The reader can close his or her eyes and envision the special effects that are certain to be incorporated, in abundance, into the successful books future movie venture.

Is there anything better than a page turner?