What to read in the genre of "action-packed novel" for those who love books? We decided to devote this article to our article today, in which we collected the most fascinating and exciting works of recent years. Well-written action-packed novels are something that are not recommended for real book lovers to miss!
Among the works in this genre, one can find both adventure fiction and romance novels with detectives. Almost all literary works that fall under the genre of action-packed novels boast powerful intrigue. It was she who could capture the reader from the first lines and keep his interest literally to the last page.
"Fiction" by Jesse Kellerman
We begin our today's list with Jesse Kellerman, who is the author of the action-packed novel Fiction. In every work of the writer, the subtlest psychologism and intellectuality are felt. In Pulp Fiction, Kellerman again engages his reader in exciting mind games, combining detective, spy romance and horror.
The main character named Arthur is engaged in teaching literature. Suddenly, his friend-writer, who does not have time to finish his last book, dies. This chance falls to Arthur, who always dreamed of connecting his life with writing. The thriller gains world success, and the hero receives fame, wealth and public recognition. However, luck requires retribution, which Arthur finds at the most unexpected moment.
"Dead Souls" by Angela Marsons
The main character of the book Dead Souls, Kim Stone, works as an inspector whose professional instinct has helped more than once to unravel terrible secrets and solve crimes. The plot of the book begins with archaeological excavations, during which a mysterious mass grave is discovered. On the bones of the dead visible damage from a firearm, as well as traces left by animal traps.
The investigation of this case is transferred to the main character, while she has to work in company with former partner Tom Travis. Will Kim be able to overcome mutual hostility and unravel the tangle of terrible secrets of the families on whose plots the graves were found? The answers to these and many other questions will be given by Angela Marsons in her book Dead Souls.
"Fucking Story" by Bernard Minier
The next modern action novel from our list was released in Russian in 2018. The book was awarded the prestigious PolarDeCognac literary prize and received the title of best French-language novel in 2015.
In the center of the story, Fucking History, is a guy named Henry. His real parents, whom the young man practically has no memories of, have long been dead. Henry lives with foster dad and mom on a small island near Washington state. He is forbidden to share his photos on social networks and ask any questions about his past. And more recently, the girl Henry was found murdered, and now it is he who is considered the main suspect. The young man, of course, can explain his strange life, but his story seems simply unreal ...
"Lilith Hounds" by Christina Stark
Once a mysterious girl named Lilith comes into a Dublin cafe - it is from this event that the exciting narrative of the action-packed love story “The Lilith Hounds” begins. The main character, Sky Polanski, accepts a job offer as a secretary at the Boston Clinic. The girl is tired of constant failures on the love front and is ready for large-scale changes in her life. However, she soon learns that her new job is not quite what it seems. The clinic is just a cover for another sophisticated business that has everything: a beautiful life, luxury and a sense of adrenaline. It's just that free cheese can only be in a mousetrap, so events awaiting Skye ahead of her will turn her whole life upside down.
"Lilith Hounds" is an action-packed novel with elements of a thriller about reality, which in reality turns out to be worse than any fiction.
"Annihilation" by Jeff Wandermeer
The events of the next book are developing around a certain X-Zone, which has been separated from the main continent for several decades. Eleven expeditions were sent by people whose goal was to explore the Zone and report the collected results to their superiors. Members of the first expedition returned with stories of pristine paradise valleys. The second expedition was declared failed when all its members took their own lives. Those who entered the third expedition staged a shootout, in which they themselves died. The last, eleventh expedition also ended in failure, and all its members soon after returning fell ill with an aggressive form of cancer and died suddenly.
Readers are introduced to the twelfth expedition, which includes four women: an anthropologist, biologist, psychologist and topographer. Together they must go to the X-zone in order to fulfill their main task - to describe the area, draw up a detailed map, stock up with valuable samples, prepare a written report on what is happening and, of course, survive.
Closed Day Blake Crouch
And completing our today's list is not just an independent action-packed novel, but a continuation of a series of best-selling books by Blake Crouch. "Closed Doors Day" promises to end the story of writer Andrew Thomas, who is suspected of committing several terrible crimes. In the final part of the trilogy, Andrew fled and now hides in the Canadian forests. It would seem that he expertly swept his tracks, but sooner or later he still had to meet with the ghosts of the past.