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Thrillers that frighten Gillian Flynn
The author of “Gone Girl” told “Glamour” these reads genuinely scare her.
Published on May 2, 2023
Reconstructing Amelia: A Novel
Kimberly McCreightKimberly McCreight’s debut earned many comparisons to “Gone Girl,” both for quality and how it explores female psychology. A single mother must unravel the mystery behind her daughter’s alleged suicide.
The Accursed: A Novel
Joyce Carol OatesFlynn told the “New York Times” that Joyce Carol Oates is her favorite novelist of all time. “She is a genuine, sharp chronicler of our times with a remarkable ability to sway from keen modernity to complete Gothic.” “The Accursed” will send a chill down your spine.
The Next Time You See Me: A Novel
Holly Goddard JonesFlynn included Jones’ debut novel on her list in “Glamour” of the dark books that scare her, but she also wrote a glowing review, calling it “simply mesmerizing.” The disappearance of a young girl from a small town unravels big secrets in this thriller.
Sources
- Gillian Flynn: By the Book
- 2014, The New York Times