1. The Bonesetter's Daughter
This is a novel written by Amy Tan. It tells the story of a mother and daughter who have a difficult relationship. The mother is a traditional Chinese woman who expects her daughter to follow in her footsteps, while the daughter wants to pursue her own dreams.
2. Watchers
This is a novel written by Dean Koontz. It tells the story of two people who are targeted by a group of aliens. The aliens are interested in the pair because they have some sort of special ability.
3. From a Buick 8
This is a novel written by Stephen King. It tells the story of a car that is possessed by a demon. The car is able to kill anyone who comes into contact with it.
4. Dexter in the Dark (Jeff Lindsay)
This is a novel written by Jeff Lindsay, which is a spin-off of the Dexter TV series. It tells the story of Dexter Morgan, who is a serial killer with a code of ethics.
5. The Secret of the Old Clock
This is the first book in the Nancy Drew series. Nancy Drew is a teenage detective who solves mysteries.
6. Jane Eyre
This is a novel written by Charlotte Bronte. It tells the story of Jane Eyre, who is an orphaned girl who becomes a governess.
7. The Fireman (Joe Hill)
This is a novel written by Joe Hill, which was nominated for the Nebula Award in 2017. It tells the story of firefighter Harry Crews, who discovers that he has pyrokinesis- the ability to start fires with his mind.
8. The Happy Hollisters
This is a series of children's books written by Jerry West, which follows the adventures of the Hollister family- four kids and their parents- as they solve mysteries together.
9. The Dollhouse Murders
This is a novel written by Betty Ren Wright, which was nominated for an Edgar Award in 1984. It tells the story of two sisters who are investigating the murder of their aunt, which was committed using dolls from their aunt's dollhouse.
10. China Dolls (Lisa See)
This is a novel written by Lisa See, which tells the stories of three Chinese women who were brought to America to be entertainers during World War II .
11. Winter Prey
This is a novel written by John Sandford, which was nominated for the Edgar Award in 1995. It tells the story of a serial killer who is targeting women in Minnesota.
12. Outlander (Diana Gabaldon)
This is a novel written by Diana Gabaldon, which tells the story of a woman who is transported back in time to 18th century Scotland.
13. The Client (John Grisham)
This is a novel written by John Grisham, which was made into a movie starring Susan Sarandon and Tommy Lee Jones. It tells the story of a young boy who hires a lawyer to protect him from the mob.
14. The Shining (Stephen King)
This is a novel written by Stephen King, which was made into a movie directed by Stanley Kubrick. It tells the story of a family who is terrorized by a demonic force while staying at an isolated hotel.
15. The Girl on the Train (Paula Hawkins)
This is a novel written by Paula Hawkins, which tells the story of a woman who becomes obsessed with a couple she sees from the window of her train.
