A Guide to the Most Thrilling Action Books of 2024

When talking about action-adventure books, most people, including me, would recommend the classics and some 21st-century masterpieces.

It is a given.

The Three Musketeers. The Hunger Games. Divergent. The Maze Runner.

But as an action-adventure reader, you must have already enjoyed reading this. So, what’s next? This is, indeed, a great question, and might I say, the perfect time as well.  

Today, I am listing the vest action thriller books of 2024 that take the genre to a new level. Yes, nothing can beat the classics, but you will not regret immersing yourself in these hidden gems, which have the potential to become the best action thriller books of 2024.

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The Dare by Natasha Preston

If you’re an avid reader, there’s a high chance that you have already read one of Natasha Preston’s literary masterpieces, as she is among the bestselling authors of the New York Times and USA Today. She is back again with another fabulous read, The Dare.

Released in May this year, this book is getting the attention for its mind-bending twists and turns. Turning a simple game of dare-and-dare into a life-altering experience for the seniors. The readers find this book extremely engrossing, keeping them on their toes till the very last page.

So, prepare to be swept away with clean writing and action-packed adventure with Preston’s latest release.

Stellar Resolve by Jamison Shults

Stellar Resolve by Jamison Shults

The next book on our list is a book that has failed to garner the attention it deserves—Stellar Resolve by Jamison Shults. Released in July this year, it is the first in the Star Seed Series. It is a story about Nick, who encounters an experience that leads him on a quest to understand his past.

It is a true definition of a hidden gem in the literary world, specifically in the action-adventure category. Once you get your hands on it and immerse yourself in it, there’s no going back.

House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen

Among the editor’s picks on Amazon, House of Glass is a must-read if you are a die-hard fan of action and thrill reads. Released just last month, this book has garnered much attention in the readers’ community. Sarah, an already New York Times bestselling author, has hit just the right spot.

Every page of this book uncovers a surprise, making it challenging for readers to put down the book. The story revolves around a seemingly ‘golden’ family that is just too perfect to look at. But as the reader goes deep into it, they come to know the big lie that’s brewing inside.

These are our top three picks of the best action-thriller books of 2024. Get your hands on these action books and witness the best of the action, adventure, and thriller combination!

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