Get ready to travel down the hallways of the human mind as we dissect stories created by female authors who are the best in the thriller genre. This article will edge our way into the rich layers of suspense, control, and psychological complexity, the basis of these five extraordinary stories.

From mind-boggling plot twists to first-person narratives where it is hard to find out what is true, modern psychological thrillers will undoubtedly make you stay on the edge of your seat, questioning reality until the last page. 

Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier

The novel starts with the chilling phrase, 'Last Night I Dreamt I went to Manderley Again...' In the book, the new Mrs. Maxim De Winter describes her crushingly eerie ordeals in the beautiful Manor. She walks her readers through her unnerving encounters with Maxim De Winter's late wife, the ethereal Rebecca, haunting them through the sinister Mrs. Danvers.

This special edition encompasses even more disclosures of the author's inspiration and brand-new content, making the readers incredibly close to that eerie ambiance in Daphne du Maurier's classic.

Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh

Eileen Dunlop tells her despair story while working as a secretary in a juvenile reformatory institute. At home, she has the nearly impossible responsibility of taking care of her alcoholic father. Full of hate and terrible imagination, Eileen's boring life takes an ominous twist when the irresistible Rebecca Saint John appears at her job.

Due to her relationship with Rebecca, Eileen gets entangled in a particularly heinous crime; this provides the background and the context for the haunting story set against an icy Christmas in New England. Ottessa Moshfegh's first novel immerses its reader in the creepiness of the plot and an equally disturbed main character.  

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Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

The seemingly flawless marriage of Nick and Amy is completely destroyed when Amy disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary. With the intervention of police and media due to Nick's suspected behavior and Amy's well-calculated diary entries, their emotions can be fully understood from this complex relationship.

Tension increases as Nick's innocence is questioned. The story is a psychological thriller filled with twists, lies, and dark secrets. Gillian Flynn skillfully analyzes the subtle ways of marital existence, which sometimes are covered by deceit, keeping readers thrilled until they reach the beautiful climax of the story. 

The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

Readers meet Tom Ripley, a peculiar young man trying to leave his troubled past behind. Given a mission to bring back rich Dickie Greenleaf from Italy, Ripley turns his attention to the offspring's opulent status and, from there, launches himself into a terrifying game of imitation.

Patricia Highsmith's excellent portrayal of Ripley's deception and obsession makes for a frightening but engaging book that traverses American society's identity and hidden aspects. This classic is a compelling introduction to Ripley's cunning character and chilling talent for self-invention.

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

In a New England college, a group of eccentric misfits led by a charismatic classics professor delves into an unconventional way of life, seeking transcendence beyond societal norms. Their pursuit leads them into dangerous territory, challenging conventional morality.

This thought-provoking narrative, hailed as one of The Atlantic's Great American Novels, explores the complexities of human existence and the consequences of pushing boundaries in the search for meaning. 

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