Updates

  1. Person pages list letters, writing, profiles and links as sortable tables with filters, and show each person's companies as links; Fund letters show each letter's description in its own column.
  2. Experts show a checked job title and a short description of each person; 30 more people have photographs.
  3. Every company, fund, university and publication the experts work for has a page listing the people there.
  4. Fund letters show each letter's thesis and filter by it; 225 person pages list the essays, columns and newsletter issues the person wrote.
  5. Person pages list every essay and newsletter issue a person wrote, and their own books as a table in List view.
  6. Recommends shows the five largest kinds of book and the rest under More; browse pictures load sooner.
  7. Podcasts and talks link the original episode, filter by Audio and video or Press, and list each publisher once.
  8. Pages are wider, Recommends has List and Grid, and a filter clicked again turns off.
  9. Book cards sit in a ruled grid with Open Library and Goodreads links and each book's one-line note.
  10. Funds is now Investors; each investor's styles are buttons that filter the table.
  11. Podcasts and talks on a person's page filter by year and publisher and show as a list or a grid of pictures.
  12. Quotes show only people's own words: 472 summaries written by list sites are gone.
  13. Country pages open from Browse again, and every link on the shelf lands on a page.
  14. Subject and person pages show their sections as tabs, and each book appears once on a person's page.
  15. Book cards show the quote, who said it and the source; grids show five cards to a row.
  16. On a phone, a menu holds the sections, search, Updates, Feedback and dark mode.
  17. Feedback takes a screenshot of the page with no browser prompt, opens a screenshot full size when you click it, and clears itself once sent.
  18. Book cards are centred, search names the topic each book sits in, and any text cut short shows whole on hover.
  19. Search groups its results by kind: people, companies, geographies, subjects, topics, books, funds, fund letters and papers.
  20. The Books table lists who recommended each book by name, and the browser tab names the section you are in.
  21. Feedback can take a screenshot of the page, or one you paste or choose, and opens in the corner beside Updates.
  22. Each rail button reopens its section where you left it, and Browse, Table and People show on every book and subject page.
  23. Filters grey out choices that hold nothing instead of hiding them, and Books › People filters by authors or recommenders.
  24. Feedback takes a subject line and up to three screenshots.
  25. Biographies are grouped by the person they are about: 41 new pages, from Abraham Lincoln to Lee Kuan Yew.
  26. Sport splits into 23 sports, and Religion into one topic per faith.
  27. Book lists show as cards: the cover, one recommendation quote and every recommender by name.
  28. Seventeen subjects that had two or three pages under different names now have one page each.
  29. Every page lists its Experts as authors and recommenders, with a link to them on the Experts tab.
  30. Economics, Financial history, Financial panics and Accounting are subjects of their own, with one page per financial crisis.
  31. Book, person and subject pages open inside the app, so the tabs stay in view.
  32. 996 more book covers, and photographs or logos for 227 more people and companies.
  33. Books › Browse shows every subject as cards, and the rail holds Fund letters, Papers, Experts, Books and Funds.
  34. Every topic over 150 books splits into narrower topics, each with a page of its own.

Send feedback

What is it?
Screenshots, up to 3 (optional)
or paste one with Ctrl+V

We use your email only to reply to you.
TC

Thrillers, crime and espionage

Fiction

Spy novels, detective stories, legal thrillers and adventure thrillers by writers such as le Carre, Forsyth, Grisham, Christie, Ludlum and Cussler.

Books 80Recommenders 18

Start here

  1. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries)Agatha Christie, 1926
  2. The Maltese FalconDashiell Hammett, 1929
  3. Death in the CloudsAgatha Christie, 1935
  4. The A. B. C. MurdersAgatha Christie, 1936
  5. Ice Station ZebraAlistair MacLean, 1963
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hercule PoiroThe Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries)
T4 The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries)
Agatha Christie · 1926
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Patrick Collison

The Maltese FalconThe Maltese Falcon
T4 The Maltese Falcon
Dashiell Hammett · 1929
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Death in the CloudsDeath in the Clouds
T4 Death in the Clouds
Agatha Christie · 1935
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Patrick Collison

The A. B. C. MurdersThe A. B. C. Murders
T4 The A. B. C. Murders
Agatha Christie · 1936
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Patrick Collison

Ice Station ZebraIce Station Zebra
T4 Ice Station Zebra
Alistair MacLean · 1963
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Spy Who Came in from the ColdThe Spy Who Came in from the Cold
T4 The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
John le Carre · 1963
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Where Eagles DareWhere Eagles Dare
T4 Where Eagles Dare
Alistair MacLean · 1967
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The GodfatherThe Godfather
T4 The Godfather
Mario Puzo · 1969
Open LibraryGoodreads

A crime novel of Vito Corleone's Mafia family in New York.

Recommended by: David Friedberg, Tucker Max

The Day of the JackalThe Day of the Jackal
T4 The Day of the Jackal
Frederick Forsyth · 1971
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Jordan Hughes

The Odessa FileThe Odessa File
T4 The Odessa File
Frederick Forsyth · 1972
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Breakheart PassBreakheart Pass
T4 Breakheart Pass
Alistair MacLean · 1974
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Dogs of WarThe Dogs of War
T4 The Dogs of War
Frederick Forsyth · 1974
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, SpyTinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
T4 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
John le Carre · 1974
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai, Michael Bloomberg

The ShepherdThe Shepherd
T4 The Shepherd
Frederick Forsyth · 1975
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Raise the TitanicRaise the Titanic
T4 Raise the Titanic
Clive Cussler · 1976
Open LibraryGoodreads

A secret defence project needs a rare element that lies only in the Titanic's hold.

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Honourable SchoolboyThe Honourable Schoolboy
T4 The Honourable Schoolboy
John le Carré · 1977
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Michael Bloomberg

Vixen 03Vixen 03
T4 Vixen 03
Clive Cussler · 1978
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Devil's AlternativeThe Devil's Alternative
T4 The Devil's Alternative
Frederick Forsyth · 1979
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Bourne IdentityThe Bourne Identity
T4 The Bourne Identity
Robert Ludlum · 1980
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Night ProbeNight Probe
T4 Night Probe
Clive Cussler · 1981
Open LibraryGoodreads

An American naval commander uncovers a long-buried secret US-British treaty.

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

No ComebacksNo Comebacks
T4 No Comebacks
Frederick Forsyth · 1982
Open LibraryGoodreads

Ten short stories of betrayal, blackmail, murder and revenge, each with a twist.

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Parsifal MosaicThe Parsifal Mosaic
T4 The Parsifal Mosaic
Robert Ludlum · 1982
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

One Police PlazaOne Police Plaza
T4 One Police Plaza
William J. Caunitz · 1984
Open LibraryGoodreads

A New York detective's case draws in the Mossad, Muslim extremists and the US Army.

Recommended by: Marc Goodman

The Fourth ProtocolThe Fourth Protocol
T4 The Fourth Protocol
Frederick Forsyth · 1984
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

CyclopsCyclops
T4 Cyclops
Clive Cussler · 1986
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Bourne SupremacyThe Bourne Supremacy
T4 The Bourne Supremacy
Robert Ludlum · 1986
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Presumed InnocentPresumed Innocent
T4 Presumed Innocent
Scott Turow · 1987
Open LibraryGoodreads

A prosecutor hunting a colleague's killer is himself charged with the murder.

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

A Time to KillA Time to Kill
T4 A Time to Kill
John Grisham · 1989
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The NegotiatorThe Negotiator
T4 The Negotiator
Frederick Forsyth · 1989
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The DeceiverThe Deceiver
T4 The Deceiver
Frederick Forsyth · 1991
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

SaharaSahara
T4 Sahara
Clive Cussler · 1992
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Charlie ChanCharlie Chan
T4 Charlie Chan
Earl Derr Biggers · 1993
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Tim O’Reilly

Pleading GuiltyPleading Guilty
T4 Pleading Guilty
Scott Turow · 1993
Open LibraryGoodreads

An ex-cop, almost ex-drunk law partner takes on a sensitive task for his firm.

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

RuffiansRuffians
T4 Ruffians
Tim Green · 1993
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The ClientThe Client
T4 The Client
John Grisham · 1993
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The AlienistThe Alienist
T4 The Alienist
Caleb Carr · 1994
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Sophie Bakalar

The ChamberThe Chamber
T4 The Chamber
John Grisham · 1994
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Fist of GodThe Fist of God
T4 The Fist of God
Frederick Forsyth · 1994
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

American TabloidAmerican Tabloid
T4 American Tabloid
James Ellroy · 1995
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Patrick Collison

The RainmakerThe Rainmaker
T4 The Rainmaker
John Grisham · 1995
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

TitansTitans
T4 Titans
Tim Green · 1995
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

AirframeAirframe
T4 Airframe
Michael Crichton · 1996
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Ev Williams

IconIcon
T4 Icon
Frederick Forsyth · 1996
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Shock WaveShock Wave
T4 Shock Wave
Clive Cussler · 1996
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Gun SellerThe Gun Seller
T4 The Gun Seller
Hugh Laurie · 1996
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Paul Graham

The Runaway JuryThe Runaway Jury
T4 The Runaway Jury
John Grisham · 1996
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Flood TideFlood Tide
T4 Flood Tide
Clive Cussler · 1997
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Killing Floor: A Jack Reacher NovelKilling Floor: A Jack Reacher Novel
T4 Killing Floor: A Jack Reacher Novel
Lee Child · 1997
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The PartnerThe Partner
T4 The Partner
John Grisham · 1997
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Digital Fortress: A ThrillerDigital Fortress: A Thriller
T4 Digital Fortress: A Thriller
Dan Brown · 1998
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Street LawyerThe Street Lawyer
T4 The Street Lawyer
John Grisham · 1998
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Double ReverseDouble Reverse
T4 Double Reverse
Tim Green · 1999
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Red ZoneThe Red Zone
T4 The Red Zone
Tim Green · 1999
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Roses Are RedRoses Are Red
T4 Roses Are Red
James Patterson · 2000
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Sigma ProtocolThe Sigma Protocol
T4 The Sigma Protocol
Robert Ludlum · 2001
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Veteran: Five Heart-Stopping StoriesThe Veteran: Five Heart-Stopping Stories
T4 The Veteran: Five Heart-Stopping Stories
Frederick Forsyth · 2001
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Valhalla RisingValhalla Rising
T4 Valhalla Rising
Clive Cussler · 2001
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Fire Ice: A Novel from the NUMA FilesFire Ice: A Novel from the NUMA Files
T4 Fire Ice: A Novel from the NUMA Files
Clive Cussler, Paul Kemprecos · 2002
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci Code
T4 The Da Vinci Code
Dan Brown · 2003
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai, Donald Trump, Ev Williams

The AfghanThe Afghan
T4 The Afghan
Frederick Forsyth · 2006
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The MessengerThe Messenger
T4 The Messenger
Daniel Silva · 2006
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

OutOut
T4 Out
Natsuo Kirino · 2007
Open LibraryGoodreads

A night-shift worker in a Tokyo boxed-lunch factory commits a brutal murder.

Recommended by: Audrey Gelman

Lush Life: A NovelLush Life: A Novel
T4 Lush Life: A Novel
Richard Price · 2008
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing: From The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing: From the Files of Vish Puri, Most Private Investigator
T4 The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing: From the Files of Vish Puri, Most Private Investigator
Tarquin Hall · 2010
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The CobraThe Cobra
T4 The Cobra
Frederick Forsyth · 2010
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

Bloodmoney: A Novel of EspionageBloodmoney: A Novel of Espionage
T4 Bloodmoney: A Novel of Espionage
David Ignatius · 2011
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

The Complete Sherlock HolmesThe Complete Sherlock Holmes
T4 The Complete Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle · 2012
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Paul Graham

TangerineTangerine
T4 Tangerine
Christine Mangan · 2014
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Zoë Foster Blake

The Second Rule Of TenThe Second Rule Of Ten
T4 The Second Rule Of Ten
Gay Hendricks, Tinker Lindsay · 2014
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Jim Kwik

Kill ProcessKill Process
T4 Kill Process
William Hertling · 2016
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Brad Feld

The DryThe Dry
T4 The Dry
Jane Harper · 2016
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Zoë Foster Blake

The God’s Eye ViewThe God’s Eye View
T4 The God’s Eye View
Barry Eisler · 2016
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Brad Feld

Force of NatureForce of Nature
T4 Force of Nature
Jane Harper · 2017
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Zoë Foster Blake

Big SkyBig Sky
T4 Big Sky
Kate Atkinson · 2019
Open LibraryGoodreads

Recommended by: Radhika Jones, Zoë Foster Blake

Perfidia: A novelPerfidia: A novel
T4 Perfidia: A novel
Goodreads

The murder of a Japanese family in Los Angeles on the brink of World War II.

Recommended by: Patrick Collison

Reamde: A NovelReamde: A Novel
T4 Reamde: A Novel
Goodreads

A tech entrepreneur is caught in a global cybercrime war sparked by his online game.

Recommended by: Patrick Collison

Six Days of the Condor
T4 Six Days of the Condor
James Grady
Goodreads

Recommended by: Bill Gates

SnowdropsSnowdrops
T4 Snowdrops
Goodreads

Recommended by: Patrick Collison

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
T4 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Stieg Larsson
Goodreads

Recommended by: Jordan Hughes

The Letter of the LawThe Letter of the Law
T4 The Letter of the Law
Tim Green
Goodreads

Recommended by: Mohnish Pabrai

More fiction

← South Asian fictionBusiness novels and parables →All fiction