Some people like to read stories with happy endings. I am not one of those people. The more twisted the plot, the better—which is why I so often turn to psychological thriller books.

This genre, which often crops up in the mystery aisle of the bookstore, shouldn't just be on your radar around Halloween. With its unreliable narrators—maybe someone who is a compulsive liar, or who has a drinking problem and can't remember half of their day—the tension is basically a guaranteed adrenaline rush. (After all, you can't trust the very person who's telling the story.) And who doesn't love a totally mind-bending read?

If you're looking for something spooky to read, look no further than this list of the best psychological thriller books: