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Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane

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In Shutter Island, did you enjoy ...

... the shocking plot twists and unexpected revelations?

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

If you loved the jaw-dropping twists and turns in Shutter Island, you'll be engrossed by Gone Girl. Flynn's novel constantly upends your expectations, especially as you discover the real story behind Amy's disappearance and Nick's secrets. The narrative will keep you guessing until the final pages.

... psychological exploration of damaged and unreliable minds?

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

If the unraveling psyche of Teddy Daniels fascinated you, you'll be riveted by Rachel's perspective in The Girl on the Train. Hawkins crafts a tense, claustrophobic story where the protagonist's troubled mind blurs the line between reality and illusion, drawing you deep into her instability and obsession.

... narrators whose credibility is always in question?

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

If you enjoyed wondering whether you could trust Teddy's version of events in Shutter Island, you won't want to miss The Silent Patient. The story is propelled by Alicia Berenson's silence and Theo's investigation, both of whom may be hiding the truth, creating a constant sense of uncertainty.

... morally complex protagonists whose decisions blur ethical lines?

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

If you were drawn to Teddy's ambiguous morality and the shifting loyalties on Shutter Island, The Secret History will captivate you. Tartt's characters, led by Richard and his enigmatic group of friends, repeatedly cross ethical lines in pursuit of their own goals, forcing you to question where your sympathies lie.

... stories that unravel through non-chronological storytelling?

Before I Go to Sleep by S. J. Watson

If the fragmented, time-shifting narrative of Shutter Island intrigued you, you'll be hooked by Before I Go to Sleep. The protagonist Christine wakes each day with no memory, piecing together her life from scattered memories and journal entries, making for a suspenseful, disorienting read.

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