The book “Storm “, new work by the British writer CJ Tudor is being launched this month in Brazil. The post-apocalyptic horror plot is a new terrain being explored by the author, but which brings the elements of suspense and mystery already consolidated in her other volumes.
Known for “The Chalk Man” and “Girls on Fire”, “Tormenta” also manages to deliver a thriller and a twist for every fan who likes to devour books in search of the ending.
In an interview with CNN she talked about her career and recommended books that every thriller fan should read.
Check out three thrillers that everyone should read, according to CJ Tudor:
“The Shining”, by Stephen King
“I will definitely choose Stephen King“, began the writer. “But what to choose from Stephen King?” he joked.
“The two that I have read and re-read the most are ‘The Shining’ and ‘Cemitério Maldito’, because I think he was at the stage of writing great things in his career and it is always very good to read and re-read, even if you know what happens”, he continued.
Ultimately, Tudor chose “The Shining”: “It’s a great book, perfect for when the weather is cold and ugly.”
- Title: “The Shining”
- Author: Stephen King
- Publisher: Sum
- Number of pages: 464
- Year of publication in Brazil: 2012
“The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” by Stuart Turton
Another work chosen by CJ Tudor is “The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle”, by Stuart Turton. “One of the reasons I love this book is that it’s not afraid to play with the literary genre,” he said.
“It’s like an Agatha Christie mystery mixed with ‘Setback’ and body swapping and all kinds of weird sci-fi stuff,” he continued. “My reading taste is eclectic, and this book is so smart, so I always recommend it to everyone.”
- Title: “The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle”
- Author: Stuart Turton
- Publisher: Dublinese
- Number of pages: 480
- Year of publication in Brazil: 2020
“Shutter Island” by Dennis Lehane
Known for the film adaptation directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, “Shutter Island” is the book that closes the top 3 by CJ Tudor thought during an interview with CNN .
“You know, a lot of books claim to have a twist – but a lot of them aren’t twists, they’re revelations. There are only a few books that really have this turning point, as is the case with ‘Gone Girl’”, he explained.
“’Shutter Island’ has one of the best twists in a thriller I’ve ever read,” said the British writer. “It’s incredibly atmospheric, scary and strange. It’s just a brilliant book.”
“If you haven’t read this one, it should definitely be required reading,” he concluded.
- Title: “Scare Island”
- Author: Dennis Lehane
- Publisher: Company of Letters
- Number of pages: 344
- Year of publication in Brazil: 2010
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This content was originally published in 3 suspense books that everyone should read, according to CJ Tudor on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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