Tense, can't-put-it-down books

Tension is the most common mood in Match Book's catalogue, and it isn't confined to thrillers. Fantasy sieges, science fiction survival stories and literary slow burns can all keep your shoulders up around your ears.

These books all read as tense. Combine that with a fast pace for a page-turner, or a slow burn for dread that builds.

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