Handout: Psychological Suspense

Psychological Suspense plays with readers’ minds, casting them into the role of fascinated observer as they follow tales of elegantly twisted plots and dangerously twisted minds. Uncertainty over what has happened, and who is telling the truth, marks these novels, as do a claustrophobic feel and ratcheting tension. The stories, which range from unfortunate meetings of strangers to deadly relationships within families, offer a thrilling mix of creepiness and unease, an eerily disquieting recognition that something is dreadfully wrong in a seemingly normal world.Drawn from the insights of RA experts Neal Wyatt and Joyce G. Saricks, these grab-and-go pamphlets for readers will help your library’s users find their next favorite book.Beginning with a quick overview of the genre, the pamphlet offers a list of key authors, both past and current, with recommended titles for getting started. It concludes with a list of suggested titles in other genres that will encourage readers to expand their horizons. Designed to fit in commonly sized literature racks, they're also useful tools for your next RA interview. Patrons will be eager to start exploring your library’s collection even before they reach the last page!