If you’re looking to expand your summer reading list with a few thrilling titles, explore the fantasy and thriller selection at GABO Bookstore. Their latest recommendations include three gripping novels you won’t be able to put down.
Dóra Papp: Három holló
In the continuation of the Helena trilogy, sixteen-year-old Theo is persuaded by his godfather, Jeremy, to start a new life in Europe. At first, everything goes smoothly—but after six years abroad, Theo returns home, only to be stunned by how much his three god-siblings have changed. He is particularly captivated by green-eyed Sasha, a brilliant pianist to whom he finds himself irresistibly drawn. Yet, the closer he gets to her and the rest of the family, the more suspicious he becomes: the godparents’ frequent, urgent travels and the strange household rules begin to erode his trust.
N. Nagy Zoltán: Lelkek őrzője
In front of a Budapest church, the body of a Catholic priest is discovered—murdered with chilling brutality. The police are convinced the killer is a recently released convict, imprisoned years earlier due to the priest’s testimony. The case is assigned to Lieutenant Colonel Csaba Gálfi, nearing retirement. As his team delves deeper, the evidence begins to suggest a far more sinister pattern: a harrowing series of connected murders emerges from the shadows.
Marabu: Animatum
Following his well-known comic albums and children’s books, cartoonist Marabu presents a uniquely structured fantasy novel built from interwoven story fragments—like a puzzle forming a vivid narrative. Addressed to both young adults and mature readers, Animatum is a sweeping fairy tale infused with the pace and intensity of a dark, gripping chronicle.
