I like 'Whiteout' as a modern thriller option. It's a biotech thriller set in Scotland, very different from his historical work, but shows he can handle contemporary science and corporate danger really well.
Honestly, any of the Century Trilogy books work. They're designed as entry points to 20th-century history. 'Winter of the World', covering WWII, is particularly gripping if that's your historical sweet spot.
The man is a master of the 'ticking clock' plot structure. In 'Jackdaws', about an all-female team of SOE saboteurs in WWII, the tension is almost unbearable. It's a great intro to his ability to write strong, capable female characters in historical settings.
For me, it was 'Lie Down with Lions'. A Cold War love triangle set in Afghanistan – it's romantic, tense, and gives you a real sense of place. It's not his most famous, but it's a cracking read that showcases his ability to build suspense.
Don't sleep on 'A Column of Fire'. It's the third Kingsbridge book, set in Elizabethan times. The religious wars, spy networks, and print revolution make it feel like a historical thriller, which might be a better bridge for some readers.
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