10 Best Books Like 61 Hours
If you loved 61 Hours by Lee Child, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like 61 Hours are:
- 1Killing Floor by Lee Child0
- 2Worth Dying For by Lee Child4.5
- 3Better Off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child0
- 4The Lightning Rod by Brad Meltzer0
- 5Rising Tiger by Brad Thor0
- 6The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown0
- 7Only the Dead by Jack Carr0
- 8The Firm by John Grisham4.6
- 9You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes0#3
- 10Iceberg by Jennifer A. Nielsen4.7

When Jack Reacher's bus crashes in a South Dakota blizzard, he finds himself stranded in a small town where a woman's life hangs in the balance as she prepares to testify against dangerous forces. With a killer closing in and time running out, Reacher must protect her while battling both human enemies and the brutal winter elements. As the hours tick down to zero, Reacher faces one of his most deadly challenges yet in this high-stakes race against time.
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Detailed Recommendations

You Love Me
Joe Goldberg #3 (works standalone)by Caroline Kepnes
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a disturbing and unnerving tone that will resonate with 61 Hours fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like 61 Hours
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killing Floor | Lee Child | 0 | — | — | Same author |
| Worth Dying For | Lee Child | 4.5 | 2011 | 544 | Same author |
| Better Off Dead | Lee Child and Andrew Child | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Lightning Rod | Brad Meltzer | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Rising Tiger | Brad Thor | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Da Vinci Code | Dan Brown | 0 | 2003 | — | Similar vibes |
| Only the Dead | Jack Carr | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Firm | John Grisham | 4.6 | 1993 | 501 | Similar vibes |
| You Love Me | Caroline Kepnes | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Iceberg | Jennifer A. Nielsen | 4.7 | 2023 | 352 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to 61 Hours?
The most similar books to 61 Hours are Killing Floor, Worth Dying For, Better Off Dead.
What should I read after 61 Hours?
After finishing 61 Hours, readers most commonly pick up Killing Floor next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Lee Child, such as Echo Burning.
Who writes books like Lee Child?
Authors similar to Lee Child include Michael Connelly, C.J. Box, John Sandford.
What genre is 61 Hours?
61 Hours is a Thriller novel by Lee Child, published in 2010. It features elements of Small Town.
How long is 61 Hours?
61 Hours is 496 pages long.
About 61 Hours
Featuring Jack Reacher, hero of the new blockbuster movie starring Tom Cruise.GET READY FOR THE MOST EXCITING COUNT-DOWN OF YOUR LIFEHOUR SIXTY-ONEIcy winter in South Dakota. A bus skids and crashes in a gathering storm. On the back seat: Jack Reacher, hitching a ride to nowhere. A life without baggage has many advantages. And disadvantages too, like facing the arctic cold without a coat.HOUR THIRTY-ONEA small town is threatened by sinister forces. One brave woman is standing up for justice. If she's going to live to testify, she'll need help from a man like Reacher. Because there's a killer coming for her.HOUR ZEROHas Reacher finally met his match? He doesn't want to put the world to rights. He just doesn't like people who put it to wrongs.











