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by Liane Moriarty
4.22015464 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Liane Moriarty book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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The best books like Apples Never Fall are:
- 1The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty4.2
- 2The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins0
- 3A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins0
- 4Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter0
- 5The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley0
- 6Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty0
- 7The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave0
- 8The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 9Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn4.2
- 10The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware4.0
When Joy Delaney disappears after a family barbecue, her four adult children must confront the possibility that their beloved father may have killed their mother
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by Paula Hawkins
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with Apples Never Fall fans.
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This thriller shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with Apples Never Fall fans.
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by Karin Slaughter
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This thriller shares a brutal and unforgiving tone that will resonate with Apples Never Fall fans.
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by Lucy Foley
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and suspenseful tone that will resonate with Apples Never Fall fans.
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by Liane Moriarty
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Why you'll love it:
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by Laura Dave
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense but tender tone that will resonate with Apples Never Fall fans.
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by Freida McFadden
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This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with Apples Never Fall fans.
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by Gillian Flynn
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This thriller shares a toxic and haunting tone that will resonate with Apples Never Fall fans.
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Quick Comparison: Books Like Apples Never Fall
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Husband's Secret | Liane Moriarty | 4.2 | 2015 | 464 | Same author |
| The Girl on the Train | Paula Hawkins | 0 | 2015 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| A Slow Fire Burning | Paula Hawkins | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Pretty Girls | Karin Slaughter | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Paris Apartment | Lucy Foley | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Nine Perfect Strangers | Liane Moriarty | 0 | — | — | Same author |
| The Last Thing He Told Me | Laura Dave | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| Sharp Objects | Gillian Flynn | 4.2 | 2018 | 393 | Similar vibes |
| The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | 4.0 | 2016 | 352 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Apples Never Fall?
The most similar books to Apples Never Fall are The Husband's Secret, The Girl on the Train, A Slow Fire Burning.
What should I read after Apples Never Fall?
After finishing Apples Never Fall, readers most commonly pick up The Husband's Secret next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Liane Moriarty, such as Nine Perfect Strangers.
Who writes books like Liane Moriarty?
Authors similar to Liane Moriarty include Celeste Ng, Tana French, Kate Atkinson.
What genre is Apples Never Fall?
Apples Never Fall is a Thriller novel by Liane Moriarty. It features elements of Missing Person, Family Secrets, Sports Romance.
How long is Apples Never Fall?
Apples Never Fall varies in length depending on edition.
Does Apples Never Fall have romance/spice?
Apples Never Fall has a spice level of 2/5. This book has moderate romantic content.
About Apples Never Fall
When Joy Delaney disappears after a family barbecue, her four adult children must confront the possibility that their beloved father may have killed their mother. As police investigate and family secrets emerge, the Delaney siblings are forced to reexamine their parents' seemingly perfect marriage and their own complicated relationships. Moriarty expertly weaves together family dynamics, marital complexity, and murder mystery in a story that explores how well we truly know the people closest to us. Perfect for readers who enjoy family dramas, unreliable narrators, and psychological mysteries that examine the dark underbelly of seemingly perfect families.