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by Lee Child
4.52011544 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Lee Child book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
10 Best Books Like Better off Dead
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The best books like Better off Dead are:
- 1Worth Dying For by Lee Child4.5
- 2In too deep by Lee Child4.2
- 3Better Off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child0
- 4Die Trying by Lee Child Lee Child4.4#2
- 5The Lightning Rod by Brad Meltzer0
- 6Rising Tiger by Brad Thor0
- 7The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown0
- 8Only the Dead by Jack Carr0
- 9The Firm by John Grisham4.6
- 10Iceberg by Jennifer A. Nielsen4.7
Reacher goes where he wants, when he wants. That morning he was heading west, walking under the merciless desert sun—until he comes upon a curious scene. A Jeep has crashed into the only tree for miles around. A woman is slumped over the wheel. Dead? No, nothing is what it seems.
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by Lee Child
4.22025432 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Lee Child book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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by Lee Child and Andrew Child
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a gritty but assured tone that will resonate with Better off Dead fans.
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Die Trying
Jack Reacher #2 (works standalone)by Lee Child Lee Child
4.42010557 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a relentless and propulsive tone that will resonate with Better off Dead fans.
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by Brad Meltzer
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and propulsive tone that will resonate with Better off Dead fans.
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by Brad Thor
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a relentless and urgent tone that will resonate with Better off Dead fans.
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by Jack Carr
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a gritty and relentless tone that will resonate with Better off Dead fans.
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by John Grisham
4.61993501 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and propulsive tone that will resonate with Better off Dead fans.
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by Jennifer A. Nielsen
4.72023352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a hopeful adventure tone that will resonate with Better off Dead fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Better off Dead
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth Dying For | Lee Child | 4.5 | 2011 | 544 | Same author |
| In too deep | Lee Child | 4.2 | 2025 | 432 | Same author |
| Better Off Dead | Lee Child and Andrew Child | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Die Trying | Lee Child Lee Child | 4.4 | 2010 | 557 | 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 |
| Iceberg | Jennifer A. Nielsen | 4.7 | 2023 | 352 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Better off Dead?
The most similar books to Better off Dead are Worth Dying For, In too deep, Better Off Dead.
What should I read after Better off Dead?
After finishing Better off Dead, readers most commonly pick up Worth Dying For 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, John Sandford.
What genre is Better off Dead?
Better off Dead is a Thriller novel by Lee Child, published in 2021.
How long is Better off Dead?
Better off Dead varies in length depending on edition.
About Better off Dead
Reacher never backs down from a problem. And he's about to find a big one, on a deserted Arizona road, where a Jeep has crashed into the only tree for miles around. Under the merciless desert sun, nothing is as it seems. Minutes later Reacher is heading into the nearby border town, a backwater that has seen better days. Next to him is Michaela Fenton, an army veteran turned FBI agent, who is trying to find her twin brother. He might have got mixed up with some dangerous people. And Reacher might just need to pay them a visit. Their leader has burrowed his influence deep into the town. Just to get in and meet the mysterious Dendoncker, Reacher is going to have to achieve the impossible. To get answers will be even harder. There are people in this hostile, empty place who would rather die than reveal their secrets. But then, if Reacher is coming after you, you might be better off dead.