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by Stephen King
4.62017560 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Stephen King book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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The best books like Billy Summers are:
- 1Pet Sematary: A Novel by Stephen King4.6
- 2Carrie by Stephen King4.5
- 3The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson0
- 4Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia0
- 5Frankenstein by Mary Shelley4.5
- 6The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty0
- 7Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix4.1
- 8Dracula by Bram Stoker4.0
- 9Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice0#1
- 10John Dies at the End by David Wong3.9
Billy Summers is a killer for hire and the best in the business, but he only accepts contracts on truly evil men and now wants out of the game forever
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by Stephen King
4.52000208 pages
Why you'll love it:
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by Shirley Jackson
02006
Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a haunting and melancholic tone that will resonate with Billy Summers fans.
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by Mary Shelley
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This horror shares a melancholic and contemplative tone that will resonate with Billy Summers fans.
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by William Peter Blatty
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This horror shares a deeply unsettling tone that will resonate with Billy Summers fans.
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by Grady Hendrix
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This horror shares a darkly comedic horror tone that will resonate with Billy Summers fans.
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by Bram Stoker
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This horror shares a gothic and atmospheric tone that will resonate with Billy Summers fans.
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Interview with the Vampire
Vampire Chronicles #1 (works standalone)by Anne Rice
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Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a melancholic and seductive tone that will resonate with Billy Summers fans.
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by David Wong
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Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a absurdly irreverent tone that will resonate with Billy Summers fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Billy Summers
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Sematary: A Novel | Stephen King | 4.6 | 2017 | 560 | Same author |
| Carrie | Stephen King | 4.5 | 2000 | 208 | Same author |
| The Haunting of Hill House | Shirley Jackson | 0 | 2006 | — | Similar vibes |
| Mexican Gothic | Silvia Moreno-Garcia | 0 | 2020 | — | Similar vibes |
| Frankenstein | Mary Shelley | 4.5 | 2004 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| The Exorcist | William Peter Blatty | 0 | 1994 | — | Similar vibes |
| Horrorstör | Grady Hendrix | 4.1 | 2014 | 248 | Similar vibes |
| Dracula | Bram Stoker | 4.0 | 1897 | 488 | Similar vibes |
| Interview with the Vampire | Anne Rice | 0 | 2014 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| John Dies at the End | David Wong | 3.9 | 2007 | 362 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Billy Summers?
The most similar books to Billy Summers are Pet Sematary: A Novel, Carrie, The Haunting of Hill House.
What should I read after Billy Summers?
After finishing Billy Summers, readers most commonly pick up Pet Sematary: A Novel next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Stephen King, such as Later.
Who writes books like Stephen King?
Authors similar to Stephen King include Dennis Lehane, Tana French.
What genre is Billy Summers?
Billy Summers is a Horror novel by Stephen King. It features elements of Assassin, One Last Job, Redemption.
How long is Billy Summers?
Billy Summers varies in length depending on edition.
Does Billy Summers have romance/spice?
Billy Summers has a spice level of 2/5. This book has moderate romantic content.
About Billy Summers
Billy Summers is a killer for hire and the best in the business, but he only accepts contracts on truly evil men and now wants out of the game forever. When he's offered one final, lucrative job that seems too good to be true, Billy's instincts tell him something's wrong, but the payday is too tempting to refuse. Stephen King masterfully subverts the "one last job" trope, creating a morally complex protagonist who's both deadly assassin and aspiring writer documenting his own traumatic past as an Iraq War veteran. When Billy rescues a young woman named Alice from a brutal assault, their unlikely partnership becomes a journey of healing and revenge that transforms a straightforward crime thriller into a profound meditation on trauma, redemption, and the possibility of finding love after violence. Ideal for readers who appreciate character-driven thrillers, King's psychological depth, and stories about damaged people finding their way back to humanity.