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by Freida McFadden
4.22025368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with Lock Every Door fans.
10 Best Books Like Lock Every Door
If you loved Lock Every Door by Riley Sager, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like Lock Every Door are:
- 1The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 2Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn4.2
- 3The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware4.0
- 4Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) by Thomas Harris4.5#1
- 5Perfect Strangers by J.T. Geissinger4.5
- 6Mystic River by Dennis Lehane4.1
- 7Faithful Place by Tana French4.3#3
- 8In the Woods by Tana French4.1#1
- 9Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross) by James Patterson4.5#1
- 10The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson4.6#2
When broke and heartbroken Jules Larsen takes a lucrative apartment-sitting job at Manhattan's exclusive Bartholomew building, she thinks her luck has finally changed—until her fellow apartment sitter mysteriously vanishes. As Jules investigates her new friend's disappearance, she uncovers the building's dark secrets and realizes that the luxurious Bartholomew may be more prison than paradise.
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2
by Gillian Flynn
4.22018393 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a toxic and haunting tone that will resonate with Lock Every Door fans.
3
by Ruth Ware
4.02016352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a anxious and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with Lock Every Door fans.
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Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter)
Hannibal Lecter #1 (works standalone)by Thomas Harris
4.52008
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and cerebral tone that will resonate with Lock Every Door fans.
5
by J.T. Geissinger
4.52019342 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a intense and escapist tone that will resonate with Lock Every Door fans.
6
by Dennis Lehane
4.12016592 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a bleak and haunting tone that will resonate with Lock Every Door fans.
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Faithful Place
Dublin Murder Squad #3 (works standalone)by Tana French
4.32010416 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a melancholy and introspective tone that will resonate with Lock Every Door fans.
8
In the Woods
Dublin Murder Squad #1 (works standalone)by Tana French
4.12019560 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a haunting and melancholic tone that will resonate with Lock Every Door fans.
9
Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross)
Alex Cross #1 (works standalone)by James Patterson
4.52024464 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with Lock Every Door fans.
10
The Girl Who Played with Fire
Millennium #2 (works standalone)by Stieg Larsson
4.62009832 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and relentless tone that will resonate with Lock Every Door fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Lock Every Door
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Closest match |
| Sharp Objects | Gillian Flynn | 4.2 | 2018 | 393 | Similar vibes |
| The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | 4.0 | 2016 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) | Thomas Harris | 4.5 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| Perfect Strangers | J.T. Geissinger | 4.5 | 2019 | 342 | Similar vibes |
| Mystic River | Dennis Lehane | 4.1 | 2016 | 592 | Similar vibes |
| Faithful Place | Tana French | 4.3 | 2010 | 416 | Similar vibes |
| In the Woods | Tana French | 4.1 | 2019 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross) | James Patterson | 4.5 | 2024 | 464 | Similar vibes |
| The Girl Who Played with Fire | Stieg Larsson | 4.6 | 2009 | 832 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Lock Every Door?
The most similar books to Lock Every Door are The Tenant, Sharp Objects, The Woman in Cabin 10.
What should I read after Lock Every Door?
After finishing Lock Every Door, readers most commonly pick up The Tenant next.
Who writes books like Riley Sager?
Authors similar to Riley Sager include Grady Hendrix, Ruth Ware.
What genre is Lock Every Door?
Lock Every Door is a Thriller novel by Riley Sager, published in 2019.
How long is Lock Every Door?
Lock Every Door is 384 pages long.
About Lock Every Door
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Looking for a suspense novel that will keep you up until way past midnight? Look no further than Lock Every Door, by Riley Sager.”—Stephen King No visitors. No nights spent elsewhere. No disturbing the rich and famous residents. These are the rules for Jules Larsen’s new job apartment sitting at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan’s most high-profile buildings. Recently heartbroken—and just plain broke—Jules is taken in by the splendor and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behind. As she gets to know the occupants and staff, Jules is drawn to fellow apartment sitter Ingrid, who reminds her so much of the sister she lost eight years ago. When Ingrid confides that the Bartholomew has a dark history hidden beneath its gleaming façade, Jules brushes it off as a harmless ghost story—until the next day when Ingrid seemingly vanishes. Searching for the truth, Jules digs deeper into the Bartholomew’s sordid past. But by uncovering the secrets within its walls, Jules exposes herself to untold terrors. Because once you’re in, the Bartholomew doesn’t want you to leave....