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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and determined tone that will resonate with Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
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The best books like Murder at Gulls Nest are:
- 1A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan4.4
- 2The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict4.2
- 3The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley0#1
- 4The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman4.6#2
- 5Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.2
- 6Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson4.0
- 7Murder at Lincoln's Gala by Colleen Cambridge4.0
- 8The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith0#1
- 9Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry4.1#1
- 10Judgment Prey by John Sandford0
When former nun Nora Breen's pen pal mysteriously stops writing, she leaves her convent to search for answers at Gulls Nest, a charming seaside hotel where her friend was last known to be staying. But as Nora investigates her friend's disappearance while hiding her own identity among the hotel's eccentric guests, a series of bizarre murders begins terrorizing the seemingly peaceful retreat. In this atmospheric 1950s mystery, Nora must uncover whether the killer's dark secrets are connected to her missing friend—or if some pasts can never truly be escaped.
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2
by Marie Benedict
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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a scholarly and atmospheric tone that will resonate with Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a witty and charming tone that will resonate with Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
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The Man Who Died Twice
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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and clever tone that will resonate with Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
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by Anthony Horowitz
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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a clever and methodical tone that will resonate with Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
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This mystery shares a wry and observational tone that will resonate with Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
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by Colleen Cambridge
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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a serious and atmospheric tone that will resonate with Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
8
The Cuckoo's Calling
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This mystery shares a gritty but grounded tone that will resonate with Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
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Murder Runs in the Family
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This mystery shares a light and quirky tone that will resonate with Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
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This mystery shares a methodical and clinical tone that will resonate with Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Murder at Gulls Nest
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Death on Corfu | Emily Sullivan | 4.4 | 2025 | 288 | Closest match |
| The Queens of Crime | Marie Benedict | 4.2 | 2025 | 310 | Similar vibes |
| The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie | Alan Bradley | 0 | 2009 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Man Who Died Twice | Richard Osman | 4.6 | 2022 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Magpie Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.2 | 2017 | 496 | Similar vibes |
| Death at the Sign of the Rook | Kate Atkinson | 4.0 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Murder at Lincoln's Gala | Colleen Cambridge | 4.0 | 2025 | 274 | Similar vibes |
| The Cuckoo's Calling | Robert Galbraith | 0 | 2020 | 545 | Similar vibes |
| Murder Runs in the Family | Tamara Berry | 4.1 | 2025 | 256 | Similar vibes |
| Judgment Prey | John Sandford | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Murder at Gulls Nest?
The most similar books to Murder at Gulls Nest are A Death on Corfu, The Queens of Crime, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie.
What should I read after Murder at Gulls Nest?
After finishing Murder at Gulls Nest, readers most commonly pick up A Death on Corfu next.
Who writes books like Jess Kidd?
Authors similar to Jess Kidd include Louise Penny, Tana French, Kate Atkinson.
What genre is Murder at Gulls Nest?
Murder at Gulls Nest is a Mystery novel by Jess Kidd, published in 2026. It features elements of Mystery.
How long is Murder at Gulls Nest?
Murder at Gulls Nest is 336 pages long.
About Murder at Gulls Nest
The first in a new mystery series “that will delight traditional and cozy readers alike” (firstCLUE) about a former nun who searches for answers in a small seaside town after her pen pal mysteriously disappears, from bestselling author Jess Kidd.I believe every one of us at Gulls Nest is concealing some kind of secret.1954: When her former novice’s dependable letters stop, Nora Breen asks to be released from her vows. Haunted by a line in Frieda’s letter, Nora arrives at Gulls Nest, a charming hotel in Gore-on-Sea in Kent.A seaside town, a place of fresh air and relaxed constraints, is the perfect place for a new start. Nora hides her identity and pries into the lives of her fellow guests. But when a series of bizarre murders rattles the occupants of Gulls Nest it’s time to ask if a dark past can ever really be left behind.