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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 Murder Inn fans.
10 Best Books Like Murder Inn
If you loved Murder Inn by James Patterson, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Murder Inn are:
- 1The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 2The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware4.0
- 3In the Woods by Tana French4.1#1
- 4Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.4#2
- 5Dark Places by Gillian Flynn4.1
- 6The Match by Harlan Coben0
- 7The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley4.5
- 8A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins0
- 9The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum4.3
- 10Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn4.2
When ex-cop Bill Robinson takes over The Inn by the Sea seeking a quiet escape, his peaceful retirement is shattered when a dangerous crime boss arrives in town and begins terrorizing the locals. As bodies start piling up and his inn comes under attack, Bill must rally the fearless residents to defend their chosen family and home against deadly enemies who won't stop until they're all destroyed.
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Detailed Recommendations
2
by Ruth Ware
4.02016352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a anxious and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with Murder Inn fans.
3
In the Woods
Dublin Murder Squad #1 (works standalone)by Tana French
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a haunting and melancholic tone that will resonate with Murder Inn fans.
4
Moonflower Murders
Susan Ryeland #2 (works standalone)by Anthony Horowitz
4.42020608 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a cerebral and atmospheric tone that will resonate with Murder Inn fans.
5
by Gillian Flynn
4.12018541 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a bleak and unforgiving tone that will resonate with Murder Inn fans.
6
by Harlan Coben
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and propulsive tone that will resonate with Murder Inn fans.
7
by Lucy Foley
4.5465 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with Murder Inn fans.
8
by Paula Hawkins
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with Murder Inn fans.
9
by Robert Ludlum
4.32012
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a paranoid and relentless tone that will resonate with Murder Inn fans.
10
by Gillian Flynn
4.22018393 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a toxic and haunting tone that will resonate with Murder Inn fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Murder Inn
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Closest match |
| The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | 4.0 | 2016 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| In the Woods | Tana French | 4.1 | 2019 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| Moonflower Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.4 | 2020 | 608 | Similar vibes |
| Dark Places | Gillian Flynn | 4.1 | 2018 | 541 | Similar vibes |
| The Match | Harlan Coben | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Hunting Party | Lucy Foley | 4.5 | — | 465 | Similar vibes |
| A Slow Fire Burning | Paula Hawkins | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Bourne Identity📚 Series starter | Robert Ludlum | 4.3 | 2012 | — | Start a new series |
| Sharp Objects | Gillian Flynn | 4.2 | 2018 | 393 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Murder Inn?
The most similar books to Murder Inn are The Tenant, The Woman in Cabin 10, In the Woods.
What should I read after Murder Inn?
After finishing Murder Inn, readers most commonly pick up The Tenant next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by James Patterson, such as Alex Cross Must Die.
Who writes books like James Patterson?
Authors similar to James Patterson include Lee Child.
What genre is Murder Inn?
Murder Inn is a Thriller novel by James Patterson, published in 2024. It features elements of Mystery.
How long is Murder Inn?
Murder Inn is 320 pages long.
About Murder Inn
It's the perfect getaway. But the past will always find you . . . When ex-cop Bill Robinson takes over The Inn by the Sea, all he wants is a quiet escape from the city.But when a crime boss moves into town and begins terrorising Bill's friends, he can't just sit back and watch.It's not long before local criminals are turning up dead and The Inn comes under attack.With the help of The Inn's fearless residents, Bill must do everything he can to defend his town, his chosen family, and his home.______________________PRAISE FOR THE INN'A total page-turner' DAILY MIRROR'One of our favourite writers . . . a really tight story' RICHARD AND JUDY: KEEP READING AND CARRY ON______________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL