1
by Freida McFadden
4.22025368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with Mystic River fans.
10 Best Books Like Mystic River
If you loved Mystic River by Dennis Lehane, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like Mystic River 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
- 6Faithful Place by Tana French4.3#3
- 7In the Woods by Tana French4.1#1
- 8Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross) by James Patterson4.5#1
- 9The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson4.6#2
- 10The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson4.6
Three childhood friends in Boston are forever changed when one of them is abducted, and twenty-five years later their paths collide again when a murder investigation forces them to confront the trauma that has haunted them since that fateful day. As one searches for his missing daughter, another leads the police investigation, and the third becomes a suspect, long-buried secrets threaten to destroy what remains of their fractured lives.
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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 Mystic River 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 Mystic River fans.
4
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 Mystic River 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 Mystic River fans.
6
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 Mystic River fans.
7
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 Mystic River fans.
8
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 Mystic River fans.
9
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 Mystic River fans.
10
by Jay Anson
4.62005256 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a relentlessly menacing tone that will resonate with Mystic River fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Mystic River
| 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 |
| 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 |
| The Amityville Horror | Jay Anson | 4.6 | 2005 | 256 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Mystic River?
The most similar books to Mystic River are The Tenant, Sharp Objects, The Woman in Cabin 10.
What should I read after Mystic River?
After finishing Mystic River, readers most commonly pick up The Tenant next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Dennis Lehane, such as Small Mercies.
Who writes books like Dennis Lehane?
Authors similar to Dennis Lehane include Tana French.
What genre is Mystic River?
Mystic River is a Thriller novel by Dennis Lehane, published in 2016.
How long is Mystic River?
Mystic River is 592 pages long.
About Mystic River
«¿No hay nada de tu pasado en lo que no pienses a menudo y que no te puedas quitar de la cabeza?». Tres chicos juegan en la calle. Jimmy, Sean y Dave. Ese día sus vidas van a quedar marcadas para siempre, cuando uno de ellos se ve obligado a subir a un coche. Veinticinco años después, Jimmy busca desesperadamente a su hija desaparecida, Sean es un policía de Homicidios que investiga el caso y Dave se convierte en un incómodo sospechoso.