10 Best Books Like Never Lie
If you loved Never Lie by Frieda McFadden, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Never Lie are:
- 1The Housemaid by Freida McFadden4.5
- 2Want to Know a Secret by Freida McFadden4.2
- 3The Coworker by Frieda McFadden0
- 4Ward D by Freida McFadden4.3
- 5You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes0#3
- 6The Locked Door by Frieda McFadden0
- 7The It Girl by Ruth Ware0
- 8Verity by Colleen Hoover0
- 9Yellowface by R.F. Kuang3.9
- 10Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn0
When newlyweds Tricia and Ethan get trapped by a snowstorm in a house where a therapist recently disappeared, Tricia discovers disturbing recordings that reveal deadly secrets
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Detailed Recommendations

You Love Me
Joe Goldberg #3 (works standalone)by Caroline Kepnes
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a disturbing and unnerving tone that will resonate with Never Lie fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Never Lie
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Housemaid | Freida McFadden | 4.5 | 2022 | 332 | Closest match |
| Want to Know a Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2026 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| The Coworker | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2023 | — | Same author |
| Ward D | Freida McFadden | 4.3 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| You Love Me | Caroline Kepnes | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Locked Door | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2021 | — | Same author |
| The It Girl | Ruth Ware | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Verity | Colleen Hoover | 0 | 2018 | — | Similar vibes |
| Yellowface | R.F. Kuang | 3.9 | 2023 | 319 | Similar vibes |
| Gone Girl | Gillian Flynn | 0 | 2012 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Never Lie?
The most similar books to Never Lie are The Housemaid, Want to Know a Secret, The Coworker.
What should I read after Never Lie?
After finishing Never Lie, readers most commonly pick up The Housemaid next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Frieda McFadden, such as The Teacher.
Who writes books like Frieda McFadden?
Authors similar to Frieda McFadden include B.A. Paris, Alex Michaelides, Ruth Ware.
What genre is Never Lie?
Never Lie is a Thriller novel by Frieda McFadden, published in 2022. It features elements of Unreliable Narrator, Snowstorm Setting, Therapist.
How long is Never Lie?
Never Lie varies in length depending on edition.
Does Never Lie have romance/spice?
Never Lie has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About Never Lie
When newlyweds Tricia and Ethan get trapped by a snowstorm in a house where a therapist recently disappeared, Tricia discovers disturbing recordings that reveal deadly secrets. McFadden delivers a psychological thriller packed with twists that will keep readers guessing until the final page. Featuring McFadden's signature unreliable narration and shocking revelations, this standalone thriller explores the thin line between sanity and madness while examining how well we really know the people closest to us, building to a conclusion that reframes everything readers thought they understood.






