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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 No Country for Old Men fans.
10 Best Books Like No Country for Old Men
If you loved No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like No Country for Old Men 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
Thriller02006
When hunter Llewelyn Moss stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and takes a case full of money, he unleashes relentless killer Anton Chigurh in his pursuit
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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 No Country for Old Men 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 No Country for Old Men 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 No Country for Old Men 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 No Country for Old Men 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 No Country for Old Men fans.
7
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 No Country for Old Men 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 No Country for Old Men 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 No Country for Old Men 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 No Country for Old Men fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like No Country for Old Men
| 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 No Country for Old Men?
The most similar books to No Country for Old Men are The Tenant, Sharp Objects, The Woman in Cabin 10.
What should I read after No Country for Old Men?
After finishing No Country for Old Men, readers most commonly pick up The Tenant next.
Who writes books like Cormac McCarthy?
Authors similar to Cormac McCarthy include Freida McFadden, Gillian Flynn, Alex Michaelides.
What genre is No Country for Old Men?
No Country for Old Men is a Thriller novel by Cormac McCarthy, published in 2006. It features elements of Cat and Mouse, Unstoppable Force, Morally Gray Characters.
How long is No Country for Old Men?
No Country for Old Men varies in length depending on edition.
About No Country for Old Men
When hunter Llewelyn Moss stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and takes a case full of money, he unleashes relentless killer Anton Chigurh in his pursuit. McCarthy crafts a stark meditation on violence, fate, and moral decay in modern America through sparse, powerful prose. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and adapted into the Coen Brothers' Academy Award-winning film, this neo-western explores whether traditional concepts of justice and morality can survive in an increasingly chaotic world, featuring one of literature's most chilling antagonists.