10 Best Books Like One Shot

If you loved One Shot by Lee Child, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

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Thriller4.82011512 pages

When a sniper kills five random people in a heartland city, all evidence points to an ex-military shooter—but he claims he's innocent and asks for Jack Reacher. Reacher arrives expecting an open-and-shut case, but discovers that nothing about this mass shooting is what it appears to be. Now he must unravel a deadly conspiracy where the real target may have been just one person among the five.

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Die Trying

Jack Reacher #2 (works standalone)

by Lee Child Lee Child

4.42010557 pages

Why you'll love it:

This thriller shares a relentless and propulsive tone that will resonate with One Shot fans.

Quick Comparison: Books Like One Shot

BookAuthorRatingYearPagesBest For
Without FailLee Child4.42002398Same author
Worth Dying ForLee Child4.52011544Same author
The Da Vinci CodeDan Brown02003Similar vibes
Better Off DeadLee Child and Andrew Child0Similar vibes
Die TryingLee Child Lee Child4.42010557Similar vibes
NightshadeMichael Connelly0Similar vibes
The Hunt for Red OctoberTom Clancy4.72009Similar vibes
The Bourne Identity📚 Series starterRobert Ludlum4.32012Start a new series
The SecretLee Child and Andrew Child0Similar vibes
The NoiseJames Patterson and J.D. Barker0Similar vibes

Authors Who Write Like Lee Child

If you enjoy Lee Child's writing style, explore these similar authors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to One Shot?

The most similar books to One Shot are Without Fail, Worth Dying For, The Da Vinci Code.

What should I read after One Shot?

After finishing One Shot, readers most commonly pick up Without Fail next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Lee Child, such as Echo Burning.

Who writes books like Lee Child?

Authors similar to Lee Child include Michael Connelly, John Sandford.

What genre is One Shot?

One Shot is a Thriller novel by Lee Child, published in 2011.

How long is One Shot?

One Shot is 512 pages long.

About One Shot

One Shot: (Jack Reacher 9) [Paperback] Child, Lee