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by J.T. Geissinger
4.52019342 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a intense and escapist tone that will resonate with Pen Pal fans.
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The best books like Pen Pal are:
- 1Perfect Strangers by J.T. Geissinger4.5
- 2The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 3Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn4.2
- 4The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware4.0
- 5Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) by Thomas Harris4.5#1
- 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
When a grieving widow receives a mysterious letter from a prisoner named Dante claiming "I'll wait forever if I have to," she's drawn into an increasingly intimate correspondence with a man who insists they've met before—though she has no memory of him. Their weekly exchange of letters becomes an obsession until the day they suddenly stop, and she discovers Dante has been released and is now standing at her doorstep.
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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 Pen Pal fans.
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by Gillian Flynn
4.22018393 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a toxic and haunting tone that will resonate with Pen Pal fans.
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by Ruth Ware
4.02016352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a anxious and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with Pen Pal fans.
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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 Pen Pal fans.
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by Dennis Lehane
4.12016592 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a bleak and haunting tone that will resonate with Pen Pal fans.
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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 Pen Pal fans.
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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 Pen Pal fans.
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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 Pen Pal fans.
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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 Pen Pal fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Pen Pal
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Strangers | J.T. Geissinger | 4.5 | 2019 | 342 | Closest match |
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| 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 |
| 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 Pen Pal?
The most similar books to Pen Pal are Perfect Strangers, The Tenant, Sharp Objects.
What should I read after Pen Pal?
After finishing Pen Pal, readers most commonly pick up Perfect Strangers next.
Who writes books like J.T Geissinger?
Authors similar to J.T Geissinger include Gillian Flynn, Caroline Kepnes, Ruth Ware.
What genre is Pen Pal?
Pen Pal is a Thriller novel by J.T Geissinger, published in 2025. It features elements of Dark Romance.
How long is Pen Pal?
Pen Pal is 353 pages long.
About Pen Pal
It all began with just one line. “I’ll wait forever if I have to.” The BookTok sensation PEN PAL is a high-octane, tautly written dark romance with an unforgettable twist that will leave readers gasping. Now with a brand new bonus chapter, this breathtaking romance about undeniable love from superstar J.T. Geissinger is not to be missed! The first letter arrived the day my husband was buried. It was postmarked from the state penitentiary, and contained a single sentence: I’ll wait forever if I have to. It was signed by Dante, a man I didn’t know. Out of simple curiosity, I wrote back to ask him what exactly he was waiting for. His reply? You. I told the mystery man he had the wrong girl. He said he didn’t. I said we’d never met, but he said I was wrong. We went back and forth, exchanging letters every week that grew increasingly more intimate. Then one day, the letters stopped. When I found out why, it was already too late. Dante was at my doorstep. And nothing on earth could have prepared me for what happened next.