10 Best Books Like Persuader
If you loved Persuader by Lee Child, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Persuader are:
- 1Worth Dying For by Lee Child4.5
- 2Better off Dead by Lee Child4.2
- 3Better Off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child0
- 4Die Trying by Lee Child Lee Child4.4#2
- 5The Lightning Rod by Brad Meltzer0
- 6Rising Tiger by Brad Thor0
- 7The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown0
- 8Only the Dead by Jack Carr0
- 9The Firm by John Grisham4.6
- 10Iceberg by Jennifer A. Nielsen4.7

When Jack Reacher spots a man he thought was dead—someone from his military past who should have been executed years ago—he infiltrates a dangerous criminal organization to get close to him. Going undercover in a world of gunrunners and killers, Reacher must navigate deadly games of deception while uncovering the truth about his target's survival. But in this high-stakes mission, distinguishing between allies and enemies could mean the difference between justice and death.
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Detailed Recommendations

Die Trying
Jack Reacher #2 (works standalone)by Lee Child Lee Child
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a relentless and propulsive tone that will resonate with Persuader fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Persuader
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth Dying For | Lee Child | 4.5 | 2011 | 544 | Same author |
| Better off Dead | Lee Child | 4.2 | 2021 | — | Same author |
| Better Off Dead | Lee Child and Andrew Child | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Die Trying | Lee Child Lee Child | 4.4 | 2010 | 557 | Similar vibes |
| The Lightning Rod | Brad Meltzer | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Rising Tiger | Brad Thor | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Da Vinci Code | Dan Brown | 0 | 2003 | — | Similar vibes |
| Only the Dead | Jack Carr | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Firm | John Grisham | 4.6 | 1993 | 501 | Similar vibes |
| Iceberg | Jennifer A. Nielsen | 4.7 | 2023 | 352 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Persuader?
The most similar books to Persuader are Worth Dying For, Better off Dead, Better Off Dead.
What should I read after Persuader?
After finishing Persuader, readers most commonly pick up Worth Dying For 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 Freida McFadden, Gillian Flynn, Alex Michaelides.
What genre is Persuader?
Persuader is a Thriller novel by Lee Child, published in 2011.
How long is Persuader?
Persuader is 543 pages long.
About Persuader
Persuader: (Jack Reacher 7) [Paperback] Child, Lee











