10 Best Books Like Pony Confidential
If you loved Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Pony Confidential are:
- 1Night in the City by Michael McGarrity0
- 2The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman4.6#2
- 3Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd4.3
- 4The Little Liar by Mitch Albom0
- 5A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan4.4
- 6Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan0
- 7Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry4.1#1
- 8Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens0
- 9Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.2
- 10When Will There be Good News? by Kate Atkinson4.4#3

When a hilariously grumpy pony learns that Penny, the beloved girl he was separated from years ago, has been accused of murder, he embarks on a cross-country mission to prove her innocence. Using his sharp wit and hard-won knowledge of human nature, this determined pony must outsmart the real killer to save the only person who ever truly loved him. A heartwarming mystery told from the unique perspective of a four-legged detective who refuses to let his human down.
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Detailed Recommendations

The Man Who Died Twice
Thursday Murder Club #2 (works standalone)by Richard Osman
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and clever tone that will resonate with Pony Confidential fans.

Murder Runs in the Family
Magical Cats Mystery #1 (works standalone)by Tamara Berry
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and quirky tone that will resonate with Pony Confidential fans.

When Will There be Good News?
Jackson Brodie #3 (works standalone)by Kate Atkinson
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a darkly hopeful tone that will resonate with Pony Confidential fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Pony Confidential
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night in the City | Michael McGarrity | 0 | 2025 | 272 | Closest match |
| The Man Who Died Twice | Richard Osman | 4.6 | 2022 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Murder at Gulls Nest | Jess Kidd | 4.3 | 2026 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Little Liar | Mitch Albom | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| A Death on Corfu | Emily Sullivan | 4.4 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Mad Honey | Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Murder Runs in the Family | Tamara Berry | 4.1 | 2025 | 256 | Similar vibes |
| Where the Crawdads Sing | Delia Owens | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Magpie Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.2 | 2017 | 496 | Similar vibes |
| When Will There be Good News? | Kate Atkinson | 4.4 | 2008 | 352 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Pony Confidential?
The most similar books to Pony Confidential are Night in the City, The Man Who Died Twice, Murder at Gulls Nest.
What should I read after Pony Confidential?
After finishing Pony Confidential, readers most commonly pick up Night in the City next.
Who writes books like Christina Lynch?
Authors similar to Christina Lynch include Clayton Rawson, Stuart Turton, Rex Stout, Richard Osman, Jennifer Lynn Barnes.
What genre is Pony Confidential?
Pony Confidential is a Mystery novel by Christina Lynch, published in 2024. It features elements of Mystery.
How long is Pony Confidential?
Pony Confidential is 384 pages long.
About Pony Confidential
An NPR "Book of the Day"In this one-of-a-kind mystery with heart and humor, a hilariously grumpy pony must save the only human he’s ever loved after discovering she stands accused of a murder he knows she didn’t commit.Pony has been passed from owner to owner for longer than he can remember. Fed up, he busts out and goes on a cross-country mission to reunite with Penny, the little girl whom he was separated from and hasn’t seen in years.Penny, now an adult, is living an ordinary life when she gets a knock on her door and finds herself in handcuffs, accused of murder and whisked back to the place she grew up. Her only comfort when the past comes back to haunt her is the memory of her precious, rebellious pony.Hearing of Penny’s fate, Pony knows that Penny is no murderer. So, as smart and devious as he is cute, the pony must use his hard-won knowledge of human weakness and cruelty to try to clear Penny’s name and find the real killer.This acutely observant, feel-good mystery reveals the humanity of animals and beastliness of humans in a rollicking escapade of epic proportions.






