1
by Alex Michaelides
4.22019340 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a clinical and obsessive tone that will resonate with Shutter Island fans.
10 Best Books Like Shutter Island
If you loved Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Shutter Island are:
- 1The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides4.2
- 2Nightshade by Michael Connelly0
- 3Death of the Black Widow by James Patterson and J.D. Barker0
- 4Criminal Mischief by Stuart Woods0
- 5The Maid by Nita Prose0#1
- 6The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 7The Poet by Michael Connelly4.5
- 8The Noise by James Patterson and J.D. Barker0
- 9The Match by Harlan Coben0
- 10The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci0
US Marshal Teddy Daniels arrives at a remote island hospital for the criminally insane to investigate the mysterious disappearance of an escaped murderer, but nothing is as it seems. As a hurricane traps him on the island and cryptic clues mount, Teddy begins to suspect the staff may be conducting sinister experiments—and that he himself may be their next target. The deeper he digs for answers, the more reality itself seems to unravel around him.
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Detailed Recommendations
2
by Michael Connelly
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a gritty and methodical tone that will resonate with Shutter Island fans.
3
by James Patterson and J.D. Barker
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and calculated tone that will resonate with Shutter Island fans.
4
by Stuart Woods
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a breezy and comfortable tone that will resonate with Shutter Island fans.
5
The Maid
A Planned #1 (works standalone)by Nita Prose
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a gentle and heartwarming tone that will resonate with Shutter Island fans.
6
by Freida McFadden
4.22025368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with Shutter Island fans.
7
by Michael Connelly
4.51996434 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a methodical and gritty tone that will resonate with Shutter Island fans.
8
by James Patterson and J.D. Barker
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a urgent and unsettling tone that will resonate with Shutter Island fans.
9
by Harlan Coben
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and propulsive tone that will resonate with Shutter Island fans.
10
by David Baldacci
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and propulsive tone that will resonate with Shutter Island fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Shutter Island
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides | 4.2 | 2019 | 340 | Closest match |
| Nightshade | Michael Connelly | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Death of the Black Widow | James Patterson and J.D. Barker | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Criminal Mischief | Stuart Woods | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Maid | Nita Prose | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Poet | Michael Connelly | 4.5 | 1996 | 434 | Similar vibes |
| The Noise | James Patterson and J.D. Barker | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Match | Harlan Coben | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The 6:20 Man | David Baldacci | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Shutter Island?
The most similar books to Shutter Island are The Silent Patient, Nightshade, Death of the Black Widow.
What should I read after Shutter Island?
After finishing Shutter Island, readers most commonly pick up The Silent Patient next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Dennis Lehane, such as Small Mercies.
Who writes books like Dennis Lehane?
Authors similar to Dennis Lehane include Gillian Flynn, Tana French.
What genre is Shutter Island?
Shutter Island is a Thriller novel by Dennis Lehane, published in 2010.
How long is Shutter Island?
Shutter Island varies in length depending on edition.
About Shutter Island
US Marshal Teddy Daniels has come to Shutter Island, home of Ashecliffe Hospital for the Criminally Insane, to find an escaped murderer named Rachel Solando.As a killer hurricane bears down on the island, the investigation deepens and the questions mount. How has a barefoot woman escaped from a locked room? Who is leaving them clues in the form of cryptic codes? And what really goes on in Ward C?The closer Teddy gets to the truth, the more elusive it becomes. And the more he begins to believe that he may never leave Shutter Island. Because someone is trying to drive him insane...