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by Robert Ludlum
4.32012
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a paranoid and relentless tone that will resonate with The Andromeda Strain fans.
10 Best Books Like The Andromeda Strain
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The best books like The Andromeda Strain are:
- 1The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum4.3
- 2The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 3Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn4.2
- 4The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware4.0
- 5Without Fail by Lee Child4.4
- 6Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) by Thomas Harris4.5#1
- 7Perfect Strangers by J.T. Geissinger4.5
- 8Mystic River by Dennis Lehane4.1
- 9Faithful Place by Tana French4.3#3
- 10In the Woods by Tana French4.1#1
Thriller02012
When a military satellite crashes in a remote Arizona town, a team of scientists discovers that all the residents have died instantly under mysterious circumstances. Racing against time, they must identify and contain a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism before it spreads beyond the quarantine zone. As the alien pathogen evolves at an alarming rate, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
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2
by Freida McFadden
4.22025368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with The Andromeda Strain fans.
3
by Gillian Flynn
4.22018393 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a toxic and haunting tone that will resonate with The Andromeda Strain fans.
4
by Ruth Ware
4.02016352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a anxious and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with The Andromeda Strain fans.
5
by Lee Child
4.42002398 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a methodical and assured tone that will resonate with The Andromeda Strain 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 The Andromeda Strain fans.
7
by J.T. Geissinger
4.52019342 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a intense and escapist tone that will resonate with The Andromeda Strain fans.
8
by Dennis Lehane
4.12016592 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a bleak and haunting tone that will resonate with The Andromeda Strain fans.
9
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 The Andromeda Strain fans.
10
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 The Andromeda Strain fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Andromeda Strain
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bourne Identity📚 Series starter | Robert Ludlum | 4.3 | 2012 | — | Start a new series |
| 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 |
| Without Fail | Lee Child | 4.4 | 2002 | 398 | Similar vibes |
| Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) | Thomas Harris | 4.5 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| Perfect Strangers | J.T. Geissinger | 4.5 | 2019 | 342 | 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Andromeda Strain?
The most similar books to The Andromeda Strain are The Bourne Identity, The Tenant, Sharp Objects.
What should I read after The Andromeda Strain?
After finishing The Andromeda Strain, readers most commonly pick up The Bourne Identity next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Michael Crichton, such as Jurassic Park.
Who writes books like Michael Crichton?
Authors similar to Michael Crichton include Freida McFadden, Gillian Flynn, Alex Michaelides.
What genre is The Andromeda Strain?
The Andromeda Strain is a Thriller novel by Michael Crichton, published in 2012.
How long is The Andromeda Strain?
The Andromeda Strain varies in length depending on edition.
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The United States government is given a warning by the pre-eminent biophysicists in the country: current sterilization procedures applied to returning space probes may be inadequate to guarantee uncontaminated re-entry to the atmosphere. Two years later, seventeen satellites are sent into the outer fringes of space to collect organisms and dust for study. One of them falls to earth, landing in a desolate area of Arizona. Twelve miles from the landing site, in the town of Piedmont, a shocking discovery is made: the streets are littered with the dead bodies of the town's inhabitants, as if they dropped dead in their tracks.