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by Alex Michaelides
4.22019340 pages
Why you'll love it:
This delivers a very similar reading experience to The Coworker — fans consistently love both.
10 Best Books Like The Coworker
If you loved The Coworker by Frieda McFadden, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Coworker are:
- 1The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides4.2
- 2The It Girl by Ruth Ware0
- 3The Guest List by Lucy Foley0
- 4The Teacher by Frieda McFadden0
- 5Never Lie by Frieda McFadden0
- 6The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 7The Inmate by Freida McFadden4.4
- 8The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden4.2
- 9Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty0
- 10The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley0
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When Dawn's difficult coworker Mia disappears and everyone assumes she's the prime suspect, Dawn must prove her innocence while uncovering the truth about her missing colleague
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by Ruth Ware
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with The Coworker fans.
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by Frieda McFadden
02024
Why you'll love it:
Another Frieda McFadden book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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by Freida McFadden
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with The Coworker fans.
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by Freida McFadden
4.42024336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with The Coworker fans.
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by Freida McFadden
4.22024400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Coworker fans.
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by Liane Moriarty
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a darkly satirical yet compassionate tone that will resonate with The Coworker fans.
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by Lucy Foley
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and suspenseful tone that will resonate with The Coworker fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Coworker
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides | 4.2 | 2019 | 340 | Closest match |
| The It Girl | Ruth Ware | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Guest List | Lucy Foley | 0 | 2020 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Teacher | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2024 | — | Same author |
| Never Lie | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2022 | — | Same author |
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Inmate | Freida McFadden | 4.4 | 2024 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Housemaid Is Watching | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2024 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Nine Perfect Strangers | Liane Moriarty | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Paris Apartment | Lucy Foley | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Coworker?
The most similar books to The Coworker are The Silent Patient, The It Girl, The Guest List.
What should I read after The Coworker?
After finishing The Coworker, readers most commonly pick up The Silent Patient next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Frieda McFadden, such as The Teacher.
Who writes books like Frieda McFadden?
Authors similar to Frieda McFadden include Riley Sager, Ruth Ware.
What genre is The Coworker?
The Coworker is a Thriller novel by Frieda McFadden, published in 2023. It features elements of Workplace Romance, Unreliable Narrator, Workplace Politics.
How long is The Coworker?
The Coworker varies in length depending on edition.
Does The Coworker have romance/spice?
The Coworker has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About The Coworker
When Dawn's difficult coworker Mia disappears and everyone assumes she's the prime suspect, Dawn must prove her innocence while uncovering the truth about her missing colleague. McFadden crafts a workplace thriller that explores office dynamics, jealousy, and the secrets people hide behind professional facades. A twisty psychological thriller that examines toxic workplace relationships, this novel delves into themes of rivalry, perception versus reality, and how quickly suspicion can destroy lives while building to McFadden's trademark shocking conclusion.