10 Best Books Like The Coworker
If you loved The Coworker by Frieda McFadden, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Coworker are:
- 1The Housemaid by Freida McFadden4.5
- 2Never Lie by Frieda McFadden0
- 3Want to Know a Secret by Freida McFadden4.2
- 4You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes0#3
- 5The Locked Door by Frieda McFadden0
- 6The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins0
- 7The It Girl by Ruth Ware0
- 8Verity by Colleen Hoover0
- 9The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley0
- 10Yellowface by R.F. Kuang3.9
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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Detailed Recommendations

You Love Me
Joe Goldberg #3 (works standalone)by Caroline Kepnes
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a disturbing and unnerving tone that will resonate with The Coworker fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Coworker
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Housemaid | Freida McFadden | 4.5 | 2022 | 332 | Closest match |
| Never Lie | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2022 | — | Same author |
| Want to Know a Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2026 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| You Love Me | Caroline Kepnes | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Locked Door | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2021 | — | Same author |
| The Girl on the Train | Paula Hawkins | 0 | 2015 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The It Girl | Ruth Ware | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Verity | Colleen Hoover | 0 | 2018 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Paris Apartment | Lucy Foley | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Yellowface | R.F. Kuang | 3.9 | 2023 | 319 | 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 Housemaid, Never Lie, Want to Know a Secret.
What should I read after The Coworker?
After finishing The Coworker, readers most commonly pick up The Housemaid 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.







