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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 Day of the Jackal fans.
10 Best Books Like The Day of the Jackal
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The best books like The Day of the Jackal are:
- 1The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum4.3
- 2Without Fail by Lee Child4.4
- 3No Plan B by Andrew Child4.2
- 4The Judge's List by John Grisham0#2
- 5Make Me by Lee Child4.2
- 6Blue Moon by Lee Child4.3
- 7Win by Harlan Coben0
- 8Simply Lies by David Baldacci0
- 9The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 10Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn4.2
An elite assassin known only as "The Jackal" accepts a contract to kill the world's most heavily guarded man, launching a deadly game of cat and mouse across Europe. As the mysterious killer methodically executes his plan with chilling precision, authorities race against time to identify and stop a man whose true identity remains completely unknown. With history hanging in the balance, the countdown begins to a final confrontation that will determine whether the perfect assassin can complete the impossible mission.
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2
by Lee Child
4.42002398 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a methodical and assured tone that will resonate with The Day of the Jackal fans.
3
by Andrew Child
4.22022
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a gritty and relentless tone that will resonate with The Day of the Jackal fans.
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The Judge's List
Lacy Stoltz #2 (works standalone)by John Grisham
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense but controlled tone that will resonate with The Day of the Jackal fans.
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by Lee Child
4.22016576 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a gritty and methodical tone that will resonate with The Day of the Jackal fans.
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by Lee Child
4.32020480 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a methodical and assured tone that will resonate with The Day of the Jackal fans.
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by Harlan Coben
0
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This thriller shares a tense and contemplative tone that will resonate with The Day of the Jackal fans.
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by David Baldacci
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and twisty tone that will resonate with The Day of the Jackal fans.
9
by Freida McFadden
4.22025368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with The Day of the Jackal fans.
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by Gillian Flynn
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a toxic and haunting tone that will resonate with The Day of the Jackal fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Day of the Jackal
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bourne Identity📚 Series starter | Robert Ludlum | 4.3 | 2012 | — | Start a new series |
| Without Fail | Lee Child | 4.4 | 2002 | 398 | Similar vibes |
| No Plan B | Andrew Child | 4.2 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Judge's List | John Grisham | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Make Me | Lee Child | 4.2 | 2016 | 576 | Similar vibes |
| Blue Moon | Lee Child | 4.3 | 2020 | 480 | Similar vibes |
| Win | Harlan Coben | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Simply Lies | David Baldacci | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| Sharp Objects | Gillian Flynn | 4.2 | 2018 | 393 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Day of the Jackal?
The most similar books to The Day of the Jackal are The Bourne Identity, Without Fail, No Plan B.
What should I read after The Day of the Jackal?
After finishing The Day of the Jackal, readers most commonly pick up The Bourne Identity next.
Who writes books like Frederick Forsyth?
Authors similar to Frederick Forsyth include Freida McFadden, Gillian Flynn, Alex Michaelides.
What genre is The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal is a Thriller novel by Frederick Forsyth, published in 1979.
How long is The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal is 384 pages long.
About The Day of the Jackal
The Jackal. A tall, blond Englishman with opaque, gray eyes. A killer at the top of his profession. A man unknown to any secret service in the world. An assassin with a contract to kill the world's most heavily guarded man. One man with a rifle who can change the course of history. One man whose mission is so secretive not even his employers know his name. And as the minutes count down to the final act of execution, it seems that there is no power on earth that can stop the Jackal.