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The Man Who Died Twice
Thursday Murder Club #2 (works standalone)by Richard Osman
4.62022400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and clever tone that will resonate with The Devil and the Dark Water fans.
10 Best Books Like The Devil and the Dark Water
If you loved The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Devil and the Dark Water are:
- 1The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman4.6#2
- 2Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd4.3
- 3When Will There be Good News? by Kate Atkinson4.4#3
- 4Give Unto Others by Donna Leon0
- 5A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan4.4
- 6Into the Water by Paula Hawkins4.3
- 7Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry4.1#1
- 8The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie0
- 9Still Life by Louise Penny4.3#1
- 10Caramel Pecan Roll Murder by Joanne Fluke3.6
In 1634, the world's greatest detective Samuel Pipps is being transported by ship to his execution, but when supernatural occurrences and murders begin plaguing the voyage, his loyal bodyguard Arent Hayes must solve the mystery to save both his friend and everyone aboard. As passengers are marked for death and demonic signs appear throughout the ship, Arent discovers a conspiracy that connects to their shared past and threatens to destroy them all on the high seas.
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by Jess Kidd
4.32026336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Devil and the Dark Water fans.
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When Will There be Good News?
Jackson Brodie #3 (works standalone)by Kate Atkinson
4.42008352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a darkly hopeful tone that will resonate with The Devil and the Dark Water fans.
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by Donna Leon
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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a contemplative and melancholic tone that will resonate with The Devil and the Dark Water fans.
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by Emily Sullivan
4.42025288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and determined tone that will resonate with The Devil and the Dark Water fans.
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by Paula Hawkins
4.32017386 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a dark and brooding tone that will resonate with The Devil and the Dark Water fans.
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Murder Runs in the Family
Magical Cats Mystery #1 (works standalone)by Tamara Berry
4.12025256 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and quirky tone that will resonate with The Devil and the Dark Water fans.
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by Agatha Christie
02010
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a cozy and clever tone that will resonate with The Devil and the Dark Water fans.
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Still Life
Inspector Gamache #1 (works standalone)by Louise Penny
4.32008312 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a gentle and contemplative tone that will resonate with The Devil and the Dark Water fans.
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by Joanne Fluke
3.62022288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a cozy and comforting tone that will resonate with The Devil and the Dark Water fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Devil and the Dark Water
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
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| The Man Who Died Twice | Richard Osman | 4.6 | 2022 | 400 | Closest match |
| Murder at Gulls Nest | Jess Kidd | 4.3 | 2026 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| When Will There be Good News? | Kate Atkinson | 4.4 | 2008 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Give Unto Others | Donna Leon | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| A Death on Corfu | Emily Sullivan | 4.4 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Into the Water | Paula Hawkins | 4.3 | 2017 | 386 | Similar vibes |
| Murder Runs in the Family | Tamara Berry | 4.1 | 2025 | 256 | Similar vibes |
| The Murder at the Vicarage | Agatha Christie | 0 | 2010 | — | Similar vibes |
| Still Life | Louise Penny | 4.3 | 2008 | 312 | Similar vibes |
| Caramel Pecan Roll Murder | Joanne Fluke | 3.6 | 2022 | 288 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Devil and the Dark Water?
The most similar books to The Devil and the Dark Water are The Man Who Died Twice, Murder at Gulls Nest, When Will There be Good News?.
What should I read after The Devil and the Dark Water?
After finishing The Devil and the Dark Water, readers most commonly pick up The Man Who Died Twice next.
Who writes books like Stuart Turton?
Authors similar to Stuart Turton include Rex Stout, Clayton Rawson, Richard Osman, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Agatha Christie.
What genre is The Devil and the Dark Water?
The Devil and the Dark Water is a Mystery novel by Stuart Turton, published in 2020.
How long is The Devil and the Dark Water?
The Devil and the Dark Water is 577 pages long.
About The Devil and the Dark Water
The extraordinary new thriller from Stuart Turton, author of the bestselling murder mystery The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, winner of the Costa Best First Novel Award. A murder on the high seas. A remarkable detective duo. A demon who may or may not exist. It's 1634 and Samuel Pipps, the world's greatest detective, is being transported to Amsterdam to be executed for a crime he may, or may not, have committed. Travelling with him is his loyal bodyguard, Arent Hayes, who is determined to prove his friend innocent. But no sooner are they out to sea than devilry begins to blight the voyage. A twice-dead leper stalks the decks. Strange symbols appear on the sails. Livestock is slaughtered. Anyone could be to blame. Even a demon. And then three passengers are marked for death, including Samuel. With Pipps imprisoned, only Arent can solve a mystery that connects every passenger. A mystery that stretches back into their past and now threatens to sink the ship, killing everybody on board.