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We Solve Murders: A Novel
A New #1 (works standalone)by Richard Osman
4.42025400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and entertaining tone that will resonate with The Final Gambit fans.
10 Best Books Like The Final Gambit
If you loved The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Final Gambit are:
- 1We Solve Murders: A Novel by Richard Osman4.4#1
- 2One for the Money by Janet Evanovich4.4
- 3Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie4.5
- 4Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch4.4
- 5My Father Always Finds Corpses by Lee Hollis4.0
- 6The Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton0#1
- 7One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman4.2
- 8The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman4.6#2
- 9Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.2
- 10The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun4.4
With just weeks left to inherit billions, Avery Kylie Grambs faces her most dangerous challenge yet when a mysterious visitor arrives at Hawthorne House, threatening to upend everything. As she and the enigmatic Hawthorne brothers are drawn into one final deadly game of riddles and secrets, Avery must solve the ultimate puzzle to secure her fortune—and her life.
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by Janet Evanovich
4.42003352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and silly tone that will resonate with The Final Gambit fans.
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by Agatha Christie
4.52024288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a cerebral and contained tone that will resonate with The Final Gambit fans.
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by Christina Lynch
4.42024384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a heartwarming and witty tone that will resonate with The Final Gambit fans.
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by Lee Hollis
4.02025288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and engaging tone that will resonate with The Final Gambit fans.
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The Quiche of Death
Agatha Raisin #1 (works standalone)by M.C. Beaton
02010
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and cozy tone that will resonate with The Final Gambit fans.
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by Abbi Waxman
4.22025400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a sardonic but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Final Gambit fans.
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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 Final Gambit fans.
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by Anthony Horowitz
4.22017496 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a clever and methodical tone that will resonate with The Final Gambit fans.
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by Lilian Jackson Braun
4.42003256 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a gentle and whimsical tone that will resonate with The Final Gambit fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Final Gambit
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Solve Murders: A Novel | Richard Osman | 4.4 | 2025 | 400 | Closest match |
| One for the Money | Janet Evanovich | 4.4 | 2003 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Murder on the Orient Express | Agatha Christie | 4.5 | 2024 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Pony Confidential | Christina Lynch | 4.4 | 2024 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| My Father Always Finds Corpses | Lee Hollis | 4.0 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| The Quiche of Death | M.C. Beaton | 0 | 2010 | — | Similar vibes |
| One Death at a Time | Abbi Waxman | 4.2 | 2025 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| The Man Who Died Twice | Richard Osman | 4.6 | 2022 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Magpie Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.2 | 2017 | 496 | Similar vibes |
| The Cat Who Could Read Backwards | Lilian Jackson Braun | 4.4 | 2003 | 256 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Final Gambit ?
The most similar books to The Final Gambit are We Solve Murders: A Novel, One for the Money, Murder on the Orient Express.
What should I read after The Final Gambit ?
After finishing The Final Gambit , readers most commonly pick up We Solve Murders: A Novel next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, such as The Hawthorne Legacy.
Who writes books like Jennifer Lynn Barnes?
Authors similar to Jennifer Lynn Barnes include Holly Jackson, Karen M. McManus, E. Lockhart.
What genre is The Final Gambit ?
The Final Gambit is a Mystery novel by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, published in 2022. It features elements of Billionaire, Riddles, Family Secrets.
How long is The Final Gambit ?
The Final Gambit is 374 pages long.
About The Final Gambit
OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!Avery’s fortune, life, and loves are on the line in the game that everyone will be talking about. To inherit billions, all Avery Kylie Grambs has to do is survive a few more weeks living in Hawthorne House. The paparazzi are dogging her every step. Financial pressures are building. Danger is a fact of life. And the only thing getting Avery through it all is the Hawthorne brothers. Her life is intertwined with theirs. She knows their secrets, and they know her.   But as the clock ticks down to the moment when Avery will become the richest teenager on the planet, trouble arrives in the form of a visitor who needs her help—and whose presence in Hawthorne House could change everything. It soon becomes clear that there is one last puzzle to solve, and Avery and the Hawthorne brothers are drawn into a dangerous game against an unknown and powerful player.  Secrets upon secrets. Riddles upon riddles. In this game, there are hearts and lives at stake—and there is nothing more Hawthorne than winning. OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!Avery’s fortune, life, and loves are on the line in the game that everyone will be talking about. To inherit billions, all Avery Kylie Grambs has to do is survive a few more weeks living in Hawthorne House. The paparazzi are dogging her every step. Financial pressures are building. Danger is a fact of life. And the only thing getting Avery through it all is the Hawthorne brothers. Her life is intertwined with theirs. She knows their secrets, and they know her.   But as the clock ticks down to the moment when Avery will become the richest teenager on the planet, trouble arrives in the form of a visitor who needs her help—and whose presence in Hawthorne House could change everything. It soon becomes clear that there is one last puzzle to solve, and Avery and the Hawthorne brothers are drawn into a dangerous game against an unknown and powerful player.  Secrets upon secrets. Riddles upon riddles. In this game, there are hearts and lives at stake—and there is nothing more Hawthorne than winning.