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by Freida McFadden
4.22025368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest fans.
10 Best Books Like The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
If you loved The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest are:
- 1The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 2Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter0
- 3Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn4.2
- 4The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware4.0
- 5Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) by Thomas Harris4.5#1
- 6Perfect Strangers by J.T. Geissinger4.5
- 7Mystic River by Dennis Lehane4.1
- 8Faithful Place by Tana French4.3#3
- 9In the Woods by Tana French4.1#1
- 10Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross) by James Patterson4.5#1
Fighting for her life in a hospital bed with a bullet wound to her head, hacker Lisbeth Salander faces murder charges while corrupt government forces close in around her. With journalist Mikael Blomkvist's help, she must prove her innocence and expose the powerful conspiracy that has tormented her since childhood. But Salander has her own plans for revenge against those who tried to destroy her.
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by Karin Slaughter
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a brutal and unforgiving tone that will resonate with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest fans.
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by Gillian Flynn
4.22018393 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a toxic and haunting tone that will resonate with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest fans.
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by Ruth Ware
4.02016352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a anxious and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest fans.
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Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter)
Hannibal Lecter #1 (works standalone)by Thomas Harris
4.52008
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and cerebral tone that will resonate with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest fans.
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by J.T. Geissinger
4.52019342 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a intense and escapist tone that will resonate with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest fans.
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by Dennis Lehane
4.12016592 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a bleak and haunting tone that will resonate with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest fans.
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Faithful Place
Dublin Murder Squad #3 (works standalone)by Tana French
4.32010416 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a melancholy and introspective tone that will resonate with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest fans.
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In the Woods
Dublin Murder Squad #1 (works standalone)by Tana French
4.12019560 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a haunting and melancholic tone that will resonate with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest fans.
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Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross)
Alex Cross #1 (works standalone)by James Patterson
4.52024464 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Closest match |
| Pretty Girls | Karin Slaughter | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Sharp Objects | Gillian Flynn | 4.2 | 2018 | 393 | Similar vibes |
| The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | 4.0 | 2016 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) | Thomas Harris | 4.5 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| Perfect Strangers | J.T. Geissinger | 4.5 | 2019 | 342 | Similar vibes |
| Mystic River | Dennis Lehane | 4.1 | 2016 | 592 | Similar vibes |
| Faithful Place | Tana French | 4.3 | 2010 | 416 | Similar vibes |
| In the Woods | Tana French | 4.1 | 2019 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross) | James Patterson | 4.5 | 2024 | 464 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest ?
The most similar books to The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest are The Tenant, Pretty Girls, Sharp Objects.
What should I read after The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest ?
After finishing The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest , readers most commonly pick up The Tenant next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Stieg Larsson, such as The Girl Who Played with Fire.
Who writes books like Stieg Larsson?
Authors similar to Stieg Larsson include Tana French, Michael Crichton.
What genre is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest ?
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is a Thriller novel by Stieg Larsson, published in 2010. It features elements of Revenge.
How long is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest ?
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is 576 pages long.
About The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
The stunning third and final novel in Stieg Larsson's internationally best-selling trilogy...Lisbeth Salander--the heart of Larsson's two previous novels--lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish city hospital. She’s fighting for her life in more ways than one: if and when she recovers, she’ll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders. With the help of her friend, journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those in authority who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse and violence. And, on her own, she will plot revenge--against the man who tried to kill her, and the corrupt government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life.Once upon a time, she was a victim. Now Salander is fighting back.