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Twice as Dead
Start of City of Shadows seriesby Harry Turtledove
4.42025294 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a cynical and atmospheric tone that will resonate with The Postman Always Rings Twice fans.
10 Best Books Like The Postman Always Rings Twice
If you loved The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Postman Always Rings Twice are:
- 1Twice as Dead by Harry Turtledove4.4Series starter
- 2Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen4.2
- 3The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict4.2
- 4My Father Always Finds Corpses by Lee Hollis4.0
- 5And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie0
- 6The Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton0#1
- 7The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley0#1
- 8One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman4.2
- 9The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman4.6#2
- 10Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie4.5
Mystery02010
A drifter takes a job at a roadside diner and becomes entangled in a passionate affair with the owner's restless wife. When their desire turns deadly, they hatch a plot to eliminate the inconvenient husband—but murder proves to be just the beginning of their troubles. This explosive noir classic delivers a brutal tale of lust, betrayal, and the inescapable consequences of crossing moral boundaries.
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by Rhys Bowen
4.22007336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and charming tone that will resonate with The Postman Always Rings Twice fans.
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by Marie Benedict
4.22025310 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a scholarly and atmospheric tone that will resonate with The Postman Always Rings Twice 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 Postman Always Rings Twice fans.
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by Agatha Christie
02004
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a sinister yet elegant tone that will resonate with The Postman Always Rings Twice 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 Postman Always Rings Twice fans.
7
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
Flavia De Luce #1 (works standalone)by Alan Bradley
02009
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a witty and charming tone that will resonate with The Postman Always Rings Twice 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 Postman Always Rings Twice fans.
9
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 Postman Always Rings Twice 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 Postman Always Rings Twice fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Postman Always Rings Twice
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twice as Dead 📚 Series starter | Harry Turtledove | 4.4 | 2025 | 294 | Start a new series |
| Her Royal Spyness | Rhys Bowen | 4.2 | 2007 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Queens of Crime | Marie Benedict | 4.2 | 2025 | 310 | Similar vibes |
| My Father Always Finds Corpses | Lee Hollis | 4.0 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| And Then There Were None | Agatha Christie | 0 | 2004 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Quiche of Death | M.C. Beaton | 0 | 2010 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie | Alan Bradley | 0 | 2009 | — | 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 |
| Murder on the Orient Express | Agatha Christie | 4.5 | 2024 | 288 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Postman Always Rings Twice?
The most similar books to The Postman Always Rings Twice are Twice as Dead , Her Royal Spyness, The Queens of Crime.
What should I read after The Postman Always Rings Twice?
After finishing The Postman Always Rings Twice, readers most commonly pick up Twice as Dead next.
Who writes books like James M. Cain?
Authors similar to James M. Cain include Clayton Rawson, Stuart Turton, Rex Stout, Richard Osman, Agatha Christie.
What genre is The Postman Always Rings Twice?
The Postman Always Rings Twice is a Mystery novel by James M. Cain, published in 2010.
How long is The Postman Always Rings Twice?
The Postman Always Rings Twice varies in length depending on edition.
About The Postman Always Rings Twice
An amoral young tramp. A beautiful, sullen woman with an inconvenient husband. A problem that has only one grisly solution--a solution that only creates other problems that no one can ever solve.First published in 1934 and banned in Boston for its explosive mixture of violence and eroticism, The Postman Always Rings Twice is a classic of the roman noir . It established James M. Cain as a major novelist with an unsparing vision of America's bleak underside, and was acknowledged by Albert Camus as the model for The Stranger .From the Trade Paperback edition.