10 Best Books Like Tripwire
If you loved Tripwire by Lee Child, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Tripwire are:
- 1Worth Dying For by Lee Child4.5
- 2One Shot by Lee Child4.8
- 3Better Off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child0
- 4The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown0
- 5The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy4.7#1
- 6The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum4.3
- 7The Secret by Lee Child and Andrew Child0
- 8The Noise by James Patterson and J.D. Barker0
- 9The Lightning Rod by Brad Meltzer0
- 10Strangers in Time by David Baldacci0

When a private detective hired to find the elusive Jack Reacher turns up brutally murdered with his fingertips sliced off, the former military policeman is forced to abandon his anonymous life in the Florida Keys. Reacher heads north to uncover who's hunting him and why, but the trail leads to a dangerous conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything he's tried to leave behind.
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Detailed Recommendations

The Hunt for Red October
Jack Ryan #1 (works standalone)by Tom Clancy
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with Tripwire fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Tripwire
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth Dying For | Lee Child | 4.5 | 2011 | 544 | Same author |
| One Shot | Lee Child | 4.8 | 2011 | 512 | Same author |
| Better Off Dead | Lee Child and Andrew Child | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Da Vinci Code | Dan Brown | 0 | 2003 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Hunt for Red October | Tom Clancy | 4.7 | 2009 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Bourne Identity📚 Series starter | Robert Ludlum | 4.3 | 2012 | — | Start a new series |
| The Secret | Lee Child and Andrew Child | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Noise | James Patterson and J.D. Barker | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Lightning Rod | Brad Meltzer | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Strangers in Time | David Baldacci | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
Authors Who Write Like Lee Child
If you enjoy Lee Child's writing style, explore these similar authors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Tripwire?
The most similar books to Tripwire are Worth Dying For, One Shot, Better Off Dead.
What should I read after Tripwire?
After finishing Tripwire, readers most commonly pick up Worth Dying For next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Lee Child, such as Echo Burning.
Who writes books like Lee Child?
Authors similar to Lee Child include Freida McFadden, Gillian Flynn, Alex Michaelides.
What genre is Tripwire?
Tripwire is a Thriller novel by Lee Child, published in 2008.
How long is Tripwire?
Tripwire varies in length depending on edition.
About Tripwire
Featuring Jack Reacher, hero of the new blockbuster movie starring Tom Cruise.For Jack Reacher being invisible has become a habit.He spends his days digging swimming pools by hand and his nights as the bouncer in the local strip club in the Florida Keys.He doesn't want to be found.But someone has sent a private detective to seek him out. Then Reacher finds the guy beaten to death with his fingertips sliced off. It's time to head north and work out who is trying to find him and why.











