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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 We Solve Murders: A Novel fans.
10 Best Books Like We Solve Murders: A Novel
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The best books like We Solve Murders: A Novel are:
- 1Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie4.5
- 2One for the Money by Janet Evanovich4.4
- 3My Father Always Finds Corpses by Lee Hollis4.0
- 4The Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton0#1
- 5One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman4.2
- 6The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman4.6#2
- 7Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.2
- 8Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch4.4
- 9Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd4.3
- 10The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun4.4
When private security specialist Amy Wheeler discovers a dead body and a bag of money while protecting a bestselling author on a remote island, she calls in the only person she trusts—her retired father-in-law Steve, who thought his days of danger were behind him. What follows is a thrilling globe-trotting chase as the unlikely detective duo must outrun and outsmart a killer in Richard Osman's entertaining new mystery featuring his trademark wit and an iconic new partnership.
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2
by Janet Evanovich
4.42003352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and silly tone that will resonate with We Solve Murders: A Novel fans.
3
by Lee Hollis
4.02025288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and engaging tone that will resonate with We Solve Murders: A Novel 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 We Solve Murders: A Novel fans.
5
by Abbi Waxman
4.22025400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a sardonic but hopeful tone that will resonate with We Solve Murders: A Novel 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:
Another Richard Osman book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
7
by Anthony Horowitz
4.22017496 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a clever and methodical tone that will resonate with We Solve Murders: A Novel fans.
8
by Christina Lynch
4.42024384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a heartwarming and witty tone that will resonate with We Solve Murders: A Novel fans.
9
by Jess Kidd
4.32026336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and unsettling tone that will resonate with We Solve Murders: A Novel fans.
10
by Lilian Jackson Braun
4.42003256 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a gentle and whimsical tone that will resonate with We Solve Murders: A Novel fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like We Solve Murders: A Novel
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder on the Orient Express | Agatha Christie | 4.5 | 2024 | 288 | Closest match |
| One for the Money | Janet Evanovich | 4.4 | 2003 | 352 | 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 | Same author |
| Magpie Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.2 | 2017 | 496 | Similar vibes |
| Pony Confidential | Christina Lynch | 4.4 | 2024 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Murder at Gulls Nest | Jess Kidd | 4.3 | 2026 | 336 | 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 We Solve Murders: A Novel?
The most similar books to We Solve Murders: A Novel are Murder on the Orient Express, One for the Money, My Father Always Finds Corpses.
What should I read after We Solve Murders: A Novel?
After finishing We Solve Murders: A Novel, readers most commonly pick up Murder on the Orient Express next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Richard Osman, such as The Man Who Died Twice.
Who writes books like Richard Osman?
Authors similar to Richard Osman include Louise Penny, Agatha Christie.
What genre is We Solve Murders: A Novel?
We Solve Murders: A Novel is a Mystery novel by Richard Osman, published in 2025. It features elements of Mystery.
How long is We Solve Murders: A Novel?
We Solve Murders: A Novel is 400 pages long.
About We Solve Murders: A Novel
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!“Madcap fun, with an entertaining new cast of characters and Osman’s trademark wit. Delightful!” -Shari LapenaFrom the #1 bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club SeriesA brand new mystery. An iconic new detective duo. And a thrilling new murder to solve . . .Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He still does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him at home. His days of adventure are over. Adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s job now.Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. Working in private security, every day is dangerous. She’s currently on a remote island protecting mega-bestselling author Rosie D’Antonio, until a dead body and a bag of money mean trouble in paradise. So she sends an SOS to the only person she trusts . . .As a thrilling race around the world begins, can Amy and Steve outrun and outsmart a killer?Solving murders. It’s a family business.