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by Paula Hawkins
4.32017386 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a dark and brooding tone that will resonate with When Will There be Good News? fans.
10 Best Books Like When Will There be Good News?
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Quick Answer
The best books like When Will There be Good News? are:
- 1Into the Water by Paula Hawkins4.3
- 2Judgment Prey by John Sandford0
- 3The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman4.6#2
- 4Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd4.3
- 5The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict4.2
- 6The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson0
- 7Murder at Lincoln's Gala by Colleen Cambridge4.0
- 8Give Unto Others by Donna Leon0
- 9A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan4.4
- 10Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry4.1#1
When a convicted killer is released after thirty years, his past crime begins to intersect with present-day disappearances in Edinburgh, where a concerned teenage nanny searches for her missing employer and Detective Chief Inspector Louise Monroe investigates another vanishing. As their paths converge with the unexpected return of private investigator Jackson Brodie, long-buried secrets threaten to surface with deadly consequences.
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Detailed Recommendations
2
by John Sandford
0
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a methodical and clinical tone that will resonate with When Will There be Good News? 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 When Will There be Good News? fans.
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by Jess Kidd
4.32026336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and unsettling tone that will resonate with When Will There be Good News? fans.
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by Marie Benedict
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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a scholarly and atmospheric tone that will resonate with When Will There be Good News? fans.
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by Freya Sampson
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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and lighthearted tone that will resonate with When Will There be Good News? fans.
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by Colleen Cambridge
4.02025274 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a serious and atmospheric tone that will resonate with When Will There be Good News? fans.
8
by Donna Leon
0
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a contemplative and melancholic tone that will resonate with When Will There be Good News? fans.
9
by Emily Sullivan
4.42025288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and determined tone that will resonate with When Will There be Good News? fans.
10
Murder Runs in the Family
Magical Cats Mystery #1 (works standalone)by Tamara Berry
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Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and quirky tone that will resonate with When Will There be Good News? fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like When Will There be Good News?
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Into the Water | Paula Hawkins | 4.3 | 2017 | 386 | Closest match |
| Judgment Prey | John Sandford | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Man Who Died Twice | Richard Osman | 4.6 | 2022 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Murder at Gulls Nest | Jess Kidd | 4.3 | 2026 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Queens of Crime | Marie Benedict | 4.2 | 2025 | 310 | Similar vibes |
| The Busybody Book Club | Freya Sampson | 0 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Murder at Lincoln's Gala | Colleen Cambridge | 4.0 | 2025 | 274 | Similar vibes |
| Give Unto Others | Donna Leon | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| A Death on Corfu | Emily Sullivan | 4.4 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Murder Runs in the Family | Tamara Berry | 4.1 | 2025 | 256 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to When Will There be Good News??
The most similar books to When Will There be Good News? are Into the Water, Judgment Prey, The Man Who Died Twice.
What should I read after When Will There be Good News??
After finishing When Will There be Good News?, readers most commonly pick up Into the Water next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Kate Atkinson, such as Death at the Sign of the Rook.
Who writes books like Kate Atkinson?
Authors similar to Kate Atkinson include Louise Penny, Tana French.
What genre is When Will There be Good News??
When Will There be Good News? is a Mystery novel by Kate Atkinson, published in 2008.
How long is When Will There be Good News??
When Will There be Good News? is 352 pages long.
About When Will There be Good News?
In rural Devon, six-year-old Joanna Mason witnesses an appalling crime.Thirty years later the man convicted of the crime is released from prison.In Edinburgh, sixteen-year-old Reggie works as a nanny for a G.P. But Dr Hunter has gone missing and Reggie seems to be the only person who is worried.Across town, Detective Chief Inspector Louise Monroe is also looking for a missing person, unaware that hurtling towards her is an old friend -- Jackson Brodie -- himself on a journey that becomes fatally interrupted.