10 Best Books Like Without Fail
If you loved Without Fail by Lee Child, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Without Fail are:
- 1Make Me by Lee Child4.2
- 2Worth Dying For by Lee Child4.5
- 3The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum4.3
- 4The Noise by James Patterson and J.D. Barker0
- 5Strangers in Time by David Baldacci0
- 6Better Off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child0
- 7The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown0
- 8No Plan B by Andrew Child4.2
- 9The Judge's List by John Grisham0#2
- 10The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth0

When Jack Reacher is recruited by the Secret Service to test the security around the Vice President-elect, he's told the assignment is impossible - no one has ever succeeded in getting close to their target. But Reacher has never been one to back down from a challenge, and as he begins to probe the protective detail's defenses, he uncovers a deadly conspiracy that puts everyone at risk. Now he must use his unique skills to prevent an assassination that could change the course of American politics forever.
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Detailed Recommendations

The Judge's List
Lacy Stoltz #2 (works standalone)by John Grisham
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense but controlled tone that will resonate with Without Fail fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Without Fail
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make Me | Lee Child | 4.2 | 2016 | 576 | Same author |
| Worth Dying For | Lee Child | 4.5 | 2011 | 544 | Same author |
| The Bourne Identity📚 Series starter | Robert Ludlum | 4.3 | 2012 | — | Start a new series |
| The Noise | James Patterson and J.D. Barker | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Strangers in Time | David Baldacci | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Better Off Dead | Lee Child and Andrew Child | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Da Vinci Code | Dan Brown | 0 | 2003 | — | Similar vibes |
| No Plan B | Andrew Child | 4.2 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Judge's List | John Grisham | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Day of the Jackal | Frederick Forsyth | 0 | 1979 | 384 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Without Fail?
The most similar books to Without Fail are Make Me , Worth Dying For, The Bourne Identity.
What should I read after Without Fail?
After finishing Without Fail, readers most commonly pick up Make Me 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 Without Fail?
Without Fail is a Thriller novel by Lee Child, published in 2002.
How long is Without Fail?
Without Fail is 398 pages long.
About Without Fail
First UK paperback edition in the publisher's original illustrated wraps. Signed by the author on the title page.











