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What to read next if you love Lisa Jewell
Thrilling plot twists, suspense, a rollercoaster of tension and an utterly immersive and psychological storyline: Lisa Jewell’s books are a perfectly thrilling recipe for success. If you are a fan of hers and want to branch out and find new authors who have a similar style, we have you covered with our picks below.
Books for Lisa Jewell fans
Message Deleted by K L Slater
Message Deleted by K. L. Slater
When Saffy receives an SOS text from her best friend Leona, she drops everything to see her. But when she arrives, Leona claims she’s fine and that she does not to know anything about the message, which has since been deleted. Saffy reluctantly leaves but, later that night, receives a visit from the police: Leona is missing, and Saffy was the last person to see her. This is a propulsive thriller that will have you second-guessing everyone.
Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
In Lisa Jewell’s books, seemingly normal people are capable of some truly shocking things. Likewise, in Famous Last Words, a woman’s husband leaves her a note before she goes to work. She thinks nothing of it, until she hears the news: there’s a hostage situation developing in London and her husband is caught up in it. Only, he’s not one of the hostages – he’s the gunman. Could his note explain what would motivate the good-natured family man to commit such a crime?
Someone is Lying by Heidi Perks
Someone is Lying by Heidi Perks
Jess is reluctant to let her 17-year-old daughter go travelling with her new boyfriend Dylan, as she doesn’t trust him. Then, while she’s away, she suddenly stops replying to Jess’ messages. Dylan is refusing to talk, the police don’t think there’s an issue, but Jess is sure her daughter is in trouble. But how can she find her when nobody believes she is missing? This heart-pounding thriller is every parent’s worst nightmare brought to life, with claustrophobic suspense that will suit fans of Lisa Jewell. Someone is Lying is out in March 2025, but available to pre-order now.
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
With over 20 million copies sold, and an addictive TV adaptation, you’ve probably heard of Apples Never Fall. In this sinister thriller, the Delaneys are a seemingly happy family, until the matriarch Joy goes missing. It seems this picture-perfect family is keeping some ugly secrets… With numerous twists and turns, this novel keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat (or bed) until the very end.
Just Like the Other Girls by Claire Douglas
Just Like the Other Girls by Claire Douglas
In this immersive page-turner, a woman moves into a house to care for an elderly woman. She thinks it will be a safe haven – until she meets the woman’s cold and resentful daughter, and learns that the last two girls to care for her mother disappeared… Like Lisa Jewell, Claire Douglas excels at writing twisty, dark stories that focus on what happens behind closed doors; Just Like the Other Girls is a chilling domestic thriller that is hard to put down.
Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena
Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena
Everyone Here Is Lying was a Number One Sunday Times bestseller when it was published in 2023 – and we can see why. A young girl goes missing in a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood, shortly after learning about her father’s affair. But her father is not the only person on the street keeping a secret. Expect clever twists, a tight plot and a neighbourhood where nothing is as it seems. This is a properly punchy read that’s perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell.
Don't Let Go by Harlan Coben
Don’t Let Go by Harlan Coben
You’ve probably heard of Harlan Coben – not least because of his numerous successful, and frankly addictive, Netflix adaptations. In Don’t Let Go, Detective Nat Dumas has spent 15 years investigating his brother’s death; it was ruled as a suicide, but he is sure there was foul play. Now, he finally thinks he has found a clue that could bring him closer to closure – and justice. This explosive novel features many of the twists and turns you can expect from Lisa Jewells books, with suspense that reaches a fever pitch by the final page.
Keep Her Secret by Mark Edwards
Keep Her Secret by Mark Edwards
Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers about ordinary people caught up in terrifying events, and his latest is no exception. In Keep Her Secret, Matthew and Helena take a romantic trip to Iceland. But during a hike, Helena almost falls off a cliff edge; during the stress of this near-death experience, Helena makes a confession that forces Matthew to question how well he knows his partner. While the couple return to England safely, they are still in jeopardy: someone heard Helena’s confession in Iceland, and they’re blackmailing the couple. How far will Matthew go to protect the woman he loves?
The Therapist by B A Paris
The Therapist by B. A. Paris
The Therapist tells the story of a house and the secrets that lie within. When Alice and Leo move into their newly renovated house, they learn a grisly secret about the house’s previous tenant: a therapist, Nina, who was allegedly murdered by her husband. The neighbours don’t go into specifics, but Alice becomes consumed with the case and obsessed with finding out what exactly happened to Nina. As in Lisa Jewell’s work, all is not as it seems and dark secrets and betrayal lie just beneath the surface. This one will keep you guessing throughout.
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Gillian McAllister’s novel Wrong Place Wrong Time is an intriguing mystery about a mother and son relationship, where the latter commits a murder and the former has no idea why. Interestingly, it is a story told backwards: each day, the mother wakes up and it is a day prior to the murder. But can she figure out why her son would commit such a crime, and prevent it from happening in the first place? This high-concept novel is flawlessly executed, and will keeping you guessing until the very end.
What’s your favourite Lisa Jewell book? Let us know in the comments below…
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I love Lisa Jewell but The House We Grew Up In is one of my favourites. A really good book which I’ll never forget!