Books Like "Holly"
Stephen King's latest thriller follows a determined private investigator hunting academic kidnappers in his most grounded horror yet.
If you loved it, try these next
- The Outsider by Stephen King — Features Holly Gibney as a key character and blends police procedural elements with King's signature style.
- Finders Keepers by Stephen King — Part of the same Bill Hodges universe and shares the grounded, crime-focused approach over supernatural horror.
- In the Woods by Tana French — Combines psychological character study with methodical detective work and atmospheric tension building.
- The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman — Features older characters investigating crimes with a mix of humor and genuine menace, though lighter in tone.
- Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn — Explores the horror of ordinary people capable of extraordinary evil in small-town settings.
- The Poet by Michael Connelly — Follows a determined investigator tracking dangerous killers with similar procedural pacing and character focus.
That's the general verdict — find out if Holly matches YOUR taste.
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