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by David Baldacci

ThrillerSuspense 🌶️ 1/5

Loved The Winner? These books capture the same magic.

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8 Books Matched to The Winner

Grouped by the elements that made The Winner unforgettable.

More dark energy

97%
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The Housemaid
by Freida McFadden
🌶️🌶️ 2/5 · 288p · psychological-thriller, domestic-thriller
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94%
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The Housemaid's Secret
by Freida McFadden
🌶️🌶️ 2/5 · 320p · psychological-thriller, domestic-thriller
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More romantic energy

91%
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Never Lie
by Freida McFadden
❄️ 0/5 · 286p · Thriller, Psychological
Freida McFadden writes like David Baldacci's cooler cousin. Same energy, fresh take.
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89%
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The Inmate
by Freida McFadden
❄️ 0/5 · 286p · Thriller, Psychological
If The Winner left a void, The Inmate fills it — then digs a new one.
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86%
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The Coworker
by Freida McFadden
❄️ 0/5 · 338p · Thriller, Psychological
The book that The Winner fans keep recommending to each other at 2 AM.
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84%
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Do You Remember?
by Freida McFadden
❄️ 0/5 · 310p · Thriller
Same addictive energy. Same can't-put-it-down pacing. Different heartbreak. Perfect match.
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More adventurous energy

81%
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Keep Her Safe
by K.A. Tucker
🌶️ 1/5 · 416p · Romantic Suspense, Thriller
416 pages of exactly what you're craving right now.
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79%
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Never Lie
by Freida McFadden
❄️ 0/5 · 259p · Psychological Thriller, Mystery
Freida McFadden writes like David Baldacci's cooler cousin. Same energy, fresh take.
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Your #1 Match — We'd swipe right for you

Based on mood alignment, spice compatibility, and trope DNA.

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden — 🌶️🌶️ 2/5 spice, 288 pages

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Books similar to The Winner by David Baldacci include other thriller and suspense novels that share its themes. Our curated list matches books by genre DNA and reading mood.

After The Winner, readers enjoy books in the thriller and suspense genre with similar pacing. Our top pick is listed above.

If you loved The Winner, several series capture a similar vibe. Check recommendations above for series that match the mood of The Winner.

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The Winner by David Baldacci is primarily Thriller and Suspense. Our similar book recommendations include titles from the same and related genres.

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