Flynn
Gone Girl
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1
Gone Girl
Gillian Flynn - 3 books
93%
match
A strong match for The Girl on the Train readers.
RomanceMild
PaceMedium
ViolenceMedium
ComplexityMedium
thriller
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Books like The Girl on the Train
Matches for The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (The Girl on the Train) - Updated June 2026
Finished The Girl on the Train? These picks bring the same energy.
How we match. Scores weigh tone, heat, pace and stakes - not just genre. The bars on each card show romance, pace, violence and complexity so you can pick by feel.Contains affiliate links
Finn
The Woman in the Window
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2
The Woman in the Window
A.J. Finn - 3 books
89%
match
A strong match for The Girl on the Train readers.
RomanceMild
PaceMedium
ViolenceMedium
ComplexityMedium
thriller
Michaelides
The Silent Patient
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3
The Silent Patient
Alex Michaelides - 3 books
86%
match
A strong match for The Girl on the Train readers.
RomanceMild
PaceMedium
ViolenceMedium
ComplexityMedium
thriller
Paris
Behind Closed Doors
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4
Behind Closed Doors
B.A. Paris - 3 books
83%
match
A strong match for The Girl on the Train readers.
RomanceMild
PaceMedium
ViolenceMedium
ComplexityMedium
thriller
Lapena
The Couple Next Door
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5
The Couple Next Door
Shari Lapena - 3 books
80%
match
A strong match for The Girl on the Train readers.
RomanceMild
PaceMedium
ViolenceMedium
ComplexityMedium
thriller
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