What to Read Next: A Guide for Fans of Lisa Jewell

If you're a fan of Lisa Jewell, chances are you love suspenseful plots, richly developed characters, and that addictive sense of “just one more chapter” that keeps you up late into the night. Jewell's mastery of psychological thrillers and domestic dramas has made her a favorite for readers who crave compelling, twisty stories with emotional depth. If you’re wondering what to read next, here are some recommendations that capture the same gripping energy Lisa Jewell fans know and love.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

For readers who loved The Family Upstairs, The Silent Patient delivers a similarly chilling and addictive psychological thriller. This debut novel follows Alicia Berenson, a famous painter who suddenly stops speaking after being accused of murdering her husband. A psychotherapist becomes obsessed with uncovering her story—and what he finds will leave you stunned.

Verity by Colleen Hoover

If you were captivated by the tension and shocking revelations in Jewell’s Then She Was Gone, Colleen Hoover’s Verity is a must-read. This dark, twisty novel features a struggling writer hired to complete a bestselling author’s unfinished manuscript—only to discover disturbing secrets hidden in the author’s home.

Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson

Fans of Lisa Jewell’s knack for unreliable narrators will love this psychological thriller. Christine wakes up every day with no memory of who she is, relying on her journal to piece together her life. But as she uncovers the truth, nothing—and no one—is what it seems.

I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh

Like Jewell’s novels, I Let You Go expertly blends emotional depth with edge-of-your-seat suspense. After a tragic accident, Jenna Gray retreats to a quiet seaside town, but her past refuses to stay buried. The twists in this novel are so clever they’ll leave you reeling.

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

For those who appreciated the emotional complexity and character-driven storytelling in Jewell’s The Night She Disappeared, this literary masterpiece explores the lifelong friendships and deeply hidden traumas of four college friends in New York City. While not a thriller, its haunting narrative will stay with you long after you turn the last page.

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Lisa Jewell fans will appreciate Liane Moriarty’s skill at weaving multiple perspectives and dark secrets into a web of suburban drama. Big Little Lies begins with a mysterious death at a school fundraiser, but the layers of deceit and complex relationships make it utterly unputdownable.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

If you’ve somehow missed Gone Girl and love Jewell’s psychological twists, now is the time to dive in. This modern classic of domestic suspense explores the toxic relationship between Nick and Amy Dunne—and Amy’s unforgettable disappearance. It’s dark, clever, and deliciously disturbing.

The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

For fans of Watching You, Shari Lapena delivers another dose of voyeuristic tension and shocking secrets. This domestic thriller follows a couple whose baby mysteriously disappears during a dinner party. Everyone has something to hide—and nothing is as it seems.

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

If you were enthralled by the dysfunctional family dynamics in The Family Upstairs, We Were Liars offers a similarly engrossing story. This YA suspense novel is set on a private island where a wealthy family harbors devastating secrets. The twist will leave you breathless.

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

Fans of The Invisible Girl will love this fast-paced thriller about a live-in housekeeper working for a family that isn’t quite as perfect as they seem. Full of secrets, lies, and shocking revelations, this book will keep you glued to the page.

Bonus: Dive Back into Lisa Jewell’s Backlist

If you haven’t already, explore Jewell’s earlier works like I Found You, The Truth About Melody Browne, or Ralph’s Party. These novels highlight her evolution as a writer, blending romance, drama, and suspense with her signature style.

Whether you’re in the mood for a psychological puzzle, a domestic drama, or a haunting tale of relationships gone wrong, there’s something here to satisfy your craving for page-turning, Lisa Jewell-style reads.

Happy reading!