Killing Eve: Die for Me

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Stieg Larsson

A dark, intense thriller featuring a complex female protagonist who defies traditional expectations. The novel follows Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant hacker with a troubled past, who teams up with a journalist to investigate a decades-old mystery. Like Killing Eve, it offers a gritty narrative with a strong, unconventional female lead and intricate psychological dynamics.

The Talented Mr. Ripley

Patricia Highsmith

A psychological thriller about a charming sociopath who assumes different identities and commits murder. Tom Ripley is a cunning protagonist who manipulates those around him, much like Villanelle's character. The novel explores themes of identity, obsession, and moral ambiguity in a sophisticated, tension-filled narrative.

Gone Girl

Gillian Flynn

A psychological thriller about a marriage gone terribly wrong, featuring two manipulative and morally ambiguous characters. The story explores the dark complexities of human relationships and unexpected plot twists. Similar to Killing Eve, it presents a cat-and-mouse game with complex female characters who challenge traditional narrative expectations.

The Silent Patient

Alex Michaelides

A psychological thriller about a psychotherapist obsessed with uncovering the truth behind a woman's mysterious silence after murdering her husband. The novel explores psychological complexity and unexpected connections. Like Killing Eve, it features intricate psychological dynamics and surprising plot developments.

Big Little Lies

Liane Moriarty

A psychological thriller about three women whose lives become intertwined through a mysterious murder. The novel explores complex female relationships and hidden secrets. Similar to Killing Eve, it features strong female characters and psychological tension.

Sharp Objects

Gillian Flynn

A dark psychological thriller about a journalist returning to her hometown to investigate a series of murders. The protagonist struggles with her own psychological demons while uncovering a disturbing local mystery. Similar to Killing Eve, it features a complex female lead and explores psychological tension.

Dark Places

Gillian Flynn

A dark thriller about a woman investigating the murder of her family from her childhood. The protagonist confronts her past and uncovers hidden truths. Similar to Killing Eve, it features a complex female lead and explores psychological tension and moral ambiguity.

The Girl on the Train

Paula Hawkins

A psychological thriller about a woman who becomes entangled in a missing person investigation. The novel explores unreliable narration and complex psychological dynamics. Like Killing Eve, it offers a suspenseful narrative with unexpected plot developments.

Red Sparrow

Jason Matthews

A spy thriller about a Russian intelligence officer trained in the art of seduction and manipulation. The protagonist navigates a dangerous world of international espionage, using her skills and intelligence to survive. Like Killing Eve, it features a complex female character in a high-stakes, morally ambiguous environment.

Before I Go to Sleep

S.J. Watson

A psychological thriller about a woman with memory loss who tries to reconstruct her past and uncover the truth about her life. The novel explores themes of identity, trust, and psychological manipulation. Similar to Killing Eve, it offers a complex narrative with unexpected revelations.

The Snowman

Jo Nesbø

A Nordic noir thriller following a detective hunting a serial killer. The novel offers a complex investigation with psychological depth and unexpected twists. Like Killing Eve, it presents a cat-and-mouse game with intricate character dynamics.

The Woman in the Window

A.J. Finn

A psychological thriller about an agoraphobic woman who believes she has witnessed a crime. The novel plays with perception, unreliable narration, and unexpected twists. Like Killing Eve, it offers a suspenseful narrative with a protagonist who challenges traditional expectations.

You

Caroline Kepnes

A psychological thriller about a bookstore manager who becomes obsessed with a woman, stalking her through social media. The novel explores themes of obsession, manipulation, and moral ambiguity. Similar to Killing Eve, it features a protagonist who challenges traditional narrative expectations.

The Widow

Fiona Barton

A psychological thriller about a woman whose husband is suspected of a terrible crime. The novel explores themes of secrets, manipulation, and moral complexity. Like Killing Eve, it offers a narrative that challenges traditional expectations and explores psychological depth.