My Sister, the Serial Killer

Gone Girl

Gillian Flynn

A dark, twisty narrative about a marriage gone terribly wrong, featuring manipulative and morally complex characters. The story explores psychological warfare and unexpected violence within a relationship. Like Braithwaite's novel, it challenges traditional narratives about gender and moral responsibility.

Sharp Objects

Gillian Flynn

A dark psychological thriller about a journalist investigating murders in her hometown, revealing complex family dynamics and sisterly secrets. The protagonist struggles with her own troubled past while uncovering a series of brutal killings. Like 'My Sister, the Serial Killer', it explores dark family relationships and female characters with dangerous psychological edges.

In the Woods

Tana French

A psychological crime novel about a detective investigating a murder that connects to his own traumatic past. The story explores psychological complexity and moral ambiguity. Similar to 'My Sister, the Serial Killer', it delves into dark psychological territories.

You

Caroline Kepnes

A chilling narrative about obsession and manipulation told from a stalker's perspective. The protagonist becomes dangerously fixated on a woman, blurring lines between love and psychological violence. Similar to Braithwaite's novel, it features morally ambiguous characters and explores the darker side of human relationships.

The Girl on the Train

Paula Hawkins

A psychological thriller about unreliable narrators, hidden secrets, and unexpected violence. The protagonist becomes entangled in a mysterious disappearance, revealing layers of deception. Similar to 'My Sister, the Serial Killer', it features complex female characters and explores themes of moral ambiguity.

Dark Places

Gillian Flynn

A dark mystery about a woman investigating her family's traumatic past and a multiple murder. The protagonist uncovers layers of family secrets and potential violence. Similar to 'My Sister, the Serial Killer', it explores complex familial relationships and moral ambiguity.

Eileen

Ottessa Moshfegh

A noir-like story about a troubled young woman working in a boys' prison, harboring dark impulses and secrets. The protagonist's complex psychological landscape and potential for unexpected violence echo themes in 'My Sister, the Serial Killer'. Moshfegh creates a compelling narrative of female complexity and moral ambiguity.

Big Little Lies

Liane Moriarty

A novel about suburban women harboring deep secrets and complex relationships. The story reveals how seemingly normal lives can conceal dark truths and potential violence. Similar to 'My Sister, the Serial Killer', it explores female relationships and the potential for unexpected actions.

The Dry

Jane Harper

A crime novel set in a small Australian town, exploring long-buried secrets and complex family dynamics. The protagonist investigates a murder that reveals deeper community tensions. Like the main book, it examines the potential for violence beneath seemingly ordinary surfaces.

The Silent Wife

Karin Slaughter

A psychological thriller exploring family secrets, violence, and the lengths people will go to protect those they love. The narrative features complex female characters navigating dangerous moral territories. Like the main book, it examines familial bonds and the potential for violence beneath seemingly normal surfaces.

The Woman in the Window

A.J. Finn

A psychological thriller about an agoraphobic woman who believes she has witnessed a crime. The narrative explores perception, unreliable narration, and unexpected twists. Like the main book, it features a complex female protagonist navigating morally ambiguous territory.

The Widow

Fiona Barton

A psychological thriller about a woman with potential knowledge of her husband's dark secrets. The narrative explores moral complicity and the complexities of domestic relationships. Like Braithwaite's novel, it features a female protagonist navigating a morally complex landscape.