Books like Call Waiting

Call Waiting by Robert Lawrence Stine reads as suspenseful, thrilling. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Christopher Pike's #2 tales of terror

Christopher Pike · 1998

Both explore fear & suspense

83% genome match

Funhouse

Diane Hoh · 1990

Both explore suspense & fear

82% genome match

Revenge of the Living Dummy

Robert Lawrence Stine · 2008

Both explore fear & revenge

80% genome match

The third eye

Lois Duncan · 1984

Both explore mystery

68% genome match

Babysitter's Nightmare

Kate Daniel · 1992

Both explore suspense & fear

80% genome match

Five Nights at Freddy's

Scott Cawthon · 2017

Both explore fear & mystery

75% genome match

Slumber Party

Christopher Pike · 1985

Both explore revenge & suspense

80% genome match

Truth or Dare

Robert Lawrence Stine · 1995

Both explore revenge

80% genome match

Don't look behind you

Lois Duncan · 1989

Both explore fear

67% genome match

The Accident

Diane Hoh · 1991

Both explore revenge & fear

75% genome match

Chain Letter 2. The Ancient Evil

Christopher Pike · 1992

Both explore revenge & fear

75% genome match

Stranger with my face

Lois Duncan · 1981

Both explore fear

69% genome match