Books like Career of Evil

Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith reads as dark, suspenseful. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Knots and Crosses

Ian Rankin · 1987

Both explore detective & murder

80% genome match

The Ink Black Heart

Robert Galbraith · 2022

Both explore detective & murder

88% genome match

The Narrows

Michael Connelly · 2004

Both explore detective & murder

79% genome match

Mr. Mercedes

Stephen King · 2014

Both explore detective

74% genome match

8th Confession

James Patterson · 2009

Both explore detective & murder

70% genome match

Rules of Prey

John Sandford · 1989

Both explore detective

69% genome match

The Coffin Dancer

Jeffery Deaver · 1998

Both explore detective

71% genome match

Hide and Seek

Ian Rankin · 1991

Both explore detective & murder

80% genome match

Lost Light

Michael Connelly · 2003

Both explore detective & murder

79% genome match

The Running Grave

Robert Galbraith · 2023

Both explore detective & murder

94% genome match

Shadow Prey

John Sandford · 1990

Both explore detective

69% genome match

Roses Are Red

James Patterson · 2000

Both explore detective

66% genome match