Books like Dragon

Dragon by Clive Cussler reads as exciting, action-packed. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Scarecrow

Matthew Reilly · 2001

Both explore espionage

57% genome match

Sahara

Clive Cussler · 1982

Both explore treasure hunt & ancient mysteries

83% genome match

Congo

Michael Crichton · 1980

Same thriller feel

57% genome match

The Da Vinci Code

Dan Brown · 2003

Same thriller feel

48% genome match

Dinosaur Island

Edward Packard · 1993

Same adventure feel

50% genome match

The Big Four

Agatha Christie

Both explore espionage

62% genome match

Star Wars - Shadows of the Empire

Steve Perry · 1996

Both explore espionage

64% genome match

The door in the dragon's throat

Frank E. Peretti · 1985

Both explore ancient mysteries

64% genome match

L'affaire Tournesol

Hergé · 1960

Both explore espionage & cold war

64% genome match

Legend of the lost legend

Robert Lawrence Stine · 1996

Both explore treasure hunt

63% genome match

Sandstorm

James Rollins · 2004

Both explore ancient mysteries & global threat

64% genome match

Casino Royale

Ian Fleming · 1953

Both explore espionage & cold war

60% genome match