Books like Mad Dogs (CHERUB #8)

Mad Dogs (CHERUB #8) by Robert Muchamore reads as action-packed, suspenseful. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Recruit (CHERUB #1)

Robert Muchamore · 1993

Both explore espionage & loyalty

86% genome match

Dead on target

Franklin W. Dixon · 1987

Both explore espionage & danger

71% genome match

Spy school

Stuart Gibbs · 2012

Both explore espionage & friendship

57% genome match

Projekt 1065

Alan Gratz · 2016

Both explore espionage & friendship

75% genome match

Dark Justice

Henry Patterson · 2004

Both explore espionage & loyalty

74% genome match

Blade

Tim Bowler · 2008

Both explore danger

61% genome match

The Hunted

Matt de la Peña · 2015

Both explore moral dilemmas & coming-of-age

78% genome match

Diamonds are Forever

Ian Fleming · 1956

Both explore espionage & danger

74% genome match

Tomorrow, When the War Began

John Marsden · 1995

Both explore friendship & moral dilemmas

75% genome match

Deep Six

Clive Cussler · 1984

Both explore espionage

71% genome match

Never Say Die

Anthony Horowitz · 2017

Both explore espionage & coming-of-age

79% genome match

Eight Perfect Murders

Peter Swanson · 2020

Same thriller feel

57% genome match