Books like NYPD red

NYPD red by James Patterson reads as fast-paced, intense. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

London Bridges

James Patterson · 2004

Both explore serial killer

65% genome match

Memory Man

David Baldacci · 2015

Same thriller feel

48% genome match

Righteous Prey

John Sandford

Both explore serial killer

57% genome match

Finders Keepers

Stephen King

Same mystery feel

51% genome match

Persuader

Lee Child · 2003

Same thriller feel

50% genome match

The Judge's List

John Grisham · 2021

Both explore serial killer

52% genome match

The President Is Missing

Bill Clinton · 2018

Same thriller feel

50% genome match

The Poet

Michael Connelly · 1996

Both explore serial killer

54% genome match

The Bone Collector

Jeffery Deaver · 1997

Both explore serial killer

48% genome match

The Girl Who Played with Fire

Stieg Larsson · 2006

Same thriller feel

49% genome match

The Boy from the Woods

Harlan Coben · 2020

Same thriller feel

48% genome match

The Pelican Brief (adaptation)

Robin Waterfield · 1995

Same thriller feel

49% genome match