Books like Target

Target 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.

Separation of Power

Vince Flynn · 2001

Both explore espionage

56% genome match

Scarecrow

Matthew Reilly · 2001

Both explore global conspiracy & action

74% genome match

The Chinaman

Stephen Leather · 1992

Both explore political intrigue

55% genome match

Targeted

Jack Carr · 2024

Both explore assassination & espionage

61% genome match

Die Trying

Lee Child · 1998

Same thriller feel

51% genome match

Patriot Games

Tom Clancy · 1987

Both explore espionage

51% genome match

Order to kill

Kyle Mills · 2016

Both explore espionage

59% genome match

The Heist

Daniel Silva · 2014

Both explore espionage

51% genome match

The President's Daughter

James Patterson · 2021

Same thriller feel

55% genome match

Operator #5

Curtis Steele · 2004

Both explore espionage & global conspiracy

67% genome match

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

Holly Jackson · 2019

Same thriller feel

58% genome match

One of Us Is Lying

Karen M. McManus · 2017

Same thriller feel

58% genome match