35 Books Like Verity

You know how much one loves a good psychological thriller, right? 

And I’m still reeling from the wild ride that is Verity by Colleen Hoover.

I mean, that book was an emotional rollercoaster with twists that made my jaw drop. If you’re anything like me and couldn’t get enough of the suspense, the dark secrets, and the mind games in Verity, then you’re in luck.

I’ve put together a list of 10 books that will give you that same heart-pounding, page-turning experience. Buckle up—these books are intense, unpredictable, and downright addicting.

Books Like Verity

1. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Let’s start with the queen of psychological thrillers—Gone Girl. If you haven’t read it yet, do yourself a favor and dive in ASAP.

This book has it all: a missing wife, a suspicious husband, and a marriage full of secrets. Flynn masterfully switches between the perspectives of Nick and Amy, the husband and wife duo whose twisted relationship will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Just when you think you’ve figured it out, the story takes a sharp turn, leaving you questioning everything. It’s the kind of book that messes with your head—in the best possible way.

2. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Okay, so imagine this: a famous painter, Alicia Berenson, is accused of murdering her husband and then completely stops speaking. She doesn’t say a word for years.

Enter Theo Faber, a criminal psychologist who becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind Alicia’s silence. The Silent Patient is one of those books that grips you from the first page and doesn’t let go.

The tension builds slowly, and when the big reveal comes, it’s a total knockout. If you enjoyed the eerie atmosphere and psychological complexity in Verity, this one’s a must-read.

3. Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

Have you ever looked at a seemingly perfect couple and wondered what goes on behind closed doors? Well, Behind Closed Doors dives deep into that idea—and it’s terrifying.

Jack and Grace Angel are the epitome of the perfect couple: he’s a handsome lawyer, and she’s a stunning homemaker. But, as the title suggests, things aren’t as picture-perfect as they seem.

This book is intense and claustrophobic, with a villain so chilling that you’ll want to keep the lights on while reading. The sense of dread builds with every chapter, making it impossible to put down.

4. The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen

Don’t let the title fool you—The Wife Between Us is not your typical love triangle story. It’s so much more than that.

This book plays with your assumptions and perceptions in a way that’s truly mind-bending. You might think you know where the story is going, but trust me, you don’t.

The narrative switches between different perspectives, and with each twist, the story gets darker and more twisted. It’s like a puzzle that slowly comes together, revealing a picture you never expected.

5. The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine

Here’s another one that’s all about manipulation, deceit, and dark secrets. The Last Mrs. Parrish follows the story of Amber Patterson, a woman who’s tired of being a nobody and decides to insert herself into the life of Daphne Parrish, a wealthy socialite with the perfect life.

Amber’s goal? To take everything from Daphne, including her husband. But as the story unfolds, you realize that nothing is as it seems.

This book is juicy, scandalous, and full of twists that will leave you gasping.

6. Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney

I know the title already has you intrigued. Sometimes I Lie is narrated by Amber Reynolds, who’s in a coma and can’t remember how she got there.

She tells us three things: her name, that she’s in a coma, and that sometimes she lies. That’s it.

As you try to piece together the truth, you’re taken on a dark and twisted journey through her memories, her relationships, and the events leading up to the accident. The unreliable narration in this book is top-notch, making it impossible to know what’s real and what’s not until the shocking conclusion.

7. Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson

Imagine waking up every day with no memory of who you are or what happened the day before. That’s the terrifying reality for Christine Lucas in Before I Go to Sleep.

Every morning, she wakes up with a blank slate, and it’s only through the journal she keeps—and the help of her doctor—that she starts to piece together her life.

But as she uncovers more about her past, she realizes that the people closest to her might not be telling the truth. This book is a mind-bender, with twists that will keep you questioning everything right up to the final page.

8. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

You’ve probably heard of this one—it’s been everywhere, and for good reason. The Girl on the Train is a psychological thriller that follows Rachel, a woman whose life is unraveling.

Every day, she takes the same train, passing by the same houses, and imagines the perfect lives of the people inside them. But one day, she sees something shocking, and what follows is a tense, twisting mystery.

The book alternates between three women’s perspectives, each unreliable in their own way, creating a web of deceit and intrigue that’s utterly addictive.

9. The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

Ever wonder how well you really know your neighbors? The Couple Next Door explores that question with a story that’s both thrilling and unsettling.

Anne and Marco Conti seem like the perfect couple, but when their baby goes missing while they’re at a dinner party next door, their lives are turned upside down. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets come to light, and you quickly realize that everyone has something to hide.

The pacing in this book is relentless, with twists that keep coming until the very end. It’s one of those books you’ll want to read in one sitting.

10. You by Caroline Kepnes

Let’s talk about You. This book is disturbing, creepy, and utterly compelling. It’s told from the perspective of Joe Goldberg, a charming bookstore manager who becomes obsessed with a customer named Beck.

What starts as a crush quickly turns into something much darker, as Joe goes to extreme lengths to insert himself into Beck’s life. What makes You so unique is Joe’s narration—he’s both terrifying and oddly relatable, which makes for a truly unsettling read.

If you’re into dark, psychological stories with a heavy dose of obsession and manipulation, this one’s for you.

11. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

You might know Big Little Lies from the popular TV adaptation, but trust me, the book is just as gripping. The story revolves around three women—Madeline, Celeste, and Jane—whose seemingly perfect lives unravel due to a series of shocking secrets.

It’s a clever blend of dark humor, domestic drama, and suspense, with a murder mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end. Moriarty masterfully reveals layers of deception and hidden pain, making this a psychological thriller with heart and depth.

12. The Breakdown by B.A. Paris

B.A. Paris strikes again with The Breakdown, a psychological thriller that will have you questioning everything. The story centers around Cass, who drives home one night through a storm and sees a car parked on the side of the road with a woman inside.

The next day, she learns that the woman was murdered, and soon, Cass starts receiving silent calls and forgetting things—leading her to believe that she might be losing her mind. The sense of paranoia and the unraveling of Cass’s psyche make this book an intense and gripping read.

13. The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

If you love a good unreliable narrator, The Woman in the Window is right up your alley. The protagonist, Anna Fox, is an agoraphobic woman who spends her days spying on her neighbors.

One day, she witnesses something she shouldn’t have—and suddenly, her life turns into a Hitchcockian nightmare. The book is full of twists and turns, playing on the reader’s expectations and keeping you in suspense until the very last page.

The atmosphere is eerie, and the tension is palpable—just the way we like it!

14. The Perfect Stranger by Megan Miranda

Megan Miranda’s The Perfect Stranger is a twisty, suspenseful novel that will keep you guessing. The story follows Leah Stevens, a journalist who moves to a small town to start over after a scandal.

She reconnects with an old friend, but when her friend goes missing, Leah realizes that she might not know her friend—or the town—as well as she thought. The book is full of red herrings and unexpected twists, with a plot that keeps building in intensity.

If you enjoyed the complex characters and mysterious relationships in Verity, this one’s for you.

15. The Girl Before by JP Delaney

The Girl Before is a psychological thriller that blends elements of mystery and psychological drama with a unique, almost futuristic twist. The story alternates between two women, Emma and Jane, who both move into a minimalist, high-tech house designed by a mysterious architect.

As Jane learns more about the house and its previous occupant, Emma, she realizes that something sinister might be going on. The book explores themes of obsession, control, and identity, with plenty of twists to keep you on your toes.

16. I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll

In I Am Watching You, Teresa Driscoll weaves a tale of suspense and intrigue that will keep you glued to the page. The story begins when Ella Longfield overhears two young men flirting with teenage girls on a train, and when she learns that they’ve just been released from prison, she’s concerned—but she does nothing.

The next day, one of the girls, Anna, is missing. A year later, Anna is still missing, and Ella starts receiving threatening letters, forcing her to confront what she did—or didn’t do.

The book is full of twists, with a narrative that switches between different perspectives, keeping you guessing until the end.

17. The Other Woman by Sandie Jones

Here’s a thriller with a bit of a different twist—The Other Woman by Sandie Jones is all about the nightmare of dealing with a toxic mother-in-law. Emily thinks she’s found the perfect man in Adam, but his mother, Pammie, has other ideas.

Pammie is determined to destroy their relationship, and as Emily struggles to maintain her sanity, she begins to uncover shocking secrets about Adam’s family. This book is full of tension, with a story that’s both relatable and terrifying.

If you’ve ever dealt with difficult in-laws, this one will hit close to home—just with a lot more suspense and danger.

18. The Lying Game by Ruth Ware

Ruth Ware is known for her atmospheric and suspenseful novels, and The Lying Game is no exception. The story follows four women who were best friends in boarding school and used to play a game of lies to mess with people’s heads.

But when the discovery of a body brings them back together years later, their lies start to catch up with them. The book is full of tension, with a haunting atmosphere and a plot that slowly unravels the dark secrets of the past.

If you love a good mystery with complex characters and a gripping plot, this one’s for you.

19. Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Another masterpiece by Gillian Flynn, Sharp Objects is a dark, haunting psychological thriller that delves deep into the complexities of family dynamics and the scars of childhood trauma. The story follows Camille Preaker, a journalist who returns to her hometown to cover the murders of two young girls.

As she digs deeper into the case, she’s forced to confront her own troubled past and her strained relationship with her mother. The book is intense, with a dark and oppressive atmosphere that will leave you feeling uneasy—but in a way that makes you want to keep reading.

20. My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing

My Lovely Wife is a dark, twisted domestic thriller that turns the idea of the perfect suburban couple on its head. The story centers around a married couple who, to keep their marriage alive, decide to engage in a very disturbing hobby—murdering young women.

The book is told from the husband’s perspective, and it’s filled with dark humor, shocking twists, and a plot that keeps you guessing. It’s a wild, disturbing ride that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

21. Final Girls by Riley Sager

Riley Sager’s Final Girls is a thrilling homage to horror movies, with a plot that’s as gripping as it is chilling. The book follows Quincy Carpenter, the sole survivor of a massacre that left her friends dead—a “final girl,” as the media dubs her.

Years later, when another final girl turns up dead, Quincy realizes that her past might not be as buried as she thought. The book is full of suspense, with a plot that twists and turns, keeping you guessing until the very end.

If you’re a fan of horror and thrillers, this one’s a must-read.

22. The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

Ruth Ware is back on the list with The Turn of the Key, a modern-day twist on the classic haunted house story. The book follows Rowan Caine, who takes a job as a live-in nanny at a luxurious but isolated house with high-tech features.

But what starts as a dream job quickly turns into a nightmare as strange things start happening, and Rowan finds herself accused of murder. The story is told through letters Rowan writes to her lawyer from prison, giving it a unique and suspenseful structure.

The eerie atmosphere, combined with Ware’s skillful storytelling, makes this a chilling and addictive read.

23. The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson

The Kind Worth Killing is a modern twist on Patricia Highsmith’s classic Strangers on a Train. The story begins with Ted Severson, who meets a mysterious woman named Lily on a flight.

After a few too many drinks, Ted confesses that he wants to kill his unfaithful wife, and to his surprise, Lily offers to help. What follows is a dark, twisted game of cat and mouse, where you’re never quite sure who’s manipulating whom.

The alternating perspectives keep the tension high, and the plot twists are absolutely mind-blowing.

24. No Exit by Taylor Adams

If you love high-stakes thrillers with non-stop action, No Exit is the perfect pick. The story follows Darby Thorne, a college student stranded at a remote highway rest stop during a blizzard.

Inside the rest stop, she discovers a little girl locked in a cage in a van—and one of the strangers inside the rest stop is the kidnapper. The book is a tense, claustrophobic thriller with relentless pacing.

Each chapter ratchets up the suspense, making it impossible to put down until you find out how it all ends.

25. The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter

Karin Slaughter is a master of combining dark psychological drama with deeply emotional storytelling, and The Good Daughter is no exception. The book centers on Charlotte and Samantha Quinn, sisters who survived a terrifying attack on their family decades ago.

Now, Charlotte is a defense attorney, and when a school shooting rocks their small town, old wounds are reopened. The book is intense, with complex characters and a plot that delves deep into trauma, family secrets, and the search for justice.

26. Lock Every Door by Riley Sager

Riley Sager makes another appearance on this list with Lock Every Door, a gothic thriller with a modern twist. Jules, a down-on-her-luck young woman, takes a job as an apartment sitter in a luxurious but eerie Manhattan building.

The pay is too good to be true, and so are the rules: no visitors, no nights spent away from the apartment, and no disturbing the other residents. When she starts to uncover the building’s dark history, things take a sinister turn.

The atmosphere is creepy and claustrophobic, with twists that will keep you guessing.

27. Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter

If you’re in the mood for a dark and gritty thriller, Pretty Girls is the way to go. The book tells the story of two sisters, Claire and Lydia, who haven’t spoken in years.

They’re brought back together by the disappearance of Claire’s husband, which might be connected to the unsolved disappearance of their sister Julia 20 years earlier. The book is intense, with graphic scenes and a plot that dives deep into the darkness of human nature.

It’s a disturbing but utterly compelling read that will stay with you long after you’ve finished.

28. The Girl with a Clock for a Heart by Peter Swanson

Peter Swanson’s debut novel, The Girl with a Clock for a Heart, is a noir-inspired thriller that will keep you on your toes. The story follows George Foss, who is reconnected with his college sweetheart, Liana, years after she mysteriously disappeared.

Liana pulls George into a world of crime, deceit, and danger, and as he tries to help her, he’s forced to confront the truth about their past. The book is a fast-paced, twisty read with a dark and moody atmosphere that’s perfect for fans of noir thrillers.

29. An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen

An Anonymous Girl is another psychological thriller from the dynamic duo behind The Wife Between Us. The story follows Jessica Farris, a young woman who signs up for a psychological study on ethics and morality, run by the mysterious Dr. Shields.

But what starts as a harmless study soon turns into a twisted game of manipulation, as Jessica becomes entangled in Dr. Shields’ web of deceit. The book is full of mind games and unexpected twists, with a plot that keeps you questioning who you can trust.

30. The Chain by Adrian McKinty

The Chain is a heart-pounding thriller with a premise that’s both terrifying and ingenious. The story begins when Rachel O’Neill’s daughter is kidnapped, and she’s told that the only way to get her back is to kidnap another child.

This horrifying “chain” forces ordinary people to do unthinkable things to save their loved ones. The pacing is relentless, and the tension never lets up. It’s a book that explores the lengths to which people will go to protect their family, and the psychological toll it takes on them.

31. The Wife by Alafair Burke

The Wife is a domestic thriller with a gripping plot and complex characters. The story centers on Angela, a woman with a dark past who has built a new life for herself as the wife of a successful professor.

But when her husband is accused of sexual misconduct, and later murder, Angela is forced to confront the secrets she’s been hiding. The book is full of twists and turns, with a narrative that explores the dynamics of marriage, trust, and betrayal.

It’s a smart, suspenseful read that will keep you hooked until the very end.

32. Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman

Something in the Water is a psychological thriller with a slow-burn suspense that builds to a shocking conclusion. The story follows Erin and Mark, a couple on their honeymoon in Bora Bora, who discover something in the water that changes their lives forever.

As they try to cover up their discovery, they find themselves caught in a web of lies, danger, and paranoia. The book is a perfect blend of mystery and suspense, with a plot that keeps you guessing until the final twist.

33. The Girl Before You by Nicola Rayner

The Girl Before You is a psychological thriller that explores the obsession and secrets surrounding a missing woman. The story follows Alice, who becomes obsessed with Ruth, a woman who disappeared years ago and who she believes her husband might have been involved with.

As Alice digs deeper into Ruth’s life, she uncovers disturbing truths that threaten to unravel her own life. The book is a slow-burn thriller with a haunting atmosphere and a plot full of twists and turns.

34. The Secretary by Renée Knight

The Secretary is a psychological thriller that delves into the complex and often toxic relationship between a powerful woman and her devoted secretary. Christine Butcher is the perfect secretary—silent, loyal, and willing to do anything for her boss, Mina Appleton.

But as Mina’s demands become more and more unethical, Christine finds herself caught in a web of manipulation and deceit. The book is a chilling exploration of power, loyalty, and the dangers of blind devotion.

35. The Escape Room by Megan Goldin

The Escape Room is a high-concept psychological thriller that takes the idea of an escape room and turns it into a deadly game. 

The story follows four high-powered Wall Street investment bankers who are invited to participate in an escape room challenge as part of a team-building exercise.

But as the game progresses, they realize that the stakes are much higher than they thought, and that someone is out for revenge. The book is a fast-paced, claustrophobic thriller with a plot that’s full of surprises.

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So there you have it—some books that will give you the same chills, thrills, and sleepless nights that Verity did. Each of these stories has that perfect mix of suspense, psychological tension, and jaw-dropping twists that we both love.

Trust me, once you start reading these, you won’t be able to stop. So, clear your schedule, make yourself comfortable, and get ready to be captivated. And of course, let me know which ones you end up loving the most!