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Erika Swyler

The Book of Speculation

If you enjoyed the magical realism and family secrets in 'The Ninth Life of Louis Drax', you'll love 'The Book of Speculation' by Erika Swyler. This novel follows a young librarian named Simon who discovers a book that may hold the key to his family's mysterious history of circus performers and tragic deaths. As Simon unravels the secrets of his past, he must also confront the possibility of his own fate.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

If you enjoyed the psychological suspense and complex characters in 'The Ninth Life of Louis Drax', you'll appreciate Donna Tartt's 'The Secret History'. This novel follows a group of classics students at a small, elite college who become increasingly obsessed with recreating the rituals of ancient Greek culture, leading to a shocking and violent event. Tartt's writing is just as atmospheric and immersive as Jensen's, and she excels at exploring the darker side of human nature.

Alex Michaelides

The Silent Patient

Fans of 'The Ninth Life of Louis Drax' will appreciate the psychological thrills and twists in 'The Silent Patient'. This novel follows a criminal psychotherapist named Theo who becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind a patient named Alicia, who refuses to speak after allegedly murdering her husband. As Theo delves deeper into Alicia's past, he begins to question his own motivations and the nature of truth itself.

Neil Gaiman

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Fans of the magical and surreal elements in 'The Ninth Life of Louis Drax' will enjoy Neil Gaiman's 'The Ocean at the End of the Lane'. This novel follows a middle-aged man who returns to his childhood home and is drawn into a world of magic and danger, as he confronts the memories of his past and the mysterious women who lived at the end of the lane. Gaiman's writing is just as imaginative and transporting as Jensen's.

Donna Tartt

The Little Friend

If you enjoyed the richly drawn Southern Gothic setting and complex characters in 'The Ninth Life of Louis Drax', you'll appreciate Donna Tartt's 'The Little Friend'. This novel follows a young girl named Harriet who becomes obsessed with solving the mystery of her brother's death, and sets out to track down the killer. Tartt's writing is just as atmospheric and immersive as Jensen's, and she excels at exploring the darker side of human nature.

Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus

Fans of the magical realism and enchanting prose in 'The Ninth Life of Louis Drax' will love Erin Morgenstern's 'The Night Circus'. This novel follows a magical circus that appears without warning and disappears just as suddenly, and the two young magicians who are bound together in a competition that could have deadly consequences. Morgenstern's writing is just as transporting and imaginative as Jensen's.

Jessie Burton

The Miniaturist

If you enjoyed the sense of mystery and intrigue in 'The Ninth Life of Louis Drax', you'll appreciate the twists and turns in 'The Miniaturist' by Jessie Burton. This novel follows a young bride named Nella who moves into her new husband's home and discovers a miniature replica of the house, which seems to hold clues to the family's secrets and tragedies. As Nella delves deeper into the mystery, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about her new family.

Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

If you enjoyed the atmospheric and immersive writing in 'The Ninth Life of Louis Drax', you'll appreciate the lush prose and historical detail in 'The Essex Serpent' by Sarah Perry. This novel follows a young widow named Cora who moves to a small village in Essex and becomes embroiled in the search for a mythical serpent that is said to haunt the marshes. As Cora delves deeper into the mystery, she also becomes involved in a passionate love affair with a local pastor, leading to a complex and emotionally charged story.

Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch

If you enjoyed the richly drawn characters and complex themes in 'The Ninth Life of Louis Drax', you'll appreciate the depth and scope of Donna Tartt's 'The Goldfinch'. This novel follows a young boy named Theo who survives a terrorist attack at a museum and becomes obsessed with a painting of a goldfinch, which he steals and takes with him on his journey through the darker corners of the art world. Tartt's writing is just as immersive and atmospheric as Jensen's, and she excels at exploring the human condition in all its complexity.

Paul Beatty

The Sellout

If you enjoyed the dark humor and satire in 'The Ninth Life of Louis Drax', you'll appreciate the biting wit and social commentary in 'The Sellout' by Paul Beatty. This novel follows a young black man named Bonbon who grows up in a fictional Los Angeles suburb and becomes embroiled in a legal battle to reinstitute slavery and segregation in the community. Beatty's writing is just as sharp and incisive as Jensen's, and he excels at exploring the complexities of race and identity in contemporary America.

Chloe Benjamin

The Immortalists

If you enjoyed the exploration of fate and destiny in 'The Ninth Life of Louis Drax', you'll appreciate the philosophical questions and family drama in 'The Immortalists' by Chloe Benjamin. This novel follows four siblings who visit a fortune teller and are told the date of their deaths, leading them to grapple with the implications of their supposed fates and how they will live their lives. Benjamin's writing is just as thought-provoking and emotionally resonant as Jensen's.