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Donna Tartt

The Secret History

If you enjoyed the intricate plot and the sense of impending doom in 'To Love and To Perish', you'll likely appreciate Donna Tartt's 'The Secret History'. This novel follows a group of classics students at a small, elite college as they become increasingly obsessed with the darker aspects of Greek tragedy, ultimately leading to a tragic and violent event. Tartt's writing is just as atmospheric and immersive as Durham's, and the sense of foreboding will keep you hooked until the very end.

Daphne du Maurier

Rebecca

If you were drawn to the gothic atmosphere and complex relationships in 'To Love and To Perish', you'll love 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier. The novel tells the story of a young woman who marries a wealthy widower and moves into his estate, only to be haunted by the memory of his first wife, Rebecca. As the new Mrs. de Winter tries to uncover the truth about Rebecca's death, she becomes increasingly obsessed with the woman – and the dark secrets that lie behind the walls of Manderley.

Alex Michaelides

The Silent Patient

Fans of psychological thrillers like 'To Love and To Perish' will enjoy 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides. The novel tells the story of Alicia, a talented painter who refuses to speak after allegedly murdering her husband. When criminal psychotherapist Theo Faber becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind Alicia's silence, he takes a job at the secure psychiatric facility where she's being held – and soon finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train

If you enjoyed the unreliable narrators and twisting plot of 'To Love and To Perish', you'll likely enjoy 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. The novel follows Rachel, a divorced woman who becomes obsessed with a couple she sees from the train window every day. When one half of the couple goes missing, Rachel becomes embroiled in the investigation – and soon realizes that she may know more than she thinks about what happened.

Gillian Flynn

Sharp Objects

For readers who appreciated the dark, twisted family dynamics in 'To Love and To Perish', 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn is a must-read. The novel follows journalist Camille Preaker as she returns to her hometown to cover the murders of two young girls. As she investigates the crimes, Camille is forced to confront the demons of her own past – and the twisted relationships that have haunted her for years.

A.J. Finn

The Woman in the Window

Fans of psychological thrillers like 'To Love and To Perish' will enjoy 'The Woman in the Window' by A.J. Finn. The novel follows Anna, an agoraphobic woman who spends her days spying on her neighbors – and becomes convinced that she's witnessed a crime. As Anna becomes more and more obsessed with the family across the street, she begins to unravel – and soon realizes that she may be in danger herself.

Leila Slimani

The Perfect Nanny

If you were drawn to the dark, twisted relationships in 'To Love and To Perish', you'll appreciate the chilling psychological portrait in 'The Perfect Nanny' by Leila Slimani. The novel tells the story of Louise, a seemingly perfect nanny who becomes increasingly obsessed with the family she works for – and the children she cares for. As Louise's behavior becomes more and more erratic, the family is forced to confront the dark truth about their seemingly ideal caregiver.

Ruth Ware

The Turn of the Key

Fans of gothic thrillers like 'To Love and To Perish' will enjoy 'The Turn of the Key' by Ruth Ware. The novel follows Rowan Caine, a young woman who takes a job as a nanny for a wealthy family in the Scottish Highlands. But when the family's previous nanny died under mysterious circumstances, Rowan begins to suspect that she may be in over her head. As she uncovers the dark secrets of the family's past, Rowan becomes increasingly paranoid – and soon realizes that she may be the next target.