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Still Life
Inspector Gamache #1 (works standalone)by Louise Penny
4.32008312 pages
Why you'll love it:
A perfect companion read that hits the same notes as Big Sky.
10 Best Books Like Big Sky
If you loved Big Sky by Atkinson Kate, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Big Sky are:
- 1Still Life by Louise Penny4.3#1
- 2The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny0
- 3Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.4#2
- 4The Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton0#1
- 5One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman4.2
- 6Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.2
- 7Faithful Place by Tana French4.3#3
- 8The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson0
- 9In the Woods by Tana French4.1#1
- 10Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd4.3
Private investigator Jackson Brodie has settled into a seemingly quiet seaside village, working routine cases like tracking unfaithful spouses while navigating life with his teenage son and aging dog. But when a chance encounter with a desperate man on a cliff edge pulls him into a sinister network of secrets, Jackson discovers that his picturesque new home harbors something much darker beneath its tranquil surface. As old secrets collide with new lies, Jackson finds himself reunited with familiar faces in a case that threatens to shatter the peaceful life he's tried to build.
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Detailed Recommendations
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by Louise Penny
0
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a contemplative and unsettling tone that will resonate with Big Sky fans.
3
Moonflower Murders
Susan Ryeland #2 (works standalone)by Anthony Horowitz
4.42020608 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a cerebral and atmospheric tone that will resonate with Big Sky fans.
4
The Quiche of Death
Agatha Raisin #1 (works standalone)by M.C. Beaton
02010
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and cozy tone that will resonate with Big Sky fans.
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by Abbi Waxman
4.22025400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a sardonic but hopeful tone that will resonate with Big Sky fans.
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by Anthony Horowitz
4.22017496 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a clever and methodical tone that will resonate with Big Sky fans.
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Faithful Place
Dublin Murder Squad #3 (works standalone)by Tana French
4.32010416 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a melancholy and introspective tone that will resonate with Big Sky fans.
8
by Freya Sampson
02025336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and lighthearted tone that will resonate with Big Sky fans.
9
In the Woods
Dublin Murder Squad #1 (works standalone)by Tana French
4.12019560 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a haunting and melancholic tone that will resonate with Big Sky fans.
10
by Jess Kidd
4.32026336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and unsettling tone that will resonate with Big Sky fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Big Sky
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Still Life | Louise Penny | 4.3 | 2008 | 312 | Closest match |
| The Madness of Crowds | Louise Penny | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Moonflower Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.4 | 2020 | 608 | Similar vibes |
| The Quiche of Death | M.C. Beaton | 0 | 2010 | — | Similar vibes |
| One Death at a Time | Abbi Waxman | 4.2 | 2025 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Magpie Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.2 | 2017 | 496 | Similar vibes |
| Faithful Place | Tana French | 4.3 | 2010 | 416 | Similar vibes |
| The Busybody Book Club | Freya Sampson | 0 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| In the Woods | Tana French | 4.1 | 2019 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| Murder at Gulls Nest | Jess Kidd | 4.3 | 2026 | 336 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Big Sky?
The most similar books to Big Sky are Still Life, The Madness of Crowds, Moonflower Murders.
What should I read after Big Sky?
After finishing Big Sky, readers most commonly pick up Still Life next.
Who writes books like Atkinson Kate?
Authors similar to Atkinson Kate include Clayton Rawson, Stuart Turton, Rex Stout, Richard Osman, Agatha Christie.
What genre is Big Sky?
Big Sky is a Mystery novel by Atkinson Kate, published in 2019.
How long is Big Sky?
Big Sky is 352 pages long.
About Big Sky
Jackson Brodie, ex-military police, ex-Cambridge Constabulary, currently working as a private investigator, makes a highly anticipated return, nine years after the last Brodie, Started Early, Took My Dog. Jackson Brodie has relocated to a quiet seaside village, in the occasional company of his recalcitrant teenage son and an aging Labrador, both at the discretion of his ex-partner Julia. It’s picturesque, but there’s something darker lurking behind the scenes. Jackson’s current job, gathering proof of an unfaithful husband for his suspicious wife, is fairly standard-issue, but a chance encounter with a desperate man on a crumbling cliff leads him into a sinister network—and back across the path of his old friend Reggie. Old secrets and new lies intersect in this breathtaking novel by one of the most dazzling and surprising writers at work today.