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The Thursday Murder Club
Start of Thursday Murder Club seriesby Richard Osman
4.32020384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This delivers a very similar reading experience to Murder at Gulls Nest — fans consistently love both.
10 Best Books Like Murder at Gulls Nest
If you loved Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Murder at Gulls Nest are:
- 1The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman4.3Series starter
- 2Still Life by Louise Penny4.3#1
- 3A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan4.4
- 4In the Woods by Tana French4.1#1
- 5When Will There be Good News? by Kate Atkinson4.4#3
- 6The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny0
- 7Big Sky by Atkinson Kate4.2
- 8Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.4#2
- 9The It Girl by Ruth Ware0
- 10Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz4.2
When former nun Nora Breen's pen pal mysteriously stops writing, she leaves her convent to search for answers at Gulls Nest, a charming seaside hotel where her friend was last known to be staying. But as Nora investigates her friend's disappearance while hiding her own identity among the hotel's eccentric guests, a series of bizarre murders begins terrorizing the seemingly peaceful retreat. In this atmospheric 1950s mystery, Nora must uncover whether the killer's dark secrets are connected to her missing friend—or if some pasts can never truly be escaped.
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Still Life
Inspector Gamache #1 (works standalone)by Louise Penny
4.32008312 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a gentle and contemplative tone that will resonate with Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
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by Emily Sullivan
4.42025288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and determined tone that will resonate with Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
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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 Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
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When Will There be Good News?
Jackson Brodie #3 (works standalone)by Kate Atkinson
4.42008352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a darkly hopeful tone that will resonate with Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
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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 Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
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by Atkinson Kate
4.22019352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a melancholic but wry tone that will resonate with Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
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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 Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
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by Ruth Ware
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with Murder at Gulls Nest 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 Murder at Gulls Nest fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Murder at Gulls Nest
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thursday Murder Club📚 Series starter | Richard Osman | 4.3 | 2020 | 384 | Start a new series |
| Still Life | Louise Penny | 4.3 | 2008 | 312 | Similar vibes |
| A Death on Corfu | Emily Sullivan | 4.4 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| In the Woods | Tana French | 4.1 | 2019 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| When Will There be Good News? | Kate Atkinson | 4.4 | 2008 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| The Madness of Crowds | Louise Penny | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Big Sky | Atkinson Kate | 4.2 | 2019 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Moonflower Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.4 | 2020 | 608 | Similar vibes |
| The It Girl | Ruth Ware | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Magpie Murders | Anthony Horowitz | 4.2 | 2017 | 496 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Murder at Gulls Nest?
The most similar books to Murder at Gulls Nest are The Thursday Murder Club, Still Life, A Death on Corfu.
What should I read after Murder at Gulls Nest?
After finishing Murder at Gulls Nest, readers most commonly pick up The Thursday Murder Club next.
Who writes books like Jess Kidd?
Authors similar to Jess Kidd include Louise Penny, Tana French, Kate Atkinson.
What genre is Murder at Gulls Nest?
Murder at Gulls Nest is a Mystery novel by Jess Kidd, published in 2026. It features elements of Mystery.
How long is Murder at Gulls Nest?
Murder at Gulls Nest is 336 pages long.
About Murder at Gulls Nest
The first in a new mystery series “that will delight traditional and cozy readers alike” (firstCLUE) about a former nun who searches for answers in a small seaside town after her pen pal mysteriously disappears, from bestselling author Jess Kidd.I believe every one of us at Gulls Nest is concealing some kind of secret.1954: When her former novice’s dependable letters stop, Nora Breen asks to be released from her vows. Haunted by a line in Frieda’s letter, Nora arrives at Gulls Nest, a charming hotel in Gore-on-Sea in Kent.A seaside town, a place of fresh air and relaxed constraints, is the perfect place for a new start. Nora hides her identity and pries into the lives of her fellow guests. But when a series of bizarre murders rattles the occupants of Gulls Nest it’s time to ask if a dark past can ever really be left behind.