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by Lee Hollis
4.02025288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and engaging tone that will resonate with One Death at a Time fans.
10 Best Books Like One Death at a Time
If you loved One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like One Death at a Time are:
- 1My Father Always Finds Corpses by Lee Hollis4.0
- 2The Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton0#1
- 3Still Life by Louise Penny4.3#1
- 4When Will There be Good News? by Kate Atkinson4.4#3
- 5Big Sky by Atkinson Kate4.2
- 6The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson0
- 7Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch4.4
- 8The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman4.3Series starter
- 9A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan4.4
- 10Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd4.3
When cranky ex-actress Julia Mann discovers a dead body in her swimming pool, she becomes the prime suspect—again—thanks to her previous murder conviction. Reluctantly teaming up with her earnest Gen Z sobriety sponsor Natasha, Julia must navigate Hollywood's seedy underbelly to clear her name while staying sober and out of prison. Their investigation leads them through a colorful cast of showgirls, cat burglars, and Hollywood agents in a race to find the real killer before they strike again.
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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 One Death at a Time fans.
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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 One Death at a Time fans.
4
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 One Death at a Time 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 One Death at a Time fans.
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by Freya Sampson
02025336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and lighthearted tone that will resonate with One Death at a Time fans.
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by Christina Lynch
4.42024384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a heartwarming and witty tone that will resonate with One Death at a Time fans.
8
The Thursday Murder Club
Start of Thursday Murder Club seriesby Richard Osman
4.32020384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warmly humorous tone that will resonate with One Death at a Time 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 One Death at a Time fans.
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by Jess Kidd
4.32026336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and unsettling tone that will resonate with One Death at a Time fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like One Death at a Time
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Father Always Finds Corpses | Lee Hollis | 4.0 | 2025 | 288 | Closest match |
| The Quiche of Death | M.C. Beaton | 0 | 2010 | — | Similar vibes |
| Still Life | Louise Penny | 4.3 | 2008 | 312 | Similar vibes |
| When Will There be Good News? | Kate Atkinson | 4.4 | 2008 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Big Sky | Atkinson Kate | 4.2 | 2019 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| The Busybody Book Club | Freya Sampson | 0 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Pony Confidential | Christina Lynch | 4.4 | 2024 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Thursday Murder Club📚 Series starter | Richard Osman | 4.3 | 2020 | 384 | Start a new series |
| A Death on Corfu | Emily Sullivan | 4.4 | 2025 | 288 | 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 One Death at a Time?
The most similar books to One Death at a Time are My Father Always Finds Corpses, The Quiche of Death, Still Life.
What should I read after One Death at a Time?
After finishing One Death at a Time, readers most commonly pick up My Father Always Finds Corpses next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Abbi Waxman, such as The Bookish Life of Nina Hill.
Who writes books like Abbi Waxman?
Authors similar to Abbi Waxman include Clayton Rawson, Stuart Turton, Rex Stout, Richard Osman, Agatha Christie.
What genre is One Death at a Time?
One Death at a Time is a Mystery novel by Abbi Waxman, published in 2025. It features elements of Mystery.
How long is One Death at a Time?
One Death at a Time is 400 pages long.
About One Death at a Time
“Abbi Waxman is both irreverent and thoughtful.”-#1 New York Times bestselling author Emily GiffinA cranky former actress teams up with her Gen Z sobriety sponsor to solve the murder that threatens to send her back to prison in this dazzling new mystery novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill.When Julia Mann, a bad-tempered ex-actress and professional thorn in the side of authority, runs into Natasha Mason at an AA meeting, it’s anything but a meet-cute. Julia just found a dead body in her swimming pool, and the cops say she did it (she already went to jail for murder once, so now they think she’s making a habit of it). Mason is eager to clear Julia’s name and help keep her sober, but all Julia wants is for Mason to leave her alone.As their investigation ranges from the Hollywood Hills to the world of burlesque to the country clubs of Palm Springs, this unconventional team realizes their shared love of sarcasm and poor life choices are proving to be a powerful combination. Will secrets from their past trip them up, or will their team of showgirls, cat burglars, and Hollywood agents help them stay one step ahead? Are dead piranhas, false noses, and a giant martini glass important clues or simply your typical day in Los Angeles? And will they manage to solve the crime before they kill each other, or worse, fall off the wagon? Trying to keep it simple and take it easy is one thing-trying to find a murderer before they kill again is a whole other program.