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10 Books Like The Inheritance Games

Looking for books like The Inheritance Games? Get ready for more thrilling mysteries, clever puzzles, and family secrets that will keep you guessing until the very last page!

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One of Us Is Lying

One of Us Is Lying

by Karen M. McManus

Why it's the perfect match

This gripping mystery combines high-stakes secrets, complex characters, and shocking twists that will appeal to fans of The Inheritance Games.

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9 Expert Recommendations

Truly Devious
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Truly Devious

by Maureen Johnson

A modern mystery set at an elite boarding school where past and present crimes collide in a puzzle-solving adventure.

The Westing Game
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The Westing Game

by Ellen Raskin

A classic mystery where sixteen unlikely heirs must solve puzzles to claim an eccentric millionaire's fortune.

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

by Holly Jackson

An ambitious student investigates a closed murder case, uncovering dark secrets in her small town.

Knives Out
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Knives Out

by Rian Johnson

While technically a film, this modern whodunit shares the same clever plotting and family drama as The Inheritance Games.

The Inheritance
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The Inheritance

by Christopher Paolini

A fantasy novel with complex family dynamics and hidden secrets that will appeal to Inheritance Games fans.

Two Can Keep a Secret
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Two Can Keep a Secret

by Karen M. McManus

Twin siblings uncover dark secrets in their grandmother's small town, perfect for fans of twisty mysteries.

The Naturals
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The Naturals

by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

From the author of The Inheritance Games, this series follows teens with extraordinary abilities solving FBI cases.

The Cheerleaders
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The Cheerleaders

by Kara Thomas

A dark mystery where a girl investigates the suspicious deaths of five cheerleaders in her town.

The Gilded Wolves
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The Gilded Wolves

by Roshani Chokshi

A historical fantasy heist novel featuring puzzles, secrets, and a diverse cast of characters.

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