For some reason, the idea of women being murderers or serial killers is fascinating to audiences.

Whatever their motivation may be, analyzing it is an exercise that many find immersive and entertaining.

That’s exactly why films such as Monster and shows such as Why Women Kill have found mainstream success.

So, if you’re looking for something similar to Why Women Kill and don’t want to go through mounds of true crime podcasts, here are five books that you should try out:

My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing

Written by one of the most popular new novelists, My Lovely Wife is a slick thriller that showcases the married life of a couple fifteen years into the marriage.

It isn’t a story of divorce or breaking up. In fact, the marriage is healthy.

But, it’s the way the couple keeps their marriage that makes this book so thrilling to read.

Written from the point of view of the husband, My Lovely Wife paints a chilling picture of what it means to live with murder – and just what lengths you might need to go to keep a marriage ticking.

Misery by Stephen King

No list of books on female killers can ever be complete without Misery.

One of the master novelist’s most popular works, Misery is an absolutely chilling journey into the life of a killer, her motivations, and her method of crime.

While there is a fantastic film that you should definitely watch, the book is often hailed as one of King’s best.

It’s a mesmerizing read that will leave you with goosebumps more times than you might expect.

Beyond that, it’s also an entertaining read just like all of King’s other books.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Continuing our streak of highly popular novels with female killers, Gone Girl is an obvious addition to this list.

The novel by Gillian Flynn is one of the most popular publications of the previous decade and is highly acclaimed to boot.

Gone Girl tells the story of a woman who suddenly disappears; leaving behind a string of clues that seem to incriminate her husband.

From there, Flynn takes readers down a rabbit hole that explores our understanding of marriage, gender roles, and manipulation.

It’s a novel that’s both thrilling and shocking, and one that will stay with you for a long time.

Codename Villanelle by Luke Jennings

Killing Eve is one of the most popular shows right now, but many don’t know that it’s actually based on a novella compilation by Luke Jennings.

Codename Villanelle is the story of assassin Villanelle, and revolves around her complex relationship with Eve Polastri, the investigator chasing her.

It’s a wildly entertaining thriller that will take you all over the world with two of the most exciting characters you can encounter.

More importantly, it puts you in the mind of a woman who has grown up a bona fide killer.

The Woman Inside by E.G. Scott

The Woman Inside is another domestic thriller that revolves around a man and woman perfect and dangerous to one another.

Both carry dark pasts that end up haunting their marriage and lead them down a dark road that’s wonderfully explored in this book.

It’s an exciting page-turner that you should add to your reading list as soon as possible, especially as a fan of Why Women Kill.

 

 

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