Death of Jane Lawrence

Like 'Death of Jane Lawrence,' this novel features a strong female protagonist who travels to a decaying, isolated estate where she uncovers terrifying secrets about her new family. It perfectly captures that same blend of lush, gothic atmosphere, psychological dread, and a sinister, supernatural mystery.

Based on the film by Guillermo del Toro, this novelization is the quintessential gothic romance, featuring a marriage of convenience that leads to a house filled with ghosts and dark, bloody history. Fans of Starling's work will appreciate the intense focus on a crumbling estate and the dangerous, obsessive nature of the central romance.

While more of a murder mystery, this book shares the disorienting, high-stakes puzzle-solving and the sense of being trapped in a hostile, gothic environment. Readers who enjoyed the 'what is real vs. what is hallucination' aspect of Jane Lawrence's journey will find the unreliable narrative and complex structure deeply satisfying.

Set in the eerie, atmospheric Fens of Victorian England, this story follows a young woman dealing with a domineering father and encroaching madness. It mirrors the claustrophobic tension and the slow, creeping dread of occult forces that defines Starling's writing.

This gothic mystery set in a small, superstitious town focuses on a woman who is an outsider and the dark secrets surrounding a local widower. The blend of historical setting, romantic tension, and supernatural undertones makes it a natural follow-up for fans of Jane Lawrence.

A classic gothic suspense novel that features a young woman who marries into a wealthy, secretive family only to realize her life is in danger. It provides the same 'fish out of water' tension and the slow realization of a conspiracy that drives the plot of 'Death of Jane Lawrence.'

This novel is a masterclass in gothic horror, featuring a pregnant widow who moves into a decaying country estate populated by unsettling wooden figures. It shares the intense, claustrophobic 'vibe' and the terrifying intersection of historical setting and supernatural threat found in Starling's work.

Featuring a marriage of convenience that goes horribly wrong in a haunted house, this book is arguably the closest thematic sibling to 'Death of Jane Lawrence.' It combines a post-war historical setting with intense supernatural horror and a strong, determined female lead fighting for survival.

This classic gothic romance follows a young woman who is invited to live at a grand, mysterious estate, only to find her host is not who he seems. It captures the romantic allure and the eventual descent into psychological and physical danger that Jane Lawrence experiences.

This meta-fictional gothic horror novel weaves together past and present, dealing with cursed schools, queer romance, and dark, atmospheric mystery. Readers who enjoyed the complex, layered storytelling and the blend of history and horror in 'Death of Jane Lawrence' will appreciate this ambitious, darker take on the genre.