In a Dark, Dark Wood

Like Ware's work, this novel features a remote setting where a celebratory event turns into a nightmare as old tensions collide. The atmosphere is thick with dread as past secrets among the wedding party are slowly unearthed in a high-stakes environment.

This novel mirrors the isolated group of friends dynamic found in Ware's debut, set in a remote Scottish estate during a blizzard. It explores how long-held resentments and toxic friendships can turn deadly when there is no escape from the past.

Another masterpiece by Ware that focuses on a tight-knit group of female friends bound by a dark secret from their youth. It captures the same psychological tension and exploration of how childhood bonds can become suffocating in adulthood.

Fans of the isolated glass house setting will appreciate this high-altitude thriller set in a remote, minimalist hotel cut off by a storm. It delivers a similar sense of claustrophobia and mounting paranoia as the characters realize a killer is among them.

This mystery features an isolated family reunion on a tidal island, echoing the 'nowhere to run' tension of a hen party gone wrong. It utilizes an unreliable narrator and a dark, gothic atmosphere to explore deep-seated family trauma.

This story deals with the aftermath of a traumatic event and the psychological scars left on the survivors, much like Nora's journey in the woods. It features a strong female lead grappling with repressed memories and hidden truths.

Centered on a group of university friends haunted by a disappearance during a summer trip, this book shares the theme of the past coming back to haunt the present. The narrative voice is similarly tense and introspective as the group's loyalty is tested.

Set in a remote Scottish chapel during a weekend getaway, this thriller uses isolation and a failing marriage to create a chilling experience. It relies on secrets and a sense of impending doom that fans of Ware's pacing will enjoy.

Also by Ware, this book excels at creating a sense of entrapment, this time on a luxury cruise ship. It features a protagonist whose credibility is questioned, mirroring the gaslighting and self-doubt found in Nora's story.

This mystery focuses on a woman searching for her missing brother in a creepy apartment building where every neighbor has a secret. It shares the atmospheric, character-driven suspense and 'outsider' perspective that makes Ware's work so compelling.