The Lioness

By Chris Bohjalian,

Book cover of The Lioness

Book description

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • A Washington Post Best Book of the Year • A luxurious African safari turns deadly for a Hollywood starlet and her entourage in this riveting historical thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Flight Attendant.

"The best possible combination of Hemingway…

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked The Lioness as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This novel took me deep into an African safari, a place I have never been anywhere but this breathtaking novel. Both a mystery and an emotional ride, I felt as though I’d been on a safari, from the aroma of a nearby lioness to the fear of being stranded in an unforgiving landscape. 

The story is about an A-list actress named Katie Barstow and her entourage who trek to Africa for a civilized adventure. Of course, it doesn’t stay civilized when a kidnapping goes wrong, and they are left in the wild lands of Africa. Who lives? Who dies? It’s…

From Patti's list on transporting you to another land.

Want books like The Lioness?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 34 books like The Lioness.

Browse books like The Lioness

Book cover of The Shell Seekers
Book cover of The Paris Wife
Book cover of My Oxford Year

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,172

readers submitted
so far, will you?

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in lions, Africa, and Coney Island?

Lions 27 books
Africa 265 books
Coney Island 12 books