Books to Read If You Loved Hominid: A Scientific Thriller Reading List

If Hominid kept you turning pages late into the night, you’re likely craving another adrenaline-charged, brain-twisting story. Whether it was the ethical dilemmas, the cryptid mystery, or the pulse-pounding suspense that drew you in, this scientific thriller reading list is built for fans who love fiction grounded in science—with a shot of danger.

🔬 A Scientific Thriller Reading List for Fans of Big Discoveries and Bigger Consequences

Each book below captures the same spirit of exploration, peril, and possibility that drives Hominid. From evolutionary anomalies to ancient secrets and corporate conspiracies, these reads all earn their place on any scientific thriller lover’s shelf.

🦴 The Loch by Steve Alten

A cryptid-focused tale that submerges you into the legend of the Loch Ness Monster—with serious scientific bite.

🧬 Relic by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child

When a monstrous being terrorizes a natural history museum, it’s up to science (and a little luck) to uncover the truth. Classic creature-meets-science thriller.

🌿 Amazonia by James Rollins

Mystery, mutation, and jungle suspense—this novel is packed with the unexpected. A must-read for fans of biologically plausible terror.

🧠 Fragment by Warren Fahy

An isolated island is home to a wildly divergent ecosystem. The science here is as horrifying as the creatures it spawns.

🌎 The Atlantis Gene by A.G. Riddle

For readers who enjoy science woven into global conspiracies, ancient mysteries, and evolutionary theory.

🦍 Devolution by Max Brooks

A brutal, found-document-style Bigfoot thriller that will leave you rethinking what's hiding in the wild. Gritty, smart, and unforgettable.

📚 Keep Exploring

This scientific thriller reading list was curated to echo the heart of Hominid: stories where science isn't just background—it's the battleground. If you love plots that test the limits of discovery and ask what we’re willing to sacrifice for truth, you’re in the right place.