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From Season 4 May Take A While, But This Thriller Book Series Is The Perfect Replacement While You Wait

As the wait continues for Fromseason 4, audiences should consider picking up a book series with an eerily similar premise by the lauded author, Blake Crouch. In November 2024, From season 3 ended in an explosive way, with Tabitha and Jade learning about their past reincarnations and Jim being killed by the "Man in Yellow." With blood now shed, and shocking secrets exposed, viewers are eager to see what will come next for the citizens of the Town, yet the wait will undoubtedly take a while.

One of the best things to do while waiting for the next season of a beloved series is to find projects that are similar. From, in particular, has a small-town mystery vibe that is apparent in other TV shows like Dark and The Leftovers. It also leans more towards the horror genre, which lends itself to series like Sharp Objects. Another easy parallel to make is to the iconic mystery series, Lost. However, those seeking words on a page rather than more screen time might find what they're looking for in Crouch.

Blake Crouch's Wayward Pines Series Boasts A Similar Premise & Vibe To From

Crouch Is Known For Dark Sci-fi & Thrillers Like From

The Wayward Pines Book Series
The Wayward Pines Book Series

One Crouch book series that is perfect for fans of From is The Wayward Pines Trilogy. The first book, Pines, follows Secret Service agent Ethan Burke, who finds himself in the remote town of Wayward Pines, Idaho after a violent car accident. Soon enough, Burke realizes that leaving Wayward Pines won't be as easy as entering. Worse, he must dig deep to try and figure out what is going on in this desolate town and what it all means for himself and his fellow citizens.

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For those who are skeptical of trying out new authors or stories, Crouch is well-known for his dark sci-fi stories and thrillers. The Wayward Pines Trilogy is what put a spotlight on Crouch, and led him to write other popular novels such as Dark Matter, Recursion, and Upgrade. On top of that, The Wayward Pines books have strong ratings on Goodreads, ranging from a 3.93 to a 4.16 stars. Generally, people enjoy Crouch's ability to craft a tense and shocking mystery.

Wayward Pines Gives Readers Three Books To Dig Into While Waiting For From Season 4

Wayward Pines Is Also A TV Series

Fortunately, picking up Wayward Pines will give audiences plenty to chew on before From season 4, as there are three books in the series. The Wayward Pines Trilogy includes Pines, Wayward, and The Last Town. The novels are fairly sizable as well, coming in at around 300 pages each. After reading this Crouch series, viewers may also want to check out his other books, including Dark Matter, which also lean towards the mystery thriller genre.

One more bonus is that Wayward Pines was adapted into a TV show in 2015. The series lasted for two seasons and included stars like Matt Dillon, Carla Gugino, Toby Jones, and Juliette Lewis. This could be another perfect follow-up for those itching for more From-like content. All in all, this is a good rabbit hole to go down while waiting for Fromseason 4.

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Release Date
February 20, 2022
Network
Epix, MGM+
Directors
Jack Bender, Brad Turner, Alexandra La Roche, Bruce McDonald, Jeff Renfroe
Writers
Vivian Lee, Kristen Layden, Brigitte Hales

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    Harold Perrineau
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    Catalina Sandino Moreno
    Tabitha Matthews

Creator(s)
John Griffin

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