What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedFaceOff
Lee Child, Michael Connelly, John Sandford, Lisa Gardner, Dennis Lehane, James Rollins, Steve Berry, Joseph Finder, Jeffery Deaver, Steve Martini, Douglas Preston, Heather Graham, Lincoln Child, Ian Rankin, Linda Fairstein, M. J. Rose, R.L. Stine, Raymond Khoury, Linwood Barclay, John Lescroart, T. Jefferson Parker, F. Paul Wilson, Peter James · Book · 2015
If you loved FaceOff, start with Face/Off (1997) — a film on the same thread. Below: 1 film, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to FaceOff across media.
What hooked you in FaceOff was the thrill of seeing legendary characters collide and navigate complex, high-stakes law enforcement partnerships.
Films on the same thread
Face/Off
Film · 1997
Explores: Identity crisis, Good versus evil, Duality.
Much like the collaborative spirit of FaceOff, this film centers on the volatile psychological tension of two opposing figures forced to inhabit the same life and identity.
Series on the same thread
The Rockford Files
Stephen J. Cannell · Series · 1974
Explores: Wrongfully Accused, Ex-Con Protagonist, Underdog.
If you enjoyed the gritty procedural focus in FaceOff, you will appreciate how Jim Rockford navigates the moral ambiguity of the law while working outside standard investigative channels.
White Collar
Jeff Eastin · Series · 2009
Explores: Partnership, Redemption, Moral Ambiguity.
This series mirrors the team-up dynamics found in FaceOff by pairing a criminal with an agent, proving that the most effective justice often comes from an unlikely partnership.
MINDHUNTER
Joe Penhall · Series · 2017
Explores: Serial Killers, FBI Investigation, Criminal Profiling.
You will recognize the same dedication to investigative excellence seen in FaceOff as these agents push the boundaries of criminal profiling to catch those who defy simple morality.
The Bridge
Hans Rosenfeldt · Series · 2011
Explores: Partnership, Cross-Border Crime, Social Commentary.
The intersection of conflicting perspectives in FaceOff finds a perfect parallel here, as two detectives from different jurisdictions must bridge their differences to solve a complex crime.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
Just as FaceOff brings together diverse crime writers to dissect the nature of justice, this investigative series digs into the past to reconcile truth with historical mystery.
Forensic Files
Podcast
Explores: crime scene investigation, scientific analysis, evidence-based analysis.
The methodical approach to evidence that grounds the stories in FaceOff is mirrored here, offering a deep dive into the scientific precision required to solve enigmatic criminal cases.
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Common questions
How many authors collaborated to write FaceOff?
FaceOff is an unprecedented collaboration featuring twenty-three of the world's favorite crime writers. Each author contributed to the creation of original, co-written short stories included in this 2015 collection.
What kind of stories are included in FaceOff?
FaceOff consists of original, co-written short stories. Each piece in the collection features the much-loved series characters from the twenty-three participating authors, such as Lee Child, Michael Connelly, and John Sandford.
Is FaceOff a solo project or a collaborative book?
FaceOff is a collaborative project rather than a solo work. It brings together twenty-three distinct crime writers who worked in pairs to produce original short stories featuring their established series characters.
Who are the writers featured in the book FaceOff?
The writers featured in FaceOff include Lee Child, Michael Connelly, John Sandford, Lisa Gardner, Dennis Lehane, James Rollins, Steve Berry, Joseph Finder, Jeffery Deaver, Steve Martini, Douglas Preston, Heather Graham, Lincoln Child, Ian Rankin, Linda Fairstein, M. J. Rose, R.L. Stine, Raymond Khoury, Linwood Barclay, John Lescroart, T. Jefferson Parker, F. Paul Wilson, and Peter James.