If you loved
Kiss the Girls
Gary Fleder · Film · 1997
What hooked you in Kiss the Girls is the relentless cat-and-mouse hunt between brilliant investigators and the predators they pursue.
Books on the same thread
Kill Alex Cross
James Patterson · Book · 2011
Explores: High-stakes kidnapping, Government conspiracy, Man against the system.
If you enjoyed the high-stakes investigative tension of Kiss the Girls, this book delivers a similar experience by thrusting Alex Cross into another dangerous, life-altering kidnapping case.
Cat & Mouse
James Patterson · Book · 2003
Shares 2 threads with Kiss the Girls: Psychological Thriller, Serial Killer Thriller.
Fans of the obsessive antagonist dynamic in Kiss the Girls will appreciate this narrative, which features two killers who view Alex Cross as their ultimate, worthy psychological opponent.
Alex Cross
James Patterson · Book · 1993
Shares 2 threads with Kiss the Girls: Psychological Thriller, Crime Thriller.
Much like the high-stakes investigation in Kiss the Girls, this story forces Alex Cross to navigate bureaucratic obstacles while hunting for victims of a high-profile, terrifying abduction.
Cross (Also Published as Alex Cross)
James Patterson · Book · 2006
Shares 2 threads with Kiss the Girls: Psychological Thriller, Serial Killer Thriller.
Just as the hunt for Casanova defined the tension in Kiss the Girls, this novel centers on a cunning, psychotic killer who engages Alex Cross in a deadly pursuit.
Series on the same thread
The Following
Kevin Williamson · Series · 2013
Shares a thread with Kiss the Girls: Psychological Thriller.
The cat-and-mouse game that fueled Kiss the Girls returns here, pitting a retired investigator against a brilliant serial killer who escapes the confines of the law.
The Fall
Allan Cubitt · Series · 2013
Shares a thread with Kiss the Girls: Psychological Thriller.
This series mirrors the intense, focused investigation of Kiss the Girls by pairing a sharp detective with a complex serial killer case that demands complete psychological immersion.
Killing Eve
Phoebe Waller-Bridge · Series · 2018
Shares a thread with Kiss the Girls: Psychological Thriller.
If the mutual obsession between hunter and prey in Kiss the Girls captivated you, this series offers a deeper, more volatile look at that same dangerous, psychological game.
MINDHUNTER
Joe Penhall · Series · 2017
Shares a thread with Kiss the Girls: Psychological Thriller.
This show expands on the forensic psychology themes found in Kiss the Girls, detailing the rigorous process of profiling serial killers to anticipate their next violent move.
Podcasts on the same thread
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
For those fascinated by the serial killer investigations in Kiss the Girls, this podcast provides a conversational deep dive into the real-world cases that fuel such dark thrillers.
Casefile True Crime
Casefile Presents · Podcast · 2026
Explores: criminal psychology, victim advocacy, dark reality.
This podcast explores the criminal psychology and forensic analysis that underpin the fictional serial killer investigations seen in Kiss the Girls, grounded in the reality of true crime.
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Common questions
Is Kiss the Girls a solo investigation?
No, Kiss the Girls features a collaborative investigation. Forensic psychologist Alex Cross travels to North Carolina to team up with Kate McTiernan, an escaped kidnap victim. Together, they pursue a serial killer known as Casanova while uncovering evidence that the perpetrator may have an accomplice.
Who is the primary antagonist in Kiss the Girls?
The primary antagonist in Kiss the Girls is a serial killer referred to as Casanova. This individual abducts strong-willed women and forces them to submit to his demands. As the investigation progresses, Alex Cross and Kate McTiernan discover the possibility that this killer is not working alone.
Where does the investigation in Kiss the Girls take place?
The investigation in Kiss the Girls begins in North Carolina, where Alex Cross arrives to assist in the search for the serial killer. The trail eventually leads the duo to Los Angeles as they uncover more information regarding the nature of the crimes and the possibility of multiple perpetrators.
What is the professional role of Alex Cross in Kiss the Girls?
In Kiss the Girls, Alex Cross serves as a forensic psychologist and detective. He uses these skills to track the serial killer known as Casanova, working alongside Kate McTiernan to locate the victims and determine if the perpetrator is acting as part of a larger criminal operation.