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The Colorado KidNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel2005
Noir, reflective in tone, about identity.
Grim Reaper mysteriesSeries
series5 books2009
Mystery & detective, mysterious in tone, about murder investigation, set in contemporary and north america.
“After a bad car accident, Casey Maldonado hits the road and finds herself unable to shake an unwelcome companion: Death itself, which won't take her but won't leave her alone either.”
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Start with Embrace the Grim Reaper →
The City & the CityNovel
China Miévillestandalone novel2009
About identity and political intrigue, set in otherworld.
Forensic MysterySeries
series2 books2006
Police procedural, tense in tone, about coming of age.
Start with The Christopher Killer →
Half-Moon InvestigationsNovel
Eoin Colferstandalone novel2006
Funny in tone, about coming of age, set in british isles.
Regina's SongNovel
David Eddings & Leigh Eddingsstandalone novel2002
Set in big city.