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AlienistSeries
series2 books1994
completed
Set in big city.
“The first murder victim investigated is a 13-year-old immigrant who has had his eyes removed, his genitals removed and stuffed in his mouth, and other injuries.”
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Benjamin JanuarySeries
series21 books1997
Historical mystery and mystery & detective, about murder investigation and race and racism, set in 19th century and north america.
“'Benjamin January, a free Creole with dark brown skin, has returned to this society after living in Paris for more than a decde.”
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“Carr considered this one of his best impossible crime novels.”
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CrusaderNovel
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Falling AngelNovel
William Hjortsbergstandalone novel1978
Horror and noir, set in mid 20th century.
“Written in a hardboiled detective style with supernatural themes, it was adapted into the 1987 film Angel Heart.”
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