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SS-GBNovel
Len Deightonstandalone novel1978
Alternate history and spy thriller, about political intrigue, set in british isles.
“Archer's investigation collides with occupation politics, the British resistance, and rival factions of the SS and the German Army, each wanting the case to go a different way.”
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The Yiddish Policemen's UnionNovel
Michael Chabonstandalone novel2007
Alternate history, about faith and religion and political intrigue, set in contemporary.
“Michael Chabon's Hugo- and Nebula-winning noir, told as hardboiled alternate history.”
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Falling AngelNovel
William Hjortsbergstandalone novel1978
Horror, about demons, 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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Steve HarrisonSeries
series18 books1934
Mystery & detective, about murder investigation, set in early 20th century.
Start with Fangs of Gold →
AlienistSeries
series2 books1994
completed
Historical mystery, set in 19th century.
“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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Start with The Alienist →
Finders Keepers (Stephen King)Series
series7 books2014
Thriller & suspense, set in contemporary.
“The mix of true-crime procedural instincts and creeping horror is a hallmark of King's later work with the character.”
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Start with Mr. Mercedes →