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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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Robert Jackson Bennettstandalone novel2009
About class conflict, set in north america.
FatherlandNovel
Robert Harrisstandalone novel1992
Alternate history, about political intrigue, set in europe and mid 20th century.
AlienistSeries
series2 books1994
completed
Historical mystery, set in 19th century and north america.
“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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4MK ThrillersSeries
series2 books2017
Psychological thriller, set in north america and contemporary.
“For over five years, the Four Monkey Killer has terrorized the residents of Chicago.”
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London FieldsNovel
Martin Amisstandalone novel1989
Literary & general, set in british isles and late 20th century.