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Falling AngelNovel
William Hjortsbergstandalone novel1978
Horror, about demons and identity.
“Written in a hardboiled detective style with supernatural themes, it was adapted into the 1987 film Angel Heart.”
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Century RainNovel
Alastair Reynoldsstandalone novel2004
Science fiction and alternate history, about identity.
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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The Killer Inside MeNovel
Jim Thompsonstandalone novel1952
Tense in tone, about madness.
The Screaming MimiNovel
Fredric Brownstandalone novel1949
Tense in tone, about madness.
“A shorter version of the book appeared in the October, 1949 issue of Mystery Book Magazine.”
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Let's All Kill ConstanceNovel
Ray Bradburystandalone novel2003
Noir and mystery & detective, mysterious in tone, about murder investigation, set in mid 20th century and north america.