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NoirSeries
series2 books2018
Noir, funny in tone, about murder investigation, set in mid 20th century and north america.
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Century RainNovel
Alastair Reynoldsstandalone novel2004
Science fiction and alternate history, about identity.
Falling AngelNovel
William Hjortsbergstandalone novel1978
Horror and mystery & detective, about demons.
“Written in a hardboiled detective style with supernatural themes, it was adapted into the 1987 film Angel Heart.”
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The Yiddish Policemen's UnionNovel
Michael Chabonstandalone novel2007
Alternate history and mystery & detective, about faith and religion, 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
Mystery & detective, about madness.
The Screaming MimiNovel
Fredric Brownstandalone novel1949
Mystery & detective, 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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