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John Dickson Carrstandalone novel1957
Tense in tone.
“Carr considered this one of his best impossible crime novels.”
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Sarah ToleranceSeries
series2 books2003
Alternate history and historical mystery, mysterious in tone, about murder investigation, set in 19th century and british isles.
“In an alternate Regency England, Miss Sarah Tolerance is a Private Inquiry Agent -- a unique position for a woman.”
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NecropolisNovel
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Eerie in tone, about family secrets.
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The City & the CityNovel
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About identity and surveillance, set in otherworld and contemporary.
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series1 book2012
Historical fiction, tense in tone, about family secrets.
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On Her Majesty's Psychic ServiceSeries
series1 book2015
Paranormal, about psychic powers.
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