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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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Charlie ParkerSeries
series22 books1999
Set in contemporary.
“Now well over twenty books, the series has grown Parker's two associates, Louis and Angel, into major recurring characters.”
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Finders Keepers (Stephen King)Series
series7 books2014
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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Dark PlacesNovel
Gillian Flynnstandalone novel2009
About family secrets and class conflict, set in late 20th century and small town.
“A film adaptation of the novel starring Charlize Theron was released on August 7, 2015.”
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Steve HarrisonSeries
series18 books1934
Mystery & detective, about murder investigation, set in early 20th century.
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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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