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AlienistSeries
series2 books1994
completed
Set in big city.
“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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Benjamin JanuarySeries
series21 books1997
Historical mystery and mystery & detective, about murder investigation and race and racism, set in 19th century and north america.
“'Benjamin January, a free Creole with dark brown skin, has returned to this society after living in Paris for more than a decde.”
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KindredNovel
Octavia E. Butlerstandalone novel1979
Science fiction and time travel, about survival.
“Widely popular, it has frequently been chosen as a text by community-wide reading programs and book organizations, and for high school and college courses.”
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Dark PlacesNovel
Gillian Flynnstandalone novel2009
Thriller & suspense, about 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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Fire, Burn!Novel
John Dickson Carrstandalone novel1957
Mysterious in tone, set in british isles.
“Carr considered this one of his best impossible crime novels.”
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The Night of the RipperNovel
Robert Blochstandalone novel1984
Horror, set in europe and british isles.