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AlienistSeries
series2 books1994
completed
Mystery & detective and historical mystery, tense and dark in tone, about murder investigation, set in 19th century and north america.
“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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The Company ManNovel
Robert Jackson Bennettstandalone novel2009
Thriller & suspense.
Dark PlacesNovel
Gillian Flynnstandalone novel2009
Thriller & suspense, about family secrets, 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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Benjamin JanuarySeries
series21 books1997
About race and racism.
“'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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The Night of the RipperNovel
Robert Blochstandalone novel1984
Horror, set in europe and british isles.