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The Chinatown Death Cloud PerilNovel
Paul Malmontstandalone novel2006
Historical fiction and adventure.
“The science fiction story, the hard-boiled detective, and the superhero were all born on these cheap yellow pages, found behind blood-drenched covers dripping with sex and violence.”
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Joe KurtzSeries
series3 books2001
completed
Noir, dark in tone, about organized crime, set in contemporary.
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Angel of DeathNovel
J. Robert Kingstandalone novel2009
Dark in tone, set in contemporary.
Cold in JulyNovel
Joe R. Lansdalestandalone novel1989
Noir, dark in tone, set in late 20th century and small town.
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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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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