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NevermoreNovel
William Hjortsbergstandalone novel1994
Historical mystery, set in north america.
“In the novel, Harry Houdini joins forces with Arthur Conan Doyle to solve a series of murders, which eerily re-enact the stories of Edgar Allan Poe.”
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The Burning CourtNovel
John Dickson Carrstandalone novel1937
Whodunit, tense in tone, about curses and witches.
“Today, it is hailed as Carr's best non-series novel.”
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Deception PointNovel
Dan Brownstandalone novel2001
Thriller & suspense, tense in tone, about political intrigue, set in contemporary.
Max CarradosSeries
series33 books1913
completed
Set in british isles.
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Black WidowersSeries
series77 books1972
Whodunit.
“The first British edition was issued by Panther in 1976.”
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Cahokia JazzNovel
Francis Spuffordstandalone novel2023
Alternate history, about political intrigue and race and racism, set in alternate earth.