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The City & the CityNovel
China Miévillestandalone novel2009
About identity and political intrigue, set in otherworld.
Deception PointNovel
Dan Brownstandalone novel2001
Thriller & suspense, tense in tone, about political intrigue, set in arctic & antarctica.
The Colorado KidNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel2005
Noir, about identity, set in north america and small town.
The Book of Blood and ShadowNovel
Robin Wassermanstandalone novel2012
Thriller & suspense, tense in tone, set in europe.
“When the night began, Nora had two best friends and a boyfriend she adored.”
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Grim Reaper mysteriesSeries
series5 books2009
Set in north america.
“After a bad car accident, Casey Maldonado hits the road and finds herself unable to shake an unwelcome companion: Death itself, which won't take her but won't leave her alone either.”
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Start with Embrace the Grim Reaper →
Forensic MysterySeries
series2 books2006
Police procedural, about coming of age, set in north america.
Start with The Christopher Killer →