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Dark PlacesNovel
Gillian Flynnstandalone novel2009
Thriller & suspense, about family secrets, set in small town.
“A film adaptation of the novel starring Charlize Theron was released on August 7, 2015.”
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Badge of HonorSeries
series8 books1988
completed
Police procedural and mystery & detective, tense in tone, about murder investigation, set in late 20th century and north america.
“Although the books were originally set in the 1970s and early 1980s, and the characters have only aged a few years, Book VIII, Final Justice, moves the story to the post-9/11 era.”
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London FieldsNovel
Martin Amisstandalone novel1989
Literary & general, set in british isles.
AlienistSeries
series2 books1994
completed
Historical mystery, set in 19th century.
“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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Dave RobicheauxSeries
series4 books1993
Noir.
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Joe KurtzSeries
series3 books2001
completed
Noir, about revenge, set in contemporary.
Start with Hardcase →