Outstanding Mystery Novels

A Listmania! list by David R. Boyd (Victoria, BC)
 
Snow Job
1.  Snow Job by William Deverell
The list author says:
  "A riveting, laugh out loud political thriller. Don't start it unless you can stay up late"
Used & New from: CDN$ 1.25
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
2.  The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
The list author says:
  "The first book of Larsson's Millennium trilogy. You'll wind up ruing the author's premature demise."
Used & New from: CDN$ 0.80
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (102 customer reviews)

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Rebus: The Early Years
3.  Rebus: The Early Years by Ian Rankin
The list author says:
  "Inspector Rebus is one of the best characters in contemporary fiction."
CDN$ 15.67   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01

The Black Echo
4.  The Black Echo by Michael Connelly
The list author says:
  "Hieronymous (Harry) Bosch makes his Edgar Award winning debut."
CDN$ 8.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)

American Tabloid: A Novel
5.  American Tabloid: A Novel by James Ellroy
The list author says:
  "James Ellroy's unique style of writing is like electric bebop. Utterly unique and compelling."
CDN$ 14.40   Used & New from: CDN$ 5.27
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews)

Faceless Killers: The First Kurt Wallander Mystery
6.  Faceless Killers: The First Kurt Wallander Mystery by Henning Mankell
The list author says:
  "The brooding Swedish detective Wallander will captivate you."
CDN$ 13.68   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

The Tin Roof Blowdown
7.  The Tin Roof Blowdown by James Lee Burke
The list author says:
  "James Lee Burke brings New Orleans to life in all its poignant beauty."
CDN$ 8.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Shame the Devil
8.  Shame the Devil by George P. Pelecanos
The list author says:
  "The dark streets of Washington DC. True grit."
CDN$ 9.89   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Skinny Dip
9.  Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen
The list author says:
  "Damn funny mystery writing set in Florida."
CDN$ 8.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

The Last Detective
10.  The Last Detective by Robert Crais
The list author says:
  "Elvis and Joe wreak havoc wherever they go."
CDN$ 9.89   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (83 customer reviews)

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