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"
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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."
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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."
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The Black Echo
4.  The Black Echo by Michael Connelly
The list author says:
  "Hieronymous (Harry) Bosch makes his Edgar Award winning debut."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Shame the Devil
8.  Shame the Devil by George P. Pelecanos
The list author says:
  "The dark streets of Washington DC. True grit."
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Skinny Dip
9.  Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen
The list author says:
  "Damn funny mystery writing set in Florida."
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The Last Detective
10.  The Last Detective by Robert Crais
The list author says:
  "Elvis and Joe wreak havoc wherever they go."
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