Discover books similar to "S is for Silence"

Sue Grafton

A is for Alibi

If you enjoyed 'S is for Silence', you might want to start from the beginning of the Kinsey Millhone alphabet series. In 'A is for Alibi', Grafton introduces her readers to the tough and witty private investigator Kinsey Millhone, who is hired to investigate a murder case that has been closed for years.

Tess Gerritsen

The Silent Girl

Fans of Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone series might enjoy Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli and Isles series, which features a similar strong female protagonist. In 'The Silent Girl', Detective Jane Rizzoli investigates a gruesome murder case in Boston's Chinatown, where the victim was a Chinese immigrant who was silenced permanently.

Sara Paretsky

Indemnity Only

If you're looking for a female private investigator who's just as tough and smart as Kinsey Millhone, you might want to check out Sara Paretsky's V.I. Warshawski series. In 'Indemnity Only', V.I. is hired to find a missing person, but soon discovers a web of corruption and deceit that threatens her own life.

Stieg Larsson

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Fans of complex and suspenseful mysteries might enjoy Stieg Larsson's Millennium series, which features the unlikely duo of investigative journalist Mikael Blomkvist and computer hacker Lisbeth Salander. In 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', Blomkvist and Salander team up to solve a decades-old missing persons case that turns out to be much more sinister than they expected.

Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl

If you're looking for a psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end, you might want to try Gillian Flynn's 'Gone Girl'. The novel features a twisted and unpredictable plot that explores the darker side of marriage and relationships, with plenty of shocking twists and turns along the way.

Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

If you're interested in historical mysteries, you might enjoy Josephine Tey's 'The Daughter of Time', which features detective Alan Grant investigating the mystery of the Princes in the Tower from his hospital bed. The novel is a clever and thought-provoking exploration of history, truth, and the power of imagination.

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

If you're a fan of classic detective novels, you might want to check out Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe series, which is often cited as one of the greatest in the genre. In 'The Big Sleep', Marlowe is hired to investigate a blackmail case, but soon finds himself embroiled in a complex web of crime and corruption.

Dashiell Hammett

The Maltese Falcon

Another classic detective novel that fans of 'S is for Silence' might enjoy is Dashiell Hammett's 'The Maltese Falcon', which features private detective Sam Spade investigating the murder of his partner and the theft of a priceless statue. The novel is a masterclass in hard-boiled detective fiction, with sharp dialogue, vivid characters, and a twisting plot.

Michael Connelly

The Black Echo

If you're a fan of crime novels that feature complex and morally ambiguous protagonists, you might want to check out Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch series. In 'The Black Echo', Bosch investigates the murder of a fellow Vietnam veteran, which leads him down a dark and dangerous path of corruption and deceit.

Michael Chabon

The Yiddish Policemen's Union

If you're looking for a mystery novel that's a little bit different, you might want to try Michael Chabon's 'The Yiddish Policemen's Union', which is a genre-bending blend of detective fiction, alternate history, and Jewish folklore. The novel is set in a fictional Jewish settlement in Alaska, where detective Meyer Landsman investigates a murder case that leads him to uncover a vast conspiracy that threatens the very existence of his community.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

If you're interested in historical mysteries with a philosophical bent, you might want to check out Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose', which is set in a medieval monastery and features a Franciscan friar and his young apprentice investigating a series of mysterious deaths. The novel is a rich and complex exploration of language, semiotics, and the power of knowledge, with plenty of twists and turns along the way.