Discover books similar to "The High Window"

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

If you enjoyed 'The High Window', you might like 'The Big Sleep', another classic Philip Marlowe detective novel. In 'The Big Sleep', Marlowe is hired by a wealthy general to investigate a blackmail case, but soon finds himself entangled in a web of deceit, murder, and family secrets.

Raymond Chandler

Farewell, My Lovely

Another great choice for fans of 'The High Window' is 'Farewell, My Lovely', which features Philip Marlowe's search for a missing person that leads him to a dangerous criminal underworld. The novel is known for its complex plot, memorable characters, and Chandler's signature hard-boiled style.

Dashiell Hammett

The Maltese Falcon

If you're looking for a classic detective novel in the vein of 'The High Window', 'The Maltese Falcon' is a must-read. The novel follows private detective Sam Spade as he investigates the murder of his partner and the theft of a valuable statue, leading him to a cast of shady characters and a dangerous conspiracy.

Raymond Chandler

The Long Goodbye

In 'The Long Goodbye', Philip Marlowe becomes embroiled in the life of a wealthy alcoholic and his troubled wife, leading him down a dark path of deceit and violence. The novel is known for its complex characters, moral ambiguity, and Chandler's masterful prose.

Dashiell Hammett

Red Harvest

For fans of 'The High Window' who enjoy a good dose of violence and intrigue, 'Red Harvest' is a great choice. The novel follows a detective who is hired to clean up a corrupt town, but soon finds himself in the middle of a gang war between rival factions. The novel is known for its brutal action and gritty realism.

Dashiell Hammett

The Glass Key

In 'The Glass Key', a political boss hires a detective to investigate the murder of his son, leading him down a dangerous path of corruption and deceit. The novel is known for its complex plot, moral ambiguity, and Hammett's signature hard-boiled style.

Dashiell Hammett

The Thin Man

If you're looking for a witty and sophisticated detective novel, 'The Thin Man' is a great choice. The novel follows a retired detective and his socialite wife as they investigate a murder case involving a wealthy inventor and his eccentric family. The novel is known for its fast-paced dialogue, memorable characters, and clever plot twists.

Walter Mosley

Devil in a Blue Dress

For fans of 'The High Window' who enjoy diverse voices and perspectives, 'Devil in a Blue Dress' is a great choice. The novel follows Easy Rawlins, a black private detective in 1940s Los Angeles, as he investigates the disappearance of a wealthy woman's sister, leading him to a dangerous criminal underworld.

Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl

If you're looking for a psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, 'Gone Girl' is a great choice. The novel follows a husband and wife whose marriage unravels after the wife goes missing, leading to a series of shocking revelations and twists. While not a detective novel, the novel shares 'The High Window''s themes of deception and moral ambiguity.