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Philip Kerr

A Quiet Flame

If you're a fan of Bernie Gunther, you'll love this novel which also features the hard-boiled detective in a complex story set in post-war Argentina. A great choice for those who can't get enough of Kerr's compelling writing and historical intrigue.

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

If you're looking for classic hard-boiled detective fiction, you can't go wrong with this novel featuring Philip Marlowe, a private investigator who is often compared to Bernie Gunther.

Michael Chabon

The Yiddish Policemen's Union

This novel, set in an alternate history where Jewish refugees have created a thriving society in Alaska, features a detective who, like Bernie Gunther, must navigate a complex and dangerous world.

Dennis Lehane

The Given Day

For readers who enjoy the historical context of Bernie Gunther novels, this book set in 1919 Boston during the Spanish Flu pandemic and a police strike is a great choice.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

This psychological thriller set in 1896 New York City features a criminal psychologist and a newspaper illustrator who investigate a series of murders, a plot that will appeal to fans of Bernie Gunther's investigative work.

Michael Connelly

The Lincoln Lawyer

If you're a fan of the procedural elements of Bernie Gunther novels, this book featuring a criminal defense attorney who operates out of his Lincoln town car is a great choice.

Michael Connelly

The Black Echo

This novel featuring Harry Bosch, a detective with the LAPD, is a great choice for fans of Bernie Gunther who enjoy gritty crime fiction with a strong sense of place.

Matthew Pearl

The Dante Club

For readers who enjoy the historical and literary elements of Bernie Gunther novels, this book set in post-Civil War Boston and featuring a group of poets who investigate a series of murders is a great choice.

Erik Larson

The Devil in the White City

This nonfiction book set in 1893 Chicago during the World's Fair features two main characters: Daniel H. Burnham, the architect behind the fair, and H.H. Holmes, a notorious serial killer. A gripping and thought-provoking read for fans of historical true crime.