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Carol Goodman

The Widow's House

If you enjoy the psychological depth of the Inspector Banks series, you'll love The Widow's House. This gothic mystery is full of twists and turns, and Goodman's writing is atmospheric and evocative. The novel explores themes of marriage, identity, and the power of the past.

Ann Cleeves

The Crow Trap

Ann Cleeves is a master of the police procedural, and The Crow Trap is a great choice for fans of Inspector Banks. The novel is set in a remote corner of Northumberland, and the landscape becomes a character in its own right. Cleeves' writing is both gritty and lyrical, and the plot is full of surprises.

Susan Hill

The Various Haunts of Men

If you enjoy the sense of place in the Inspector Banks series, you'll love Susan Hill's Simon Serrailler novels. The Various Haunts of Men is the first in the series, and it introduces us to a small cathedral town in the English countryside. Hill's writing is both elegant and chilling, and the novel explores themes of morality, justice, and the human condition.

Andrew Taylor

The Silent Boy

If you enjoy the historical setting of the Inspector Banks series, you'll love Andrew Taylor's The Silent Boy. This novel is set in the 18th century, and it explores the world of a young deaf boy who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. Taylor's writing is both atmospheric and suspenseful, and the novel is full of twists and turns.