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Matthew Pearl

The Dante Club

If you enjoyed the blend of mystery and literature in the Cliff Janeway series, you'll love 'The Dante Club'. Set in post-Civil War Boston, a series of murders appear to reenact the scenes of Dante's Inferno. A group of literary intellectuals, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and James Russell Lowell, must use their knowledge of literature and language to solve the crimes.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

Fans of John Dunning's historical mysteries will appreciate 'The Alienist'. In 1896 New York City, a serial killer is preying on boy prostitutes, and the police turn to criminal psychologist Dr. Laszlo Kreizler to help solve the case. Together with a newspaper illustrator and a secretary from the police department, Kreizler must use the latest psychological techniques to track down the killer before he strikes again.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

For readers who enjoyed the mix of mystery, history, and bibliophilia in the Cliff Janeway series, 'The Name of the Rose' is a must-read. Set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, a series of murders occur during a theological debate. A Franciscan friar and his young apprentice must use their knowledge of books and manuscripts to solve the mystery and uncover a conspiracy that threatens the very foundation of the Church.

Michael Connelly

The Lincoln Lawyer

If you enjoyed the gritty, fast-paced plots of the Cliff Janeway series, you'll love 'The Lincoln Lawyer'. Defense attorney Mickey Haller operates out of the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car, taking on clients that other lawyers won't touch. When he's hired to defend a wealthy client accused of murder, Haller finds himself drawn into a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to destroy him.

Chad Harbach

The Art of Fielding

While not a mystery, 'The Art of Fielding' shares the Cliff Janeway series' deep appreciation for the world of books and literature. Set in a small liberal arts college, the novel follows the fortunes of a gifted baseball player and the people around him, exploring themes of ambition, loyalty, and the search for meaning in life.

Dashiell Hammett

The Thin Man

Fans of the snappy dialogue and witty banter in the Cliff Janeway series will enjoy 'The Thin Man'. Retired detective Nick Charles and his wealthy socialite wife Nora become embroiled in a murder investigation involving an eccentric inventor and his dysfunctional family. As they navigate the case, the couple's razor-sharp wit and charming banter keep the pages turning.

Michael Connelly

The Black Echo

If you enjoyed the procedural elements of the Cliff Janeway series, you'll love 'The Black Echo'. LAPD detective Harry Bosch investigates the murder of a fellow veteran who was recently released from prison after serving time for robbing a bank during the Vietnam War. As Bosch delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to destroy him.

China Miéville

The City & the City

For readers who enjoyed the complex, layered plots of the Cliff Janeway series, 'The City & The