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Elmore Leonard

Get Shorty

If you enjoyed the Chili Palmer series, you might like 'Get Shorty' - another novel by Elmore Leonard that was later adapted into a successful film. The story follows Miami loan shark Chili Palmer as he tries to make it in Hollywood. Filled with Leonard's signature wit and humor, this book is a must-read for fans of the Chili Palmer series.

Elmore Leonard

Out of Sight

Another great book by Elmore Leonard, 'Out of Sight' tells the story of a bank robber and a U.S. marshal who fall in love while on the run. The novel features Leonard's signature snappy dialogue and memorable characters, making it a great choice for fans of the Chili Palmer series.

George V. Higgins

The Friends of Eddie Coyle

For fans of the Chili Palmer series who enjoy the criminal underworld and sharp dialogue, 'The Friends of Eddie Coyle' by George V. Higgins is a great choice. The novel follows a small-time gunrunner in Boston who becomes an informant for the police. The book is known for its realistic dialogue and vivid portrayal of the criminal world.

Michael Connelly

The Lincoln Lawyer

If you enjoyed the legal aspects of the Chili Palmer series, you'll love 'The Lincoln Lawyer' by Michael Connelly. The novel follows a criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car. The book features fast-paced action, memorable characters, and a gripping plot.

Michael Connelly

The Drop

Another great book by Michael Connelly, 'The Drop' follows a rookie cop who stumbles upon a high-stakes drug deal. The novel features gritty, realistic prose and a gripping plot, making it a great choice for fans of the Chili Palmer series.

Dennis Lehane

The Given Day

For fans of the Chili Palmer series who enjoy historical settings and complex characters, 'The Given Day' by Dennis Lehane is a great choice. The novel is set in Boston in 1919 and follows a police officer and a labor organizer as they navigate a city on the brink of revolution. The book features rich, evocative prose and unforgettable characters.

James Crumley

The Last Good Kiss

If you enjoyed the hard-boiled detective style of the Chili Palmer series, you'll love 'The Last Good Kiss' by James Crumley. The novel follows a private investigator as he tries to find a missing person in a small town in Montana. The book features sharp dialogue, memorable characters, and a gripping plot.

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

For fans of the Chili Palmer series who enjoy hard-boiled detective novels, 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a classic. The novel follows private investigator Philip Marlowe as he takes on a case involving a wealthy family and a missing person. The book features sharp dialogue, memorable characters, and a gripping plot.

Raymond Chandler

The Long Goodbye

Another classic hard-boiled detective novel by Raymond Chandler, 'The Long Goodbye' follows private investigator Philip Marlowe as he becomes entangled in the world of Hollywood and crime. The book features sharp dialogue, memorable characters, and a gripping plot, making it a great choice for fans of the Chili Palmer series.