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Charlie Huston

Caught Stealing

If you enjoyed the gritty, no-nonsense style of Charlie Huston's Hank Thompson series, you'll love 'Caught Stealing'. This standalone novel features Huston's signature hard-boiled prose and explores the dark underbelly of Los Angeles. The story follows a washed-up baseball player who becomes embroiled in a criminal enterprise, leading to a thrilling and violent climax.

Stephen King

The Dark Tower series

For fans of Huston's blend of crime and speculative fiction, Stephen King's Dark Tower series is a must-read. The series follows a gunslinger named Roland on his quest to reach the mysterious Dark Tower, encountering a host of strange characters and supernatural elements along the way. The series is known for its intricate plotting, memorable characters, and exploration of themes such as fate and the nature of reality.

Stieg Larsson

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

If you enjoyed the fast-paced plotting and twists of the Hank Thompson series, you'll love The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. This bestselling novel features a journalist and a hacker who team up to solve a decades-old mystery involving a wealthy family. The novel is known for its complex plot, memorable characters, and exploration of themes such as corporate greed and misogyny.

Cormac McCarthy

The Road

For readers who appreciated the dark, existential themes of the Hank Thompson series, Cormac McCarthy's The Road is a must-read. The novel follows a father and son as they journey through a post-apocalyptic wasteland, searching for safety and meaning in a world that has been destroyed. The novel is known for its sparse, poetic prose and exploration of themes such as hope, love, and the human condition.

George V. Higgins

The Friends of Eddie Coyle

For readers who enjoyed the criminal underworld setting and hard-boiled dialogue of the Hank Thompson series, George V. Higgins' The Friends of Eddie Coyle is a classic of the crime genre. The novel follows a small-time gunrunner named Eddie Coyle as he becomes embroiled in a dangerous criminal enterprise, featuring a cast of unforgettable characters and a gripping, suspenseful plot.

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

If you enjoyed the noir style and snappy dialogue of the Hank Thompson series, Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep is a classic of the genre. The novel follows private detective Philip Marlowe as he investigates a blackmail case, encountering a cast of dangerous and eccentric characters along the way. The novel is known for its intricate plot, memorable characters, and exploration of themes such as corruption and morality.

Jim Thompson

The Killer Inside Me

For readers who enjoyed the dark, twisted psychology of the Hank Thompson series, Jim Thompson's The Killer Inside Me is a classic of the crime genre. The novel follows a small-town sheriff named Lou Ford as he descends into madness and violence, featuring a gripping, suspenseful plot and exploration of themes such as mental illness and the human capacity for evil.

Michael Connelly

The Lincoln Lawyer

If you enjoyed the legal drama and fast-paced plotting of the Hank Thompson series, Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer is a must-read. The novel follows defense attorney Mickey Haller as he takes on a high-profile case involving a wealthy client, featuring a cast of unforgettable characters and a gripping, suspenseful plot.