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Lawrence Block

When the Sacred Ginmill Closes

In this 5th book of the series, Matthew Scudder is hired by a wealthy man to find his runaway daughter. This book is a good choice for those who enjoy the gritty, realistic tone of the Matthew Scudder series.

Lawrence Block

A Stab in the Dark

This 7th book in the series follows Matthew Scudder as he investigates the murder of a woman who was found in his apartment. A great choice for fans of the series who enjoy the mystery and suspense of Scudder's cases.

Lawrence Block

A Ticket to the Boneyard

In this 11th book of the series, Matthew Scudder is hired by the parents of a missing young woman to find her. This book is a good choice for those who enjoy the character development and personal growth of Scudder in the series.

Lawrence Block

A Dance At The Slaughterhouse

This 12th book in the series follows Matthew Scudder as he investigates a series of murders connected to a powerful and wealthy man. A great choice for fans of the series who enjoy the complex and multi-layered cases that Scudder takes on.

Lawrence Block

The Sins of the Fathers

In this 13th book of the series, Matthew Scudder is hired by a wealthy businessman to investigate the murder of his daughter. This book is a good choice for those who enjoy the moral dilemmas and ethical questions that Scudder faces in the series.

Lawrence Block

Even the Wicked

In this 15th book of the series, Matthew Scudder is hired by a wealthy woman to find her missing husband. This book is a good choice for those who enjoy the personal and professional relationships that Scudder has in the series.

Lawrence Block

Everybody Dies

This 16th and final book in the series follows Matthew Scudder as he investigates the murder of a close friend. A great choice for fans of the series who want to see the resolution of Scudder's character arc and the conclusion of his story.

Ross Macdonald

The Chill

This standalone novel by Ross Macdonald, who is often compared to Lawrence Block, features a similar hard-boiled detective protagonist and gritty, realistic tone. A good choice for fans of the Matthew Scudder series who want to explore other works in the genre.

Ross Macdonald

The Galton Case

Another standalone novel by Ross Macdonald, this book features a complex and multi-layered mystery that will appeal to fans of the Matthew Scudder series. The protagonist, Lew Archer, shares many similarities with Matthew Scudder, making this a great choice for those who enjoy the character-driven aspects of the series.