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Richard Montanari's Jessica Balzano & Kevin Byrne series is a collection of crime novels set in Philadelphia. The series follows the professional and personal lives of detectives Jessica Balzano and Kevin Byrne as they solve intricate and gruesome crimes. With its richly developed characters and vividly depicted settings, this series offers a compelling look into the world of Philadelphia's homicide division.
Michael Connelly
The Black Echo
Fans of Jessica Balzano and Kevin Byrne will enjoy The Black Echo, the first book in Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch series. Like Montanari, Connelly excels at creating complex, morally ambiguous characters and weaving together multiple storylines to create a tense, thrilling narrative.
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The Silent Girl
The Silent Girl is a chilling, atmospheric thriller that will appeal to fans of Richard Montanari's writing style. The novel follows detective Jane Rizzoli as she investigates a series of gruesome murders in Boston's Chinatown, uncovering a dark secret that has been hidden for centuries.
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The Lincoln Lawyer
If you're looking for a legal thriller with complex characters and a gripping plot, check out The Lincoln Lawyer. This novel, which was later adapted into a successful film, follows defense attorney Mickey Haller as he takes on a high-profile case that could make or break his career.
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The Devil's Teardrop
Fans of Richard Montanari's high-stakes thrillers will enjoy The Devil's Teardrop, a heart-pounding novel about a sniper who terrorizes Washington, D.C., and the forensic expert who must track him down before it's too late.
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The Broken Shore
If you're looking for a gritty, atmospheric police procedural, check out The Broken Shore. This award-winning novel follows detective Joe Cashin as he investigates a brutal murder in a small Australian town, uncovering a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy the community.
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The Poet
The Poet is a gripping, atmospheric thriller that will appeal to fans of Richard Montanari's writing style. The novel follows detective Harry Bosch as he investigates a series of murders that seem to be connected to a serial killer known only as the Poet.
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The Killing Dance
If you're a fan of Richard Montanari's supernatural elements and complex characters, you'll love The Killing Dance. This urban fantasy novel follows vampire hunter Anita Blake as she investigates a series of grisly murders that seem to be connected to a rogue vampire.
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The Black Dahlia
The Black Dahlia is a gritty, atmospheric noir novel that will appeal to fans of Richard Montanari's dark, complex storytelling. The novel follows two detectives as they investigate the gruesome murder of a young woman in 1940s Los Angeles, uncovering a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to consume them.
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The Alienist
The Alienist is a gripping, atmospheric thriller that will appeal to fans of Richard Montanari's intricate plotlines and historical settings. The novel follows a team of investigators as they track down a serial killer terrorizing New York City in the late 1800s, using pioneering psychological techniques to profile the killer and predict his next move.
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