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Michael Stanley

A Carrion Death

Set in Botswana, this mystery novel follows the investigation of a gruesome murder in the wilderness. Detective David Bengu, known as Kubu, uses his knowledge of the local culture and his intuition to track down the killer. Like Inspector Troy, Kubu is a smart and resourceful detective who is deeply connected to his community.

Jasper Fforde

The Eyre Affair

In this alternate history novel, Thursday Next, a literary detective, must solve the mystery of the disappearance of the original manuscript of Jane Eyre. As she investigates, she uncovers a plot to alter the course of literature itself. Like Inspector Troy, Thursday Next is a clever and determined detective who uses her knowledge of literature to solve the case.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

In this historical mystery novel, Brother William of Baskerville is called to a monastery in Italy to investigate a series of mysterious deaths. As he delves into the case, he uncovers a web of intrigue and deceit that threatens to destroy the monastery. Like Inspector Troy, Brother William is a intelligent and resourceful detective who uses his wits and knowledge to solve the case.

Matthew Pearl

The Dante Club

In this historical thriller, a group of poets and scholars in Boston in the 1860s are drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse as they try to solve a series of murders that seem to be based on the works of Dante. Like Inspector Troy, the characters in this novel are intelligent and well-read, using their knowledge of literature to solve the case.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

In this psychological thriller, a team of investigators in New York City in the 1890s are tasked with solving a series of gruesome murders that seem to be the work of a serial killer. Using the latest forensic techniques and their own keen instincts, they must track down the killer before he strikes again. Like Inspector Troy, the characters in this novel are intelligent and resourceful, using their skills to solve a complex and dangerous case.

Michael Chabon

The Yiddish Policemen's Union

In this alternate history novel, detective Meyer Landsman is called to solve a murder in a Jewish settlement in Sitka, Alaska. As he investigates, he uncovers a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to destroy the community. Like Inspector Troy, Landsman is a intelligent and troubled detective who uses his wits and instincts to solve the case.

Michael Connelly

The Lincoln Lawyer

In this legal thriller, defense attorney Mickey Haller is hired to defend a wealthy client accused of murder. But as he delves into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to destroy him. Like Inspector Troy, Haller is a intelligent and resourceful character who uses his skills to solve a complex and dangerous problem.