Discover books similar to "Road to Perdition" series

Stephen King

The Dark Tower series

If you enjoyed the noir style and complex characters of Road to Perdition, you'll love The Dark Tower series by Stephen King. This epic series combines elements of fantasy, science fiction, and horror, and follows the journey of Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger, as he searches for the Dark Tower, a mythical building that holds the universe together. The series is known for its intricate plot, memorable characters, and themes of redemption and the power of the human spirit.

Dennis Lehane

The Given Day

Fans of Road to Perdition's historical setting and exploration of organized crime will enjoy The Given Day by Dennis Lehane. Set in Boston in 1919, the novel follows the intertwining stories of a police officer and a labor organizer as they navigate the city's political and social upheaval, including the Spanish flu pandemic and the Boston Police Strike. Lehane's writing is known for its gritty realism and complex characters.

James Ellroy

The Black Dahlia

If you're looking for a crime novel with a noir style similar to Road to Perdition, The Black Dahlia by James Ellroy is a great choice. Set in Los Angeles in 1947, the novel follows two police officers as they investigate the gruesome murder of a young woman, known as the Black Dahlia. Ellroy's writing is known for its fast-paced plot, vivid descriptions, and exploration of the darker side of human nature.

Erik Larson

The Devil in the White City

Readers who enjoyed the historical setting and true crime elements of Road to Perdition will appreciate The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. The novel tells the true story of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and the serial killer H.H. Holmes, who used the fair to lure his victims. Larson's writing is known for its meticulous research and ability to bring historical events to life.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

Fans of Road to Perdition's exploration of crime and violence will enjoy The Alienist by Caleb Carr. Set in New York City in 1896, the novel follows a criminal psychologist as he investigates a series of gruesome murders. The novel combines elements of historical fiction, mystery, and horror, and is known for its vivid descriptions of New York City's underbelly.

Michael Connelly

The Poet

Readers who enjoyed Road to Perdition's exploration of crime and the moral ambiguity of its characters will appreciate The Poet by Michael Connelly. The novel follows a detective as he investigates a series of murders that seem to be the work of a serial killer who leaves poems at the scene of the crime. Connelly's writing is known for its complex characters and exploration of the darker side of human nature.

James Ellroy

L.A. Confidential

If you're looking for a crime novel with a noir style similar to Road to Perdition, L.A. Confidential by James Ellroy is a great choice. Set in Los Angeles in the 1950s, the novel follows three police officers as they investigate a series of crimes that seem to be connected. Ellroy's writing is known for its fast-paced plot, vivid descriptions, and exploration of the darker side of human nature.

Michael Connelly

The Lincoln Lawyer

Readers who enjoyed Road to Perdition's exploration of crime and the moral ambiguity of its characters will appreciate The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly. The novel follows a defense attorney as he takes on a high-profile case that forces him to confront his own demons. Connelly's writing is known for its complex characters and exploration of the criminal justice system.

Dashiell Hammett

The Maltese Falcon

If you're looking for a classic noir novel similar to Road to Perdition, The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett is a great choice. The novel follows a private detective as he investigates the murder of his partner and the theft of a valuable statue. Hammett's writing is known for its hard-boiled style and exploration of the darker side of human nature.

Michael Connelly

The Black Echo

Readers who enjoyed Road to Perdition's exploration of crime and the moral ambiguity of its characters will appreciate The Black Echo by Michael Connelly. The novel follows a detective as he investigates the murder of a former army buddy and uncovers a larger conspiracy. Connelly's writing is known for its complex characters and exploration of the criminal justice system.

Dennis Lehane

Mystic River

Fans of Road to Perdition's exploration of crime, violence, and the moral ambiguity of its characters will appreciate Mystic River by Dennis Lehane. The novel follows three childhood friends as they reunite in adulthood and are forced to confront the sins of their past. Lehane's writing is known for its gritty realism and complex characters.