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This series follows the adventures of Fearless Jones, a former soldier and amateur detective, as he solves mysteries and crimes in post-World War II Los Angeles. With its gritty realism, compelling characters, and intricate plot, Fearless Jones is a must-read for fans of hard-boiled detective fiction.
Walter Mosley
Devil in a Blue Dress
If you enjoyed Fearless Jones, you'll likely appreciate this novel, as it features the same author's compelling writing style and features Easy Rawlins, a character who, like Fearless, is not afraid to get his hands dirty. Set in the 1940s, this crime noir novel tells the story of Easy Rawlins, a black veteran who is struggling to find his place in a rapidly changing world when he's hired to find a white woman named Daphne Monet.
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A Red Death
This is another great pick for Fearless Jones fans, as it's the third book in the Fearless Jones series. In this installment, Fearless and Paris are hired to find a missing man, but their investigation quickly turns dangerous when they find themselves caught up in a web of corruption, deceit, and murder.
Learn MoreRaymond Chandler
The Long Goodbye
If you're a fan of Fearless Jones, you'll likely enjoy this classic crime novel, which features a similar tough-guy protagonist and a gritty, realistic portrayal of urban life. Private detective Philip Marlowe becomes embroiled in a complex web of crime and deceit when he befriends a down-on-his-luck war veteran named Terry Lennox.
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The Maltese Falcon
This classic crime novel is a must-read for fans of Fearless Jones. Like Fearless, the protagonist, Sam Spade, is a tough-as-nails private detective who isn't afraid to bend the rules to get the job done. When a beautiful woman walks into his office with a story about her partner's murder, Spade becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a group of criminals who will stop at nothing to get their hands on a valuable statue.
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The Given Day
Fans of Fearless Jones will enjoy this historical novel, which tells the story of two families whose lives become intertwined in early 20th century Boston. Like Fearless, the novel features a gritty, realistic portrayal of urban life, as well as themes of crime, corruption, and social inequality.
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The Black Echo
If you're a fan of Fearless Jones's tough-guy protagonist and gritty, realistic portrayal of urban life, you'll enjoy this crime thriller, which features Harry Bosch, an LAPD detective who's haunted by his past. When a murder investigation leads him to a decades-old crime, Bosch must confront his own demons while navigating a complex web of corruption and deceit.
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The Wire in the Blood
Fans of Fearless Jones's complex plotlines and themes of crime and justice will enjoy this psychological thriller, which features clinical psychologist Tony Hill and detective Carol Jordan. When a serial killer begins targeting women who have been involved in past cases, Hill and Jordan must race against time to catch the killer before he strikes again.
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The Last Detective
If you're a fan of Fearless Jones's tough-guy protagonist and gritty, realistic portrayal of urban life, you'll enjoy this crime novel, which features Elvis Cole, a private detective who's known for his wit and charm. When a wealthy businessman hires Cole to find his missing daughter, Cole becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a group of criminals who will stop at nothing to get what they want.
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The Daughter of Time
Fans of Fearless Jones's complex plotlines and historical intrigue will enjoy this mystery novel, which features Alan Grant, a Scotland Yard detective who becomes fascinated with the mystery of the Princes in the Tower while recovering from an injury in the hospital. As he investigates the case, Grant uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that calls into question everything he thought he knew about English history.
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