Discover books similar to "Dave Brandstetter" series

Raymond Chandler

The Long Goodbye

A classic noir novel featuring Philip Marlowe, a hard-boiled detective trying to help his friend, who is accused of murder. Like Dave Brandstetter, Marlowe is a moral and tenacious investigator who is not afraid to bend the rules to uncover the truth.

Dashiell Hammett

The Dain Curse

A thrilling mystery novel about a family cursed by a series of tragic events. The story is told through the eyes of a detective named Hamilton, who, like Brandstetter, is a skilled and intuitive investigator who must navigate a complex web of lies and deceit.

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

Another classic noir novel featuring Philip Marlowe, who is hired to investigate a blackmail case but soon finds himself involved in a much larger and more dangerous conspiracy. Like Brandstetter, Marlowe is a tough and resourceful detective who is not afraid to take on powerful and ruthless adversaries.

Dashiell Hammett

Red Harvest

A gripping mystery novel about a small town torn apart by corruption and violence. The story is told through the eyes of a detective named the Continental Op, who, like Brandstetter, is a skilled and relentless investigator who will stop at nothing to uncover the truth.

Dashiell Hammett

The Maltese Falcon

A classic noir novel featuring private detective Sam Spade, who is hired to track down a valuable statue but soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous and deadly conspiracy. Like Brandstetter, Spade is a tough and cynical detective who is not afraid to take on powerful and ruthless adversaries.

Dashiell Hammett

The Glass Key

A thrilling mystery novel about a political fixer named Ned Beaumont, who is drawn into a dangerous game of intrigue and deception. Like Brandstetter, Beaumont is a skilled and resourceful investigator who must navigate a complex web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth.

Dashiell Hammett

The Thin Man

A classic mystery novel about a retired detective named Nick Charles, who is drawn back into the world of crime-solving when he and his wife become embroiled in a dangerous and deadly conspiracy. Like Brandstetter, Charles is a skilled and experienced investigator who is not afraid to take on powerful and ruthless adversaries.

Dashiell Hammett

The Continental Op

A collection of short stories featuring the Continental Op, a skilled and relentless detective who takes on a variety of dangerous and deadly cases. Like Brandstetter, the Continental Op is a tough and resourceful investigator who will stop at nothing to uncover the truth.

Raymond Chandler

The Simple Art of Murder

A collection of essays and short stories by one of the greatest writers of the hard-boiled detective genre. Like Brandstetter, Chandler's protagonists are tough, cynical, and moral detectives who are not afraid to take on powerful and ruthless adversaries.