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The Quarry series by Max Allan Collins is a crime fiction series that follows the life of a hitman named Quarry. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Collins brings the criminal underworld to life. Fans of crime fiction and noir will enjoy this thrilling series.
Max Allan Collins
Road to Perdition
If you enjoyed the crime noir style of Quarry, you'll love Road to Perdition. This graphic novel, later adapted into a film, tells the story of a hitman seeking vengeance for his family's murder. It shares the same gritty, hard-boiled tone as Quarry, with complex characters and a gripping plot.
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The Long Goodbye
If you enjoy the detective fiction elements of Quarry, you'll love The Long Goodbye. This classic novel features Philip Marlowe, one of the most iconic detectives in literature, as he becomes embroiled in a complex web of crime and deceit. The novel's witty dialogue and atmospheric descriptions of 1940s Los Angeles will transport you to another era.
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The Friends of Eddie Coyle
If you enjoyed the gritty realism of Quarry, you'll love The Friends of Eddie Coyle. This novel, set in the world of organized crime in Boston, features a cast of unforgettable characters and a gripping, action-packed plot. The novel's spare, minimalist style and realistic dialogue will transport you to the streets of Boston.
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The Thin Man
If you enjoy the detective fiction elements of Quarry, you'll love The Thin Man. This classic novel features Nick and Nora Charles, a husband-and-wife detective team, as they become embroiled in a complex murder investigation. The novel's witty dialogue and atmospheric descriptions of 1930s New York will transport you to another era.
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The Chill
If you enjoyed the detective fiction elements of Quarry, you'll love The Chill. This novel, set in the world of organized crime in Southern California, features a cast of unforgettable characters and a gripping, action-packed plot. The novel's spare, minimalist style and realistic dialogue will transport you to the sunny beaches of Southern California.
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The Continental Op
Fans of Quarry's tough, uncompromising protagonist will appreciate the Continental Op, the anonymous detective who appears in many of Hammett's short stories. The Op, like Quarry, is a skilled operative who operates on the fringes of society, and the stories' fast-paced, action-packed style will appeal to fans of Collins' work.
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The Galton Case
If you enjoyed the detective fiction elements of Quarry, you'll love The Galton Case. This novel, set in the world of organized crime in Southern California, features a cast of unforgettable characters and a gripping, action-packed plot. The novel's spare, minimalist style and realistic dialogue will transport you to the sunny beaches of Southern California.
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The Glass Key
If you enjoyed the detective fiction elements of Quarry, you'll love The Glass Key. This novel, set in the world of organized crime in a midwestern city, features a cast of unforgettable characters and a gripping, action-packed plot. The novel's spare, minimalist style and realistic dialogue will transport you to the gritty streets of a midwestern city.
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