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Robert Louis Stevenson

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

This classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson explores the duality of human nature through the story of Dr. Jekyll, a respectable London scientist, and his monstrous alter ego, Mr. Hyde. Like Porfiry Petrovich, the protagonist of R.N. Morris's series, the characters in this novel must grapple with the darker aspects of their own nature. Fans of Morris's series will appreciate the psychological depth and moral complexity of Stevenson's work.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles

In this classic mystery novel, Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson investigate a series of strange occurrences on the moors of Devonshire, including the sighting of a giant hound. Like Porfiry Petrovich, Holmes is a brilliant detective who uses his keen powers of observation and deduction to solve the case. Fans of Morris's series will enjoy the intricate plotting and atmospheric setting of this novel.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Brothers Karamazov

This epic novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky explores themes of morality, faith, and free will through the story of three brothers and their father, a wealthy and domineering landowner. Like Porfiry Petrovich, the characters in this novel are complex and morally ambiguous, and the plot is full of twists and turns. Fans of Morris's series will appreciate the psychological depth and philosophical richness of Dostoevsky's work.

Dashiell Hammett

The Maltese Falcon

In this classic detective novel, private investigator Sam Spade takes on a case that leads him into a dangerous world of crime and intrigue. Like Porfiry Petrovich, Spade is a tough and resourceful detective who must navigate a complex web of deception and betrayal to solve the case. Fans of Morris's series will enjoy the fast-paced plotting and hard-boiled style of Hammett's work.

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

This classic detective novel features private investigator Philip Marlowe, who is hired by a wealthy general to investigate a blackmail case. However, the case quickly leads Marlowe into a dark and dangerous world of crime and corruption. Like Porfiry Petrovich, Marlowe is a tough and resourceful detective who must use his wits and courage to survive. Fans of Morris's series will enjoy the complex plotting and gritty atmosphere of Chandler's work.

Alex Michaelides

The Silent Patient

This psychological thriller tells the story of Alicia Berenson, a talented painter who suddenly stops speaking after her husband is murdered. Theo Faber, a criminal psychotherapist, becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind Alicia's silence and takes a job at the secure psychiatric facility where she is being held. Like Porfiry Petrovich, Theo is a complex and morally ambiguous character who must navigate a complex web of deception and betrayal to solve the case. Fans of Morris's series will appreciate the psychological depth and moral complexity of Michaelides's work.

Stieg Larsson

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

This bestselling thriller tells the story of Mikael Blomkvist, a journalist who is hired by a wealthy industrialist to solve a decades-old missing persons case. He is aided in his investigation by Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant but deeply troubled hacker. Like Porfiry Petrovich, both Mikael and Lisbeth are complex and morally ambiguous characters who must confront their own demons as they uncover the truth. Fans of Morris's series will appreciate the intricate plotting and atmospheric setting of Larsson's work.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

This historical thriller is set in New York City in 1896 and tells the story of a team of investigators who are trying to solve a series of gruesome murders. Like Porfiry Petrovich, the protagonists of this novel are experts in their respective fields who must use their skills to track down a dangerous and elusive killer. Fans of Morris's series will appreciate the historical detail and atmospheric setting of Carr's work.

Michael Chabon

The Yiddish Policemen's Union

This alternate history novel is set in a world where Jewish refugees established a sovereign state in Sitka, Alaska, after World War II. The novel follows detective Meyer Landsman as he investigates a murder in the run-down Jewish settlement. Like Porfiry Petrovich, Landsman is a complex and morally ambiguous character who must confront his own demons as he uncovers the truth. Fans of Morris's series will appreciate the intricate plotting and atmospheric setting of Chabon's work.