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Professor Simon Shaw, by Sarah R. Shaber, is a cozy mystery series that follows the adventures of a history professor as she tries to solve mysteries and crimes that take place in her small North Carolina town. With a clever blend of history, mystery, and humor, these books are a delight for fans of the cozy mystery genre.
Caleb Carr
The Alienist
If you enjoy historical mysteries with a psychological twist, 'The Alienist' is a great choice. Set in 1896 New York, it follows a team of investigators trying to catch a serial killer targeting boy prostitutes. The protagonist, Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, uses cutting-edge forensic techniques and profiling to understand the killer's mind.
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The Name of the Rose
For readers who appreciate historical settings and intellectual puzzles, 'The Name of the Rose' is a must-read. Set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, it combines semiotics, philosophy, and theology with a thrilling murder mystery.
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The Dante Club
If you're fascinated by literary references and historical figures, 'The Dante Club' will appeal to you. Set in post-Civil War Boston, it follows a group of poets, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Oliver Wendell Holmes, as they investigate a series of murders based on Dante's 'Inferno'.
Learn MoreMalla Nunn
A Beautiful Place to Die
If you're drawn to 'Professor Simon Shaw' for its atmospheric settings and exploration of social issues, try 'A Beautiful Place to Die'. Set in 1950s apartheid South Africa, it follows a black police detective investigating a murder in a white-only town.
Learn MoreMichael Connelly
The Lincoln Lawyer
If you enjoy legal intrigue and morally complex protagonists, 'The Lincoln Lawyer' is an excellent choice. Defense attorney Mickey Haller operates out of his Lincoln Town Car and takes on a high-stakes case that challenges his loyalties.
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The Secret History
If you're fascinated by 'Professor Simon Shaw's' exploration of academic secrets and moral dilemmas, 'The Secret History' is a compelling read. It tells the story of a group of classics students at an elite college who commit a murder to preserve their secret.
Learn MoreMichael Chabon
The Yiddish Policemen's Union
If you enjoy alternative history and noir detective stories, 'The Yiddish Policemen's Union' is a fantastic choice. Set in an alternate 1940s America where Jewish refugees have established a temporary settlement in Sitka, Alaska, it follows a detective investigating a murder that could derail the peace.
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The Hours
If you're drawn to 'Professor Simon Shaw' for its literary themes and character-driven narratives, 'The Hours' is an excellent read. It interweaves the stories of three women connected by Virginia Woolf's novel 'Mrs. Dalloway', exploring themes of love, identity, and mental health.
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The Poisonwood Bible
If you appreciate 'Professor Simon Shaw's' richly drawn settings and exploration of social issues, 'The Poisonwood Bible' is a must-read. Set in the Belgian Congo in the late 1950s, it follows the story of an evangelical Baptist family and their harrowing experiences in a rapidly changing world.
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The Shadow of the Wind
If you're captivated by 'Professor Simon Shaw's' love for books and the power they hold, 'The Shadow of the Wind' is a perfect choice. Set in post-Civil War Barcelona, it follows a young boy's quest to find the remaining copies of a mysterious book and uncover its enigmatic author's past.
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