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Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl

For readers who enjoy Lovejoy's cleverness and the world of antiques, Artemis Fowl is a great choice. This young adult series features a twelve-year-old criminal mastermind who deals in rare artifacts and has a knack for getting into trouble.

Jonathan Stroud

The Bartimaeus Trilogy

If you're drawn to Lovejoy's magical realism and witty banter, you'll love this young adult series. The Bartimaeus Trilogy features a clever and resourceful protagonist who summons a wise-cracking djinni to help him solve magical mysteries.

Alexander McCall Smith

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

If you enjoy Lovejoy's clever sleuthing and the charming depiction of England's countryside, you'll appreciate Mma Ramotswe's detective agency in Botswana. McCall Smith's warm and gentle storytelling will remind you of Gash's style.

E.W. Hornung

The Amateur Cracksman

For those who relish Lovejoy's roguish charm and cunning, this collection of short stories about a gentleman thief, A.J. Raffles, will be a delight. Hornung's tales of crime and adventure are similar to Gash's Lovejoy series.

Jasper Fforde

The Eyre Affair

If you're drawn to Lovejoy's quirky characters and the blending of history, literature, and mystery, you'll love Fforde's Thursday Next series. The Eyre Affair is a witty and imaginative novel that combines literature and crime in a unique way.

Scott Lynch

The Lies of Locke Lamora

If you're drawn to Lovejoy's cunning and the world of crime, you'll love this fantasy series. The Lies of Locke Lamora features a charming and resourceful protagonist who's a master of deception and thievery, and the series is filled with witty banter and high-stakes adventure.