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The Mitch Tobin series, written by Tucker Coe, is a captivating sequence of crime novels that follow the life and investigations of the former police officer, Mitch Tobin. After being wrongfully accused and serving time for the murder of his wife, Tobin is released from prison and seeks to redeem himself by becoming a private investigator. The first book in the series, "The Long Sleep," introduces Tobin as a complex and troubled protagonist, struggling to come to terms with his past and rebuild his life. When he is hired to investigate the murder of a wealthy businessman, Tobin is drawn into a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to destroy him. Throughout the series, Tobin's character evolves as he confronts his inner demons and uncovers the truth behind a series of intricate and puzzling crimes. In "A Accounting for Murder," Tobin is hired by a small-town accountant to investigate the murder of his partner, leading him to uncover a vast criminal conspiracy. In "Degrees of Guilt," Tobin must confront his own guilt as he investigates the murder of a close friend. Coe's writing style is sharp and concise, with a keen eye for detail that brings the gritty world of 1960s New York City to life. The series is known for its complex plotlines, unexpected twists, and nuanced characters, making it a must-read for fans of crime fiction and noir. Overall, the Mitch Tobin series is a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of redemption, guilt, and the human condition. With its intricate plotlines, memorable characters, and atmospheric settings, it is a series that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.
Ross Macdonald
The Drowning Pool
In this second book in the Lew Archer series, Archer is hired by a wealthy widow to investigate her daughter's suicide. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a tangled web of family secrets, blackmail, and murder. The Drowning Pool shares the same California setting and similar themes of corruption and moral decay as the Mitch Tobin series.
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The Galton Case
This third book in the Lew Archer series finds Archer searching for the illegitimate son of a wealthy man. The search takes him to the dark underbelly of California society, where he encounters a cast of unsavory characters and uncovers a series of shocking secrets. The Galton Case is a classic example of Macdonald's ability to combine complex plotting with deep psychological insights.
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The Chill
In this later Lew Archer novel, Archer is hired by a wealthy businessman to find his runaway daughter. The search takes Archer to a small town in northern California, where he uncovers a dark secret that has been hidden for decades. The Chill is a powerful exploration of the destructive legacy of the past, and how it continues to haunt the present.
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The Eiger Sanction
This thriller about an assassin who is hired to climb the Eiger in the Swiss Alps and kill a fellow climber shares some similarities with the Mitch Tobin series. Like Tobin, the protagonist of The Eiger Sanction is a former police officer who is drawn into a dangerous world of crime and violence. The novel is also known for its vivid descriptions of the Swiss Alps and the sport of mountain climbing.
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The Day of the Jackal
This bestselling thriller about a professional assassin who is hired to kill a high-profile political target shares some similarities with the Mitch Tobin series. Like Tobin, the assassin in The Day of the Jackal is a skilled professional who must use all of his cunning and resourcefulness to complete his mission. The novel is also known for its meticulous research and attention to detail.
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The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
This classic spy novel about a British agent who is sent on a dangerous mission to East Germany shares some similarities with the Mitch Tobin series. Like Tobin, the protagonist of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a skilled professional who must navigate a complex web of deceit and betrayal. The novel is also known for its deep psychological insights and moral ambiguity.
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The Maltese Falcon
This classic hard-boiled detective novel about a private investigator who is hired to track down a valuable statue shares some similarities with the Mitch Tobin series. Like Tobin, the protagonist of The Maltese Falcon is a tough, no-nonsense detective who must navigate a dangerous underworld of crime and violence. The novel is also known for its snappy dialogue and vivid characters.
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Red Dragon
This thriller about an FBI agent who is hunting a serial killer shares some similarities with the Mitch Tobin series. Like Tobin, the FBI agent in Red Dragon is a skilled professional who must use all of his cunning and resourcefulness to catch the killer. The novel is also known for its vivid descriptions of the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit and the mind of a serial killer.
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The Silence of the Lambs
This sequel to Red Dragon finds FBI agent Clarice Starling once again teaming up with the brilliant but deadly serial killer Hannibal Lecter to catch a new killer. The novel shares some similarities with the Mitch Tobin series in its exploration of the darker corners of the human psyche and the lengths to which people will go to survive. The novel is also known for its tense, suspenseful plot and its unforgettable characters.
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The Big Sleep
This classic hard-boiled detective novel about a private investigator who is hired to investigate a blackmail case shares some similarities with the Mitch Tobin series. Like Tobin, the protagonist of The Big Sleep is a tough, no-nonsense detective who must navigate a dangerous underworld of crime and violence. The novel is also known for its snappy dialogue and vivid characters.
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