Discover books similar to "Crime Through Time" series

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

If you enjoyed 'Crime Through Time' series by Miriam Grace Monfredo, you may like 'The Alienist'. This psychological thriller is set in 1896 New York City and follows the hunt for a serial killer who preys on boy prostitutes. The protagonist, Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, uses the emerging discipline of psychology to help track down the killer, making for a gripping and intelligent read.

Matthew Pearl

The Dante Club

Fans of historical crime fiction will enjoy 'The Dante Club'. Set in post-Civil War Boston, a series of murders that reenact the scenes from Dante’s Inferno force a group of poets, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, to solve the mystery. This literary thriller combines historical figures, poetry, and suspenseful intrigue, much like 'Crime Through Time'.

Malla Nunn

A Beautiful Place to Die

For those who appreciate Miriam Grace Monfredo’s attention to historical detail and complex characters, 'A Beautiful Place to Die' is a great choice. This South African crime novel is set in 1950 and follows Detective Emmanuel Cooper as he investigates a murder in a small, racially-divided town. Nunn’s vivid descriptions and character development create an immersive and thought-provoking reading experience.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

If you enjoyed the blend of history, mystery, and literature in 'Crime Through Time', you will likely appreciate 'The Name of the Rose'. This historical murder mystery is set in a 14th-century Italian monastery and features a Franciscan friar, William of Baskerville, who investigates a series of murders with the help of his novice Adso von Melk. Eco’s novel combines semiotics, medieval studies, and suspenseful storytelling.

Michael Connelly

The Lincoln Lawyer

If you liked the legal aspects of 'Crime Through Time', you may enjoy 'The Lincoln Lawyer'. This legal thriller follows defense attorney Mickey Haller as he takes on a high-profile case involving a wealthy client accused of attempted murder. Connelly’s vivid descriptions of Los Angeles and his complex characters make for an engaging and suspenseful read.

Connie Willis

The Doomsday Book

If you enjoyed the time-travel aspect of 'Crime Through Time', you may like 'The Doomsday Book'. This science fiction novel follows Kivrin, a historian who travels back in time to the 14th century to study the Middle Ages. However, she becomes embroiled in a deadly epidemic, forcing her to navigate the challenges of the past while trying to return to the present. Willis’s vivid descriptions and character development create an engaging and thought-provoking reading experience.

Michael Chabon

The Yiddish Policemen's Union

If you liked the blend of history, mystery, and alternate reality in 'Crime Through Time', you will likely appreciate 'The Yiddish Policemen's Union'. This alternate history novel is set in a Jewish settlement in Sitka, Alaska, in an