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Steve Niles

"Cal McDonald Mystery" series

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The Cal McDonald Mystery series is a collection of horror novels by Steve Niles. The series follows the adventures of Cal McDonald, a private investigator who specializes in cases involving the supernatural. With its gruesome plot, dark humor, and exploration of themes such as death, identity, and morality, the Cal McDonald Mystery series is a thrilling and terrifying read.

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Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

Cal McDonald Mystery series by Steve Niles is known for its dark and gritty stories, and if you're looking for something similar, Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep is a great choice. This classic noir novel features private detective Philip Marlowe, who is hired by a wealthy general to find out who's been blackmailing his daughter. The story is full of twists and turns, and Marlowe's cynical and tough attitude will remind you of Cal McDonald.

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Raymond Chandler

The Long Goodbye

Another great choice for fans of Cal McDonald Mystery series is The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler. This novel follows private detective Philip Marlowe as he becomes entangled in the lives of a wealthy alcoholic and a struggling writer. The story is a classic noir tale with a hard-boiled detective, plenty of action, and a dark and gritty atmosphere that will appeal to fans of Steve Niles' series.

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Dashiell Hammett

The Maltese Falcon

If you're looking for a classic detective novel with a tough and cynical protagonist, The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett is a great choice. This novel follows private detective Sam Spade as he investigates the murder of his partner and the theft of a valuable statue. The story is full of twists and turns, and Spade's tough attitude and moral ambiguity will remind you of Cal McDonald.

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Thomas Harris

Red Dragon

For fans of Steve Niles' horror-infused detective stories, Thomas Harris' Red Dragon is a great choice. This novel follows FBI agent Will Graham as he tracks down a serial killer known as the Tooth Fairy. The story is a thrilling and suspenseful tale of horror and crime, with a complex and nuanced protagonist that will appeal to fans of Cal McDonald.

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Thomas Harris

The Silence of the Lambs

Another great choice for fans of Cal McDonald Mystery series is The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris. This novel follows FBI agent Clarice Starling as she seeks the help of the infamous Hannibal Lecter to catch a serial killer known as Buffalo Bill. The story is a chilling and suspenseful tale of horror and crime, with a strong and determined female protagonist that will appeal to fans of Steve Niles' series.

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Neil Gaiman

American Gods

If you're looking for a story that blends crime, mystery, and the supernatural, American Gods by Neil Gaiman is a great choice. This novel follows Shadow Moon, a recently released convict, as he becomes embroiled in a world of gods and monsters. The story is a thrilling and imaginative tale of mythology and crime, with a complex and nuanced protagonist that will appeal to fans of Cal McDonald.

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Neil Gaiman

Anansi Boys

If you're looking for a story that blends crime, mystery, and the supernatural, Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman is a great choice. This novel follows Charlie Nancy, an ordinary man who discovers he is the son of Anansi, the spider god. The story is a thrilling and imaginative tale of mythology and crime, with a complex and nuanced protagonist that will appeal to fans of Cal McDonald.

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Dashiell Hammett

The Continental Op

If you're looking for a classic detective series with a tough and cynical protagonist, The Continental Op by Dashiell Hammett is a great choice. This series follows an unnamed detective known only as the Continental Op, as he investigates crimes and solves mysteries. The series is full of action, adventure, and suspense, with a hard-boiled detective that will appeal to fans of Cal McDonald.

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