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Dashiell Hammett

Red Harvest

Fans of Spenser will appreciate this book's focus on a private investigator who is drawn into a violent and corrupt world. The story is gritty and suspenseful, with well-developed characters and a strong sense of place.

Dashiell Hammett

The Glass Key

This book features a tough and resourceful private investigator who, like Spenser, is committed to uncovering the truth, no matter the cost. The story is complex and multi-layered, with well-developed characters and a strong sense of place.

Dennis Lehane

A Drink Before the War

This book is a great choice for fans of Spenser series, as it features a tough and witty private investigator, like Spenser, who takes on a case that leads him into the dark underbelly of Boston's criminal world. The writing style and pacing are similar to Parker's, making it a smooth transition for readers.

Martin Cruz Smith

Gorky Park

This book features a determined and resourceful investigator, Arkady Renko, who, like Spenser, is committed to uncovering the truth, no matter the cost. The story takes place in a unique and atmospheric setting, providing a fresh and engaging backdrop for the narrative.

Michael Connelly

The Black Echo

Fans of Spenser will appreciate this book's focus on a former military operative turned detective, Harry Bosch, who, like Spenser, is haunted by his past and driven to solve cases that others have given up on. The story is gritty and suspenseful, with well-developed characters and a strong sense of place.

Ross Macdonald

The Galton Case

This book features a private investigator, Lew Archer, who, like Spenser, is skilled in both physical combat and intellectual problem-solving. The story is complex and multi-layered, with well-developed characters and a strong sense of place.

Ross Macdonald

The Chill

Fans of Spenser will appreciate this book's focus on a private investigator who is drawn into a complex web of deceit and violence. The story is gritty and suspenseful, with well-developed characters and a strong sense of place.

Raymond Chandler

The Long Goodbye

This book features a tough and witty private investigator, Philip Marlowe, who, like Spenser, takes on cases that lead him into the dark underbelly of the city. The writing style and pacing are similar to Parker's, making it a smooth transition for readers.

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

Fans of Spenser will appreciate this book's focus on a private investigator who is drawn into a complex web of deceit and violence. The story is gritty and suspenseful, with well-developed characters and a strong sense of place.

Dashiell Hammett

The Continental Op

This book features a collection of short stories about a tough and resourceful private investigator who takes on cases that lead him into the dark underbelly of the city. The writing style and pacing are similar to Parker's, making it a smooth transition for readers.