Discover books similar to "Scent of Murder" series

Alan Bradley

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

For readers who loved the amateur sleuth aspect in 'Scent of Murder', this book features an 11-year-old chemistry prodigy named Flavia de Luce who solves a murder in her small English village during the 1950s.

Nicholas Meyer

The West End Horror

If you're captivated by the historical setting and literary connections in 'Scent of Murder', you'll be intrigued by this Sherlock Holmes novel that delves into the world of Oscar Wilde and a series of murders in Victorian London's theater district.

Matthew Pearl

The Dante Club

This literary thriller set in post-Civil War Boston will appeal to fans of 'Scent of Murder'. A series of murders reenacting scenes from Dante's Inferno prompts a group of writers, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Oliver Wendell Holmes, to solve the mystery.

Jason Goodwin

The Janissary Tree

If you're fascinated by the historical context in 'Scent of Murder', try this mystery novel set in 1830s Istanbul. The story follows a eunuch detective named Yashim as he investigates the murders of several imperial pages.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

Fans of historical crime fiction will enjoy this book, which is set in 1896 New York City. A series of murders targeting boy prostitutes leads a criminal psychologist, a newspaper illustrator, and a police commissioner to work together to solve the case.

Michael Connelly

The Black Echo

For those who appreciate the suspenseful mystery in 'Scent of Murder', this novel by Michael Connelly is a great choice. It features LAPD detective Harry Bosch investigating a murder with connections to his own past in the Vietnam War.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

If you're intrigued by the combination of history, religion, and mystery in 'Scent of Murder', you'll be enthralled by this international bestseller. Set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, a series of murders forces a Franciscan friar and his young apprentice to unravel the mystery.

Michael Connelly

The Lincoln Lawyer

Fans of legal intrigue and suspense in 'Scent of Murder' will enjoy this novel. Defense attorney Mickey Haller takes on a high-profile case that forces him to confront his own demons and the darker side of the legal system.

Tess Gerritsen

The Silent Girl

If you're looking for a suspenseful mystery with a strong female lead, this book is a great choice. Detective Jane Rizzoli investigates a decades-old Chinatown murder with ties to a present-day crime, uncovering a web of secrets and deception.