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Alan Bradley

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

Flavia de Luce, a precocious 11-year-old chemist with a passion for poison, becomes embroiled in a murder investigation when a man is found dead in her family's garden. This gripping mystery is filled with humor, intelligence, and a delightful protagonist, much like Grimes' Richard Jury series.

Charles Finch

A Beautiful Blue Death

In Victorian London, gentleman sleuth Charles Lenox is called upon to investigate a series of murders connected to a rare and valuable blue poison. Finch's attention to historical detail and intricate plotting make this a great fit for fans of Richard Jury.

Nicholas Meyer

The West End Horror

Set in the world of Sherlock Holmes, this novel follows the great detective as he investigates a series of murders connected to a London stage production. Meyer's clever plotting and witty prose make this a worthy addition to any mystery fan's bookshelf, and a great choice for fans of Martha Grimes.

Laurie R. King

The Beekeeper's Apprentice

In this series opener, Mary Russell, a young woman with a keen intellect, meets the retired Sherlock Holmes and becomes his apprentice. Together, they investigate a series of murders and uncover a dangerous conspiracy. King's vivid prose and complex characters make this a great choice for fans of Richard Jury.

Jason Goodwin

The Janissary Tree

Set in 1830s Istanbul, this mystery follows Yashim, a eunuch in the employ of the Ottoman sultan, as he investigates a series of murders connected to the Janissary Corps, an elite military unit. Goodwin's richly detailed setting and intricate plotting make this a great choice for fans of historical mysteries.

P.D. James

An Unsuitable Job for a Woman

Cordelia Gray, a young woman with a troubled past, becomes a private detective and is hired to investigate the suicide of a Cambridge student. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies. James's masterful plotting and complex characters make this a great choice for fans of Richard Jury.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

Set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, this mystery follows Brother William of Baskerville as he investigates a series of murders connected to a mysterious book. Eco's richly detailed setting and intricate plotting make this a great choice for fans of historical mysteries.

Matthew Pearl

The Dante Club

Set in post-Civil War Boston, this mystery follows a group of poets, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Oliver Wendell Holmes, as they investigate a series of murders connected to the works of Dante. Pearl's vivid prose and intricate plotting make this a great choice for fans of historical mysteries.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

Set in 1896 New York City, this mystery follows a team of investigators as they hunt for a serial killer who preys on boy prostitutes. Carr's vivid prose and intricate plotting make this a great choice for fans of historical mysteries.

Michael Connelly

The Lincoln Lawyer

Defense attorney Mickey Haller, who operates out of the back of his Lincoln town car, takes on a high-profile murder case that could make or break his career. Connelly's gritty prose and complex characters make this a great choice for fans of legal thrillers.

Dorothy L. Sayers

Gaudy Night

Set at an Oxford women's college, this mystery follows amateur sleuth Harriet Vane as she investigates a series of poison pen letters and other disturbing events. Sayers' vivid prose and complex characters make this a great choice for fans of academic mysteries.