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Lawrence Sanders

The First Deadly Sin

If you enjoyed the fast-paced crime novels in the Drake series, you'll likely appreciate Lawrence Sanders' The First Deadly Sin. This thrilling novel features New York City Police Department Commander Edward X. Delaney, who is on the hunt for a vicious serial killer. The intricate plot and vivid characters make this a gripping read, much like Marlowe's Drake series.

Ross Macdonald

The Chill

Fans of the Drake series will enjoy Ross Macdonald's The Chill, a classic detective novel with a noir feel. The story revolves around private investigator Lew Archer, who is hired to find a missing person and uncovers a web of deceit and dark family secrets. The Chill's complex plot and well-developed characters will appeal to readers who enjoy Marlowe's Drake series.

Ross Macdonald

The Galton Case

Another great pick for Drake series fans is The Galton Case by Ross Macdonald. In this novel, Lew Archer is tasked with finding the long-lost heir to a sizable fortune, leading him down a dangerous path filled with family drama and dark secrets. The Galton Case's intricate plot and atmospheric writing will captivate readers who enjoy Marlowe's Drake series.

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep is a classic hard-boiled detective novel that Drake series fans will appreciate. Private investigator Philip Marlowe is hired to investigate a blackmail case but soon finds himself entangled in a web of crime, murder, and deceit. The Big Sleep's snappy dialogue, vivid characters, and intricate plot will captivate readers who enjoy Marlowe's Drake series.

Raymond Chandler

Farewell, My Lovely

Farewell, My Lovely, another classic detective novel by Raymond Chandler, is a great choice for Drake series fans. When private investigator Philip Marlowe becomes entangled in a missing persons case, he uncovers a dangerous criminal underworld filled with gangsters, thugs, and femme fatales. Farewell, My Lovely's gritty atmosphere, sharp dialogue, and intricate plot will appeal to readers who enjoy Marlowe's Drake series.

Raymond Chandler

The Long Goodbye

The Long Goodbye, Raymond Chandler's final novel featuring private investigator Philip Marlowe, is a must-read for Drake series fans. When Marlowe befriends a troubled war veteran, he becomes embroiled in a complex web of crime, deceit, and betrayal. The Long Goodbye's atmospheric writing, vivid characters, and intricate plot will captivate readers who enjoy Marlowe's Drake series.

Richard Stark

The Man With The Getaway Face

The Man with the Getaway Face, the second novel in Richard Stark's Parker series, is a great choice for Drake series fans. When Parker undergoes plastic surgery to evade the law, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous heist that could cost him everything. The Man with the Getaway Face's fast-paced plot, gritty atmosphere, and uncompromising protagonist will appeal to readers who enjoy Marlowe's Drake series.

Richard Stark

The Outfit

The Outfit, the third novel in Richard Stark's Parker series, is a must-read for Drake series fans. When Parker sets out to take revenge on the criminal organization that betrayed him, he embarks on a dangerous journey that could cost him everything. The Outfit's fast-paced plot, gritty atmosphere, and uncompromising protagonist will appeal to readers who enjoy Marlowe's Drake series.