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Raymond Chandler

The Long Goodbye

Raymond Chandler's The Long Goodbye is a masterful exploration of loyalty, friendship, and betrayal, as private detective Philip Marlowe becomes entangled in the lives of a wealthy alcoholic and a mysterious gangster. Fans of Rex Burns' Gabe Wager series will appreciate the complex plot and vivid characters.

Ross Macdonald

The Drowning Pool

The Drowning Pool is another excellent choice for those who enjoy Rex Burns' Gabe Wager series. In this Lew Archer novel, Archer investigates a blackmail case that leads to a series of murders, uncovering a dark family secret in the process. The complex plot and vivid characters will resonate with Wager fans.

Marcel Proust

Swann's Way

For readers who appreciate the historical and social context in Rex Burns' Gabe Wager series, Marcel Proust's Swann's Way offers a richly detailed exploration of French society in the late 19th century. While not a detective novel, its intricate narrative and character development will captivate Wager fans.

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep is a classic hard-boiled detective novel featuring Philip Marlowe, a private investigator who takes on a case involving a wealthy family and a web of crime and deceit. Fans of Gabe Wager will enjoy the fast-paced narrative and vivid characters.

Raymond Chandler

Farewell, My Lovely

Another great pick for Gabe Wager fans is Raymond Chandler's Farewell, My Lovely, which features private detective Philip Marlowe as he investigates a missing person case that leads him to a dangerous criminal underworld. The gritty, atmospheric prose will remind you of Burns' storytelling.

Ross Macdonald

The Galton Case

In The Galton Case, Lew Archer is hired to find a missing heir, only to discover a tangled web of family secrets and deceit. The intricate plot and vivid characters will appeal to fans of Rex Burns' Gabe Wager series, as Archer navigates the criminal underworld with determination and grit.