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This is the 11th book in the 'Rizzoli & Isles' series by Tess Gerritsen, which features a female detective and medical examiner as the main characters. In 'The Silent Girl', Rizzoli and Isles investigate a gruesome murder in Boston's Chinatown that leads them down a dark path of secrets and betrayal.

Michael Connelly

The Black Echo

This is the first book in the 'Harry Bosch' series by Michael Connelly, which features a male detective as the main character. In 'The Black Echo', Harry Bosch investigates the murder of a fellow Vietnam veteran and uncovers a web of corruption and deceit within the LAPD.

Sue Grafton

A is for Alibi

This is the first book in the 'Alphabet' series by Sue Grafton, which, like 'V.I. Warshawski' by Sara Paretsky, features a strong female detective as the main character. In 'A is for Alibi', Kinsey Millhone is hired to investigate a murder that occurred eight years ago and uncovers a twisted tale of revenge and betrayal.

Martin Cruz Smith

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This is a standalone novel by Martin Cruz Smith that features a male detective as the main character. In 'Gorky Park', Arkady Renko investigates a series of murders in Moscow's Gorky Park and uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the Soviet government.

Josephine Tey

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This is a standalone novel by Josephine Tey that features a male detective as the main character. In 'The Daughter of Time', detective Alan Grant becomes fascinated with the historical mystery surrounding the fate of the Princes in the Tower and sets out to uncover the truth.

Laurell K. Hamilton

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This is the 5th book in the 'Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter' series by Laurell K. Hamilton, which features a female protagonist who is a animator and vampire hunter. In 'The Killing Dance', Anita is forced to confront a group of rogue vampires and must use all of her skills to survive.

Patricia Cornwell

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This is the 19th book in the 'Kay Scarpetta' series by Patricia Cornwell, which features a female medical examiner as the main character. In 'The Last Precinct', Kay Scarpetta investigates a series of murders that may be connected to a secret government project and must confront her own past in order to solve the case.

Michael Connelly

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This is the 2nd book in the 'Jack McEvoy' series by Michael Connelly, which features a male journalist as the main character. In 'The Poet', Jack McEvoy investigates a series of murders of police officers and uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the FBI.

Patricia Highsmith

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This is a standalone novel by Patricia Highsmith that features a male con artist as the main character. In 'The Talented Mr. Ripley', Tom Ripley becomes obsessed with a wealthy young man and will stop at nothing to take his place in the world. It's a great choice for readers who enjoy the blend of mystery and psychological intrigue found in 'V.I. Warshawski' by Sara Paretsky.