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Elly Griffiths

The Crossing Places

Like Stevie Houston, Elly Griffiths' protagonist Ruth Galloway is a strong-willed, intelligent woman who solves mysteries. In this novel, Ruth, a forensic archaeologist, is drawn into a police investigation when bones are found on a nearby beach—bones that may be the remains of a missing local child. This book is a great choice for Stevie Houston Mystery fans because it combines archaeology, mystery, and a compelling female lead.

Louise Penny

A Rule Against Murder

Fans of the Stevie Houston Mystery series will enjoy Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache novels, which feature a complex plot, vivid settings, and well-drawn characters. In A Rule Against Murder, Gamache and his wife head to Manoir Bellechasse for their anniversary, but their peaceful retreat is shattered when a guest is found murdered. This book is a good choice for Stevie Houston Mystery readers because it offers a different perspective on mystery-solving, with a focus on character development and atmosphere.

Tess Gerritsen

The Silent Girl

Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli and Isles series is a great choice for Stevie Houston Mystery fans who enjoy strong female protagonists and medical mysteries. In The Silent Girl, a construction worker's accident leads to the discovery of a severed hand and a gruesome crime scene. Detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles must work together to solve the case. This book is a good fit for Stevie Houston Mystery readers because it combines forensic science, mystery, and a fast-paced plot.

Alan Bradley

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

Fans of the Stevie Houston Mystery series will enjoy The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, which features a young, intelligent protagonist who is drawn into a mystery. In this novel, eleven-year-old Flavia de Luce becomes embroiled in a murder investigation when a dead bird and a rare stamp are found at her family's estate. This book is a good choice for Stevie Houston Mystery readers because it offers a fresh take on the mystery genre, with a unique protagonist and a vividly drawn setting.

Alex Grecian

The Yard

Like the Stevie Houston Mystery series, The Yard features a strong female protagonist who solves mysteries. In this novel, Detective Inspector Walter Day is called to the scene of a grisly murder in Victorian London, and he must work with a team of detectives to solve the case. This book is a good fit for Stevie Houston Mystery readers because it offers a historical perspective on mystery-solving, with a focus on character development and atmosphere.

Tess Gerritsen

The Bone Garden

Tess Gerritsen's The Bone Garden is a great choice for Stevie Houston Mystery fans who enjoy medical mysteries and historical settings. In this novel, a Boston medical student discovers a skull in the foundation of a house, leading to a series of murders that span two centuries. This book is a good fit for Stevie Houston Mystery readers because it combines forensic science, mystery, and a vividly drawn historical setting.

Jason Goodwin

The Janissary Tree

Fans of the Stevie Houston Mystery series will enjoy The Janissary Tree, which features a strong male protagonist who solves mysteries in a historical setting. In this novel, a series of murders in Istanbul leads investigator Yashim Togalu on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth. This book is a good fit for Stevie Houston Mystery readers because it offers a unique perspective on mystery-solving, with a focus on character development and atmosphere.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

Like the Stevie Houston Mystery series, The Alienist features a strong male protagonist who solves mysteries in a historical setting. In this novel, a serial killer is terrorizing New York City, and a team of investigators must use the latest forensic techniques to catch the killer. This book is a good fit for Stevie Houston Mystery readers because it combines historical detail, forensic science, and a fast-paced plot.

Fiona Barton

The Widow

Fans of the Stevie Houston Mystery series will enjoy The Widow, which features a complex plot, vivid settings, and well-drawn characters. In this novel, a woman's husband is accused of a terrible crime, and she must confront her own past to clear his name. This book is a good choice for Stevie Houston Mystery readers because it offers a different perspective on mystery-solving, with a focus on character development and atmosphere.

Jane Harper

The Dry

The Dry is a great choice for Stevie Houston Mystery fans who enjoy a complex plot, vivid settings, and well-drawn characters. In this novel, a federal agent returns to his hometown in Australia to investigate a murder, and he must confront his own past to solve the case. This book is a good fit for Stevie Houston Mystery readers because it offers a unique perspective on mystery-solving, with a focus on character development and atmosphere.

Michael Connelly

The Black Echo

Fans of the Stevie Houston Mystery series will enjoy The Black Echo, which features a strong male protagonist who solves mysteries in a contemporary setting. In this novel, a veteran detective investigates a murder that is connected to his own past. This book is a good fit for Stevie Houston Mystery readers because it combines forensic science, mystery, and a fast-paced plot.