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Film noir / hard boiled page turner
Posted on 7/31/21 at 10:38 pm
Posted on 7/31/21 at 10:38 pm
Anyone know of any books that are real page turners and have sort of an anti-hero / film noir detective feel going on? I’m in the mood for something really moody that is a page turner. I’m on vacation and would love to pick something new up.
Books with characters like the detective in book 1 of the expanse. Maybe a Max Payne type? I don’t know. Sound off!
Books with characters like the detective in book 1 of the expanse. Maybe a Max Payne type? I don’t know. Sound off!
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Posted on 7/31/21 at 11:09 pm to FrancisCostello
Not strictly on point, but Andromeda Strain - if you haven't read it, is a blazer. Easily Crichton's best novel, IMHO.
If you want quirky and maybe a little lighter, the Dirk Gently books are sort of what you're looking for in comedy format. And all Douglas Adams books are page turners.
If you want quirky and maybe a little lighter, the Dirk Gently books are sort of what you're looking for in comedy format. And all Douglas Adams books are page turners.
Posted on 8/1/21 at 3:08 pm to FrancisCostello
The Lloyd Hopkins trilogy by James Ellroy is really good. He is a master. The Black Dahlia and L.A. Confinedtial are just two more of his works.
Posted on 8/1/21 at 4:30 pm to FrancisCostello
The classics: The Big Clock, Rendezvous In Black, The Grifters,The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Jugger.
Modern: The Power Of The Dog, No Country For Old Men, The Blessing Way.
Modern: The Power Of The Dog, No Country For Old Men, The Blessing Way.
Posted on 8/1/21 at 9:10 pm to rebelrouser
"Say Nothing" ... by PR Keefe. Solid, real life page turner.
Also enjoyed his "Snakeheads"
Also enjoyed his "Snakeheads"
Posted on 8/1/21 at 9:38 pm to FrancisCostello
Raymond Chandler and Dashielle Hammett.
Posted on 8/2/21 at 7:14 am to FrancisCostello
The Last Good Kiss by James Crumley
Posted on 8/5/21 at 2:18 pm to FrancisCostello
Phillip Marlowe fits your description perfectly. IMO the Marlowe series is the best pulp fiction ever created, although I'm sure others would disagree. I've read them all quite a few times. Start with The Big Sleep and enjoy the ride.
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