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The Red Room
1.  The Red Room by Nicci French
The list author says:
  "A fast paced, chilling thriller with an unexpected ending. I couldn't put it down. [UK Setting]"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

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The Jigsaw Man
2.  The Jigsaw Man by Paul Britton
The list author says:
  "Autobiograpical. Explores the minds of criminals. Fascinating stuff that's definitely worth reading! [UK Setting]"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)

The Firm
3.  The Firm by John Grisham
The list author says:
  "Classic Grimsham! If you've seen the film then believe me when I say that the book is MUCH better. [US Setting]"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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Unnatural Causes
4.  Unnatural Causes by Baroness P. D. James
The list author says:
  "A classic detective tale - a little dated but still a good read [UK Setting]"
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3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Scold's Bridle
5.  Scold's Bridle by Minette Walters
The list author says:
  "Minette Walters at her very best! Beautifully portrayed characters in a fast-paced and historically interesting story. [UK Setting]"
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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In A Dry Season: An Inspector Banks Mystery
6.  In A Dry Season: An Inspector Banks Mystery by Peter Robinson
The list author says:
  "Inspector Banks at his best. A psychological thriller that takes the reader back to rural life during WWII. [UK Setting]"
£4.89   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Gorky Park
7.  Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith
The list author says:
  "A classic spy story in the old Soviet during The Cold War [Soviet Setting]"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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The Tightrope Men
8.  The Tightrope Men by Desmond Bagley
The list author says:
  "First published in the 70s, a thriller that's still as good today! [Norwegian & Finnish Settings]"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Dead Simple
9.  Dead Simple by Peter James
The list author says:
  "Superbly written; fast paced; great detail; masses of twists and turns. Don't miss it! [UK Setting]"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (210 customer reviews)

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When The Devil Holds The Candle (Inspector Sejer Mystery)
10.  When The Devil Holds The Candle (Inspector Sejer Mystery) by Karin Fossum
The list author says:
  "Excellent story written in both 1st and 3rd person. Lacks some tension due to translation problems but otherwise highly recommended. [Norwegian Setting]"
£5.99   Used & New from: £1.88
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

The Complete Sherlock Holmes
11.  The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The list author says:
  "No crime collection would be complete without it. [UK Setting]"
£17.44   Used & New from: £14.35
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Postmortem (A Scarpetta Novel)
12.  Postmortem (A Scarpetta Novel) by Patricia Cornwell
The list author says:
  "An undemanding thriller that's brutal and chilling. [US Setting]"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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Water Like a Stone
13.  Water Like a Stone by Deborah Crombie
The list author says:
  "Set in Nantwich, this is as much about relationships on various levels as it is about police procedure and crime solving. [UK Setting]"
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3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Genesis Code
14.  The Genesis Code by John Case
The list author says:
  "Although the conclusion is predicable, this is a fast-paced novel that I found difficult to put down. [US and Italian Setting]"
£5.24   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

Sister
15.  Sister by Rosamund Lupton
The list author says:
  "Excellent first novel that keeps you guessing until the very end. [UK Setting]"
£4.79   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (476 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Great Train Robbery
16.  The Great Train Robbery by Michael Crichton
The list author says:
  "Excellent historical crime novel by the author of Jurassic Park. [UK Setting]"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Dying To Tell
17.  Dying To Tell by Robert Goddard
The list author says:
  "Far fetched but fast paced. Worth a read. [UK & International Settings]"
£7.19   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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