Fiction you can't put down, and must not miss!!

A Listmania! list by Mr. K. Dean "pearlydean" (Derby, UK)
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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (International Writers)
1.  Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (International Writers) by Patrick Suskind
The list author says:
  "This is an intriguing book that takes you so far away from what you would expect in a book that it ends up giving you a totally different perspective on the world."
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The Wasp Factory
2.  The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks
The list author says:
  "This was the first Iain Banks book I read, and although it can be quite deeply disturbing, it was also absolutely impossible to put down."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (155 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Kissing in Manhattan
3.  Kissing in Manhattan by David Schickler
The list author says:
  "I wouldn't normally buy a book with a title like this, but the sleeve notes were interesting.  The content was even more off the wall.  An excellent read."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Only Forward
4.  Only Forward by Michael Marshall Smith
The list author says:
  "I started with this one and then I had to read everything Michael Marshall Smith had written.  They're all VERY different.  If you appreciate creative lateral thinking then try this!"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Nymphomation
5.  Nymphomation by Jeff Noon
The list author says:
  "Jeff Noon is great.  So far I enjoyed this one most, but if you've ever been clubbing and want to read a book that re-creates the atmosphere totally, then read Jeff Noon's Needle in the Groove!"
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The Blue Nowhere
6.  The Blue Nowhere by Jeffery Deaver
The list author says:
  "I know Jeffery Deaver is a bit more mainstream, but I read this one first, and I could not put this down.  It was stunning.  Loads of twists in the story.  I've become a great Jeffery Deaver fan now."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)

Darwin's Radio
7.  Darwin's Radio by Greg Bear
The list author says:
  "What can I say - my whole family and all my friends have read this now, I enthused about it so much.  The awful thing is, it could happen!!!!"
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

Snow Crash
8.  Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
The list author says:
  "Neal Stephenson is a visionary.  This cyberfiction has lead the way, and is a great read!"
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From the Corner of His Eye
9.  From the Corner of His Eye by Dean Koontz
The list author says:
  "I've read many Dean Koontz novels, and they're often very scary, but can sometimes get formulaic.  Not this one.  See what it's like from the inside of a mass murderers brain!"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)

The Dice Man
10.  The Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart
The list author says:
  "This is certainly a different way to live your life.  Once you've read the book you'll want to try it - but don't get too carried away!!"
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3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)

Bridget Jones's Diary (Film Tie-in): A Novel
11.  Bridget Jones's Diary (Film Tie-in): A Novel by Helen Fielding
The list author says:
  "A bit of a girly one to throw in, but even my husband found it hilarious!  Even better than the film and evey woman MUST relate to it."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (164 customer reviews)

Gideon
12.  Gideon by Russell Andrews
The list author says:
  "Wow, what a book - bought totally by accident in an airport.  It was such an eye opener to the power of the media.  If you think the politicians are in charge, think again."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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Voyager Classics - Weaveworld
13.  Voyager Classics - Weaveworld by Clive Barker
The list author says:
  "Weaveworld is a cross between horror and fantasy, but there is less horror than in many of his books.  This book is a must-read, it's so different to anything else you have ever read!"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

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Redrobe (Earthlight)
14.  Redrobe (Earthlight) by Jon Courtenay Grimwood
The list author says:
  "It takes a bit of getting into, but it's well worthwhile.  I've started on the rest of his books now too, and they're just as good."
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

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