Amazon.co.uk: Some favourite crime-fiction series #1 (no special order)

Some favourite crime-fiction series #1 (no special order)
A Listmania! list by Maxine Clarke "Maxine of Petrona" (Kingston upon Thames, Surrey United Kingdom)

The Martin Beck series - Roseanna

1. The Martin Beck series - Roseanna by Maj Sj�wall

The list author says:
	"First and best of modern crime fiction series: a 10-book "story of a crime", that of policeman Martin Beck and post-war Swedish society/politics"

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2. The Black Echo by Michael Connelly

The list author says:
	"Excellent series about LAPD Harry Bosch, various partners and (in later novels) other recurring characters, including the city of LA."

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3. Studio 69 by Liza Marklund

The list author says:
	"Swedish journalist Annika Bengztrom struggles with career and personal crises/family. Brilliant series, one of my all-time favourites."

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4. Stratton's War by Laura Wilson

The list author says:
	"I don't read historical crime fiction usually, but this London series (starting in WW2) is superb, featuring DI Ted Stratton."

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Jar City (Reykjavik Murder Mysteries 1)

5. Jar City (Reykjavik Murder Mysteries 1) by Arnaldur Indridason

The list author says:
	"Superb, classic police procedurals from Iceland, often on scientific themes, with a great central character - the very depressive (but occasionally funny) Erlunder."

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6. A Is for Alibi by Sue Grafton

The list author says:
	"Long-running series about PI Kinsey Millhone, the nearest modern equivalent to the classic novels of the 30s and 40s?"

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The Dragon Man (Hal Challis Novel) (Hal Challis Mystery 1)

7. The Dragon Man (Hal Challis Novel) (Hal Challis Mystery 1) by Garry Disher

The list author says:
	"Excellent, atmospheric Australian series with telling interplay between police colleagues"

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8. Last Rituals by Yrsa Sigurdardottir

The list author says:
	"More from Iceland: curious lawyer Thora solves mysteries that are often darker than they seem at first, amid domestic crises"

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From Doon With Death: (A Wexford Case)

9. From Doon With Death: (A Wexford Case) by Ruth Rendell

The list author says:
	"The Inspector Wexford series has been running for more than 40 years and still manages to engage the interest, particularly on how global sociopolitics affects people's daily lives"

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Raven Black (Shetland Quartet 1)

10. Raven Black (Shetland Quartet 1) by Ann Cleeves

The list author says:
	"Take your pick between this, her Shetland Island series, and her Vera Stanhope police series- both show insight into human dilemmas and are good mystery stories."

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The Mind's Eye (Van Veeteren Series)

11. The Mind's Eye (Van Veeteren Series) by H�kan Nesser

The list author says:
	"Blackly funny police procedural series by a Swedish author but not set in Sweden"

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Don't Look Back (An Inspector Sejer mystery)

12. Don't Look Back (An Inspector Sejer mystery) by Karin Fossum

The list author says:
	"Wonderful fables with psychological insight from Norway; the crime plots are not that central but the stories are memorable."

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Bad Debts (Jack Irish Thriller 1)

13. Bad Debts (Jack Irish Thriller 1) by Peter Temple

The list author says:
	"Brilliant Melbourne stories - either this, the Jack Irish (ex lawyer PI) series or The Broken Shore/Truth. Wonderful language."

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The Crossing Places: A case for Ruth Galloway

14. The Crossing Places: A case for Ruth Galloway by Elly Griffiths

The list author says:
	"Norfolk atmosphere and wonderful character of Dr Ruth Galloway, forensic archaeologist, and her interactions with DI Harry Nelson and team."

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Dead Before Dying (Coronet books)

15. Dead Before Dying (Coronet books) by Deon Meyer

The list author says:
	"Only loosely connected, Deon Meyer's South African thrillers are so exciting and paint a vivid portrait of a complex country during political upheaval and transition."

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The Coffin Trail

16. The Coffin Trail by Martin Edwards

The list author says:
	"Police procedural (DI Hannah Scarlett) meets history and book collecting in atmospheric series set in English Lake District."

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Yours Until Death

17. Yours Until Death by Gunnar Staalesen

The list author says:
	"Long-running Norwegian PI series about ex-social worker Varg Veum. Lots have not been translated into English (yet?). There is also a TV series available on DVD (US format)."

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium Trilogy Book 1)

18. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium Trilogy Book 1) by Stieg Larsson

The list author says:
	"There are only three books but you can't not read them! Lisbeth Salander is a great creation, and there are thrills aplenty concerning politics, journalism and more."

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Privileged Information

19. Privileged Information by Stephen White

The list author says:
	"Boulder, Colorado psychologist Alan Gregory investigates - sometimes slow but well worth reading."

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Echoes From The Dead

20. Echoes From The Dead by Johan Theorin

The list author says:
	"With two of the Oland quartet so far published (in English), this may be the best series currently being written. Swedish, and brilliant."

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The Redbreast: A Harry Hole thriller (Oslo Sequence 1)

21. The Redbreast: A Harry Hole thriller (Oslo Sequence 1) by Jo Nesbo

The list author says:
	"Harry Hole of the Oslo police, is what makes this series, which is sometimes too OTT and gory, but certainly exciting."

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The Shape of Water (Inspector Montalbano Mysteries)

22. The Shape of Water (Inspector Montalbano Mysteries) by Andrea Camilleri

The list author says:
	"Sublime Sicilian crime- Inspector Montalbano and colleagues, wonderful translation, incredible food, humour and poignancy."

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INVOLUNTARY WITNESS

23. INVOLUNTARY WITNESS by Gianrico Carofiglio

The list author says:
	"Set in Bari, Italy, I love this series about a bibliophile lawyer."

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The Monkey's Raincoat

24. The Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais

The list author says:
	"PI Elvis Cole and ex-vet Joe Pike are a likeable team in classic LA detective stories"

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25. Sun Storm by Asa Larsson

The list author says:
	"Swedish series about lawyer Rebecca Martinsson and a detective team led by family woman Anna Marie Mella. I love it."

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	Maxine Clarke "Maxine of Petrona" (Kingston upon Thames, Surrey United Kingdom)

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Last updated: 11/02/2011

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