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Southern California crime writers
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A Stranger Lies ThereA Stranger Lies There by Stephen Santogrossi
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Winner of the Malice Domestic Award for best first mystery. "Two thumbs way up" from the other major online bookseller's Editorial Review, which called it "an appealing blend of SoCal noir and psychological suspense ala Dean Koontz."
Odd HoursOdd Hours by Dean Koontz
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Koontz's quirky and engaging 2008 Odd Thomas entry.
The Brass Verdict: A Novel (Harry Bosch)The Brass Verdict: A Novel (Harry Bosch) by Michael Connelly
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Connelly's 2008 book is a white knuckle legal thriller featuring Mickey Haller and Harry Bosch. Two for the price of one!
Chasing Darkness: An Elvis Cole Novel (Elvis Cole Novels)Chasing Darkness: An Elvis Cole Novel (Elvis Cole Novels) by Robert Crais
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An exciting L.A. crime novel featuring Elvis Cole.
Bones (Alex Delaware, No. 23)Bones (Alex Delaware, No. 23) by Jonathan Kellerman
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Alex Delaware No. 23.
On the Grind: A Shane Scully Novel (Shane Scully Novels)On the Grind: A Shane Scully Novel (Shane Scully Novels) by Stephen J. Cannell
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Shane Scully No. 8.
The Dawn PatrolThe Dawn Patrol by Don Winslow
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A crime novel set in San Diego, with an ex-cop, PI hero named Boone Daniels, who is also a die-hard surfer.
The ScarecrowThe Scarecrow by Michael Connelly
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The return of L.A. Times crime reporter Jack McEvoy.
True Detectives: A NovelTrue Detectives: A Novel by Jonathan Kellerman
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Aaron Fox and Moses Reed from Kellerman's "Bones" get starring roles in this L.A. crime novel.