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Crime, Thriller, Mystery

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Michael Connelly, Raymond Chandler, Lee Child,
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David Stanley is a rising star in the world of crime fiction. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Los Angeles landscape, Stanley’s novels capture the essence of the city, drawing inspiration from the timeless works of Michael Connelly and Raymond Chandler. His writing, filled with intricate plots and vivid characters, immerses readers in the gritty mysteries of the City of Angels. With each book, Stanley cements his place as a captivating new voice in the genre. He lives in Scotland with his family.

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Average rating: 4.21 · 865 ratings · 31 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Night Passenger (Chris Thorne, #1) 4.18 avg rating — 448 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dark Halo (Johnny Coombes, #1) 4.24 avg rating — 245 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Scapegoat (Johnny Coombes, #2) 4.28 avg rating — 143 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Final Cut (Johnny Coombes, #3) 4.10 avg rating — 29 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Ironwood (Catalina, #2)

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Voodoo River (Elvis Cole, #5)

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The Final Cut (Johnny Coombes, #3)

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