13 must-read crime books like He'd Rather Be Dead (Chief Inspector Littlejohn #8) by George Bellairs

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He'd Rather Be Dead (Chief Inspector Littlejohn #8)

By: George Bellairs

3.97

Format: 243 pages, Kindle Edition

The Mayor of the popular resort of Westcombe, Sir Gideon Ware, is no stranger to making enemies. …

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1. The Dime Museum Murders

By: Daniel Stashower

3.49

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

In 1897, New York City teems with hustlers and freshly made millionaires, fine artists and con arti… read more

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  • mystery thriller
  • historical
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • crime
"Toleration is good for all or it is good for none."

-Daniel Stashower, The Dime Museum Murders

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2. The White Priory Murders (Sir Henry Merrivale, #2)

By: Carter Dickson

3.66

Format: 176 pages,

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  • classics
  • british literature
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • crime
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3. Crimson Snow: Winter Mysteries

By: Martin Edwards

4.10

Format: 40 pages, Paperback

Crimson Snowbrings together a dozen vintage crime stories set in winter. Welcome to a world of Fath… read more

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  • mystery
  • classics
  • crime
  • fiction

4. Unexpected Night (Henry Gamadge, #1)

By: Elizabeth Daly

3.91

Format: 241 pages, Paperback

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5. The Cheltenham Square Murder

By: John Bude

3.19

Format: None pages, Hardcover

In the seeming tranquility of Regency Square in Cheltenham live the diverse inhabitants of its ten … read more

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6. Impact of Evidence

By: Carol Carnac

4.11

Format: 230 pages, Kindle Edition

Near St. Brynneys in the Welsh border country, isolated by heavy snow and flooding from the thaw, a… read more

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  • british literature
  • historical
  • fiction
  • 20th century
  • mystery
  • crime
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7. Crossed Skis (Julian Rivers #8)

By: Carol Carnac

3.88

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

An atmospheric holiday novel from one of the most consistently popular authors in the series, Carol… read more

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  • classics
  • british literature
  • historical
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • crime
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8. Death of an Author

By: E.C.R. Lorac

3.99

Format: 222 pages, Kindle Edition

'I hate murders and I hate murderers, but I must admit that the discovery of a bearded corpse would… read more

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  • classics
  • british literature
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • crime
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9. Murder at Everham Hall (Marius Quin Mystery #1)

By: Benedict Brown

4.01

Format: 278 pages, Kindle Edition

A mystery novelist with writer’s block, a lavish party to ring in the new year, and a film star wit… read more

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  • mystery
  • historical
  • fiction
  • british literature
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10. Crook o' Lune

By: E.C.R. Lorac

4.15

Format: 244 pages, Kindle Edition

It all began up at High Gimmerdale with the sheep-stealing, a hateful act in the shepherding lands … read more

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  • mystery thriller
  • classics
  • british literature
  • 20th century
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • crime
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11. Murderer's Mistake (Robert Macdonald #28)

By: E.C.R. Lorac

4.07

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

It's not long after the end of WWII, rationing is still in force in the UK, and Chief Inspector Mac… read more

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  • mystery thriller
  • classics
  • british literature
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • crime
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12. Case in the Clinic

By: E.C.R. Lorac

4.05

Format: 216 pages, Kindle Edition

The story begins with the sudden death of an elderly clergyman named Anderby, who drops dead while … read more

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  • mystery
  • crime
  • fiction
  • british literature
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13. The Hurtwood Village Murders (Marius Quin Mystery #2)

By: Benedict Brown

4.37

Format: 294 pages, Kindle Edition

A series of threatening letters, a forgotten figure from the past, and a killer out to settle score… read more

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  • british literature
  • historical
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • crime
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14. Murder's a Swine

By: Nap Lombard

3.74

Format: 280 pages, Kindle Edition

“I should imagine this was murder, too, because it would be very difficult to build yourself into a… read more

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  • mystery thriller
  • classics
  • british literature
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • crime
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15. Impact of Evidence

By: E. C. R. Lorac

4.32

Format: 241 pages, Kindle Edition

AMONG THE hills of the Welsh borders a little group of farmsteads is isolated by snow and ice, then… read more

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16. The Paddington Mystery (Dr. Priestly #1)

By: John Rhode

3.65

Format: None pages, Hardcover

A special release of the very first crime novel by John Rhode, introducing Dr Priestley, the genius… read more

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  • mystery thriller
  • classics
  • british literature
  • fiction
  • mystery
  • crime
Cover of Frozen Death: An Inspector Treadgold Mystery (Merlin Classic Crime) by Anthony Weymouth

17. Frozen Death: An Inspector Treadgold Mystery (Merlin Classic Crime)

By: Anthony Weymouth

3.72

Format: 225 pages, Kindle Edition

‘Ingenious’ MORNING POST‘An extremely skilful mystery’ THE DAILY EXPRESS‘An exceptionally good dete… read more

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18. He'd Rather Be Dead (Chief Inspector Littlejohn #8)

By: George Bellairs

3.97

Format: 243 pages, Kindle Edition

The Mayor of the popular resort of Westcombe, Sir Gideon Ware, is no stranger to making enemies. … read more

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  • mystery thriller
  • classics
  • british literature
  • historical
  • fiction
  • 20th century
  • mystery
  • crime
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19. Shot on the Downs

By: Victor L. Whitechurch

4.02

Format: 249 pages, Kindle Edition

‘All Whitechurch’s stories have distinct merit’ Barzun & Taylor, A Catalogue of Crime‘Whitechurch’s… read more

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  • mystery
Cover of Murder in the Squire's Pew (A Ronald Camberwell Mystery) by J.S. Fletcher

20. Murder in the Squire's Pew (A Ronald Camberwell Mystery)

By: J.S. Fletcher

3.96

Format: 243 pages, Kindle Edition

The private eye Ronald Camberwell and his associate Chaney are called to investigate about the myst… read more

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Cover of The Crime at Diana’s Pool by Victor L. Whitechurch

21. The Crime at Diana’s Pool

By: Victor L. Whitechurch

4.19

Format: 232 pages, Kindle Edition

‘Quite charming… devotees of mystery yarns will enjoy this story’ New York Times‘A quintessentially… read more

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14 Top fiction books like He'd Rather Be Dead (Chief Inspector Littlejohn #8) by George Bellairs

Transform Your Habits

The Dime Museum Murders

Daniel Stashower

3.49

Transform Your Habits

The White Priory Murders (Sir Henry Merrivale, #2)

Carter Dickson

3.66

Transform Your Habits

Crimson Snow: Winter Mysteries

Martin Edwards

4.10

Transform Your Habits

Impact of Evidence

Carol Carnac

4.11

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15 Best fiction books like Murderer's Mistake (Robert Macdonald #28) by E.C.R. Lorac

Transform Your Habits

He Who Whispers (Dr. Gideon Fell, #16)

John Dickson Carr

3.91

Transform Your Habits

Green for Danger

Christianna Brand

3.69

Transform Your Habits

Suddenly at His Residence (Inspector Cockrill, #3)

Christianna Brand

3.56

Transform Your Habits

Fear Stalks the Village

Ethel Lina White

4.12

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