A Bloody Dozen: The Top Crime Fiction of 2006
Discover the top 12 crime fiction books of 2006 in 'A Bloody Dozen.' Explore gripping mysteries, thrilling plots, and unforgettable suspense in this must-read list for crime novel fans.
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American Skin
by Ken Bruen
A first American novel by the popular Irish noir writer traces the collision of everyman Stephen Blake, his girlfriend Siobhan, his best friend Tommy, an …
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The Blonde
by Duane Swierczynski
Flirting with a pretty young blonde he meets in an airport bar, Jack Eisley is stunned when she tells him that she has poisoned his …
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Silence of the Grave
by Arnaldur Indridason
“Now Iceland has its own Mankell.” ---Holger Kreitling, Die Welt (Germany) Last year Jar City introduced international crime-writing sensation Arnaldur Indridason to rave reviews and …
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The Winter of Frankie Machine
by Don Winslow
A blistering new take on the Mafia story--and the basis of a forthcoming film starring Robert De Niro--comes from the author of "The Death and …
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A Dangerous Man
by Charlie Huston
“Huston writes dialogue so combustible it could fuel a bus and characters crazy enough to take it on the road.”—The New York Times Book Review …
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Cheapskates
by Charlie Stella
Former bus driver and ex-con Reese Waters wants to help his prison buddy Peter Rizzo, but his good intentions will land him in hot water …
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Cripple Creek
by James Sallis
A year or so has passed since the events of Cypress Grove. Ex-policeman, ex-con, former therapist Turner has become deputy sheriff in the small town …
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Drive
by James Sallis
Driver, a man who makes a living doing stunt driving for films during the day and by driving for criminals at night, finds himself caught …
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Suicide Squeeze
by Victor Gischler
The Edgar Award-nominated author of Gun Monkeys delivers an adrenaline rush of a novel that features a special appearance by Joe DiMaggio. The high spot …
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No Dominion
by Charlie Huston
Joe Pitt’s life sucks. He hasn’t had a case or a job in God knows how long and his stashes are running on empty. What …