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10 Best Crime Novels of 2003
The RottweilerThe Rottweiler by Ruth Rendell
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Another absolutely unique book from Ruth Rendell - dark veins of humour are threaded through it like treacle, social satire is piled on top of shiveringly drawn characters
The Blind Man of SevilleThe Blind Man of Seville by Robert Wilson
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An intricate, fascinating, brutally compelling piece of fiction with a remarkable lead character
Return of the Dancing MasterReturn of the Dancing Master by Henning Mankell
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Mankell's most brilliant novel, delving to the dark heart of Sweden. It's powerful and it's gloomy, but it's worth every word.
A Question of BloodA Question of Blood by Ian Rankin
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Another one-of-a-kind Rebus novel. Everything people expect from Ian Rankin
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-timeThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
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A remarkable novel; a book that every reader everywhere should read. It's one of those books that alters the way you view certain aspects of the world.
The Delicate StormThe Delicate Storm by Giles Blunt
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A chilly, succinct and atmospheric novel set in the frozen north of Canada
Uniform JusticeUniform Justice by Donna Leon
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Leon proves her unique worth yet again
Dark MatterDark Matter by Greg Iles
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A thrilling, philosophical, explorative book. One of Iles' best since Mortal Fear
The Summer That Never Was: An Inspector Banks NovelThe Summer That Never Was: An Inspector Banks Novel by Peter Robinson
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The two parallel storylines resonate and play with each other brilliantly. His Banks series just gets better.
The Murder RoomThe Murder Room by P.D. James
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Not quite as brilliant as Death in Holy Orders, but this is another fine, literate crime novel and a great puzzle from James