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Best of a poor bunch: 2002 thrillers
The Straw MenThe Straw Men by Michael Marshall
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Great crime debut by the artist formerly known as Michael Marshall Smith
Without Fail (A Jack Reacher novel)Without Fail (A Jack Reacher novel) by Lee Child
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Maybe the best Jack Reacher adventure yet
Gone for GoodGone for Good by Harlan Coben
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Another outstanding thriller to follow up Tell No One
PreyPrey by Michael Crichton
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A chilling glimpse of the near future from a master storyteller
Resurrection Men (Inspector Rebus)Resurrection Men (Inspector Rebus) by Ian Rankin
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Rankin on top form
Chasing the DimeChasing the Dime by Michael Connelly
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Violence, pornography and corruption: perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 21st. century
City of BonesCity of Bones by Michael Connelly
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Gritty police procedural
The No.1 Ladies' Detective AgencyThe No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
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Not really a thriller, but it does have a detective
MandrakeMandrake by Paul Eddy
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Long-winded espionage story, sags in the middle
The White RoadThe White Road by John Connolly
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Not the author's best, but still worth reading