The Greatest Police Books of All Time Set in California
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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 410 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.
| Rank | Book | Authors | Year | Country | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | The Black Dahlia | James Ellroy | 1987 | American | English | |
| 3071 | The Big Nowhere | James Ellroy | 1988 | American | English | |
| 3481 | L.A. Confidential | James Ellroy | 1990 | American | English | |
| 3529 | Inner City Blues | Paula L. Woods | 1999 | American | English | |
| 5115 | White Jazz | James Ellroy | 1992 | American | English | |
| 5244 | The Last Coyote | Michael Connelly | 1995 | American | English | |
| 5285 | Land Of Shadows | Rachel Howzell Hall | 2014 | American | English | |
| 5325 | Ghettoside | Jill Leovy | 2015 | American | English | |
| 5793 | The Choirboys | Joseph Wambaugh | 1975 | American | English | |
| 12609 | The Black Echo | Michael Connelly | 1992 | American | English |