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List of 15 authors like Ann Cleeves

Ann Cleeves is known for her engaging and immersive crime novels, particularly her police procedurals set in Britain. Here are 15 authors who write novels that Ann Cleeves’s readers might also enjoy:

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    Peter Robinson - Robinson has captivated a dedicated following with his Inspector Alan Banks series, set in the fictional Yorkshire town of Eastvale.
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    Ian Rankin - Both Rankin and Cleeves have created iconic detective characters—Inspector Rebus for Rankin and Detective Vera Stanhope for Cleeves—who navigate the moody and sometimes bleak landscapes of Edinburgh, Scotland, and the North East of England, respectively.
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    Val McDermid - Writes the Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series, among others.
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    Elly Griffiths - Creator of the Ruth Galloway and the DI Stephens & Max Mephisto series.
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    Louise Penny - Writes the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series set in Quebec, Canada.
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    P.D. James - Known for her Adam Dalgliesh mystery series. P. D. James won the Crime Writers' Association (CWA) Macallan Silver Dagger for Fiction three times.
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    Tana French - Author of the Dublin Murder Squad series.
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    Reginald Hill - Wrote the Dalziel and Pascoe series.
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    Ruth Rendell (also known as Barbara Vine) - Known for her psychological crime novels.
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    Stephen Booth - His novel titled “Dancing with the Virgins” was nominated for the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger award.
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    Elizabeth George - Writes the Inspector Lynley series.
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    Deborah Crombie - Known for the Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James series.
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    Colin Dexter - Creator of the Inspector Morse series. Colin Dexter won two Silver Dagger and two Gold Dagger awards.
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    Kate Atkinson - Writes the Jackson Brodie series, which also has been adapted into a TV series. Kate Atkinson’s novel titled “When Will There Be Good News?” was nominated for the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger award.
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    Stuart MacBride - Known for his narratives that paint a vivid picture of life in Northern Scotland, MacBride embeds his stories in a rich, regional backdrop that adds another layer to his already intricate plots.