Books like Cormoran Strike but without the transphobia

Post date: 2020-09-29 02:17:21

Within the past couple years, I've read and really liked the first few Cormoran Strike books by JK Rowling (aka Robert Galbraith). With JKR's recent transphobic comments, I'm naturally unwilling to keep buying them. What else would you recommend in the same line?

If it helps, what I liked about the Cormoran Strike books are the following:

- the setting (modern-day Britain, mostly London-based). I would strongly prefer other books in the same setting (and written by someone who's lived there for a significant time - I've never been able to enjoy UK-based books by American authors). Also, by "modern" I really mean within the past decade.
- the main characters are relatively well-drawn and don't just exist as plot devices
- the crimes are dark/chilling but not gory
- the writing itself is strong and feels real to the setting

This is really my first foray into modern crime so assume I'm not familiar with the rest of the genre. I am pretty picky on writing style but it's hard to specify what I'll like, so feel free to throw suggestions at me. The only other modern crime writer I've tried is PD James, but I actively disliked her writing style - I think because it felt inauthentic. I'm also very familiar with Golden Age mysteries so i have no need for more recommendations in that line.

Thank you!

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