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First let me say I am glad the James Hadley Chase books were suggested. That makes me happy.
Now your list of already read, been there, done that, really narrows things down and hurts my head.
In fact the only author I can think of is Ace Atkins. I would start with his book “Devil’s Garden”. Atkins uses Dashiell Hammett as his main character during his days working for the Pinkerton Detective Agency. This is a really unique take on a gumshoe story that I really liked.
Next I would recommend Atkins “Infamous”. The main character in this one is not a private detective but a special agent of the newly formed FBI when all the rules didn't apply. This is hard boiled as any detective story I have ever read. Has all the gangsters and tough guys you know and love.
Atkins has written lots of books for you to explore.
Ok...I think my head has stopped hurting now.
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