What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedCity of the Dead
Jonathan Kellerman · Book
If you loved City of the Dead, start with Dexter: Resurrection (Clyde Phillips, 2025) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to City of the Dead across media.
What hooked you in City of the Dead was the haunting intersection of professional investigative rigor and the pervasive, soul-crushing weight of urban decay.
Films on the same thread
Dead Ringers
David Cronenberg · Film · 1988
Shares a thread with City of the Dead: Psychological Thriller.
Like the psychological intensity found in City of the Dead, this film explores deep moral ambiguity and identity through a complex lens that mirrors your interest in human fragility.
Se7en
David Fincher · Film · 1995
Shares 2 threads with City of the Dead: Urban Decay, Psychological Thriller.
If you appreciated the dark, atmospheric exploration of urban decay in City of the Dead, this film offers a similarly visceral look at how environment breeds moral corruption.
Sleeping Dogs
Adam Cooper · Film · 2024
Shares a thread with City of the Dead: Psychological Thriller.
This film captures the same sense of moral ambiguity and procedural tension that drives City of the Dead, focusing on the heavy burden of revisiting a cold case.
The Silence of the Lambs
Jonathan Demme · Film · 1991
Shares a thread with City of the Dead: Psychological Thriller.
The psychological manipulation and high-stakes profiling featured here provide a perfect companion to the detective work and intellectual rigor you enjoyed in City of the Dead.
Series on the same thread
Dexter: Resurrection
Clyde Phillips · Series · 2025
Shares a thread with City of the Dead: Psychological Thriller.
Much like the internal conflicts presented in City of the Dead, this series focuses on the heavy toll of past sins and the relentless pursuit of personal redemption.
MINDHUNTER
Joe Penhall · Series · 2017
Shares 2 threads with City of the Dead: Criminal Profiling, Psychological Thriller.
This show mirrors the criminal profiling and procedural focus of City of the Dead, diving into the dark psyche of offenders while maintaining a grounded, investigative perspective.
Homicide: Life on the Street
Paul Attanasio · Series · 1993
Shares a thread with City of the Dead: Urban Decay.
This series captures the gritty reality of police work and the psychological impact of violence that defines the investigative atmosphere of City of the Dead.
The Walking Dead: Dead City
Series · 2023
Shares a thread with City of the Dead: Urban Decay.
The focus on urban decay and survival in a hostile landscape mirrors the setting of City of the Dead, emphasizing how broken environments force difficult moral compromises.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
If the investigative depth of City of the Dead kept you engaged, this podcast provides an equally meticulous look at cold cases and the pursuit of justice.
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
While tonally distinct from City of the Dead, this podcast satisfies the same urge for deep forensic breakdown and the sociological study of crime within specific communities.
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Common questions
Is City of the Dead the first book in the Alex Delaware series?
No, City of the Dead is the 37th installment in the Alex Delaware series. It follows the long-running investigative partnership between Delaware and Sturgis as they work to solve a double homicide case presented in this specific volume.
What is the primary plot of City of the Dead?
The plot of City of the Dead centers on a double homicide investigation. Alex Delaware and Sturgis collaborate to uncover the facts behind these crimes, serving as the central mystery that drives the narrative in this 37th book of the series.
Do I need to read previous books before City of the Dead?
While City of the Dead functions as a standalone mystery involving a double homicide, it is the 37th book in the Alex Delaware series. Readers may choose to read earlier entries to gain more context on the established relationship between Delaware and Sturgis.
Who are the main investigators in City of the Dead?
The main investigators featured in City of the Dead are Alex Delaware and Sturgis. They work together throughout the story to resolve the double homicide case that serves as the core focus of this 37th book in the series.