What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedJohn Fulghum, PI, Mysteries
E W Farnsworth · Book · 2022
If you loved John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries, start with The Agency: Central Intelligence (Jez Butterworth, 2024) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries across media.
What hooked you in John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries was the way complex investigative partnerships navigate high-stakes intelligence and local crime.
Films on the same thread
The Big Sleep
Howard Hawks · Film · 1946
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Femme Fatale, Corruption.
If the hard-boiled atmosphere of John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries resonated with you, this quintessential noir offers a similarly gritty look at the moral ambiguity inherent in private investigation.
The Maltese Falcon
John Huston · Film · 1941
Explores: Greed, Obsession, Deception.
The complex web of deception found in John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries mirrors the tangled alliances and high-stakes mystery that define this classic tale of a private detective’s investigation.
Knives Out
Rian Johnson · Film · 2019
Explores: Family Secrets, Wealth and Privilege, Inheritance.
Fans of the inquisitive approach to solving unusually challenging crimes in John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries will appreciate the sharp, analytical mind of Benoit Blanc as he unravels a tangled mystery.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Rian Johnson · Film · 2025
Explores: Class Conflict, Deception, Moral Ambiguity.
Just as the protagonists in John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries face impossible scenarios, this whodunit provides an equally compelling puzzle that demands a keen eye for detail and local secrets.
Series on the same thread
Person of Interest
Jonathan Nolan · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries: Partnership.
The intersection of intelligence agency resources and street-level justice in John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries is mirrored here as a former operative utilizes high-tech surveillance to prevent violent crimes.
A Man on the Inside
Michael Schur · Series · 2024
Shares a thread with John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries: Amateur Sleuth.
The collaborative investigative spirit seen in John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries is front and center here, as an unlikely duo pairs up to navigate the complexities of an undercover case.
The Agency: Central Intelligence
Jez Butterworth · Series · 2024
Explores: Secret Identity, Forbidden Love, International Intrigue.
If the involvement of intelligence agencies in John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries kept you engaged, this espionage thriller provides a deeper look into the clandestine world of covert CIA operations.
The Rockford Files
Stephen J. Cannell · Series · 1974
Explores: Wrongfully Accused, Ex-Con Protagonist, Underdog.
Much like the detective in John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries, Jim Rockford relies on a trusted inner circle to navigate the dangerous and murky waters of private investigative work.
Podcasts on the same thread
Forensic Files
Podcast
Explores: crime scene investigation, scientific analysis, evidence-based analysis.
Those drawn to the methodical forensic and scientific analysis present in John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries will find this deep dive into criminal forensics a natural extension of their interests.
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Podcast
Explores: Unsolved Mysteries, High Profile Cases, Criminal Justice.
The dedication to solving high-stakes, challenging crimes found in John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries is reflected in this series’ commitment to detailed investigative journalism and covering complex, real-world cases.
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Common questions
Is John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries a standalone book?
No, John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries is the tenth volume in the series. It features the detective John Fulghum solving crimes in the Greater Boston area with the assistance of his girlfriend, Sylvia Blackwood, and various professional contacts from the police and the Central Intelligence Agency.
Who assists the detective in John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries?
In John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries, the protagonist is aided by his girlfriend Sylvia Blackwood, who works as an archivist at the Boston Globe. He also receives support from Nigel Pounce of Boston Police homicide, Ken Mander and Sheila McCaw of the CIA, and Dr. Sundt and Dr. Asplundh.
Where is John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries set?
John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries is set in the Greater Boston area. The narrative follows the detective as he navigates this location to solve unusually challenging crimes with the help of his established network of professional and personal associates.
Who is the author of John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries?
John Fulghum, PI, Mysteries was written by E. W. Farnsworth. Published in 2022, this book serves as the tenth installment in the series focusing on the investigations of the Greater Boston-area detective, John Fulghum.