What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedTotally Dead
Michael Stone · Book · 2015
If you loved Totally Dead, start with A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Totally Dead across media.
What hooked you in Totally Dead was the way high-stakes criminal violence collides with dark, biting humor in everyday environments.
Films on the same thread
A Walk Among the Tombstones
Film · 2014
Explores: Vigilante justice, Moral ambiguity, Grief and trauma.
Like Totally Dead, this story features a gritty investigator navigating a world of ruthless killers and moral ambiguity, offering a similarly grounded yet intense perspective on urban crime.
Sniper: No Nation
Trevor Calverley · Film · 2026
Explores: hostage rescue, lone wolf operator, geopolitical conflict.
If you appreciated the high-octane bounty hunting action in Totally Dead, you will enjoy the tactical precision and relentless pursuit of targets found in this intense rescue mission.
Romancing the Stone
Robert Zemeckis · Film · 1984
Explores: Fish Out of Water, Reluctant Hero, Romantic Adventure.
This film mirrors the adventurous spirit of Totally Dead, blending dangerous kidnapping scenarios with a sharp comedic tone that keeps the stakes high while remaining highly entertaining throughout.
Death Wish
Michael Winner · Film · 1974
Explores: Urban Decay, Moral Decay, Loss of Innocence.
The descent into vigilante justice seen here echoes the raw, street-level confrontation of Totally Dead, focusing on the dark necessity of taking matters into one's own hands.
Series on the same thread
Death in Paradise
Robert Thorogood · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with Totally Dead: Detective Fiction.
You will find the same sharp detective work present in Totally Dead within this series, which balances complex murder investigations with a distinct, often humorous, fish-out-of-water perspective.
Dexter: Resurrection
Clyde Phillips · Series · 2025
Explores: Father-Son Relationship, Redemption, Past Sins.
Much like the protagonist of Totally Dead, this character inhabits a morally complex world where personal history and past sins dictate the violent path toward a difficult resolution.
Midsomer Murders
Anthony Horowitz · Series · 1997
Shares a thread with Totally Dead: Detective Fiction.
If the mystery-solving element of Totally Dead kept you engaged, you will appreciate how this series ruthlessly pursues the guilty while uncovering dark secrets within a quiet community.
Mr Inbetween
Scott Ryan · Series · 2018
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Balancing Family and Crime, Working Class Criminal.
Ray Shoesmith embodies the same duality found in Totally Dead, expertly balancing the demands of a criminal lifestyle with the dark humor inherent in his violent profession.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
Explores: small-town isolation, eccentricity, social decay.
This investigative journey captures the same fascination with land disputes and social decay that drives the plot of Totally Dead, focusing on the eccentricities of isolated local communities.
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
The blend of tragic murder and comedic commentary in this podcast perfectly mirrors the tone of Totally Dead, providing a sharp, cynical look at the darkness behind towns.
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Common questions
Is Totally Dead the first book in the Streeter series?
No, Totally Dead is the fourth novel in the Streeter series written by Michael Stone. The series follows the detective and bounty hunter Streeter as he handles dangerous cases involving ruthless killers and high-stakes business deals.
What is the main plot of Totally Dead?
In Totally Dead, the protagonist Streeter acts as a detective and bounty hunter. He faces off against ruthless killers who are desperate to acquire a specific piece of land that is central to a massive development deal.
When was Totally Dead published?
Totally Dead was published in 2015. It serves as the fourth installment in the blockbuster Streeter series authored by Michael Stone, featuring a blend of action and dark humor throughout the narrative.
Does Totally Dead feature the same main character as the rest of the series?
Yes, Totally Dead continues the adventures of the detective and bounty hunter known as Streeter. As the fourth book in the series, it maintains the established tone of action and dark humor found in previous entries.