There are quite a few. 'Kiss the Girls' by James Patterson is a well - known one. It follows detective Alex Cross as he tries to track down a serial killer who kidnaps young women. 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn is another. It has a female protagonist who is a journalist investigating a series of murders in her hometown. And 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr is set in the 19th century and involves a psychologist and a detective trying to catch a serial killer.
Well, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is a great serial killer detective novel. It has a complex plot that involves solving a decades - old mystery related to a serial killer. Then there's 'The Bone Collector' by Jeffery Deaver. The main character, a quadriplegic detective, tries to catch a serial killer who leaves behind very strange clues. Also, 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' by Michelle McNamara is about the hunt for the Golden State Killer.
One popular serial killer detective novel is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the brilliant and terrifying serial killer Hannibal Lecter. Another is 'Red Dragon' also by Harris, which introduced the character. And 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn has elements of a mystery involving a complex relationship and a possible 'killer' of sorts in a very twisty plot.
One popular one is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the brilliant and terrifying serial killer Hannibal Lecter and the determined detective Clarice Starling.
Another great one is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It's a complex tale where the line between victim and perpetrator gets blurred, with elements of mystery and psychological thriller. The characters are intricately developed, and the plot keeps you guessing throughout.
Some of the best are 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' by Michelle McNamara. It's a non - fiction account that reads like a thriller as it details the hunt for the Golden State Killer. 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr is also a great pick. Set in 19th - century New York, it has a psychologist and a detective teaming up to catch a serial killer preying on young boys. And 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn, which has a journalist returning to her hometown to cover a series of murders.
One popular serial killer novel is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the infamous Hannibal Lecter. Another is 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis, which delves into the mind of a wealthy and deranged serial killer. 'Red Dragon' by Harris is also well - known as it introduces the character of Hannibal Lecter before 'The Silence of the Lambs'.
One popular new serial killer novel is 'The Whisper Man' by Alex North. It has a chilling atmosphere and a complex mystery surrounding a serial killer. Another is 'My Lovely Wife' which offers a unique take on the serial killer story from the perspective of a seemingly ordinary couple with a dark secret.
Well, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson can be considered in this category. It has elements of a serial killer mystery. Also, 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' by Michelle McNamara is about the hunt for the Golden State Killer. It's a non - fictional account written like a thriller. And then there's 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn, which has a complex plot involving a serial killer in a small town.
One popular mystery serial killer novel is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the brilliant and terrifying serial killer Hannibal Lecter. Another is 'Red Dragon' also by Harris, which introduced the character of Lecter. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn can also be considered in a sense, as it has elements of mystery and a very complex, somewhat 'killer' - like character in Amy.
Well, '100 Bullets' has elements related to serial killers in a complex, noir - style story. It weaves together multiple plotlines and characters, some of whom have the characteristics or are involved with serial - killer - like activities. There's also 'The Boys' where some of the characters exhibit extreme and violent behavior that can be related to the idea of serial killers in a more satirical and dark superhero world.
One popular one is 'Darkly Dreaming Dexter' which has elements of a serial killer's life along with some romantic undertones. Another could be 'You' which also has a disturbing yet somewhat romanticized view of a rather unhinged character.
One popular serial killer mystery novel is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the brilliant and terrifying Dr. Hannibal Lecter.