Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a great choice. It's a dark and complex crime story with a unique female lead.
Michael Connelly's 'The Lincoln Lawyer' is a best - seller too. It features a defense attorney who gets involved in a complex criminal case, with lots of legal and moral dilemmas along the way.
Another one is 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote. This novel is based on a real - life crime and is known for its detailed and chilling account of the murders.
Sure. 'Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is a classic. It features the brilliant and terrifying Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The cat - and - mouse game between the FBI agent and Lecter while trying to catch a serial killer is extremely gripping.
Sure. 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis. It's a disturbing look into the mind of a serial killer. The detailed and often grotesque descriptions of his crimes make it a very chilling read.
I would recommend 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' by John le Carré. It's a complex spy - related crime novel that keeps you on your toes as you try to figure out who the mole is. 'A Study in Scarlet' by Arthur Conan Doyle is the first Sherlock Holmes story and a great start for those interested in detective - based crime novels. Also, 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is a charming crime series set in Botswana, with a female detective solving various local mysteries.
Of course. 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn is a well - known best seller. It has a dark and disturbing story. 'The Five People You Meet in Heaven' by Mitch Albom is a bit different but still has elements of mystery and is a very popular book. Also, 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco, while more literary, is a classic crime - related thriller that has been a best seller for a long time.
'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry is also suitable. It's a short and charming book with profound ideas about human nature and friendship, told through the adventures of a little prince from another planet.
One of the best - seller crime novels is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It combines mystery, crime, and historical elements, taking readers on a thrilling adventure.
Sure. 'The Snowman' by Jo Nesbø. It has a chilling crime plot and a relationship between the detective and a woman that adds a romantic aspect. 'The Killing Kind' by Jane Casey. It involves a criminal case and the relationship between the lawyer and the detective is full of tension and a bit of romance.
Sure. 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead was quite popular in the UK in 2017. It's a powerful novel about slavery and the journey of a young woman escaping from a plantation through a literal underground railroad. While Whitehead is American, it was a best - seller in Britain too.
Definitely. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins is a great choice. It tells the story of Katniss Everdeen in a post - apocalyptic world where she has to fight in a deadly game. It's full of action, adventure, and also has some important themes about survival and power.
Sure. 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a great start. It has all the elements of classic crime fiction like a hard - boiled detective, Philip Marlowe, and a convoluted mystery full of shady characters.