Sure. 'The Vampire Chronicles' by Anne Rice has some elements of crime within the vampire world. Lestat and other vampires often engage in actions that could be considered crimes in the human sense. Also, 'True Blood' by Charlaine Harris. The TV series based on the books is well - known for its vampire crime plots. There are murders and other illegal activities involving vampires that the human characters have to figure out.
Sure. 'In the Woods' by Tana French is a great example. It's set in Ireland and involves a complex murder mystery. Another one is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, which is set in the United States and explores a very twisted relationship and a disappearance case. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson, though set in Sweden, is also very popular and has elements of domestic crime as it delves into family secrets and abuse within a domestic context.
Another popular one is 'Those Who Kill' series. It delves deep into the minds of the killers and the detectives trying to catch them. The Danish setting adds a unique flavor to the crime stories, with its distinct culture and atmosphere playing a role in the narrative.
Sure. 'The Power of the Dog' by Don Winslow is a great one. It delves deep into the world of drug cartels and the associated crime. Another is 'Narco Polo' which shows a different side of the cartel operations through a unique storyline.
Sure. 'The Silent Patient' was quite popular in 2019. It had the elements of noir with a dark and mysterious plot revolving around a patient who had committed a heinous crime and then went silent.
Sure. 'The Devotion of Suspect X' by Keigo Higashino is a great one. It has a brilliant plot with unexpected twists. The main character's devious plan to create an alibi for the suspect is really mind - boggling.
There's 'The Cellist' which is also part of Croatian crime fiction. It often delves deep into the Croatian society and its unique cultural aspects while presenting a thrilling mystery. The characters are well - developed and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the readers engaged.
A relatively lesser - known but still interesting piece of Kenyan crime fiction is 'Murder in Mombasa'. It takes place in Mombasa and weaves a story full of mystery and local flavor. The author does a great job of incorporating the local culture and the unique challenges of crime - solving in that area. 'Crime in the Rift Valley' is also a good read, as it showcases the different elements of crime that can occur in the Rift Valley region of Kenya, with its own set of characters and plot twists.
Sure. 'The Big Sleep' by Chandler is a classic. It features the famous detective Philip Marlowe and has a complex plot filled with mystery and intrigue.
One well - known work that has elements of telegraph crime fiction is Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories. Although not solely focused on the telegraph, it was a common means of communication in those times, and Holmes often received important messages via telegraph that were crucial to his investigations. Another example could be some of the dime novels from the late 19th century that incorporated the use of telegraph in their crime - related plots.
There's also 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It combines elements of mystery, crime, and thriller. The main character, Lisbeth Salander, is a very unique and engaging figure, and the overall story delves deep into a complex web of crimes and secrets.