Agatha Christie, though British which is part of Europe, has many well - known crime novels like 'Murder on the Orient Express'. Her works are known for their intricate plots and unexpected twists. Also, Henning Mankell's 'Wallander' series, set in Sweden, gives a great view of Scandinavian crime - solving with a complex and often moody detective at the center.
Agatha Christie from the UK is a household name. She created iconic characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Her stories are full of twists and turns, and she was a master of the whodunit genre. Her settings, whether it was a grand English manor or an exotic location, added to the allure of her crime stories.
One popular East European crime novel is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson from Sweden (which is in Scandinavia, part of Northern Europe but has some cultural similarities to East Europe). It features a complex mystery and strong characters. Another is 'The Silver Bear' by Derek Haas, which is set in a gritty East European - like underworld. Also, 'The Cardinal of the Kremlin' by Tom Clancy has some elements related to East European espionage and crime in its broader plot.
One of the famous crime novels is 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson solving various mysterious crimes in Victorian London.
Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is also very well - known. In this novel, detective Hercule Poirot has to solve a murder that occurs on a train, and the plot is full of twists and turns as he uncovers the secrets of the passengers. Christie is a master of creating complex and engaging crime stories.
One notable feature could be the complex characters. European crime novels in 2019 often had characters with deep backstories and moral ambiguities. For example, some protagonists were detectives with their own personal demons that influenced how they solved cases.
Often, they have a dark and gritty atmosphere. For example, the settings are usually cold and bleak, like in Scandinavian crime novels where the long winters add to the sense of isolation and gloom.
Another is 'The Other Woman' by Sandie Jones. It offers a different take on the crime genre with its focus on relationship - based crimes and the psychological aspects of the characters involved.
One of the famous ones could be 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson solving various mysteries. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, which has a complex plot full of twists and turns. And 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is also well - known for its dark and gritty story.
One of the most famous crime novels is 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson, solving various complex mysteries in Victorian London.
Helter Skelter' by Vincent Bugliosi is also quite famous. It details the Manson Family murders. Bugliosi, who was the prosecutor in the case, provides a comprehensive and in - depth look at the crimes, the motives, and the trial, making it a must - read for true crime enthusiasts.