Well, 'The Bone Collector' can be considered in this category. It has a strong female - male dynamic as they work together to solve a series of heinous crimes. This relationship between the two main characters has elements of romance. And 'Big Little Lies' is also a good one. It shows the relationships among a group of women while also dealing with a crime mystery in their community.
One popular true crime romance novel is 'The Silent Patient'. It combines elements of mystery and a psychological thriller within a relationship context. Another is 'Gone Girl', which has a complex relationship at its core while also being a gripping crime story. And 'Sharp Objects' is also well - known, exploring family secrets and a sort of dark romance along with the true crime elements.
One popular romance crime novel is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It combines elements of a thrilling crime mystery with a complex relationship between the two main characters. Another is 'The Silent Patient' which also has a strong romantic undertone within the context of a psychological crime plot.
One popular true crime novel is 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote. It tells the story of a brutal murder in Kansas. Another is 'Helter Skelter' which details the Manson Family murders. 'The Stranger Beside Me' by Ann Rule is also well - known as it's about her relationship with serial killer Ted Bundy.
The 'The Devil in the White City' by Erik Larson is also well - loved. It combines the story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with the real - life serial killer H. H. Holmes who used the fair to lure his victims. It's a great read as it weaves together historical events and true crime in a fascinating way.
One popular one is 'The Hating Game' by Sally Thorne. It combines elements of workplace rivalry (which has a bit of mystery in terms of the characters' true feelings) with a budding romance.
There are quite a few. 'Captive in the Dark' has a disturbing yet captivating plot that involves elements of crime and also has a romantic undertone. It shows how two complex characters interact in a world full of danger. 'Twisted Pride' is another where the mafia world is vividly depicted and a passionate romance blossoms. Also, 'Blood & Roses' stands out, as it weaves a tale of crime, power, and love in a very engaging way.
One popular true crime fiction novel is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns regarding a missing woman and the secrets within her marriage. Another is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris, which features the iconic character Hannibal Lecter. And 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is also well - known, as it was based on a real - life murder case and was one of the first non - fiction novels to read like a thriller.
Well, 'Lost Girls' by Robert Kolker is a great recent true crime novel. It tells the story of the Long Island Serial Killer case. Also, 'The Fact of a Body' by Alexandria Marzano - Lesnevich is quite interesting as it combines the author's own story with a true crime case.
There are quite a few great true crime graphic novels. 'Persepolis' can be considered in a sense as it tells the story of the author's life during the Iranian revolution, which was filled with political and social crimes against the people. Also, 'Maus' is a very important one that uses the format of a graphic novel to tell the story of the Holocaust, a huge crime in human history.
One popular true crime graphic novel is 'My Friend Dahmer'. It delves into the life of Jeffrey Dahmer before his heinous crimes became known. Another is 'The Killing Joke' which, while being a Batman story, also has elements of true - crime - like psychological exploration. 'Persepolis' can also be considered in a sense as it tells a story against the backdrop of real - world political and social unrest which led to many crimes and injustices.
One popular Australian true crime novel is 'Evil Lives Here' which delves into the dark and disturbing crimes that have occurred in Australia. Another is 'Under the Wig' that offers insights from the perspective of those involved in the legal processes related to true crimes. And 'Snowtown' is also well - known, based on the real - life Snowtown murders in South Australia.