One more crime novel that might be relevant is 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote. It is a non - fictional crime novel that tells a very real and harrowing story of a murder. The way Capote portrays the events and the people involved can be seen as somewhat in line with the idea of exploring the darker aspects of human nature which might be related to what a Hosea crime novel could potentially be about.
Sure. 'The Godfather' by Mario Puzo is a classic crime novel that could be related to the idea of Hosea in a sense of exploring themes like loyalty and family within a criminal context. Another one could be 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris which has complex characters and a thrilling crime plot.