What are the best titles in serial killer novels?

One of the best is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the iconic character Hannibal Lecter. The cat - and - mouse game between Clarice Starling and Lecter is gripping.

One of the best is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the brilliant and terrifying Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The cat - and - mouse game between Clarice Starling and Lecter is gripping.

One of the best is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the iconic character Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant and terrifying serial killer. The cat - and - mouse game between FBI agent Clarice Starling and Lecter is gripping.

A notable serial killer graphic novel is '100 Bullets'. While not strictly about a single serial killer, it has elements of extreme violence and morally complex characters that can be associated with the genre. The story is filled with twists and turns, and the noir - style art gives it a gritty feel. And then there's 'The Killing Joke' which, although mainly focused on the Joker's origin and his relationship with Batman, showcases the Joker as a deranged and unpredictable character with a serial - killer - like mindset.

Another popular one is 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis. It delves deep into the mind of a wealthy and deranged serial killer, Patrick Bateman, in a disturbing yet thought - provoking way. There's also 'Red Dragon' by Thomas Harris, which introduced the character of Hannibal Lecter before 'The Silence of the Lambs'. It's a complex and thrilling story about tracking a serial killer known as the Tooth Fairy.

Jeff Lindsay's 'Darkly Dreaming Dexter' is a great one. It's about Dexter Morgan, a blood - spatter analyst for the Miami police who also has a dark secret - he's a serial killer who only targets other killers. The book is full of dark humor and interesting characters.

Definitely. 'Gone Girl' has a very catchy title. Although it's not a traditional serial killer novel in the sense that the main focus is not just on a serial killer, but it has elements of mystery and manipulation similar to those in serial killer stories. 'The Cuckoo's Calling' is also great. It gives a sense of something strange and foreboding, much like the actions of a serial killer. And 'Before I Go to Sleep' is another title that works well for this genre as it creates a sense of impending doom which can be related to the presence of a serial killer.

Well, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson can be considered among the best. It has a complex mystery involving a serial killer. Then there's 'Killing Floor' by Lee Child, which has elements related to serial - killer - like crimes. Also, 'The Bone Collector' by Jeffery Deaver is a really good serial killer crime novel as it has a great deal of suspense and a very intelligent detective trying to catch the killer.

Some of the best are 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' by Michelle McNamara. It's a non - fiction account that reads like a thriller as it details the hunt for the Golden State Killer. 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr is also a great pick. Set in 19th - century New York, it has a psychologist and a detective teaming up to catch a serial killer preying on young boys. And 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn, which has a journalist returning to her hometown to cover a series of murders.

The most popular one is probably 'The Silence of the Lambs'. Hannibal Lecter is such an iconic character that has been adapted into movies and TV shows, making the novel very well - known. 'American Psycho' is also popular for its extreme and controversial portrayal of a serial killer's psyche.