Can you recommend popular historical crime fiction books?

For beginners, 'Sherlock Holmes' stories are a must - try. Although they were written a long time ago, they are classic historical fiction crime stories. 'The Alienist' is also quite accessible. It gives a vivid picture of 19th - century New York while presenting a gripping crime mystery. Also, 'The Name of the Rose' can be a good choice as it combines historical setting with an engaging crime plot.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is very popular. It has a complex plot full of mystery and a unique protagonist. Another one is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. The story is full of twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

One popular one is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and involves a series of mysterious deaths. Another is 'Caleb Carr's 'The Alienist', which takes place in 1890s New York City and follows the investigation of a serial killer. And 'Gorky Park' by Martin Cruz Smith, set in the Soviet Union, is also well - known in the genre.

Peter Temple's books, like 'The Broken Shore', are also excellent. It features a detective investigating a murder in a coastal town. Temple's writing is known for its gritty portrayal of Australian life and its exploration of the country's history, with the crime elements intertwined with the social and historical aspects of the region.

There's also 'The Lewis Trilogy' by Peter May. Set on the Isle of Lewis, it combines elements of Scottish history, culture, and crime. The stories are rich in Gaelic traditions and the unique atmosphere of the islands, and the crime plots are both engaging and thought - provoking.

Then there's 'The Daughter of Time' by Josephine Tey. In this novel, a detective is laid up in a hospital and decides to investigate the mystery of King Richard III and whether he really killed the Princes in the Tower. It's a fascinating exploration of historical facts and fiction blended together in a crime - solving narrative.

One popular new historical crime fiction book is 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr. It's set in 1896 New York and follows a psychologist (the alienist) and a detective as they investigate a series of gruesome murders. The book is well - known for its vivid portrayal of the era's seedy underbelly.

Sure. 'The da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown is a well - known art crime fiction. It involves a lot of mystery and intrigue centered around art works and historical secrets.

One popular Soho crime fiction book is 'The Soho Strangler' by an unknown author. It's a gripping tale of a serial killer in the Soho area.

There are several good ones. 'The Ninth Configuration' by William Peter Blatty is a great example. It has a strong religious theme and involves a military psychiatrist dealing with some very strange cases that are intertwined with religious concepts. 'The Bishop's Pawn' by Steve Berry is another. It has a plot that involves the Catholic Church and a mystery that needs to be unraveled. Also, 'The Judas Strain' by James Rollins has elements of clerical crime fiction as it delves into a mystery that has connections to religious institutions and artifacts.