What are some popular crime fiction books?

One popular book in crime fiction is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex mystery and interesting characters.

One popular fiction crime book is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex mystery and engaging characters.

Probably 'The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest'. It was highly anticipated and had a large following due to the previous books in the series.

There are several notable ones. For instance, 'In Cold Blood' is a classic in crime fiction. It tells a true - crime story in a very engaging way. 'Big Little Lies' is also quite popular. It combines elements of crime with the lives of suburban women, creating a unique narrative. And 'Sharp Objects' is another great read in Guardian crime fiction, with its dark and twisty plot.

One popular crime fiction series is 'Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson solving various mysteries in Victorian London. Another is 'The Millennium Series' by Stieg Larsson, which includes 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' and its sequels. And then there's 'Agatha Christie's Poirot' series, following the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot as he solves complex crimes.

One popular recent crime fiction is 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It has a great plot with an unreliable narrator which keeps the readers guessing. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, known for its complex characters and mind - bending twists.

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.

One popular organised crime fiction book is 'The Godfather' by Mario Puzo. It delves deep into the Corleone crime family, showing the complex relationships, power struggles, and moral ambiguities within the mafia world.

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is also very well - known. The story is set on a luxurious train where a murder occurs, and detective Hercule Poirot has to figure out who the killer is among a group of diverse and suspicious passengers. It's full of twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the end.

Some Irish crime fiction books worth mentioning are 'Faithful Place' by Tana French. It's part of her Dublin Murder Squad series and tells a story of a detective who has to revisit his past when a case from his old neighborhood resurfaces. 'The Dramatist' by Ken Bruen is also popular. It's set in the seedy underbelly of Irish cities and involves a detective with his own set of problems trying to solve crimes. Additionally, 'The Dark I Know Well' by Arlene Hunt is a great read. It has a strong female lead who is on the hunt for a serial killer in Ireland, and the book is filled with suspense and unexpected revelations.