Can you recommend some of the best literary crime novels?

Sure. 'The Plot' by Jean Hanff Korelitz is a good one. It's about a writer who steals an idea for a novel and then strange things start to happen. It keeps you on the edge of your seat.

One of the best crime novels is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex mystery and engaging characters. The story involves a journalist and a hacker as they dig into a decades - old disappearance case filled with dark family secrets.

Sure. 'The Guest List' is excellent. It's full of suspense as the events at the wedding on the island start to take a dark turn. Another good one is 'The Plot'. It's a clever take on the writing world and the idea of stolen ideas leading to something more sinister. 'Mexican Gothic' is also a great choice. The setting and the family secrets make it a really engaging crime - mystery read.

One of the great crime novels from the Crime Writers Association's best might be 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. This novel is famous for its terrifying and brilliant character, Hannibal Lecter. The cat - and - mouse game between Clarice Starling and Lecter while she tries to solve serial murders is extremely engaging. There are also deep psychological elements in the story.

Yes. 'The Killing Floor' by Lee Child is an excellent start to the Jack Reacher series. Reacher is a tough and smart character who gets involved in all kinds of crime - related situations. 'The Bone Collector' by Jeffery Deaver is also very engaging. The protagonist, Lincoln Rhyme, is a quadriplegic detective who uses his brilliant mind to solve crimes. 'The Black Dahlia' by James Ellroy is based on a real - life unsolved murder and is a dark and atmospheric crime novel.

Sure. There's 'The Man Who Died' by Antti Tuomainen. It has a unique and engaging plot. Then there is 'My Love, My Love' by Tiina Nunnally. This novel offers a different perspective on crime in Finland. Also, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson, while Swedish, is widely read in Finland and has influenced Finnish crime writing.

Sure. 'The Memory of Water' is a great Dutch crime novel. It has a strong plot that involves a mystery around water. Another one is 'The Corpse on the Dike' which is a classic in Dutch crime literature. It has a traditional detective - style story that is both engaging and full of surprises. 'The Silent Witness' is also good with its focus on forensic details in solving the crime.

'From Hell' by Alan Moore is also excellent. It's a fictionalized account of the Jack the Ripper murders. Moore's writing is masterful as he explores the seedy underbelly of Victorian London and the possible motives and identities of the Ripper. The art is moody and atmospheric, adding to the overall sense of dread.

Well, I think 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' by Poe is among the best short crime novels. It was one of the first detective stories ever written. Then there's 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' by Conan Doyle. Holmes's deductive reasoning in this short story is fascinating. Also, 'A Good Man Is Hard to Find' by Flannery O'Connor has elements of crime and is a thought - provoking short read.

One of the best is 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote. It's a chilling account of a real - life murder case. Capote's detailed research and vivid writing make it a classic in the genre.