Can you recommend some famous german detective fiction works?

The works of Sebastian Fitzek are quite popular in German crime fiction. For example, 'Passenger 23' has a complex and thrilling plot full of unexpected twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

One of the well - known works is 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It has elements of the metaphysical as the detective, Philip Marlowe, navigates through a complex web of mystery and moral ambiguity. Another is Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose'. It combines detective - like investigations in a medieval monastery with deep philosophical and metaphysical themes.

Sure. 'Total Chaos' by Jean - Claude Izzo is a great example. It delves deep into the Marseille underworld and the life of the detective Fabio Montale. Another is 'Marseille Connection' which also explores the crime and mystery aspects of the city in an engaging way. These works not only tell a good detective story but also give a vivid picture of Marseille, its people, and its problems.

One of the well - known works is 'The Casebook of Carnacki' by William Hope Hodgson. Carnacki is a detective who deals with various supernatural threats.

Edgar Allan Poe's stories, such as 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue', can be seen as precursors to weird detective fiction. Although it was more of a traditional detective story for its time, it had elements of the strange and the grotesque. More recently, 'The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires' has a bit of a detective - like plot as the women in the book club try to figure out the truth about a vampire in their town. It mixes the normalcy of a southern town with the horror of the supernatural.

Another great work is 'Mystery Road' which has been both a book and a successful film adaptation. It delves into the Aboriginal detective Jay Swan's investigations, bringing in elements of Australian outback culture and the unique challenges faced there in crime - solving.

Yes. There is 'The Yellow Room' by Gaston Leroux. It is a classic in the genre with an intriguing mystery set - up. Also, 'The Phantom of the Opera' by the same author, while not strictly detective fiction, has elements of mystery and detection. And the works of Fred Vargas, like the 'Commissaire Adamsberg' series, are very popular. Her stories often have a touch of the off - beat and the macabre.

One of the well - known works is 'Perry Rhodan'. Although it started in West Germany, it was also popular in East Germany. It's a space opera that features a lot of science - fictional elements such as intergalactic travel, alien races, and advanced technologies.

Hermann Hesse is another great one. His 'Siddhartha' is very famous. It tells the story of a man's spiritual journey, with beautiful and profound descriptions.

One famous work is 'Metropolis' by Fritz Lang. It's a classic silent movie that has had a huge influence on the science fiction genre. The movie's visual representation of a futuristic city is iconic.