Can you recommend the best criminal fiction novels?

A great beginner - friendly criminal novel is 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's considered one of the first detective stories and is not too complex. It gives a good sense of the basic elements of a criminal mystery. 'The Woman in White' by Wilkie Collins is also a good pick. It has a well - crafted plot with elements of mystery and crime that are easy to understand.

Sure. 'In the Woods' by Tana French is a good choice. It has a detective trying to solve a long - ago crime while also dealing with his own complex feelings and relationships. The Irish setting adds a lot of atmosphere to the story.

Patricia Highsmith's 'Strangers on a Train' is a great one. The idea of two strangers swapping murders is both fascinating and terrifying. It shows how a seemingly simple encounter can lead to a complex web of crime and guilt.

One of the best is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It has a really creepy and intelligent serial killer, Hannibal Lecter, and the FBI agent Clarice Starling is a great protagonist. The psychological tension in the story is amazing.

Sure. 'In Cold Blood' is a good start. It's not too complex and gives a real - life account of a crime. Another beginner - friendly option is 'The Big Sleep'. It has a classic detective story setup that's easy to follow.

Sure. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee is a great start. Although it's not strictly a pure criminal law novel, it shows a lot about the legal system and justice in a small Southern town in the 1930s. The trial of Tom Robinson is a central part of the story, which exposes the racism and flaws in the legal system at that time.

Sure. 'The Silence of the Lambs' is a good start. It's very accessible and has a gripping story that keeps you hooked while also introducing you to the concepts of criminal psychology. Another beginner - friendly one is 'Gone Girl'. It has a lot of psychological twists and turns that are easy to follow and will get you interested in the genre.

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Michael Connelly's 'The Lincoln Lawyer' is worth reading. It tells the story of a criminal defense lawyer who works out of his Lincoln car. The legal and criminal elements are intertwined in an interesting way.

In 'The Godfather' by Mario Puzo, we get a detailed look at the criminal underworld of the Corleone family. It shows how they operate, their code of conduct, and the various criminal activities they engage in. It's not just about the crimes though; it's also about family loyalty, power, and the consequences of a life in crime.