Can you recommend the best New York crime novels?

I'd also recommend 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It has a classic noir feel with a hard - boiled detective, Philip Marlowe, trying to solve a web of mysteries in a corrupt world.

Definitely 'The Black Dahlia' by James Ellroy. Although it's based on a real - life crime in Los Angeles, Ellroy's writing style and the dark, seedy nature of the story can be compared to the gritty New York crime novels. 'Mystic River' by Dennis Lehane is also a great pick. Set in Boston, but with themes of crime, guilt, and redemption that are very relevant to the New York crime novel genre. And 'In the Woods' by Tana French is a psychological thriller that has some of the elements of a crime novel set in an urban environment like New York.

Some of the well - known ones could be 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. It has a complex mystery and a very unique protagonist. The story is filled with twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Sure. 'The Godfather' by Mario Puzo is a classic New York crime novel. It delves deep into the world of the mafia in New York. Another great one is 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' by Tom Wolfe, which offers a satirical look at crime, race, and class in the city. And 'The Black Dahlia' by James Ellroy is also a well - known crime novel set in New York.

There's also 'The Chain' by Adrian McKinty. It has a really unique and terrifying premise. Victims are forced into a 'chain' of crime, and it's a real page - turner with great suspense.

Sure. 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a classic among New York novels. It gives a vivid picture of the Jazz Age in New York with its glamorous parties and complex characters. Another great one is 'Bonfire of the Vanities' by Tom Wolfe. It delves deep into the social and racial tensions in the city during the 1980s. And 'Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger also has a lot of New York elements, as it follows the journey of Holden Caulfield in the city.

Sure. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is often on such lists. It has a really twisted plot about a missing wife and the secrets in a marriage.

Well, a key characteristic is the setting. The city of New York itself becomes a character. The crowded streets, the diverse neighborhoods like Harlem or the Lower East Side, all add to the atmosphere. For example, in many novels, the mean streets of Brooklyn are often the backdrop for violent crimes.

One great New York crime fiction is 'The Godfather' by Mario Puzo. It not only showcases the crime underworld in New York but also the complex family dynamics within it. The characters are vividly drawn, and the story is filled with intrigue, power struggles, and moral dilemmas.

Sure. 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' is excellent. It's so well - written that it makes you feel like you're part of the investigation. Then there's 'Lost Girls' which is really sad but very engaging as it tries to solve the mystery of the missing and murdered women. 'The Fact of a Body' is also a great read, with its unique storytelling style.