Can you recommend some 2016 best hardcore crime novels?

Sure. 'The Girl on the Train' is a great one. It was really popular back in 2016. The story is about a woman who witnesses something strange during her daily train rides, and it leads to a big mystery.

Another good one was 'The Widow'. This novel explored the mind of a widow whose husband was suspected of a heinous crime. It was a psychological exploration as much as a crime story, with the main character's reactions and secrets slowly being revealed throughout the book.

Some of the well - known crime novels from around that time could be 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It had a great blend of mystery and psychological thriller elements. Another might be 'Before the Fall' by Noah Hawley, which had an engaging plot filled with twists and turns.

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.

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 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.

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.

Alison Bechdel is a great author in this area. Her 'Fun Home' is a well - loved piece that combines different elements in a creative way. Andrew Holleran is also known for his works that explore gay male identity and relationships. And Edmund White has written several novels that are considered important in the realm of gay fiction.

Another good crime detective novel is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. While it's not a traditional detective story in the sense of having a detective as the main character, it is a masterful mystery about a woman's disappearance and the secrets that unfold as the search for her progresses. It keeps you guessing until the very end.

Sure. 'The Killing Joke' is a must - read. It focuses on the relationship between Batman and the Joker, exploring the Joker's origin and his criminal mind. The art is excellent and really brings out the dark and twisted nature of the story.