Can you recommend some famous german crime fiction works?

There is also 'The Glass Bead Game' by Hermann Hesse. Although it's not a typical detective story in the purest sense, it has elements of mystery and intellectual exploration similar to detective fiction. The main character's journey to understand the complex game has some detective - like qualities as he uncovers the secrets and rules of this elaborate system.

Another great one is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It combines crime investigation with elements of mystery and thriller. The main character, Lisbeth Salander, is a very strong and interesting female lead. The novel explores various dark secrets and crimes within a Swedish - but with a strong influence from the Scandinavian and German crime writing traditions - context.

One well - known work is 'The Guest'. It combines elements of crime and the supernatural. It's about a psychic, a priest, and a detective who team up to solve crimes involving demonic possessions.

Another great work is Andrea Camilleri's 'Inspector Montalbano' series. These books are set in Sicily and offer a vivid portrayal of the local culture along with engaging crime investigations. The character of Montalbano is complex and endearing, making the series very popular.

One well - known Dutch crime fiction work is 'The Dinner' by Herman Koch. It's a gripping story that delves into moral dilemmas within a family. Another is the work of A.C. Baantjer. His Inspector DeKok series is quite popular, with detailed police investigations set in Amsterdam.

Another great one is 'Headhunters' by Jo Nesbø as well. It combines elements of crime, suspense, and psychological thriller in an interesting way. The protagonist's actions and the consequences he faces are quite engaging. The story is full of twists and turns that make it hard to put down.

One of the well - known Japanese crime fiction works is 'The Devotion of Suspect X' by Keigo Higashino. It has a very interesting plot where a mathematician uses his brilliant mind in a complex crime - related situation.

There is also 'The Ten - Year Series' which is quite popular. It has a complex web of characters and a long - drawn - out mystery that keeps readers hooked as the investigators try to solve a series of related crimes over a decade.

Sure. 'The Wire' can be considered in a way. The characters in it, especially some of the cops and the criminals, have anti - hero qualities. They operate in a complex world where the drug trade and the attempts to stop it are full of moral gray areas. Another example is 'Parker' series by Richard Stark. Parker is a criminal anti - hero, always planning heists and getting involved in illegal activities, yet he has his own code of conduct.

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.