What are the best English police procedural novels?

One of the best is 'The Inspector Morse' series by Colin Dexter. It features the brilliant and complex character of Inspector Morse as he solves various mysteries in Oxford. The novels are rich in character development and the setting adds a unique charm.

Definitely 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex plot with journalist Mikael Blomkvist and the hacker Lisbeth Salander investigating a decades - old disappearance. The story delves deep into family secrets and corporate corruption.

One of the best is 'Gorky Park' by Martin Cruz Smith. It has a great plot set in Moscow, with detailed police work. The main character, Arkady Renko, is a complex and engaging detective. Another good one is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It's not just about catching a serial killer but also about the psychological aspects involved. And 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is also a great police procedural novel with a strong female lead, Lisbeth Salander, who helps in solving a complex mystery.

Agatha Christie's 'Miss Marple' series can also be considered in a sense. Although not exactly the same as modern police procedurals, Miss Marple uses her shrewd observations and knowledge of human nature to solve crimes in her village and beyond. Her methods are unique and the stories are always full of charm and mystery.

Sure. 'The Ruth Galloway' series by Elly Griffiths is excellent. Ruth is an archaeologist who often gets involved with police investigations. The books blend archaeology with crime - solving in a really interesting way.

One of the best new police procedural novels is 'The Silent Patient'. It's a gripping tale that delves deep into the mind of a criminal psychologist trying to figure out why a patient murdered her husband. Another great one is 'Gone Girl'. It keeps you on the edge of your seat as the police try to solve the mystery of a missing woman, with lots of plot twists. And 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is also excellent. It combines police work with a dark and complex story filled with mystery and intrigue.

One of the best is 'Rebus' series by Ian Rankin. The main character, Inspector Rebus, is a complex and gritty detective. His investigations often take him through the seedy underbelly of Edinburgh. Another great one is 'Endeavour' which has been adapted into a popular TV series. The novels are set in Oxford and offer a unique take on police work with their period setting.

Definitely 'In the Woods' by Tana French. This book has a unique take on police procedurals. It delves deep into the pasts of the detectives as they try to solve a present - day mystery. The writing is atmospheric and the characters are well - developed.

One of the top police procedural novels is 'Presumed Innocent' by Scott Turow. It gives a detailed look at the legal and investigative aspects within the context of a murder case. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson also makes the list. It has a strong female lead involved in solving a decades - old mystery which includes police - style investigations.

Some great best seller police procedural fictions are 'The Reversal' by Michael Connelly. His books often center around his detective characters like Harry Bosch. 'In the Woods' by Tana French is also popular. It has a really engaging story about a detective trying to solve a mystery that is linked to his own past. And 'The Wire in the Blood' by Val McDermid, which has interesting police characters and complex criminal cases.