What are some popular Caribbean crime novels?

One popular Caribbean mystery novel is 'The Bone Reader' by Jacob Ross. It's set in the Caribbean and features a complex mystery with elements of local culture. Another is 'Murder in Paradise' by various authors which offers a collection of mystery stories set in different Caribbean locations. And 'A Small Death in the Great Glen' by A.D. Scott also has some Caribbean mystery elements in it.

Sam Selvon is an important author in the context of Caribbean crime novels. His 'The Lonely Londoners' has elements of crime as it portrays the experiences of Caribbean immigrants in London, including the challenges and illegal activities they may encounter. Additionally, Olive Senior is a writer who has explored Caribbean society and the elements of crime within it. Her works often look at the power dynamics and how they can lead to unjust situations which are, in a way, forms of crime in the social context of the Caribbean.

The 'Jumbie' is a well - known figure in Caribbean ghost stories. Jumbies can be various types of spirits. For example, there are stories of the 'River Jumbie' that haunts rivers and streams. They are said to cause misfortune or even drown people who get too close to the water at night. There are also tales of haunted plantations where the ghosts of slaves still roam, as a result of the cruel treatment they endured during their lifetimes.

The 2016 crime novel 'IQ' by Joe Ide is quite notable. It features a brilliant but unorthodox private investigator in East Long Beach. The story is filled with action, mystery, and offers a unique look at the underbelly of the city through the eyes of a very engaging protagonist.

Some of the 2020 crime novels are really great. For example, 'The Guest List' is full of secrets and lies among the wedding guests on an isolated island. It creates a really tense atmosphere. 'The Midnight Library' is a bit different as it focuses on a woman who is in a kind of limbo and has to face different versions of her life which is related to the idea of a crime against one's own potential. 'The Invisible Girl' is a classic - style crime novel with a great plot and interesting character relationships.

One popular crime novel is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex mystery and engaging characters.

One popular 2022 crime novel is 'The Maid' by Nita Prose. It features a unique protagonist who works as a maid in a hotel and gets caught up in a mystery. Another is 'The Appeal' by Janice Hallett, which has an interesting format of presenting the story through documents and emails.

One of the popular 1987 crime novels could be 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' by Tom Wolfe. It delved into the social and moral issues of the time through a crime - related plot in New York City.

One popular Caribbean children's story is 'Anansi the Spider'. Anansi is a trickster character. He often gets into various adventures and uses his wits to outsmart others. Another is 'The Legend of the Rolling Calf'. It's a spooky story that has been passed down, usually told to teach children to be careful at night. There's also 'The Golden Table', which is about a magical table that provides an abundance of food.

One popular one is 'The Long Song' by Andrea Levy. It gives a vivid portrayal of the life of a slave woman in Jamaica during the 19th century. Another is 'Wide Sargasso Sea' by Jean Rhys, which is a prequel to 'Jane Eyre' and tells the story of Bertha Mason from a Caribbean perspective. Also, 'A Small Place' by Jamaica Kincaid, which while not strictly a traditional novel, offers deep insights into the history and post - colonial situation in Antigua.