Can you recommend some detective fiction and crime thriller books?

One of the great 2015 crime fiction thriller books is 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It's a gripping story about a woman who becomes involved in a missing - person investigation. Another is 'Career of Evil' by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling). It has a complex plot with a detective trying to solve a series of disturbing crimes.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a great one. It has a complex mystery and a unique protagonist. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, which is full of twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.

There are quite a few excellent detective fiction crime thriller books. 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown is very popular. It involves a lot of historical and religious mystery. 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is a different kind of detective story, set in Botswana and with a very charming detective. 'Before I Go to Sleep' by S.J. Watson is also a great choice as it has a unique premise where the main character has amnesia and is trying to figure out the secrets of her past that may be related to a crime.

There are quite a few. 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is a non - fictional crime thriller that reads like a novel. It delves deep into a real - life murder case. 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' series by Alexander McCall Smith is charming detective fiction. Set in Botswana, it features a female detective solving various cases in a unique cultural setting. And 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn is a dark and twisty crime thriller that really gets under your skin.

Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It combines crime, mystery, and historical elements. The story follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he tries to solve a murder mystery that is tied to ancient secrets. It's a page - turner.

Sure. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is a must - read. The character of Hannibal Lecter is both terrifying and fascinating. It's a psychological thriller that dives deep into the minds of the characters.

One great detective fiction mystery thriller is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex mystery and a unique protagonist. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, which is full of twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat. And 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown combines mystery with historical elements in an exciting way.

You can start by asking at your local library. Librarians are really knowledgeable and can recommend some great detective fiction crime thriller books. Also, check out bookstores. They often have sections dedicated to this genre.

I also recommend 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. This book introduced the world to the private detective Sam Spade. It's full of mystery, double - crosses, and a search for a valuable statuette. Hammett's writing influenced many subsequent detective novels.

Beginner - friendly crime thriller fiction books include 'Strangers on a Train' by Patricia Highsmith. It has a unique concept that makes it really interesting. 'The Killer Inside Me' by Jim Thompson is another one. It's a bit darker but still accessible. And 'A Time to Kill' by John Grisham. It combines legal drama with crime thriller elements in an easy - to - understand way.