What are some popular modern crime fiction novels?

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

Well, there are quite a few. 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is a classic. It's based on a real - life crime and is written in a very immersive way. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is also popular. The character of Hannibal Lecter is both terrifying and intriguing. And 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a great example of hard - boiled crime fiction with its tough detective and seedy underworld setting.

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

Yrsa Sigurðardóttir's works are also part of Iceland's great crime fiction offerings. Her novel 'My Soul to Take' is a good example. It combines elements of the supernatural with crime. The stories often explore family relationships and secrets within the Icelandic context, which is a characteristic feature of many Icelandic crime fictions.

One popular Icelandic crime fiction novel is 'Jar City' by Arnaldur Indriðason. It's known for its complex characters and dark, atmospheric setting in Iceland. Another is 'The Draining Lake' also by Indriðason, which delves into Iceland's past and present secrets. Yrsa Sigurðardóttir's 'My Soul to Take' is also well - liked, often praised for its engaging plot and strong female characters.

One popular Italian crime fiction novel is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It combines mystery with historical elements set in a medieval monastery. Another is 'Gomorrah' by Roberto Saviano, which exposes the Neapolitan mafia. And then there's 'I'm Not Scared' by Niccolò Ammaniti, a gripping story about a boy who discovers a dark secret in a rural area.

There are quite a few great crime fiction graphic novels. '100 Bullets' is a really cool one. It has a complex web of crime and mystery. The story is filled with interesting characters and unexpected twists. Then there's 'From Hell' which is based on the Jack the Ripper case and presents a dark and disturbing take on the infamous crimes. Also, 'Chew' is a unique crime - related graphic novel where the main character has a strange ability related to eating things that helps him solve crimes.

One popular one is 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton. It shows the life of teenagers involved in different social groups and some of the conflicts that can lead to crime - like gang fights. Another is 'Pretty Little Liars' which is full of mystery and crime elements among teenage girls. There's also 'Holes' by Louis Sachar, where the main character is a teen in a juvenile detention center and the story unfolds with elements of mystery and crime related to the past.

One popular true crime fiction novel is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns regarding a missing woman and the secrets within her marriage. Another is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris, which features the iconic character Hannibal Lecter. And 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is also well - known, as it was based on a real - life murder case and was one of the first non - fiction novels to read like a thriller.

One popular Indian crime fiction novel is 'The Girl in Room 105' by Chetan Bhagat. It combines elements of mystery, crime, and a touch of romance. Another is 'Sacred Games' by Vikram Chandra, which delves deep into the Mumbai underworld and the complex web of crime and politics. Also, 'A Suitable Boy' by Vikram Seth, though not strictly crime - centered, has elements of crime and mystery within the broader story of post - colonial India.