What are the 10 best crime fiction books?

Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is also a classic. It's set on a train and has a brilliant detective, Hercule Poirot. Christie weaves a web of lies and clues among the diverse group of passengers, making it a must - read for crime fiction lovers. The way she reveals the solution at the end is both surprising and satisfying.

Well, 'An American Marriage' by Tayari Jones also had elements of crime fiction in it. It dealt with the unjust imprisonment of a man, which is like a crime in itself in the context of the story. It explored the relationship between the man, his wife, and how their lives were turned upside down by this unjust situation.

Some of the top crime books in fiction include 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. This classic mystery has a group of people on an island, each with a secret, and they start getting killed one by one in a seemingly impossible way. 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is also a great read. It's a hard - boiled detective story with Philip Marlowe as the protagonist, dealing with blackmail, murder, and the seedy underbelly of society. 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is another classic, featuring Sam Spade, a private detective, and his search for a valuable statuette that leads to all sorts of trouble and crime.

Well, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a great new - ish crime fiction book. It's full of dark secrets, interesting characters like Lisbeth Salander. Also, 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty has elements of crime and mystery within the suburban drama setting, which makes it a very interesting read.

One of the best is 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson solving complex mysteries in Victorian London.

Complex characters are also common. In crime books like 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler, the detective Philip Marlowe is a multi - faceted character with his own set of morals and flaws. His character development is intertwined with the solving of the crime.

Well, 'Sherlock Holmes' collections are among the best - selling crime fiction. The character of Sherlock Holmes has been so iconic for over a century. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' also sold extremely well. It has a dark and gritty story set in Sweden that appealed to a wide audience. Also, books by Agatha Christie like 'Murder on the Orient Express' have been best - sellers for decades.

One of the best is 'Neuromancer' by William Gibson. It's a classic that really delved into the world of cyberpunk and cyber crime early on, with its complex plot involving hackers and corporate intrigue in a high - tech future.

One of the best is 'The Godfather' by Mario Puzo. It gives an in - depth look into the Corleone crime family, with complex characters and a vivid portrayal of the mob underworld. The story follows the rise of Michael Corleone, which is both fascinating and tragic.

Another great one is 'Gomorrah' by Roberto Saviano. This book gives a very realistic and in - depth look at the Neapolitan mafia, the Camorra. It exposes the inner workings, the violence, and the far - reaching influence of this criminal organization, which is eye - opening.