Can you recommend some of the best pulp fiction crime novels?

Another good one for beginners is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. Although it's a more modern take on the crime genre, it has all the elements of a great pulp crime novel - mystery, intrigue, and a complex protagonist in Lisbeth Salander. It's a page - turner that will introduce you well to the world of crime novels.

Well, 'Pale Kings and Princes' by Robert B. Parker is among the top ones. Spenser, the detective in the story, is a very interesting character. The novel deals with issues of power, corruption, and justice in a way that is both thought - provoking and exciting. The way Parker weaves the plot and develops the characters makes it a must - read in the pulp fiction crime genre.

Well, 'The Maltese Falcon' is a top - notch pulp crime fiction. Written by Dashiell Hammett, it features Sam Spade, a private detective. His character is so well - drawn. Then there's 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain. It has a really engaging and somewhat sordid story of love and crime. And 'True Detective' - like novels such as 'The Killer Inside Me' by Jim Thompson can be considered great pulp crime fictions.

Some of the top crime thriller fiction novels include 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote. It's a non - fiction novel that reads like a thriller, with a detailed account of a real - life crime. 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is also a charming crime - solving story set in Botswana. And 'The Bone Collector' by Jeffery Deaver, which features a brilliant detective who is quadriplegic but still manages to solve complex crimes.

Well, 'Mystic River' by Dennis Lehane is a great American crime fiction novel. It tells a story of three childhood friends whose lives are forever changed by a tragic event in their past and a new crime that shakes their community. 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain is another classic. It's a story of lust, greed, and murder in a small - town diner. Also, 'True Grit' by Charles Portis, while also a Western, has elements of crime fiction as a young girl hires a marshal to hunt down her father's killer.

Sure. 'The Price of Salt' by Patricia Highsmith. It's a classic that explores a lesbian relationship. The story has an undercurrent of the social 'crime' of being different in the 1950s, as the two women fall in love and face the challenges of society's norms at that time.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is highly popular. It has a dark and gritty atmosphere with a strong female lead, Lisbeth Salander, who is a hacker and investigator. The story involves solving a decades - old mystery filled with corruption and secrets.

Raymond Chandler's 'The Big Sleep' is also excellent. It has a great atmosphere of the seedy side of Los Angeles. Chandler's writing style is very engaging, and his detective Philip Marlowe is a memorable character. The plot is full of mystery and danger, which keeps the readers hooked from start to finish.

Sure. 'The Dry' by Jane Harper is excellent. It's set in a drought - stricken Australian town and has a great mystery about a murder that seems to be related to the town's secrets. Another one is 'Mystery Road' which delves into the Aboriginal community's issues while also presenting a complex crime plot. And 'Crimson Lake' is also a great read, with its engaging characters and a thrilling plot set in the Australian outback.

Another great one is 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty. It combines elements of crime with the daily lives of women. The mystery unfolds gradually as we learn more about the characters and their secrets.