Can you recommend some famous Japanese crime fiction works?

One well - known work is 'The Guest'. It combines elements of crime and the supernatural. It's about a psychic, a priest, and a detective who team up to solve crimes involving demonic possessions.

The works of Sebastian Fitzek are quite popular in German crime fiction. For example, 'Passenger 23' has a complex and thrilling plot full of unexpected twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Another great work is Andrea Camilleri's 'Inspector Montalbano' series. These books are set in Sicily and offer a vivid portrayal of the local culture along with engaging crime investigations. The character of Montalbano is complex and endearing, making the series very popular.

One well - known Dutch crime fiction work is 'The Dinner' by Herman Koch. It's a gripping story that delves into moral dilemmas within a family. Another is the work of A.C. Baantjer. His Inspector DeKok series is quite popular, with detailed police investigations set in Amsterdam.

Sure. 'The Ring' is extremely famous. It features a cursed videotape that kills anyone who watches it within a week. Another is 'Ju - on: The Grudge'. It tells the story of a house haunted by a powerful and vengeful spirit. 'Dark Water' is also well - known, which involves a mother and daughter in a haunted apartment building with a very spooky water - related mystery.

Another great one is 'Headhunters' by Jo Nesbø as well. It combines elements of crime, suspense, and psychological thriller in an interesting way. The protagonist's actions and the consequences he faces are quite engaging. The story is full of twists and turns that make it hard to put down.

There is also 'The Ten - Year Series' which is quite popular. It has a complex web of characters and a long - drawn - out mystery that keeps readers hooked as the investigators try to solve a series of related crimes over a decade.

One famous Japanese crime novel is 'The Devotion of Suspect X' by Keigo Higashino. It's a brilliant work with a complex plot that involves a mathematician helping a neighbor cover up a crime in an extremely clever way.

One famous Japanese crime novel is 'The Devotion of Suspect X' by Keigo Higashino. It has a brilliant plot with unexpected twists. The story involves a mathematician who uses his intelligence to create an alibi for a murder suspect. Another is 'Out' by Natsuo Kirino, which delves into the lives of four women working the night shift at a factory and how they get involved in a murder case. And 'Malice' by Higashino as well, exploring the motives behind a murder in a very intricate way.

Sure. 'The Wire' can be considered in a way. The characters in it, especially some of the cops and the criminals, have anti - hero qualities. They operate in a complex world where the drug trade and the attempts to stop it are full of moral gray areas. Another example is 'Parker' series by Richard Stark. Parker is a criminal anti - hero, always planning heists and getting involved in illegal activities, yet he has his own code of conduct.