Can you recommend some top crime drama novels?

I also suggest 'The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles' by Katherine Pancol. It weaves together elements of crime, family drama, and mystery in a very French - flavoured way. The characters are complex and the plot keeps you guessing.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a great one. It has a complex mystery and engaging characters. The plot involves a journalist and a hacker girl investigating a decades - old disappearance case, full of twists and turns.

Sure. 'The Killing Joke' is a great one. It delves deep into the psyche of the Joker, one of the most iconic criminal characters in the DC universe. The story is dark and explores themes of madness and the thin line between sanity and insanity in the context of crime.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. The short stories are easy to follow and Holmes' deductive reasoning is fascinating. You can learn how to spot clues and solve mysteries along with him.

Sure. One great example is 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss. It has elements of mystery as Kvothe's past is full of secrets, and there are some crime - like situations within the story. It also has a touch of the fantastical with magic and unique creatures. Another is 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' which combines crime (Locke is a con artist) and mystery in a fantasy world filled with political intrigue and drama.

Sure. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is a great one. It has a really unexpected plot. The characters are complex and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat as you try to figure out what's really going on between the two main characters.

One of the top Japanese crime novels is 'Out' by Natsuo Kirino. It tells a dark and gripping story about four women who get involved in a murder. Another great one is 'The Devotion of Suspect X' by Keigo Higashino. It has a brilliant plot with unexpected twists.

Sure. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is one of them. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns. The characters are well - developed and the story keeps you guessing until the end. Another great one is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It features a strong female protagonist and a dark, gripping mystery.

Sure. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is a top pick. It's a psychological thriller that keeps you guessing throughout. The story of a man whose wife disappears and the secrets that unfold is both disturbing and captivating.

The 'Twilight' series by Stephenie Meyer can also be seen in this genre in a way. While it's mainly a vampire - human romance, there are elements of crime as the vampires have to deal with their own laws and the threats from other vampires. The love story between Bella and Edward is very intense and the backdrop of a world filled with danger adds to the overall allure of the story.