What are some good spider crime fiction books?

Some excellent detective fiction crime fiction books include 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. This book introduced the world to the tough private detective Sam Spade. 'Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is another well - known one. The character of Hannibal Lecter is both terrifying and fascinating. 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is a unique take on detective fiction, set in Botswana and featuring a female detective solving various local mysteries.

One great option is 'The False Prince' by Jennifer A. Nielsen. It has elements of mystery and crime as the main character gets involved in a web of deceit in a bid to claim a throne. Another is 'Truly Devious' by Maureen Johnson. It's set in a boarding school with a cold - case mystery that dates back decades. And 'One of Us Is Lying' by Karen M. McManus is also excellent. It starts with a murder in a high - school detention room and keeps you guessing throughout.

One popular ya crime fiction book is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a young female hacker as one of the main characters and a complex mystery to solve. Another is 'Pretty Little Liars' by Sara Shepard, which is full of mystery and secrets among a group of teenage girls. And 'All the Crooked Saints' by Maggie Stiefvater also has elements of mystery and crime in a unique, magical - realist setting.

One great crime investigation fiction book is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex plot full of mystery and interesting characters. Another is 'Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes' deductive reasoning is fascinating to follow. Also, 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is a gripping read with unexpected twists.

One great crime fiction romance book is 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It combines elements of mystery and crime with a complex romantic sub - plot. The main character's journey through her own hazy memories while trying to solve a crime is intertwined with her relationships and love interests.

One is 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain. It's a classic crime noir that can often be found cheaply. Another is 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote, which is a very well - known and often available at a reasonable price. Also, Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is a great crime fiction book and is widely available in inexpensive editions.

One great crime fiction book is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex mystery with engaging characters. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, which is full of twists and turns. And 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is a classic that blurs the line between fiction and non - fiction in the crime genre.

Another is 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' by Tracy Chevalier. It delves into the world of art and has elements of mystery and intrigue. The story is set around a painting and the secrets it may hold. It's a beautifully written book that shows how art can be at the center of a crime - like a mystery waiting to be uncovered.

Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It's a dark and twisty tale that has both crime elements as a disappearance is at the center, and also complex relationships with a strong undercurrent of romance, albeit a rather dysfunctional one.

Some popular fiction true crime books include 'The Devil in the White City' by Erik Larson. It weaves together the story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and the real - life serial killer H. H. Holmes. It's really interesting as it gives you a vivid picture of the era and the horror that was lurking within. Then there's 'Zodiac' which is based on the real - life Zodiac Killer case. It's a chilling read that tries to make sense of the killer's motives and the mystery surrounding his identity.