Can you recommend some popular criminal fiction books from 'good reads criminal fiction'?

One great read in criminal fiction is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex mystery with a strong female lead.

One great criminal psychology fiction book is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It has a fascinating exploration of the minds of both the detective and the serial killer. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, which delves into the complex psyches of its characters in a thrilling mystery. And 'Mindhunter' by John E. Douglas is also excellent as it's based on real - life criminal profiling experiences.

One excellent criminal justice fiction book is 'In the Woods' by Tana French. It's set in Ireland and delves deep into the past and present of a detective as he investigates a crime. Also, 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is a classic. The cat - and - mouse game between Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter is both thrilling and chilling.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a popular criminal psychology fiction. It has a complex plot and interesting characters. Lisbeth Salander, one of the main characters, has a unique personality and skills in investigating. 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn is also a good one. It shows how the past traumas of the characters influence their present actions and the mystery they are involved in. Well, there's also 'Before I Go to Sleep' by S.J. Watson which is about a woman with amnesia trying to figure out a crime related to her past.

Well, 'The Silent Witness', 'The Criminal's Trail', and 'The Enigma of the Crime Scene' are great titles. 'The Silent Witness' makes you wonder who or what the witness is and why it's silent. 'The Criminal's Trail' gives the idea of following the path of the wrongdoer. 'The Enigma of the Crime Scene' implies that there are puzzles and secrets within the place where the crime occurred.

One popular one is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the brilliant and terrifying Hannibal Lecter, and the protagonist Clarice Starling who uses criminal profiling to hunt down a serial killer. Another great book is 'Mindhunter' by John Douglas. Douglas was a real - life criminal profiler and his book offers fascinating insights into the minds of killers and the profiling process.

Sure. There are some great ones on Archive of Our Own (AO3). For example, 'The Unsub's Daughter' which gives an interesting perspective as it focuses on a character related to an unsub. It has great character development and keeps you on the edge of your seat.

One classic is 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson solving various mysteries. Another is 'The Godfather' by Mario Puzo, which not only shows the criminal underworld but also family and power dynamics. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is also a must - read. It's a suspenseful tale of ten strangers trapped on an island with a murderer among them.

How about 'The Mystery of the Stolen Evidence', 'The Sinister Plot', 'The Guilty Mind'? 'The Mystery of the Stolen Evidence' is interesting because it immediately makes you wonder about what evidence was stolen and why. 'The Sinister Plot' gives a feeling of something evil and well - planned. 'The Guilty Mind' focuses on the psychological aspect of the criminal, which is often a key element in criminal fiction.

For beginners, 'The Mephisto Club' by Tess Gerritsen is a good choice. While it has a lot going on in terms of plot, the way criminal profiling is incorporated into the story is straightforward. It has a strong female lead who uses profiling techniques, and the mystery keeps you hooked from start to finish.