Raymond Chandler is a significant name in crime fiction, with works such as 'The Big Sleep'. Truman Capote is known for 'In Cold Blood'. And Fyodor Dostoevsky, while his work 'Crime and Punishment' is more complex and psychological, is still an important figure in the broader context of crime - related literature.
Agatha Christie is a very well - known author of crime fiction. She wrote many classic mysteries like 'Murder on the Orient Express'. Then there's Arthur Conan Doyle, famous for the Sherlock Holmes series. And Gillian Flynn, who wrote 'Gone Girl' which is very popular in modern crime fiction.
Agatha Christie is very well - known. She wrote tons of mystery novels like 'And Then There Were None'. Another is Arthur Conan Doyle, famous for Sherlock Holmes. And Stieg Larsson, who gave us 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is also quite popular in the crime fiction world.
Arthur Conan Doyle is very well - known. His Sherlock Holmes stories are iconic in the crime mystery genre. Doyle's ability to create a vivid detective character and intricate plots is remarkable.
James M. Cain is well - known for his pulp crime works. 'Double Indemnity' is one of his most famous novels. Mickey Spillane is also quite famous. His detective character Mike Hammer is very iconic in pulp crime fiction. And then there's Patricia Highsmith, who wrote 'Strangers on a Train', which has that classic pulp crime feel.
John le Carré is a famous name. His 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold' is a masterful work in the realm of historical crime, especially in the context of the Cold War. Thomas Harris, with 'The Silence of the Lambs', also has a place here. He created a terrifying and memorable serial killer story that has elements of historical crime investigation. And Dashiell Hammett, whose works like 'The Maltese Falcon' set the tone for hard - boiled detective stories in a historical American setting.
Gillian Flynn is a well - known author. As I mentioned before, she wrote 'Gone Girl' and 'Sharp Objects'. Her works often feature complex female characters and intricate plots. Another is Stieg Larsson. He created the Millennium series which includes 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. His books are known for their detailed investigations and strong social themes.
One well - known author of crime fiction is Agatha Christie. She created famous detectives like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Another is Arthur Conan Doyle, who gave us Sherlock Holmes. Also, Raymond Chandler is renowned for his hard - boiled detective stories.
Well, there's P. D. James. Her novels are known for their complex characters and intricate plots. She often delves deep into the psychological aspects of the characters involved in the crimes. Also, Ian Rankin with his Rebus series. His stories are set in Edinburgh and give a great sense of place while exploring various crimes and the detective's journey to solve them.
Antti Tuomainen is quite famous in Finnish crime fiction. His books are known for their dark humor and engaging plots that keep readers hooked.
Ann Rule is a very well - known author in true crime fiction. She wrote many books based on real - life criminal cases, such as 'The Stranger Beside Me' about Ted Bundy. Another is Truman Capote with his famous work 'In Cold Blood'.
One well - known author in Ozarks crime fiction is Daniel Woodrell. His works often capture the essence of the Ozarks with its seedy underbelly and complex characters.