What are some popular grisly crime novels?

Grisly crime novels often attract readers through the element of mystery. People are curious about how the crimes are committed and who the perpetrator is. For example, in 'The Silence of the Lambs', the mystery of the serial killer 'Buffalo Bill' and his motives keep readers hooked.

The 2016 crime novel 'IQ' by Joe Ide is quite notable. It features a brilliant but unorthodox private investigator in East Long Beach. The story is filled with action, mystery, and offers a unique look at the underbelly of the city through the eyes of a very engaging protagonist.

Some of the 2020 crime novels are really great. For example, 'The Guest List' is full of secrets and lies among the wedding guests on an isolated island. It creates a really tense atmosphere. 'The Midnight Library' is a bit different as it focuses on a woman who is in a kind of limbo and has to face different versions of her life which is related to the idea of a crime against one's own potential. 'The Invisible Girl' is a classic - style crime novel with a great plot and interesting character relationships.

One popular crime novel is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex mystery and engaging characters.

One popular 2022 crime novel is 'The Maid' by Nita Prose. It features a unique protagonist who works as a maid in a hotel and gets caught up in a mystery. Another is 'The Appeal' by Janice Hallett, which has an interesting format of presenting the story through documents and emails.

One of the popular 1987 crime novels could be 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' by Tom Wolfe. It delved into the social and moral issues of the time through a crime - related plot in New York City.

Well, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a great violent crime novel. It has a strong female lead, Lisbeth Salander, who is involved in solving a series of violent crimes. Then there's 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis, which is a disturbing yet thought - provoking look into the mind of a serial killer. 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is also a classic in the violent crime genre.

One popular real crime novel is 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote. It's a chilling account of a real - life murder case. Another is 'The Devil in the White City' by Erik Larson, which weaves together the story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and a serial killer. And 'Helter Skelter' by Vincent Bugliosi, which details the Manson Family murders.

One popular anthology crime novel is 'The Mammoth Book of New CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'. It contains a collection of crime stories with different CSI - related themes. Another is 'The Best American Mystery Stories' which features a great selection of mystery and crime tales by various American authors. And 'Murder Most Foul', an anthology that brings together some classic crime stories.

One popular London crime novel is 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes solving various mysteries in London. Another is 'The Jack the Ripper Files' which delves into the infamous Jack the Ripper murders in London. 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith also has some elements set in London and involves crime - solving in an interesting way.