Can you recommend some classic crime lawyer novels?

One classic Australian crime novel is 'The Dry' by Jane Harper. It's a gripping tale set in a drought - stricken town, filled with mystery and complex characters.

Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' is an important classic in the crime genre. It was one of the first detective stories ever written. Poe introduced elements like the brilliant detective (in this case, C. Auguste Dupin) and the use of logic to solve seemingly impossible crimes. This story set the foundation for many future crime novels.

Sure. One of the most famous is 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson solving various complex crimes in Victorian London.

Well, 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is among the best classic crime novels. It has a hard - boiled detective, Philip Marlowe, navigating through a web of corruption and mystery. 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is also notable. It's a non - fictional crime novel that delves deep into the real - life murders of a Kansas family. Then there's 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson, which has an element of the macabre and crime related to the dual nature of the main character.

Sure. 'Surf Noir' is considered a classic. It has a gritty atmosphere that blends the coolness of the surf scene with the danger of crime. It's set in a coastal town where the surfers are not all they seem, and there are secrets and crimes lurking beneath the surface.

Well, 'A Time to Kill' by John Grisham is a great crime lawyer novel. It tells the story of a lawyer seeking justice for a young black girl who was brutally assaulted. Then there's 'The Lincoln Lawyer' which has a defense attorney working out of his Lincoln car. He takes on various criminal cases and has to navigate the complex legal and moral issues. And don't forget about 'The Runaway Jury' where lawyers are dealing with a case that has a very unorthodox jury.

Sure. 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a great one. It has a complex plot and a memorable detective in Sam Spade. Another is 'Double Indemnity' by James M. Cain. It's a classic tale of love, lust, and murder. 'Postman Always Rings Twice' by Cain as well is also highly recommended.

Sure. One of the well - known ones could be 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. It's a classic with a complex plot full of mystery and morally ambiguous characters.

Sure. For detective fiction, 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic. The character of Sherlock Holmes with his brilliant mind and unique deductive methods is iconic. In crime novels, 'The Godfather' by Mario Puzo is a great one. It delves deep into the world of organized crime.

Sure. 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle is a must - read. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson solving various complex crimes in Victorian London. Another great one is 'Agatha Christie's works, like 'Murder on the Orient Express'. Her novels are known for their intricate plots and unexpected twists.