What are some popular female serial killer fiction books?

Some serial killer fiction books worth mentioning are 'Killing Floor' by Lee Child. Although not strictly a serial killer book in the traditional sense, it has a very menacing antagonist. 'The Bone Collector' by Jeffery Deaver is also good. It involves a serial killer leaving behind elaborate clues for the investigators. And 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn has a great exploration of a small town with a possible serial killer lurking in the shadows.

One popular one is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the brilliant and terrifying serial killer Hannibal Lecter.

Among the popular ones are 'The Snowman'. Its spooky atmosphere and unique crime - scene elements have attracted many readers. 'Sharp Objects' is popular as Gillian Flynn's writing style is very engaging. People like to follow the complex story and the messed - up relationships in the small town where the serial killings are taking place. 'The Bone Collector' is also well - liked for its intelligent detective work and the cat - and - mouse game between the detective and the killer.

Some might like 'My Sister, the Serial Killer' by Oyinkan Braithwaite. This book offers a unique perspective as it's about a woman dealing with her sister who is a serial killer. It's a darkly humorous take on the subject. 'The Silence of the Lambs' also has elements related to female serial killers, with the character of Buffalo Bill and the strong female lead in Clarice Starling. Additionally, 'The Ice Twins' has a female character with a very mysterious and potentially murderous past that unfolds throughout the story.

One great book is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It features a complex female character with some very disturbing and manipulative tendencies that border on serial - killer - like behavior in terms of her psychological warfare against her husband. Another is 'Sharp Objects' also by Flynn, where the main character uncovers the dark secrets of her small town, and there are female characters with some seriously twisted motives. And 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' has Lisbeth Salander, a complex and somewhat vengeful character who has her own brand of justice, which could be related to the idea of a female serial killer in a more abstract way.

Lisbeth Salander from 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is quite well - known. She has a dark past and a sense of justice that she enforces in her own way, which can be a bit extreme at times. Another is Amy Dunne from 'Gone Girl'. She is extremely manipulative and has a devious plan that involves harming others. And in 'My Sister, the Serial Killer', the sister character who kills her boyfriends is a notable female serial killer character in fiction.

Well, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson can be considered in this category. It has elements of a serial killer mystery. Also, 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' by Michelle McNamara is about the hunt for the Golden State Killer. It's a non - fictional account written like a thriller. And then there's 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn, which has a complex plot involving a serial killer in a small town.

Definitely 'Gone Girl' tops the list in terms of best - selling. It was not only a best - seller but also got adapted into a movie which further increased its popularity. 'The Silence of the Lambs' is also a classic that has sold well over the years. The chilling portrayal of the serial killer elements in the story has kept readers hooked. 'Sharp Objects' has also had a good run in sales, as Gillian Flynn's works often do well, and this one with its exploration of a troubled female character and her secrets appealed to many.

Some great serial killer fiction books include 'Misery' by Stephen King. In this book, an obsessed fan holds an author captive, and it has that psychological thriller aspect related to a sort of'serial - killer - like' behavior. 'Darkly Dreaming Dexter' by Jeff Lindsay is also good. It's about Dexter, a forensic analyst who has a dark secret - he's a serial killer himself, but he kills other killers. And 'The Bone Collector' by Jeffery Deaver is a gripping story where a quadriplegic detective tries to catch a serial killer.

One of the best is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the iconic character Hannibal Lecter. Another great one is 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis, which gives a disturbing look into the mind of a serial killer. And 'Red Dragon' also by Thomas Harris is a classic in this genre.