What are some of the best serial killer novels?

One of the best is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the iconic character Hannibal Lecter. The cat - and - mouse game between Clarice Starling and Lecter is gripping.

One of the best is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the brilliant and terrifying Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The cat - and - mouse game between Clarice Starling and Lecter is gripping.

One of the best is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the brilliant and terrifying Hannibal Lecter. Another great one is 'Red Dragon' also by Harris, which introduced the character of Lecter. 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis is also a well - known serial killer thriller novel.

Well, 'Red Dragon' by Thomas Harris is a classic in the serial killer mystery genre. It introduced the character of Hannibal Lecter before 'The Silence of the Lambs'. Then there's 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It's a dark and gritty mystery with a strong female lead investigating a serial killer case. 'Sin City' by Frank Miller also has elements of serial killer mystery in its noir - style stories.

Some of the best are 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' by Michelle McNamara. It's a non - fiction account that reads like a thriller as it details the hunt for the Golden State Killer. 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr is also a great pick. Set in 19th - century New York, it has a psychologist and a detective teaming up to catch a serial killer preying on young boys. And 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn, which has a journalist returning to her hometown to cover a series of murders.

Well, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson can be considered among the best. It has a complex mystery involving a serial killer. Then there's 'Killing Floor' by Lee Child, which has elements related to serial - killer - like crimes. Also, 'The Bone Collector' by Jeffery Deaver is a really good serial killer crime novel as it has a great deal of suspense and a very intelligent detective trying to catch the killer.

Jeff Lindsay's 'Darkly Dreaming Dexter' is a great one. It's about Dexter Morgan, a blood - spatter analyst for the Miami police who also has a dark secret - he's a serial killer who only targets other killers. The book is full of dark humor and interesting characters.

Another popular one is 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis. It delves deep into the mind of a wealthy and deranged serial killer, Patrick Bateman, in a disturbing yet thought - provoking way. There's also 'Red Dragon' by Thomas Harris, which introduced the character of Hannibal Lecter before 'The Silence of the Lambs'. It's a complex and thrilling story about tracking a serial killer known as the Tooth Fairy.

Well, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is a great title for a serial killer - related novel. It makes you wonder about the girl and her connection to the dragon tattoo, which is linked to the dark and mysterious events in the story. 'Zodiac' is also an interesting title. It refers to the real - life Zodiac Killer case, and the title alone creates a sense of intrigue. And then there's 'The Bone Collector', which gives the impression of a serial killer who is interested in collecting bones, a very macabre concept that is reflected in the title.

A notable serial killer graphic novel is '100 Bullets'. While not strictly about a single serial killer, it has elements of extreme violence and morally complex characters that can be associated with the genre. The story is filled with twists and turns, and the noir - style art gives it a gritty feel. And then there's 'The Killing Joke' which, although mainly focused on the Joker's origin and his relationship with Batman, showcases the Joker as a deranged and unpredictable character with a serial - killer - like mindset.