Can you recommend some good recent crime fiction?

Sure. 'The Woman in the Window' is a recent crime fiction. It's about an agoraphobic woman who believes she witnessed a crime. It keeps you on the edge of your seat. Then there's 'Before She Knew Him' where a woman starts to suspect her new neighbor of a heinous crime. Also, 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty, which while also exploring other themes, has elements of crime and mystery within the story of a group of women in a small town.

Sure. 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides is a great recent crime novel. It has a gripping plot that keeps you guessing until the end. Another one is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, which is full of twists and turns. Also, 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins is quite popular for its complex characters and suspenseful storyline.

'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides is also very popular. It's about a woman who stops speaking after murdering her husband. The psychologist who tries to figure out her motives is at the center of this gripping crime story. There are a lot of psychological elements that make it a great read.

Tana French is one of the top recent crime fiction authors. Her Dublin Murder Squad series is amazing. Each book in the series focuses on a different detective within the squad and their unique cases. Her writing is very atmospheric, really making you feel like you're in Dublin, and she creates complex characters with their own flaws and secrets.

Sure. 'Anxious People' by Fredrik Backman is a recent good one. It's about a failed bank robber who takes a group of people hostage in an apartment viewing. It has Backman's signature blend of humor and heart. Another is 'The Dutch House' by Ann Patchett. It tells the story of a brother and sister and their relationship with a house.

One characteristic is the exploration of modern - day issues within the crime story. In some recent crime fictions, they touch on topics like social media's impact on crime or how mental health can be related to criminal behavior. Also, good recent crime fiction usually has a well - paced plot. It doesn't drag but keeps you engaged from start to finish, like 'The Woman in the Window'. And the use of red herrings is common. Authors will throw in false leads to keep readers guessing, as seen in 'Before She Knew Him'.

Sure. 'The Girl on the Train' is a great recent crime novel. It has a really engaging plot with a unreliable narrator which keeps the readers on their toes. The story unfolds in a very mysterious way.

One great recent historical fiction is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It's set during World War II and tells the story of two sisters in France. Another is 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead, which reimagines the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad in a fictional yet poignant exploration of slavery in America. And 'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee is also wonderful, spanning generations in a Korean family's history.

Sure. 'Where the Crawdads Sing' is a great recent fiction book. It tells a beautiful and somewhat mysterious story of a girl growing up in the marshes. Another one is 'The Midnight Library' which takes readers on a journey through different lives. And 'Normal People' is also quite good, exploring the complex relationship between two people.

Sure. 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens is a great recent fiction novel. It tells a story of a girl growing up in the marshes, full of mystery and beautiful nature descriptions.