Can you recommend some works by John Scaggs in crime fiction?

There's also 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It combines elements of mystery, crime, and thriller. The main character, Lisbeth Salander, is a very unique and engaging figure, and the overall story delves deep into a complex web of crimes and secrets.

Well - developed characters. The characters in his stories, whether they are the detectives or the criminals, are multi - dimensional. They have their own motives, backstories, and personalities. This makes them seem more real and engaging. For example, a detective might have a troubled past that affects how he approaches a case. And a criminal might have a sympathetic reason for their actions at first glance, but as the story unfolds, more layers are revealed.

One characteristic is often complex characters. The criminals and the detectives usually have multi - faceted personalities. For example, a detective might have his own demons while trying to solve a case.

Sure. 'The Silent Patient' was quite popular in 2019. It had the elements of noir with a dark and mysterious plot revolving around a patient who had committed a heinous crime and then went silent.

Sure. 'The Devotion of Suspect X' by Keigo Higashino is a great one. It has a brilliant plot with unexpected twists. The main character's devious plan to create an alibi for the suspect is really mind - boggling.

There's 'The Cellist' which is also part of Croatian crime fiction. It often delves deep into the Croatian society and its unique cultural aspects while presenting a thrilling mystery. The characters are well - developed and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the readers engaged.

A relatively lesser - known but still interesting piece of Kenyan crime fiction is 'Murder in Mombasa'. It takes place in Mombasa and weaves a story full of mystery and local flavor. The author does a great job of incorporating the local culture and the unique challenges of crime - solving in that area. 'Crime in the Rift Valley' is also a good read, as it showcases the different elements of crime that can occur in the Rift Valley region of Kenya, with its own set of characters and plot twists.

Sure. 'The Big Sleep' by Chandler is a classic. It features the famous detective Philip Marlowe and has a complex plot filled with mystery and intrigue.

One well - known work that has elements of telegraph crime fiction is Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories. Although not solely focused on the telegraph, it was a common means of communication in those times, and Holmes often received important messages via telegraph that were crucial to his investigations. Another example could be some of the dime novels from the late 19th century that incorporated the use of telegraph in their crime - related plots.

Sure. 'The Lake Murder' is a well - known work in Hubin crime fiction. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns.