One of the well - known World War 2 crime novels is 'The Odessa File' by Frederick Forsyth. It combines the elements of crime and the post - World War 2 Nazi underground.
Alan Furst has written some great World War 2 - related crime novels. His works often feature spies and criminal activities in the context of the war - torn Europe. For example, 'Night Soldiers' which is filled with intrigue, mystery and crime in the backdrop of the approaching World War 2 and during the war.
Philip Kerr's 'Bernie Gunther' series is set during World War 2. Bernie is a detective in Berlin and has to deal with all kinds of crimes, often related to the Nazis and the chaos of the war. These novels are great for those interested in seeing how crime and justice play out during that dark period of history.