What are some best - selling crime novels that are postmortem novels?

Postmortem elements can add mystery. For example, in 'The Silence of the Lambs', the postmortem details of the victims give clues about the killer's modus operandi. It makes the readers wonder how the killer chose the victims and what the significance of the postmortem findings is. This keeps the readers engaged as they try to solve the mystery along with the investigators.

Well, 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is a well - known best - selling crime novel. It's a non - fictional account that reads like a thriller. Then there's 'Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. The character of Hannibal Lecter made it extremely famous. And 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty, which although has elements of crime, also delves into the lives of women and their secrets in a small town.

Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None' is also a top - selling crime novel. It has a unique and suspenseful story set on an isolated island with a group of people being killed one by one. Christie is known for her clever plots and unexpected twists.

One of the best - selling crime novels is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex mystery and engaging characters.

One of the best selling true crime novels is 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote. It's a classic that delved deep into a real - life murder case.

Well, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a great best - selling crime thriller. It delves into dark secrets and has a very interesting female lead, Lisbeth Salander. Then there's 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty, which although might seem more like a domestic drama at first, has elements of crime thriller as it uncovers the mystery behind a death in a seemingly idyllic community. And 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is a classic that details a real - life crime in a very engaging and suspenseful way.

Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None' is also a top - selling crime mystery. It's set on an isolated island where ten people with guilty secrets are killed one by one in a way that seems to follow the pattern of a nursery rhyme. Christie is a master of creating suspense and misdirection.

Some best selling true crime novels include 'Mindhunter' by John Douglas. This book is based on his real - life experiences as an FBI profiler, dealing with some of the most heinous criminals. 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' by Michelle McNamara is also very popular. It focuses on the hunt for the Golden State Killer. These novels attract readers because they offer a peek into the dark and often mysterious world of crime and criminal investigation.

One of the best selling crime nonfiction novels is 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote. It's a chilling account of a real - life murder case. Another is 'Helter Skelter' by Vincent Bugliosi which details the Manson Family murders.

One of the best - selling crime fiction novels is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It combines mystery, art history, and a thrilling chase.