There's 'Mr. Mercedes' by Stephen King. The antagonist in this book is a psychopath who commits a heinous crime at the start. It's a thrilling read as the detective tries to catch him. Additionally, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson has a character with some psychopathic - like qualities. The story is full of mystery and dark undertones related to this character.
Sure. 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn is a great one. The main character has to deal with a lot of psychological issues and there are elements of psychopathy in the story. Also, 'You' by Caroline Kepnes is about a character who shows many psychopathic tendencies. He becomes obsessed with a woman and his actions throughout the book are quite disturbing.
One well - known book is 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis. It delves deep into the mind of a wealthy and highly - dysfunctional psychopath living in the 80s. Another is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the infamous Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant yet extremely dangerous psychopath. And 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn also has elements of a psychopathic character as the plot unfolds in a very twisted way.