What are some well - known dark violent crime novels?

Gillian Flynn is also well - known. Her 'Gone Girl' contains elements of domestic violence and psychological manipulation, which are aspects often found in violent crime novels.

One example is 'The Iliad'. It is filled with violent battles and combat scenes that were part of the historical context of ancient Greece. The heroes engage in fierce warfare, and there are descriptions of bloody duels and mass slaughters which are crucial elements of the story and also reflect the violent nature of that era.

One well - known example is 'Game of Thrones'. It contains a great deal of bloody and violent scenes within a complex fantasy world. There are battles, assassinations, and power struggles that often involve graphic violence.

For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway also touches on war crimes in a way. Set during the Spanish Civil War, it shows the brutalities of war, such as the killing of unarmed civilians and prisoners. Hemingway's vivid descriptions of the violence and the moral ambiguities of war bring to light the concept of war crimes within the context of this particular conflict.

Some might consider 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson as a dark tourism novel. The dark alleys and hidden parts of London that Mr. Hyde frequents can be seen as places of a rather dark 'tour' in the story. Then there is 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson. The haunted Hill House is a destination that attracts those interested in the supernatural and the dark, much like a place for dark tourism in a fictional world.

One well - known example is 'The Killer Angels' by Michael Shaara. It vividly depicts the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War, with violent battles and the harsh realities of war. Another is 'Gone with the Wind' which also contains elements of violence in the context of the Civil War and its aftermath. It shows the destruction and chaos.

Penguin Random House is quite prominent. It has the resources to promote crime novels widely. For example, they've published best - selling crime series. HarperCollins is also good. They have a long - standing reputation for bringing out quality crime literature. Then there's Simon & Schuster which has published some very successful crime novels over the years.

The Discworld series by Terry Pratchett often has elements of crime and mystery. For example, in some of the books in the series, there are investigations into murders and other misdeeds within the fantastical Discworld setting. The characters have to solve these crimes while dealing with the unique rules and creatures of their world.

Stephen King's 'Dolores Claiborne' can be considered a crime novel. It's about a woman who is suspected of murdering her wealthy employer. The story unfolds as she tells her own story and reveals the truth about her life, her relationship with her employer, and the events that led to the suspicion of murder.

One well - known publisher is Penguin Random House. They have a wide range of crime novels in their catalog, from classic detective stories to modern thrillers. Another is HarperCollins, which also publishes many popular crime authors. And then there's Macmillan Publishers that has a good selection of crime fiction too.