Can you recommend some famous crime fiction novels?

Sure. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It's a chilling story that involves the hunt for a serial killer known as 'Buffalo Bill', and the FBI trainee Clarice Starling who gets help from the brilliant and terrifying Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

Raymond Chandler's 'The Big Sleep' is a classic crime novel. It has a hard - boiled detective, Philip Marlowe, who navigates the seedy underworld of Los Angeles while trying to solve a case involving blackmail and murder. The novel is known for its gritty atmosphere and Chandler's sharp writing style.

One of the well - known 1994 crime novels could be 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr. It's set in 1896 New York and follows a psychologist (the alienist) and a detective as they hunt a serial killer. The detailed historical setting and complex characters make it a great read.

One well - known work is 'The Guest'. It combines elements of crime and the supernatural. It's about a psychic, a priest, and a detective who team up to solve crimes involving demonic possessions.

One famous crime fiction short story is 'The Purloined Letter' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a detective's search for a stolen letter that has important implications. The detective, C. Auguste Dupin, uses his unique deductive skills to find the letter. Also, 'The Red-Headed League' by Arthur Conan Doyle is well - known. It involves a strange league that seems to have a hidden and devious purpose, which Sherlock Holmes unravels.

The works of Sebastian Fitzek are quite popular in German crime fiction. For example, 'Passenger 23' has a complex and thrilling plot full of unexpected twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Another great work is Andrea Camilleri's 'Inspector Montalbano' series. These books are set in Sicily and offer a vivid portrayal of the local culture along with engaging crime investigations. The character of Montalbano is complex and endearing, making the series very popular.

One well - known Dutch crime fiction work is 'The Dinner' by Herman Koch. It's a gripping story that delves into moral dilemmas within a family. Another is the work of A.C. Baantjer. His Inspector DeKok series is quite popular, with detailed police investigations set in Amsterdam.

Another great one is 'Headhunters' by Jo Nesbø as well. It combines elements of crime, suspense, and psychological thriller in an interesting way. The protagonist's actions and the consequences he faces are quite engaging. The story is full of twists and turns that make it hard to put down.

One of the well - known Japanese crime fiction works is 'The Devotion of Suspect X' by Keigo Higashino. It has a very interesting plot where a mathematician uses his brilliant mind in a complex crime - related situation.