Can you recommend some best selling crime fiction novels?

Then there's 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. His writing style is unique, with hard - boiled detective stories. In this novel, the detective Marlowe is on a case full of mystery, corruption, and danger, and Chandler's descriptions of the seedy underbelly of society add to the overall atmosphere of the crime story.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a best seller. It has a dark and gritty story set in Sweden, with a strong female lead who is a hacker. The mystery involves a decades - old disappearance and a web of secrets.

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.

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

One of the current best - selling crime novels is 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides. It has a gripping plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

I'd recommend 'Lost Girls' by Robert Kolker. This book focuses on the murders of five sex workers on Long Island. It's a very in - depth exploration of the case, the victims, and the challenges faced in solving such crimes.

Recently, 'The Chain' by Adrian McKinty has been popular. It has a unique and terrifying premise where people are forced into a chain of kidnappings. 'Lock Every Door' by Riley Sager is another best - seller. It's set in a mysterious apartment building with a lot of secrets and possible crimes. And 'The Wife Between Us' by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, which has a complex plot full of surprises related to a marriage and some mysterious events.

Sure. 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins is a good start. It's easy to follow and has a gripping plot. Another one is 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith. It has a unique setting and light - hearted elements along with the mystery. And 'A is for Alibi' by Sue Grafton, which is part of a long series, can introduce beginners to the genre well.

For beginners, 'Sherlock Holmes' collections are also ideal. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories about the brilliant detective Holmes and his friend Watson are classic crime mysteries. They are short, easy to read, and full of clever deductions.

Some crime novels that might fit the bill are those in the Sherlock Holmes series, like 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'. Holmes' deductive process often has a recursive element. He may return to a clue or a line of thinking multiple times, refining it each time. Also, modern novels like 'Before the Fall' can have recursive aspects in how the events are presented and re - examined as the story progresses, which contributes to their popularity as best - selling crime novels.