I would recommend 'The Buenos Aires Quintet' by Manuel Puig. It's a unique crime novel that delves deep into the psychology of the characters. Set in Argentina, it presents a web of relationships and secrets that are gradually uncovered.
I also recommend 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the iconic character Hannibal Lecter. The cat - and - mouse game between Clarice Starling and Lecter while she tries to solve a serial killer case is gripping.
One of the best is 'The Savage Detectives' by Roberto Bolaño. It weaves a complex tale of poets turned detectives in a somewhat surreal Latin American setting, full of mystery and intrigue.
One of the well - known books in it could be 'The Maltese Falcon'. It's a classic crime novel with a complex plot involving a valuable statuette. The characters are vividly drawn, especially the detective Sam Spade. Another might be 'In Cold Blood' which is based on a real - life murder case. It delves deep into the minds of the killers and the impact on the community.
The best American crime fiction novels often have complex characters. For example, in 'The Godfather', the characters are multi - faceted, not simply good or bad. They also usually have a gripping plot. 'Gone Girl' keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its unexpected twists. And many feature a sense of place, like 'Chinatown Beat' which vividly portrays the Chinatown area.
One of the best is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns. The characters are well - developed, especially the two main characters whose relationship is full of secrets and lies.
Sure. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee can be a great start. Although it's not strictly a crime novel in the traditional sense, it deals with themes of racial injustice and a false accusation of a crime. It's beautifully written and gives a great sense of the American South.
Here are a few recommendations for crime novels with the main characters in the United States:
1. " Los Angeles Detective ": The protagonist is reborn as a Los Angeles police officer. He solved the case through a lucky draw and skill cards. The plot is compact and the rhythm is smooth.
2. " North American Gunslinger Detective ": The protagonist traveled to the United States and became a gunslinger detective. By exploiting the potential of the golden finger, he showed the strange and colorful life of the United States.
3. " Chicago 1990 ": The protagonist travels back to Chicago in the 1990s and becomes a young man of mixed Chinese and black descent. Through his cheat and intelligence, he starts his rise in the United States.
4. Marvel's Mind Transporter: The protagonist accidentally traveled to the United States before World War II and met Steve Roger. This novel is based on movies and comics, and some of the content is original.
Please note that the novels recommended above are summarized based on the search results provided. There may be other suitable novels that have not been mentioned.
Well, 'Mystic River' by Dennis Lehane is a great American crime fiction novel. It tells a story of three childhood friends whose lives are forever changed by a tragic event in their past and a new crime that shakes their community. 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain is another classic. It's a story of lust, greed, and murder in a small - town diner. Also, 'True Grit' by Charles Portis, while also a Western, has elements of crime fiction as a young girl hires a marshal to hunt down her father's killer.
Sure. 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging mystery, and Chandler's writing style is very accessible. You'll get a good feel for the noir elements that are often present in American crime novels.