10 best crime fictions

Crime fiction is a popular genre within literature known for its focus on criminal activities, investigations, and the complex dynamics between law enforcement, criminals, and often ordinary individuals caught up in crime.It typically includes elements of suspense, mystery, and often a detective or investigator as the central character. Here are some key aspects of crime fiction:

  1. Mystery and Suspense: Crime fiction novels are characterized by their suspenseful and mysterious plots. They typically revolve around a central crime or mystery that needs to be solved.

  2. Detective or Investigator Protagonist: Many crime fiction stories feature a detective, investigator, or amateur sleuth as the main character. These protagonists use their deductive skills to solve crimes, uncover secrets, and bring justice.

  3. Whodunit: A common subgenre within crime fiction is the "whodunit," where the primary focus is on solving a murder or identifying the perpetrator of a crime. Readers are often challenged to guess the identity of the culprit along with the detective.

  4. Police Procedural: Some crime fiction novels delve into the procedural aspects of law enforcement, providing a detailed look at how crimes are investigated, evidence is collected, and suspects are pursued.

  5. Noir Fiction: Noir fiction is a subgenre known for its dark and gritty portrayal of crime and society. It often features morally ambiguous characters and explores themes of corruption and moral decay.

  6. Legal Thrillers: Crime fiction also includes legal thrillers that center on courtroom drama, legal battles, and the pursuit of justice within the legal system.

  7. Serial Killers and Psychological Thrillers: Some crime fiction novels focus on the psychology of criminals, including serial killers. These stories explore the minds of criminals and the efforts to stop them.

  8. Historical Settings: Crime fiction can be set in various time periods, including historical settings where the detective or investigator must solve crimes in a different era.

  9. International Espionage: Espionage and spy novels are a subset of crime fiction that often involve intelligence agencies, spies, and international intrigue.

  10. Crime and Social Commentary: Crime fiction can also serve as a platform for exploring social issues and commentary on society. It may address topics such as inequality, corruption, and the impact of crime on individuals and communities.

Crime fiction has a wide range of subgenres and styles, making it a diverse and engaging genre for readers who enjoy thrilling mysteries and the exploration of human nature. It has produced many iconic characters and authors, such as Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, who continue to captivate readers to this day.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best crime fictions on the market
  

Guilt Rules All: Irish Mystery, Detective, and Crime Fiction (Irish Studies)

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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (DVD)

Warner Manufacturing

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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (Special Edition) (DVD)

From the imagination of Wizarding World creator J.K. Rowling comes the Fantastic Beasts film series, magical adventures set before the time of Harry Potter. At the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.

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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (DVD)

From the imagination of Wizarding World creator J.K. Rowling comes the Fantastic Beasts film series, magical adventures set before the time of Harry Potter. At the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.

FURLOUGH: A Crime Thriller

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Cold Trail (Ellie Kline Series Book 8)

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The Crime (Thaddeus Murfee Legal Thriller Series Book 11)

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Murder on Birchleaf Drive: The True Story of the Michelle Young Murder Case

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Pulp Fiction [Blu-ray]

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“Nothing less than a cultural phenomenon” (Moviemaker Magazine), Quentin Tarantino’s PULP FICTION has been hailed by critics and audiences worldwide as a film that redefined cinema. Tarantino delivers an unforgettable cast of characters – including a pair of low-rent hit men (John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson), their boss’s sexy wife (Uma Thurman) and a desperate prizefighter (Bruce Willis) – in a wildly entertaining and exhilarating blend of crime-thriller-drama-comedy that is completely original and entirely unforgettable. Nominated for 7 Academy Awards® including Best Picture and Best Director, PULP FICTION packs the punch like an adrenaline shot to the heart.

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Pulp Fiction

An inside look at a memorable community of criminals. Prizefighter Butch Coolidge has decided to stop payment on a deal he's made with the devil. Honey Bunny and Pumpkin are a couple of young lovers and small time thieves who decide they need a change of venue. Meanwhile, two career criminals, Vincent Vega and Jules, go about their daily business of shooting up other crooks who are late on payments to their boss. While one is asked to babysit their boss' dangerously pretty young wife, the other suddenly realizes that he must give up his life of crime.

Director: Quentin Tarantino Writers: Quentin Tarantino, Roger Avary Starring: John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer Producers: Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Richard N. Gladstein, Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher

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The Cutting Place: The gripping latest new crime suspense thriller from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author (Maeve Kerrigan, Book 9)

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Dark Paradise: A Caribbean Noir Murder Mystery (Boise Montague Book 1)

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