If you’re a fan of crime investigation novels, you’re in luck. There are plenty of thrilling, suspenseful reads out there that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Here’s a list of some must-read crime investigation novels that you won’t be able to put down:
1. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn: This psychological thriller follows the disappearance of Amy Dunne and the investigation into her husband, Nick, as the prime suspect.
2. “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson: This bestselling novel follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander as they investigate the disappearance of a young woman.
3. “The Silence of the Lambs” by Thomas Harris: FBI trainee Clarice Starling is tasked with interviewing the brilliant but infamous cannibalistic killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, in order to catch another serial killer on the loose.
4. “In the Woods” by Tana French: This gripping novel follows detective Rob Ryan as he investigates the murder of a young girl in a small Irish town – a case that hits close to home for him.
5. “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown: This fast-paced thriller follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he investigates a murder in the Louvre Museum and uncovers a secret that could shake the foundations of Christianity.
6. “Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty: This novel follows a group of mothers in a small town as secrets and lies unravel during a school trivia night, leading to a shocking crime.
7. “Sharp Objects” by Gillian Flynn: Reporter Camille Preaker returns to her hometown to cover the murders of two young girls, uncovering dark secrets from her own past in the process.
8. “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote: This groundbreaking true crime novel follows the murder of the Clutter family in rural Kansas and the investigation and capture of their killers.
Whether you prefer psychological thrillers or true crime stories, there’s something on this list for every crime fiction enthusiast. So grab a copy of one of these books and get ready for a gripping read that will keep you guessing until the very end.