The best Crime fiction novels make the day fly by because there’s nothing like a good novel – but with brand new thrillers publishing weekly, it is indeed hard to know where to begin when there is a huge list of good fiction crime books. Nobody knows crime fiction and psychological thrillers like our readers, so who better to ask for recommendations?

 It is a difficult decision, ranging from Golden Age timeless books to modern detective novels and mind-devouring psychological thrillers like the Best Serial Killer Books. This blog post presents good fiction crime books of all time that will keep you at the edge of your seat till you finish reading the book. So, without further ado, let’s have a look at the best crime fiction novels and mystery thriller books, including the gripping realm of Best Serial Killer Books, to devour your mind into!

The Huntsman by Judith Sanders

Max Mason, an ICU nurse, fears that his pregnant wife is the latest victim of a serial killer terrorizing their small New Hampshire town. The investigation has stopped because the prime suspect, Lincoln Raider, is in a coma. Max sits at Lincoln’s bedside night after night, using brainwashing techniques and subliminal suggestions to convince the suspect they are kindred spirits, hoping for a confession or at least a clue. When Lincoln awakens, he drags Max into a vortex of terror, deception, and violence, eventually dragging Lincoln’s wife and daughter along with him.

Garnethill by Denise Mina

Denise Mina’s award-winning debut crime fiction novel follows psychiatric patient Maureen O’Donnell as she discovers her boyfriend dead in her living room. Police in Glasgow regard her as both a suspect and an unstable witness. Can Maureen establish her innocence? Garnethill is a gritty slow-burner full of humor and shocking twists and turns that will take you on an emotional roller-coaster.

Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith

On a train, two desperate men with murder on their minds make a terrible pact: they will swap victims. But when only one man keeps his end of the bargain, the other is trapped in a nightmare game of psychological cat-and-mouse. Strangers on a Train, the inspiration for Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1951 film, is unquestionably one of the greatest psychological thrillers ever. The Ripley author once again tells an unforgettable claustrophobic, oppressive story of obsession and insanity.

The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

Anne is invited to dinner next door but needs help to bring her baby, Cora. Her husband assures her that everything will be fine and that they will use the baby monitor to check on her every half hour. But as the evening progresses, Anne becomes increasingly uneasy – and then her worst nightmare comes true… This must-read debut from the queen of the one-sit read delves into what goes on behind closed doors. This edgy, chilling tale will keep you turning the pages until the final startling twist, combining every parent’s worst nightmare with the unraveling of a family built on lies and deceit.

The Dry by Jane Harper

Three members of the same family are assassinated. Everyone believes the husband is guilty and committed suicide after killing his wife and son, both of whom are six years old. However, when police officer Aaron Falk returns to accompany the funeral of his childhood best friend and becomes involved in the investigation, he is quickly forced to question the truth behind the killings. This is a suffocating and engrossing debut novel about a small town with big secrets, set against a dramatic Australian backdrop amid a two-year drought.

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Ten strangers are invited to a remote island where the hosts mysteriously disappear. When one of the party members dies unexpectedly, the remaining nine realize they have a murderer among them. As the group develops suspicions and allegiances, they fall one by one. But who is the murderer? And who will survive? This is Christie at her best, topping an international poll as the world’s favorite Agatha Christie novel to commemorate her 125th birthday.

The Black Dahlia by James Ellroy

1947, Los Angeles. A beautiful young woman’s tortured body is discovered; the newspapers dub her “The Black Dahlia.” What begins as an investigation quickly becomes a hellish journey that takes them to the heart of the dead girl’s twisted life. Professional curiosity quickly turns into obsession… This iconic neo-noir crime novel by the legendary James Ellroy is based on the true story of Elizabeth Short, a Hollywood hopeful whose murder sparked one of California’s largest manhunts.

Triptych by Karin Slaughter

Meet Special Agent Will Trent in Karin Slaughter’s series premiere, which follows Will and detective Michael Ormewood as they investigate one of the most heinous, violent murders they’ve ever witnessed. If you like your crime fiction novel dark and gritty, take advantage of this well-plotted police procedural full of twists and turns.

61 Hours by Lee Child

One courageous woman fights for justice in a small town threatened by sinister forces. But if she’s going to live to testify, she’ll need the help of a man like Jack Reacher because a killer is on her tail. 61 Hours, which stars our hero, the gallant and enigmatic loner Jack Reacher, is a fan favorite among Lee Child readers. It’s fast-paced and tightly plotted, with an unexpected, explosive ending.

The Poet by Michael Connelly

The Poet is the ultimate serial killer novel, following crime reporter Jack McEvoy as he investigates a series of similar killings across the country, revealing a disturbing link between police officer murders and child murders. This expertly crafted first installment in the series is brimming with rich characters and eerie chills. If this isn’t already on your bookshelf, you’re in for a real treat.

A Judgement in Stone by Ruth Rendell

‘Eunice Parchman murdered the Coverdale family because she couldn’t read or write,’ says the author. It’s unusual to discover the culprit, the victim, and the motive in the first sentence of a crime novel, but that’s what happens in Rendell’s 1977 novel. Despite this, A Judgement in Stone keeps us on our toes the entire time, never letting us know what to expect. It’s a gripping crime and class tragedy widely regarded as one of Ruth Rendell’s seminal works and a crime fiction classic.