Crime
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21 books in this category
The Godfather
Mario Puzo
A classic novel about the powerful Corleone crime family, exploring themes of loyalty, power, and family.
And Then There Were None
Agatha Christie
A mystery novel in which ten strangers are lured to an isolated island and systematically murdered, exploring themes of justice and morality.
The Border
Don Winslow
A thriller novel about the Mexican drug cartels and the U.S. government's attempts to combat them.
The Abominable Man
Maj Sjöwall
A Swedish crime novel featuring detectives Martin Beck and Gunvald Larsson, exploring themes of justice and corruption.
The Devil All the Time
Donald Ray Pollock
A dark novel exploring the violent lives of characters in rural Ohio, delving into themes of morality and faith.
Little Boy Blue
Edward Bunker
A gritty novel about a young man's struggle with crime and redemption, based on the author's own life experiences.
The Friends of Eddie Coyle
George Higgins
A crime novel set in Boston, following a small-time gun dealer caught in the underworld's violent conflicts.
The Strangler
William Landay
A crime novel set in 1960s Boston, following a family entangled in the search for a serial killer.
Shaker
Scott Frank
A crime novel following an unlikely hero navigating the dangerous underworld of Los Angeles.
Tough Jews
Rich Cohen
Chronicles the lives of Jewish gangsters in early 20th-century New York, offering a unique look at the underworld.
Vesco
Robert A. Hutchinson
A biography of Robert Vesco, a notorious financier and fugitive, detailing his complex schemes and run-ins with the law.
Mission Flats
William Landay
A crime novel set in Boston, following a small-town police chief who uncovers a web of corruption and violence.
Defending Jacob
William Landay
A legal thriller about a father defending his son, who is accused of murder, raising questions about loyalty and justice.
Motherless Brooklyn
Jonathan Lethem
A novel about a detective with Tourette’s syndrome, blending mystery with themes of loyalty and redemption.
Dancing Bear
James Crumley
A crime novel featuring a private investigator drawn into a complex mystery, blending humor with noir elements.
The Big Sleep
Raymond Chandler
Chandler’s debut novel featuring detective Philip Marlowe, known for its wit and complex, noir-style narrative.
The Maltese Falcon
Dashiell Hammett
A hard-boiled detective novel about crime and deception, introducing the iconic detective Sam Spade.
McMafia
Misha Glenny
Investigates the global rise of organized crime and how it impacts international politics.
Queen of the South
Arturo Perez-Reverte
Novel following a woman’s rise in the drug trade after a personal tragedy.