What is the best crime novel to read?
Well, the best crime novel keeps entertaining you and gives you company when you need an escape from reality desperately during your overwhelming times. Whether you want to read something binge-worthy or you want to read a mind-boggling book, here’s our list with all the flavors.Gifted
Author: Walter Strychowskyj
Do you love reading mystery and thriller books? Then Gifted by Walter Strychowskyj should be your pick for this weekend. Walter Strychowskyj is one of the best crime drama authors who takes the themes of discipline, self-control, and meditation and writes the best crime, mystery, thriller book. It is the story of Maria Kozak, a Ukrainian woman who has just moved to New York with her family. Her fiancé Danelo Klyn also moved with her, and that’s where things got mess upped. Gifted takes readers along the journey of Wally Kozak, Maria Kozak’s son. The unique thing about a boy is that he is born with surprising psychic abilities, and he is raised in a family that has constantly gone through external harm and healing. Wally masters his “gift” to protect himself from people with evil intentions. While growing up, he excels in his life, but the shadows of his father’s criminal world constantly follow him. You must read this family crime drama to explore how brilliantly the story unfolds. Readers who enjoy reading books on psychic abilities, mystery, and thrill, it is a complete package.
Listen For the Lie
Author: Amy Tintera
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera is also one of the readers’ favorite books about crime and mystery. It is the story of Lucy living with her boyfriend in Los Angeles. Although she doesn’t even like her boyfriend and her career is also down the lane. One day, she’s found traumatized to the core and covered in blood, roaming around the streets of Texas in the early morning hours. It is Savvy’s blood she’s bathed in.
However, due to amnesia, she can’t remember a single thing about the Savvy’s murder, and that’s why she is freed due to lack of evidence. Interesting plot, right? It’s one of the mystery thriller books with unexpected twists and turns, and complex characters. You’ll thoroughly enjoy it for sure. When it comes to true crime thriller readers, the book is a gem for them. Go read, you won’t regret it.
A Man Lay Dead
Author: Ngaio Marsh
A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh is the author’s first ever mystery novel, published in 1934. It stands tall and firm as a classic mystery novel. The story begins from a lavish English country house where a guest was stabbed multiple times and died. The investigation is led by clever chief detective Roderick Alleyn and journalist Nigel Bathgate. Together, they are who are working to solve the murder mystery, and that’s what makes this book an intricate and thrilling puzzle.
Truly, Devious
Author: Maureen Johnson
Let’s cut to the chase and talk about Truly, Devious by one of the all-time favorite authors, Maureen Johnson. It is the story of Stevie Bell, who is a true crime expert and can be considered a Sherlock-in-training. She kicks off her first year at the Ellingham Academy, a prestigious institute with an ambition to solve the notorious kidnapping cold case.
That kidnapping case that occurred decades earlier has rocked the boarding school’s founder. Little does she know that she’ll be caught up in a new mystery. She has just started to find her footing, but mayhem and murder have already spread across campus. It is a young adult trilogy or series that brings so much mystery, intrigue and suspense with it.
Macbeth
Author: Jo Nesbo
If you are looking for good crime thriller books, how can you miss Macbeth, written by Jo Nesbø? It is a modern take on Shakespeare’s tragedy, and the author has cleverly set the premise in the 1970s in a corrupt Scottish city. The society here is dominated by drugs and influenced by power. People are struggling between the police, politicians, and crime lords.
What follows is the story full of love, guilt, power, politics and greed for getting more. The book explores the darkest side of human nature and reveals aspects of the criminal mindset. The novel is gripping and written with a fast pace. The storytelling of Jo Nesbø in this violent and atmospheric setting is spot on that holding the readers until the last page.
The Reckoning
Author: John Grisham
John Grisham’s novel The Reckoning is unlike anything he has written before. It takes readers on an incredible roller coaster ride. It is the story of the murder of a prominent Mississippi preacher. The surprise is, he was murdered by a returning hero of World War II, who had confessed to it but did not tell what the motive was behind it.
It is one of the crime and thriller books that stand out due to its suspense-filled story. Those who are fans of John Grisham must read The Reckoning. From the Jim Crow South to the Philippines to World War II, you’ll enjoy every line written in it.
Conclusion:
If you’re looking for some crime and mystery books to read this weekend, you can pick one of the books from the list. Our list is full of renowned novels from the best authors, and you’ll not be disappointed for sure.
