Best Crime Fiction

Babylon Berlin is a German television series developed by Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, and Hendrik Handloegten. The show draws inspiration from the novels of Volker Kutscher and presents a neo-noir narrative set in Weimar Republic Germany. It was created through a collaborative effort involving wr...

The Maltese Falcon is a classic mystery novel by Dashiell Hammett published in 1930. The story follows private investigator Sam Spade as he pursues a priceless jeweled statuette amidst deceit and danger within Los Angeles’s criminal underworld. Its enduring appeal lies in its hardboiled detective na...

One morning, at the observation deck of the Bell Tree Tower, a man is suddenly shot dead by an unknown sniper. Conan Edogawa, who happened to be visiting as the murder occurred, rushes to apprehend the sniper but fails to do so. He later learns that the suspect for the incident, Timothy Hunter, is a...

Lupin III vs. Detective Conan: The Movie presents a crossover adventure following Detective Conan Edogawa’s pursuit of Arsène Lupin III. After Lupin steals the Cherry Sapphire, Conan investigates, blending his detective skills with the action and intrigue characteristic of both series. This film app...

Liebes Kind is a German television crime drama miniseries based on Romy Hausmann’s novel. The show explores a complex and unsettling mystery set in 1986 West Berlin. It garnered international acclaim including a prestigious International Emmy Award recognizing its quality of storytelling. This serie...

David Finchers masterpiece of dread. Two detectives hunt a serial killer basing his gruesome murders on the Seven Deadly Sins. The film is relentlessly dark, visually oppressive, and its descent into moral depravity is palpable. Its a masterclass in building suspense through dread, grime, and the in...

Human Target is an American spy action television series originating from a DC Comics comic book character. The show’s second television adaptation, following a 1992 ABC series, debuted in 2010 with broadcasts on CTV and Fox. Developed by Jonathan E. Steinberg, it draws upon the established Human Ta...

Scott Lynch's novel introduces the city of Camorr, a Venice-inspired setting where 'Gentleman Bastards' pull off elaborate heists. While it features humor and camaraderie, the underlying world is brutal, filled with dangerous magic and ruthless crime syndicates. It excels at creating a vivid, gritty...

Matt Shaws *Die* is a gripping crime thriller told entirely through black and white panels. The narrative follows a detective investigating a series of murders in a bleak, rain-soaked city. The innovative use of panel layout and visual storytelling creates an intensely claustrophobic atmosphere, mi...

Bodies is a British television miniseries adapted from the 2014 graphic novel of the same name. The show spans eight episodes and explores a mystery involving multiple detectives investigating interconnected deaths across different time periods. It was created for Netflix and premiered in October 20...

The 87th Precinct series by Ed McBain is a pioneering work of police procedural fiction. It follows the detectives of the 87th Precinct in New York City as they investigate a variety of crimes. The series is known for its realistic portrayal of police work and its ensemble cast of characters. The wr...

Candy is a television miniseries examining the 1986 murder of Betty Gore in Texas. The story centers on Candy Montgomery, a woman involved in the crime and its complex consequences. Based on a true story, it explores themes of deception, suburban life, and dark secrets within a biographical drama fo...

Beyond Paradise is a British sitcom blending crime fiction with comedic elements. It follows DI Humphrey Goodman, a recently bereaved police detective, and DC Roz Shaw, his new partner, as they investigate cases in St Lucia. The show’s notable approach to procedural drama incorporates humor alongsid...

This Is the Police is a strategy adventure game where players assume the role of Jack Boyd, a Belarusian police officer navigating a crime-ridden city in 1985. The game offers an isometric perspective and focuses on narrative driven missions within a retro style. It’s designed for individuals intere...

The Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny follows Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec as he investigates murders in the fictional village of Three Pines. The series is known for its richly drawn characters, beautiful prose, and exploration of themes of community and justice. Th...

Law & Order: Trial by Jury centered around criminal trials in New York City, representing the fourth installment of Dick Wolf’s Law & Order franchise. The show primarily depicted the prosecution and defense strategies leading up to and during the trial process. It ran from March 2005 to January 2006...

Let’s Be Cops is a 2014 comedy film centered around two friends in Los Angeles who impersonate police officers. Filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, the movie starred Damon Wayans Jr. and Jake Johnson alongside other cast members. It achieved a worldwide gross of $138.2 million during its theatrical release.

Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders centers on a specialized FBI unit, the International Response Team, which investigates crimes involving U.S. nationals occurring abroad. The series originated as a spin-off of Criminal Minds and features agents operating outside of domestic jurisdiction. It is produced...

True Crime: New York City is an action-adventure game released in 2005 by Luxoflux, published by Activision. The title was ported to multiple platforms including PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, PC, and mobile devices. It served as the second and final installment of the True Crime series, following i...

Ola Haranger investigates grim crimes in the remote Norwegian landscapes of Telemark. These detective novels offer a stark portrayal of police procedure and rural life, focusing on meticulous investigation and unsettling suspense. The series appeals to readers interested in dark mystery stories with...