The Best Crime Fiction Authors and their Books
Trying to find the perfect novel to read can be a never-ending task. Even after hours spent in the book shop, you might not find what you are looking for. If you love the crime-fiction genre, but are unable to find the suspense thriller you desire, this article will solve that problem! Here are the best crime fiction authors, and their most popular books!
My love for a gripping and enthralling novel is unparalleled, but I always struggle to find novels that suits my interests. It is crucial to find an author whose writing intrigues you, because different authors have diverse writing styles. By reading several books from different authors, you will know the writing style that you love most.
It is a common belief that crime-fiction novels are extremely dark themed, and have profoundly intense scenes, filled with blood. Well, that most certainly isn’t the case. Not all crime-thrillers have dark themes, so don’t turn yourself away from this genre just yet!
The following list comprises of the best crime-fiction authors, and some of their masterpieces. I love these authors, purely for the skill in writing they possess. These books are extremely riveting, and the suspense will truly leave you in utter disbelief.
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The best crime fiction authors, and their most popular books
- Agatha Christie
- Linwood Barclay
- Stephen King
- David Baldacci
- John Grisham
1. Agatha Christie:
When talking about crime-fiction authors, it is impossible to miss out on the legend herself. Agatha Christie undoubtedly writes the best suspense thrillers, with the most gripping stories. If you are new to the crime-fiction genre, this is where you need to start off. Her characters, like M.Poirot are world famous. I have read a couple of her books, and I have absolutely devoured them. Her best and most renowned book is ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. Her books truly are page turners, with each chapter bringing in a new element of surprise. Believe me, you can’t go wrong with an Agatha Christie book! I highly recommend reading these two books of hers in particular:
– Murder on the Orient Express
2. Linwood Barclay:
Personally, Linwood Barclay is my all-time favourite author! I have read too many of his books, and loved every single one of them. Barclay’s writing style is what I love the most. His consistent writing style helps the readers form a connection with the book, which makes reading it even more enjoyable. Another aspect that I truly love of his writing, is the way there are multiple stories taking place in just one book. There is a different story taking place in every chapter, and at the end, all of these stories magically combine, making the perfect novel! Barclay’s books always have unimaginable twists, and leave the reader wondering what will happen next. My favourite books of his, and ones I highly recommend you read are:
My description of his books do not do justice to these masterpieces. Take my word for it, read any Linwood Barclay book, and you will become a forever fan of his!
3. Stephen King:
Another brilliant author, whose books are worth the praise they receive. Stephen King is a true legend in this genre, and every single book of his is a skilfully crafted masterpiece, that never fails to impress. His highly renowned book, ‘It’, is a suspense roller coaster, filled with twists and heart wrenching surprises at every turn. King’s books are the definition of a classic crime fiction novel, depicting the entire genre perfectly. I most certainly recommend reading his books. The best place to start will be with his most famous novel:
– It
– Later
4. David Baldacci:
I will be extremely shocked if someone hasn’t heard of the author of numerous best-selling books, David Baldacci. Walking into a book store, it feels like his novels have raided all of the shelves, capturing everyone’s attention. I definitely recommend reading his books, in particular:
– Daylight
– Mercy
5. John Grisham:
Words fail to describe just how famous he is. In attempt to do so, his top selling book, The Firm, inspired a movie adaptation of a Tom Cruise film! I think this fact alone is a good enough reason to read any book of his, as they are all classics. I definitely recommend reading…
– The Firm
Summary:
These are the best crime fiction authors of all time, in my opinion of course. There are so many more renowned authors in this genre, but I decided not to add too many of them to this list. There are several more articles on the net, regarding this topic, and they all include A LOT of authors, and in my opinion, choosing which author to read first becomes confusing. In this list, I included the best authors, and their books that I highly recommend reading too. Believe me, read any book mentioned above, and you will cherish it for the rest of your life.
“The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t them!”
– Mark Twain
Note: This list is solely my opinion. I personally love these author, the first two in particular! I obviously haven’t read every single crime-fiction novel to exist, but from the ones I have, these are my favorites! You may have a different take on the best authors of this genre, but that’s the beauty of reading! Everyone have their own interpretation of authors and their books, this is mine!
