Most Popular Crime Fiction Books of the 20th century
Discover popular Crime Fiction books from the 20th century, with reader ratings and new favorites to explore.
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Paul Madriani #3
Undue Influence
Crime Fiction · Legal Thriller · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1994
Neal Carey #4
A Long Walk Up the Water Slide
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1994
Praying for Sleep
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1994
Kinky Friedman Mysteries #6
Elvis, Jesus and Coca-Cola
Crime Fiction · Mystery · Thriller
1993
Witch Hunt
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1993
Summer of Fear
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1993
Paul Madriani #2
Prime Witness
Crime Fiction · Legal Thriller · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1993
Neal Carey #3
Way Down on the High Lonely
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1993
Dylan Klein #2
Little Easter
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1993
Alex Delaware #8
Bad Love
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1993
John Pellam #2
Bloody River Blues
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1993
Paul Madriani #1
Compelling Evidence
Crime Fiction · Legal Thriller · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1992
Doc Ford #2
The Heat Islands
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1992
Alex Delaware #7
Devil's Waltz
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1992
John Pellam #1
Shallow Graves
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1992
Mistress of Justice
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1992
Inspector Lynley #4
A Suitable Vengeance
Crime Fiction · Adult · Mystery · Thriller
January 1, 1991
Pacific Beat
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1991
Neal Carey #1
A Cool Breeze on the Underground
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1991
Rune #3
Hard News
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
January 1, 1991
Kidd #2
The Empress File
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1991
Dave Robicheaux #4
A Morning for Flamingos
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Historical Fiction · Mystery · Thriller
1990
Doc Ford #1
Sanibel Flats
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1990
Rune #2
Death of a Blue Movie Star
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
January 1, 1990
Kinky Friedman Mysteries #4
Frequent Flyer
Crime Fiction · Mystery · Thriller
June 10, 1989
Dave Robicheaux #3
Black Cherry Blues
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Edgar Allan Poe Award · Historical Fiction · Mystery
1989
Dave Robicheaux #2
Heaven's Prisoners
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Historical Fiction · Mystery · Thriller
1988
Dave Robicheaux #1
The Neon Rain
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Historical Fiction · Mystery · Thriller
1987
Laguna Heat
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
1985
Alex Delaware #1
When the Bough Breaks
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
April 1, 1985
One Police Plaza
Crime Fiction · Mystery · Thriller
1984
The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Giant Rat of Sumatra
Horror · Crime Fiction · Sherlock Holmes · Historical Fiction · Mystery
1976
Travis McGee #1
The Deep Blue Good-by
Crime Fiction · Adventure · Mystery · Thriller
January 1, 1964
Ripley #1
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
November 30, 1955
Miss Marple #4
A Murder is Announced
Crime Fiction · TV Series · Mystery · Thriller
June 20, 1950
The Man Who Was Thursday
Crime Fiction · Adventure · Historical Fiction · Mainstream · Mystery
1908