Most Popular Crime Fiction Books of the 2020s
Discover popular Crime Fiction books from the 2020s, with reader ratings and new favorites to explore.
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Will Trent #10
The Silent Wife
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
June 23, 2020
D.D. Warren #11
When You See Me
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
January 28, 2020
Michael Bennett #12
Blindside
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Thriller
February 24, 2020
Women's Murder Club #20
The 20th Victim
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
May 4, 2020
Jack McEvoy #3
Fair Warning
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
May 26, 2020
Scott Brodie & Maggie Taylor #1
The Deserter
Crime Fiction · Spy Thriller · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
June 2, 2020
A Violent Masterpiece
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Adult · Mystery · Thriller
April 28, 2026
Lucas Davenport #36
Revenge Prey
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
April 7, 2026
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
December 2, 2025
Wild Instinct
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
November 11, 2025
Detective Tommy Kelly #1
Cold Island
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
September 1, 2025
She Didn't See It Coming
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
July 29, 2025
Parents Weekend
Crime Fiction · Psychological Thriller · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
May 6, 2025
Slough House #9
Clown Town
Crime Fiction · Spy Thriller · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
September 9, 2025
Temperance Brennan #24
Evil Bones
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
November 18, 2025
Kay Scarpetta #29
Sharp Force
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
October 7, 2025
Sean Duffy #8
Hang on St. Christopher
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Historical Fiction · Mystery · Thriller
March 4, 2025
Scott Brodie & Maggie Taylor #3
The Tin Men
Crime Fiction · Spy Thriller · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
October 28, 2025
The Martini Club #2
The Summer Guests
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
March 18, 2025
If Something Happens to Me
Crime Fiction · Psychological Thriller · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
May 28, 2024
Desperation Reef
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
July 16, 2024
Nick Ryan #2
Blind to Midnight
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
August 13, 2024
Doc Ford #27
One Deadly Eye
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
June 4, 2024
Will Trent #12
This Is Why We Lied
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
August 20, 2024
Temperance Brennan #23
Fire and Bones
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
August 6, 2024
Kay Scarpetta #28
Identity Unknown
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
October 8, 2024
Fit to Die
Crime Fiction · Mystery · Thriller
May 9, 2023
Underwater Investigation Unit #4
Sea Castle
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
February 21, 2023
What Have We Done
Crime Fiction · Psychological Thriller · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
March 7, 2023
Everybody Knows
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
January 10, 2023
The Rescue
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
April 25, 2023
Nick Ryan #1
Sleepless City
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
July 11, 2023
Lincoln Rhyme #15
Swiping Hearts
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Short Stories · Mystery · Thriller
September 26, 2023
Everyone Here Is Lying
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
July 25, 2023
Kay Scarpetta #27
Unnatural Death
Crime Fiction · Suspense Thriller · Mystery · Thriller
November 28, 2023
Jason Drake #5
The Assassin's Target
Crime Fiction · Spy Thriller · Suspense Thriller · Thriller
March 1, 2023