10 Novels Where Crimes Are Motivated By Books

10 Novels Where Crimes Are Motivated By Books

Here are 10 Novels Where Crimes Are Motivated By Books.

Magpie Murders

Magpie Murders

This novel follows an editor, Susan who works for a strange author of crime fiction called Alan Conway. Alan writes about detective called Atticus, with whom Susan is familiar.

The Plot

The Plot

This mystery thriller follows Jacob Finch Bonner, once a promising novelist but now a mediocre teacher.

The Postscript Murders

The Postscript Murders

The second part of the Harbinder Kaur mysteries, this novel follows the death of a 90 year old woman, Peggy which comes across as unsuspicious but only until a new fact comes to light.

Closed Casket

Closed Casket

Hannah has taken up Agatha Christie’s mantle and now writes Hercules Poirot mysteries. This newest mystery is narrated by Scotland Yard detective Edward Catchpool.

Camino Winds

Camino Winds

Set on the scenic Camino Islands in the wake of a hurricane, an apparent victim is bookshop owner Bruce’s friend and an author of thrillers himself.

Mr Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore

Mr Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore

This book follows Clay Jannon, the newest employee at Mr Penumbra’s 24 hour bookstore but there is something fishy going on there.

The Thirteenth Tale

The Thirteenth Tale

This book follows Vida Winter, a prolific author of a collection of short stories. Winter has received acclaim for the first twelve complete and last missing story.

The Book Thief

The Book Thief

This book is a world war fiction which breaks through genre barriers and is simultaneously mystery, historical fiction and metafiction.

The Jane Austen Society

The Jane Austen Society

Jenner’s tribute to Jane Austen is a wonderful book set right after the Second World War in Chawton. Chawton was Austen’s last home and decades after her death, it is decadent.

The Eyre Affair

The Eyre Affair

This novel combines the genres of mystery, fantasy, historical fiction and metafiction to craft a masterpiece that everyone ought to read.