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Crime books have long been a favorite among readers, captivating audiences with their blend of suspense, intrigue and complex characters. With the success of many crime novels transitioning to the screen, it's no surprise that fans are eager for more.
While several beloved crime books have been adapted into movies and TV shows, there remain numerous gems that have yet to be brought to life on screen. These books offer unique stories that could captivate audiences if brought to the small screen.
From psychological thrillers to intricate detective tales, each of these novels presents a world teeming with mystery and excitement, waiting to be explored in a TV adaptation. Here are ten crime books that deserve their moment in the spotlight.
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1) The Woman in the Window by A.J Finn
This psychological thriller was made into a movie but would benefit from being expanded storyline-wise as a TV series.
The story involves Anna Fox’s belief that she witnessed her neighbor involved in a crime through her window. It's possible for Anna’s psyche and the secret web she unveils for her motivations behind her actions explained fully through television adaptation.
2) The Burning by Jane Casey
Detective Constable Maeve Kerrigan is introduced in this debut novel and sets out to investigate a serial killer called The Burning Man.
The chilling context of victims being burnt alive makes up this perpetrator’s signature pattern. Depending on seasons of development about both investigations and personal struggles faced by Maeve, it could be successful as a television series.
3) The Whisper Man by Alex North
It's the story of a dad together with his son who moves to this little town that has some nightmare history linked with child abductions. That leads back up to when a certain boy disappears again after some time.
An eerie setting punctuated with psychological gravity makes The Whisper Man a great TV adaptation that delves into themes like trauma, healing and the ties between father and son.
4) Silent Scream by Angela Marsons
The debut D.I. Kim Stone's book series, Silent Scream features a determined detective investigating many murders tied to children’s homes.
A TV show would be perfect for this complex plotline and an interesting protagonist with many dimensions because every season could feature different cases and explore Kim Stone’s past.
5) The Dry by Jane Harper
A federal agent named Aaron Falk goes back to his home in a rural Australian town that's suffering from drought where he investigates the murder-suicide involving his childhood friend’s family.
It's due to the atmospheric setting and intricate storyline, which make it perfect for turning it into a slow-burn TV series about secrets and tensions within small communities.
6) I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll
This psychological thriller crime book tells readers about a girl who went missing, and all the aspects surrounding her disappearance.
This suspenseful plot twists combined with multiple viewpoints would form an enthralling TV show revealing character depths as well as their hidden motivations through several episodes.
7) Ragdoll by Daniel Cole
Detective William Fawkes is introduced in Ragdoll in this crime book, where he investigates the grotesque murder of a body made up of parts from six victims sewn together.
Exceptional humor with a complicated plot as well as the original idea could form a good basis for a crime serial on TV.
8) Broken Harbor by Tana French
In the fourth installment of her Dublin Murder Squad series, Tana French introduces Detective Mick Scorcher Kennedy, who solves a family’s murder case in an abandoned housing estate.
The themes of poverty and mental illness and strong family ties that inform the novel would be better developed on television through serialized storytelling.
9) The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
This thriller crime book revolves around two people whose baby disappears during a dinner party at their neighbor's house. It's a twisted drama in the vein of a soap opera that could work on the small screen, as it delves into domesticity and characters’ closeted lives that appear perfect.
10) Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes
Elizabeth Haynes has written this psychological thriller about Catherine Bailey, who escapes an abusive relationship and tries to rebuild her life again.
This crime book combines investigations into post-traumatic stress disorder with suspense. It creates a story that could be transformed into an equally forceful TV show about Catherine’s struggle back to normality against never-ending reminders from her dark past.
These crime books tell enthralling stories about intricate people that could thrive when translated into television dramas. They possess distinct storylines accompanied by captivating narratives, making them suitable for TV adaptations.
