10 Crime books that made great films

Discover 10 gripping crime books that were brilliantly adapted into must-watch films. Explore thrilling stories that captivated both readers and moviegoers alike.

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Wiseguy

 

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The Maltese Falcon

by Dashiell Hammett

FEATURING THE CHARACTER THAT INSPIRED THE AMC SERIES MONSIEUR SPADE STARRING CLIVE OWEN ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL …
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Rum Punch

by Elmore Leonard

“Powerful…clever…astonishing…a delicious read.” —Detroit Free Press Rum Punch is classic Elmore Leonard—the electrifying thriller that served as the basis for the acclaimed film Jackie Brown …
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L.A. Confidential

 

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The Godfather

by Mario Puzo

50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION—WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA Mario Puzo’s classic saga of an American crime family that became a global phenomenon—nominated as …
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The Hound of the Baskervilles

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Charles Baskerville's sudden heart attack and death have the townspeople in shock and searching for the one to blame--the family dog--while Sherlock Holmes leads …
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The Getaway

by Jim Thompson

Doc McCoy knows everything there is to know about pulling off the perfect bank job. But there are some things he has forgotten--such as a …
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