Best Police Procedurals - Mystery Fiction

1.
The Black Echo (Harry Bosch, #1; Harry Bosch Universe, #1)
The Black Echo (Harry Bosch, #1; Harry Bosch Universe, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 211,573 ratings
2.
The Concrete Blonde (Harry Bosch, #3; Harry Bosch Universe, #3)
The Concrete Blonde (Harry Bosch, #3; Harry Bosch Universe, #3) 4.23 avg rating — 77,256 ratings
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Echo Park (Harry Bosch, #12; Harry Bosch Universe, #17)
Echo Park (Harry Bosch, #12; Harry Bosch Universe, #17) 4.18 avg rating — 66,398 ratings
4.
The Bone Collector (Lincoln Rhyme, #1)
The Bone Collector (Lincoln Rhyme, #1) 4.20 avg rating — 190,798 ratings
5.
Gorky Park (Arkady Renko, #1)
Gorky Park (Arkady Renko, #1) 4.04 avg rating — 69,058 ratings
6.
The Last Coyote (Harry Bosch, #4)
The Last Coyote (Harry Bosch, #4) 4.26 avg rating — 82,746 ratings
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The Black Ice (Harry Bosch, #2; Harry Bosch Universe, #2)
The Black Ice (Harry Bosch, #2; Harry Bosch Universe, #2) 4.13 avg rating — 91,792 ratings
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Angels Flight (Harry Bosch, #6; Harry Bosch Universe, #8)
Angels Flight (Harry Bosch, #6; Harry Bosch Universe, #8) 4.23 avg rating — 67,001 ratings
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A Darkness More Than Night (Harry Bosch, #7; Harry Bosch Universe, #10)
A Darkness More Than Night (Harry Bosch, #7; Harry Bosch Universe, #10) 4.16 avg rating — 65,736 ratings
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The Narrows (Harry Bosch, #10; Harry Bosch Universe, #14)
The Narrows (Harry Bosch, #10; Harry Bosch Universe, #14) 4.19 avg rating — 63,869 ratings
11.
Kiss the Girls (Alex Cross, #2)
Kiss the Girls (Alex Cross, #2) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 349,741 ratings
12.
The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, #2)
The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, #2) 4.25 avg rating — 578,146 ratings
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City of Bones (Harry Bosch, #8; Harry Bosch Universe, #11)
City of Bones (Harry Bosch, #8; Harry Bosch Universe, #11) 4.13 avg rating — 61,726 ratings
14.
Handy Man (Calladine & Bayliss #1)
Handy Man (Calladine & Bayliss #1) 3.95 avg rating — 5,856 ratings
15.
Faceless Killers (Kurt Wallander, #1)
Faceless Killers (Kurt Wallander, #1) 3.76 avg rating — 77,850 ratings
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The Blue Bar (Blue Mumbai, #1)
The Blue Bar (Blue Mumbai, #1) 3.72 avg rating — 4,695 ratings
17.
The Blue Monsoon (Blue Mumbai, #2)
The Blue Monsoon (Blue Mumbai, #2) 4.24 avg rating — 731 ratings
18.
Rules of Prey (Lucas Davenport, #1)
Rules of Prey (Lucas Davenport, #1) 4.11 avg rating — 92,702 ratings
19.
Knots and Crosses (Inspector Rebus, #1)
Knots and Crosses (Inspector Rebus, #1) 3.80 avg rating — 56,320 ratings
20.
The Surgeon (Rizzoli & Isles, #1)
The Surgeon (Rizzoli & Isles, #1) 4.10 avg rating — 172,597 ratings
21.
In the Woods
In the Woods 3.78 avg rating — 429,575 ratings
22.
Trunk Music (Harry Bosch, #5; Harry Bosch Universe, #6)
Trunk Music (Harry Bosch, #5; Harry Bosch Universe, #6) 4.22 avg rating — 75,281 ratings
23.
The Drop (Harry Bosch, #15; Harry Bosch Universe, #24)
The Drop (Harry Bosch, #15; Harry Bosch Universe, #24) 4.20 avg rating — 72,809 ratings
24.
The Overlook (Harry Bosch, #13; Harry Bosch Universe, #18)
The Overlook (Harry Bosch, #13; Harry Bosch Universe, #18) 4.01 avg rating — 54,663 ratings
25.
The Poet (Jack McEvoy, #1; Harry Bosch Universe, #5)
The Poet (Jack McEvoy, #1; Harry Bosch Universe, #5) 4.23 avg rating — 106,940 ratings
26.
Lost Light (Harry Bosch, #9; Harry Bosch Universe, #13)
Lost Light (Harry Bosch, #9; Harry Bosch Universe, #13) 4.22 avg rating — 66,918 ratings
27.
Heat Lightning (Virgil Flowers, #2)
Heat Lightning (Virgil Flowers, #2) 4.16 avg rating — 30,069 ratings
28.
The Reversal (The Lincoln Lawyer, #3; Harry Bosch Universe, #22)
The Reversal (The Lincoln Lawyer, #3; Harry Bosch Universe, #22) 4.22 avg rating — 86,541 ratings
29.
The Blessing Way (Leaphorn & Chee, #1)
The Blessing Way (Leaphorn & Chee, #1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 30,728 ratings
30.
The Brass Verdict (The Lincoln Lawyer, #2; Harry Bosch Universe, #19)
The Brass Verdict (The Lincoln Lawyer, #2; Harry Bosch Universe, #19) 4.23 avg rating — 91,991 ratings
31.
Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross, #1)
Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 480,542 ratings
32.
Atlas
Atlas 3.99 avg rating — 767 ratings
33.
The Black Book (Inspector Rebus, #5)
The Black Book (Inspector Rebus, #5) 3.97 avg rating — 16,171 ratings
34.
The Laughing Policeman (Martin Beck, #4)
The Laughing Policeman (Martin Beck, #4) 3.99 avg rating — 10,576 ratings
35.
The Falls (Inspector Rebus, #12)
The Falls (Inspector Rebus, #12) 4.04 avg rating — 15,121 ratings
36.
Triptych (Will Trent, #1)
Triptych (Will Trent, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 120,487 ratings
37.
Rough Country (Virgil Flowers, #3)
Rough Country (Virgil Flowers, #3) 4.21 avg rating — 26,808 ratings
38.
Deception on His Mind (Inspector Lynley, #9)
Deception on His Mind (Inspector Lynley, #9) 4.08 avg rating — 13,397 ratings
39.
1st to Die (Women's Murder Club, #1)
1st to Die (Women's Murder Club, #1) 4.10 avg rating — 354,514 ratings
40.
Nine Dragons (Harry Bosch, #14; Harry Bosch Universe, #21)
Nine Dragons (Harry Bosch, #14; Harry Bosch Universe, #21) 4.06 avg rating — 55,309 ratings
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In the Electric Mist With Confederate Dead (Dave Robicheaux, #6)
In the Electric Mist With Confederate Dead (Dave Robicheaux, #6) 4.17 avg rating — 10,826 ratings
42.
Bad Blood (Virgil Flowers, #4)
Bad Blood (Virgil Flowers, #4) 4.21 avg rating — 31,614 ratings
43.
The Black Dahlia (L.A. Quartet, #1)
The Black Dahlia (L.A. Quartet, #1) 3.78 avg rating — 93,950 ratings
44.
Silent Prey (Lucas Davenport, #4)
Silent Prey (Lucas Davenport, #4) 4.14 avg rating — 28,595 ratings
45.
The Closers (Harry Bosch, #11; Harry Bosch Universe, #15)
The Closers (Harry Bosch, #11; Harry Bosch Universe, #15) 4.19 avg rating — 61,420 ratings
46.
Black and Blue (Inspector Rebus, #8)
Black and Blue (Inspector Rebus, #8) 4.09 avg rating — 18,362 ratings
46.
Cop Hater (87th Precinct, #1)
Cop Hater (87th Precinct, #1)
by: Ed McBain
3.83 avg rating — 8,498 ratings
48.
Bury Your Dead (Armand Gamache, #6)
Bury Your Dead (Armand Gamache, #6) 4.36 avg rating — 94,528 ratings
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The Coffin Dancer (Lincoln Rhyme, #2)
The Coffin Dancer (Lincoln Rhyme, #2) 4.16 avg rating — 54,481 ratings
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Buried Prey (Lucas Davenport, #21)
Buried Prey (Lucas Davenport, #21) 4.26 avg rating — 39,399 ratings
51.
The Sinner (Rizzoli & Isles, #3)
The Sinner (Rizzoli & Isles, #3) 4.14 avg rating — 61,565 ratings
52.
Killing Floor (Jack Reacher #1)
Killing Floor (Jack Reacher #1)
by: Lee Child
4.08 avg rating — 343,574 ratings
53.
Body Double (Rizzoli & Isles, #4)
Body Double (Rizzoli & Isles, #4) 4.19 avg rating — 61,802 ratings
54.
Hide and Seek (Inspector Rebus, #2)
Hide and Seek (Inspector Rebus, #2) 3.83 avg rating — 24,968 ratings
55.
Resurrection Men (Inspector Rebus, #13)
Resurrection Men (Inspector Rebus, #13) 4.05 avg rating — 14,286 ratings
56.
Monkeewrench (Monkeewrench, #1)
Monkeewrench (Monkeewrench, #1) 4.12 avg rating — 13,921 ratings
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Shock Wave (Virgil Flowers, #5)
Shock Wave (Virgil Flowers, #5) 4.22 avg rating — 25,233 ratings
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The Fifth Witness (The Lincoln Lawyer, #4; Harry Bosch Universe, #23)
The Fifth Witness (The Lincoln Lawyer, #4; Harry Bosch Universe, #23) 4.23 avg rating — 86,302 ratings
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Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, #5)
Winter Prey (Lucas Davenport, #5) 4.25 avg rating — 46,585 ratings
60.
Next Girl to Die (The Calderwood Cases, #1)
Next Girl to Die (The Calderwood Cases, #1) 3.93 avg rating — 7,416 ratings
61.
The Empty Chair (Lincoln Rhyme, #3)
The Empty Chair (Lincoln Rhyme, #3) 4.09 avg rating — 33,137 ratings
62.
Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter, #1)
Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter, #1) 4.07 avg rating — 362,919 ratings
63.
Last Bus to Woodstock (Inspector Morse, #1)
Last Bus to Woodstock (Inspector Morse, #1) 3.82 avg rating — 17,873 ratings
64.
Sudden Prey (Lucas Davenport, #8)
Sudden Prey (Lucas Davenport, #8) 4.20 avg rating — 24,251 ratings
65.
Storm Prey (Lucas Davenport, #20)
Storm Prey (Lucas Davenport, #20) 4.20 avg rating — 24,192 ratings
66.
Nemesis (Harry Hole, #4)
Nemesis (Harry Hole, #4)
by: Jo Nesbø
3.98 avg rating — 78,718 ratings
67.
Fleshmarket Close (Inspector Rebus, #15)
Fleshmarket Close (Inspector Rebus, #15) 4.01 avg rating — 14,033 ratings
68.
The Cold Dish (Walt Longmire, #1)
The Cold Dish (Walt Longmire, #1) 4.12 avg rating — 44,883 ratings
69.
Naked Prey (Lucas Davenport, #14)
Naked Prey (Lucas Davenport, #14) 4.27 avg rating — 22,557 ratings
70.
Sleepyhead (Tom Thorne, #1)
Sleepyhead (Tom Thorne, #1) 3.83 avg rating — 19,336 ratings
71.
Dark of the Moon (Virgil Flowers, #1)
Dark of the Moon (Virgil Flowers, #1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 42,273 ratings
72.
The Mephisto Club
The Mephisto Club 4.03 avg rating — 49,890 ratings
73.
The Apprentice (Rizzoli & Isles, #2)
The Apprentice (Rizzoli & Isles, #2) 4.14 avg rating — 70,373 ratings
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The Twelfth Card (Lincoln Rhyme, #6)
The Twelfth Card (Lincoln Rhyme, #6) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 20,423 ratings
75.
In the Bleak Midwinter (The Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries #1)
In the Bleak Midwinter (The Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries #1) 3.89 avg rating — 16,754 ratings
76.
Night Prey (Lucas Davenport, #6)
Night Prey (Lucas Davenport, #6) 4.20 avg rating — 24,698 ratings
77.
2nd Chance (Women's Murder Club, #2)
2nd Chance (Women's Murder Club, #2) 4.08 avg rating — 121,871 ratings
78.
The Choirboys
The Choirboys 4.04 avg rating — 6,349 ratings
79.
In a Dry Season (Inspector Banks, #10)
In a Dry Season (Inspector Banks, #10) 4.11 avg rating — 11,160 ratings
80.
Strip Jack (Inspector Rebus, #4)
Strip Jack (Inspector Rebus, #4) 3.88 avg rating — 16,738 ratings
81.
The Mermaids Singing (Tony Hill & Carol Jordan, #1)
The Mermaids Singing (Tony Hill & Carol Jordan, #1) 3.95 avg rating — 26,962 ratings
82.
Death in Holy Orders (Adam Dalgliesh, #11)
Death in Holy Orders (Adam Dalgliesh, #11) 3.92 avg rating — 17,534 ratings
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Eyes of Prey (Lucas Davenport, #3)
Eyes of Prey (Lucas Davenport, #3) 4.19 avg rating — 31,176 ratings
84.
Child 44 (Leo Demidov, #1)
Child 44 (Leo Demidov, #1) 4.11 avg rating — 88,695 ratings
85.
Broken (Will Trent, #4)
Broken (Will Trent, #4) 4.17 avg rating — 78,335 ratings
86.
The Fool's Run (Kidd & LuEllen, #1)
The Fool's Run (Kidd & LuEllen, #1)
by: John Camp
4.02 avg rating — 11,032 ratings
87.
Until Proven Guilty (J.P. Beaumont, #1)
Until Proven Guilty (J.P. Beaumont, #1) 3.97 avg rating — 15,532 ratings
87.
5th Horseman (Women's Murder Club, #5)
5th Horseman (Women's Murder Club, #5) 4.10 avg rating — 81,602 ratings
89.
Mad River (Virgil Flowers, #6)
Mad River (Virgil Flowers, #6) 4.22 avg rating — 25,423 ratings
90.
Set in Darkness (Inspector Rebus, #11)
Set in Darkness (Inspector Rebus, #11) 4.05 avg rating — 12,563 ratings
91.
The Bat (Harry Hole, #1)
The Bat (Harry Hole, #1)
by: Jo Nesbø
3.55 avg rating — 127,296 ratings
92.
Bad Intent Volume 1
Bad Intent Volume 1 3.86 avg rating — 679 ratings
93.
Still Life (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #1)
Still Life (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #1) 3.90 avg rating — 274,897 ratings
94.
3rd Degree (Women's Murder Club, #3)
3rd Degree (Women's Murder Club, #3) 4.07 avg rating — 100,698 ratings
95.
A Great Deliverance (Inspector Lynley, #1)
A Great Deliverance (Inspector Lynley, #1) 4.03 avg rating — 50,904 ratings
96.
Phantom Prey (Lucas Davenport, #18)
Phantom Prey (Lucas Davenport, #18) 4.04 avg rating — 20,572 ratings
97.
7th Heaven (Women's Murder Club, #7)
7th Heaven (Women's Murder Club, #7) 4.12 avg rating — 70,671 ratings
98.
Mind Prey (Lucas Davenport, #7)
Mind Prey (Lucas Davenport, #7) 4.24 avg rating — 25,331 ratings
99.
4th of July (Women's Murder Club, #4)
4th of July (Women's Murder Club, #4) 4.11 avg rating — 96,753 ratings
100.
Mortal Causes (Inspector Rebus, #6)
Mortal Causes (Inspector Rebus, #6) 3.97 avg rating — 13,753 ratings
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