Glamorous contemporary crime

[NikkiB]

I like books that have organised crime, along with glamour and jet set. Trashy, I know, but I like them to be intelligent too, not the kind of boring, gossipy chick-lit books that are flying around. Any suggestions for a male author who writes about such stuff in a gritty, unemotional manner? I've read Cocaine Nights by Ballard and all of Elmore Leonard. Any other suggestions?

[puddycat]

Not particulalry glamourous but what about Irvine Welsh - he wrote Trainspotting and various others.

[Epiphany74]

Why not try the original Godfather trilogy by Mario Puzo? Some of it is cheesy enough, but they make good reading even if you know the films inside out.

[Litchick]

Anything by Sidney Sheldon is good like that. Also, if you like the Godfather saga by Mario Puzo, also try "THE SICILIAN" by the same author. It was a delicious read! :)

[NikkiB]

Thanks for your suggestions people. I've read many Irvine Welsh and all of Puzo. I must admit I've never tried Sidney Sheldon. Will give him a go.
Cheers peeps!

[Epiphany74]

Ohhh, try Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch novels.

[Kialouanne]

Why does the author have to be male?

Some of the best crime writers (and detective crime writers) in the world are female!