Meaning of the word "crime novel" in English

What does "crime novel" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

crime novel

US /ˈkraɪm ˌnɑː.vəl/
UK /ˈkraɪm ˌnɒv.əl/

Noun

a novel dealing with a crime, usually a murder, and with the detection of the criminal

Example:
She loves reading classic detective stories and modern crime novels.
The library has a large section dedicated to crime novels.