90 Crime Thriller writing prompts

Daily Crime Thriller Prompt

An acclaimed magician uses his knowledge of illusions to help a practical detective solve baffling crimes, leading them to a rival magician with a sinister agenda.

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Crime thrillers combine elements of crime and thriller genres. They feature suspenseful crime narratives filled with twists and turns, where characters often face dangerous and high-stakes situations.

1. An expert in criminal profiling comes out of retirement to assist in a case involving a serial killer who uses his victims' phobias against them.
2. A young detective, haunted by her past, must overcome her demons when she becomes the target of a sadistic serial killer.
3. In a dystopian future, a cybercrime investigator stumbles upon a digital conspiracy that could overthrow the oppressive government.
4. An escaped convict goes on a revenge spree, leaving a trail of clues for the detective who had put him behind bars.
5. An infamous art thief partners with a disgraced detective to solve a series of murders linked to stolen art pieces.
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6. A criminal psychologist is called in to interview a suspected serial killer, only to realize she may be the next victim.
7. A seasoned police officer discovers corruption within his department while investigating a high-profile murder case.
8. A rookie agent infiltrates a powerful mafia family, but she must tread carefully as loyalties are questioned and lines between good and evil blur.
9. An elite team of detectives uses groundbreaking technology to solve crimes, but they face their biggest challenge yet when one of their own becomes a suspect.
10. When the city's most feared crime lord is murdered, a war among the underworld erupts, and a hard-boiled detective is caught in the crossfire.
11. A former assassin turns protector when a child prodigy is targeted by a crime syndicate due to her extraordinary abilities.
12. An ambitious journalist, desperate for a big break, stumbles upon a dark secret that connects a series of seemingly unrelated crimes.
13. A highly skilled forensic anthropologist and a gruff detective team up to solve a series of gruesome murders dating back several decades.
14. In the aftermath of a high-stakes bank heist, a hostage negotiator tries to piece together the events that transpired within.
15. A string of crimes mimicking famous cases from the past lead a detective to a crime novelist. The writer becomes the primary suspect and must prove his innocence.
16. An undercover agent within a notorious gang faces his loyalty being tested as he becomes close to the gang leader while a cop is closing in on them.
17. An ex-con turned private investigator uses her street knowledge to solve crimes the police can't, while trying to clear her own name.
18. A group of talented con artists use their skills to solve crimes that are too complex for the local police to handle.
19. A detective with the ability to see the final moments of the deceased uses his gift to solve crimes, but when he comes across a victim with a similar ability, he must unravel a deeper mystery.
20. A retired thief with an unusual code of honor becomes a prime suspect in a diamond heist and must outsmart the detective on his trail while figuring out who framed him.
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21. A spy accused of treason must go on the run and use her covert skills to uncover the real traitor and clear her name.
22. A tech billionaire uses his resources and tech-savvy to assist a seasoned detective in solving high profile cyber crimes.
23. A grief-stricken detective chases the ghost of a serial killer who resurfaces every ten years. Will he finally catch him or lose himself in the process?
24. When a crime lord's daughter is kidnapped, he takes matters into his own hands, going against his own gang and the law enforcement to find her.
25. A psychologist with a knack for criminal behavior gets involved in a cat-and-mouse chase with a killer patient who has escaped from a mental institution.
26. An ex-soldier turned private security consultant must unravel a conspiracy when a client's life is threatened by unknown forces.
27. A team of experts in ancient mythology is brought together to solve a string of murders based on ancient rituals.
28. An aging detective must solve a string of murders that eerily mimic the first case he ever solved, making him question if he caught the right culprit decades ago.
29. A homicide detective teams up with a disgraced pathologist to solve a series of crimes, realizing that they're not dealing with an ordinary murderer, but a relentless psychopath.
30. A brilliant cryptographer is the last hope to solve a series of murders where the killer leaves encrypted messages at the crime scenes.
31. An Interpol agent with a flawless track record faces his biggest challenge when a notorious art thief steals a priceless artifact, setting off a chain of events leading to a criminal underworld.
32. When a renowned crime novelist gets involved in a real-life murder mystery, the lines between fiction and reality start to blur, threatening his own sanity.
33. A blind former detective uses her heightened senses to solve crimes and prove that her disability is not a hindrance.
34. An infamous criminal is forced to help the police solve a string of robberies that are based on his past heists.
35. A homicide detective and a psychic form an unlikely alliance to solve a series of murders that have left the police baffled.
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36. When the world's most notorious drug lord offers information to catch an elusive serial killer, an ambitious FBI agent must make a deal with the devil to solve the case.
37. A detective with the ability to travel back in time uses his powers to solve the city's most gruesome crimes. But, when he messes with time too much, he finds his own existence at risk.
38. An anti-social tech genius creates an AI to help solve crimes. However, when the AI starts behaving mysteriously, he must uncover if it's a technical glitch or something sinister.
39. When a vigilante starts targeting corrupt officials, a seasoned detective must race against time to catch the perpetrator before the city descends into chaos.
40. A detective, known for solving crimes by talking to the spirits of victims, must solve a crime where the victim's spirit is unusually silent.
41. A crime scene cleaner stumbles upon a clue missed by the cops and turns into a detective, hunting down a serial killer.
42. A disgraced cop running a private detective agency gets a chance at redemption when he's asked to solve a murder case linked to the city's elite.
43. A talented hacker teams up with an unconventional detective to solve crimes in the digital age. Their skills are put to the test when they stumble upon a dark web secret.
44. When the city's most feared assassin is murdered, his protege must navigate the dangerous world of contract killers to solve the crime and uncover the truth.
45. A criminology professor uses her knowledge to solve cold cases until she stumbles upon a case that has personal ties and forces her to confront her own dark past.
46. In a city ruled by crime families, a lone detective dares to stand against them, solving crimes while navigating the dangerous power dynamics of the underworld.
47. A former child prodigy with a photographic memory uses his skills to solve crimes. However, his latest case might be too much for him when it leads to a criminal mastermind.
48. A former boxer turned detective uses his experience in the ring to solve crimes in the city's most dangerous neighborhoods, but a string of murders related to his past fights puts him in the crosshairs.
49. A detective hunting a serial killer uncovers a conspiracy that leads to a secretive cult. She must penetrate their ranks to reveal the truth.
50. A woman with multiple personalities uses her unique condition to solve crimes. Her latest case tests her limits as it involves a killer with a similar condition.
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51. When a self-proclaimed time traveler starts leaving clues about future crimes, a down-on-his-luck detective must figure out if it's a hoax or a real warning from the future.
52. An acclaimed magician uses his knowledge of illusions to help a practical detective solve baffling crimes, leading them to a rival magician with a sinister agenda.
53. A police officer with synesthesia uses her condition to solve crimes in unusual ways. When she comes across a crime scene that triggers unfamiliar sensations, she embarks on her most challenging case yet.
54. When a respected detective is implicated in a crime he didn't commit, he must work from the shadows to clear his name and uncover a conspiracy within his own department.
55. A reformed con-man and a determined detective join forces to solve a high-profile kidnapping, only to realize that they have become pawns in a game of power and deceit.
56. In a dystopian future, a hardened detective solves crimes in a city ruled by corporations. His latest case uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to shake the foundations of this corporate society.
57. When a medium and a skeptical detective encounter a serial killer who communicates with spirits, they must solve the mystery before they become the next victims.
58. A detective known for solving cases using his dreams must question his abilities when he's assigned a case where the dreams lead him astray.
59. A detective with OCD turns his disorder into an advantage by paying incredible attention to detail at crime scenes, but his latest case puts his coping mechanisms to the test.
60. An illusionist uses her knowledge of deception to assist in crime-solving, but when she becomes a suspect in a murder that occurred during her act, she must prove her innocence.
61. In a post-apocalyptic world, a former cop turned bounty hunter uses his detective skills to find people. His latest assignment leads him to a string of mysterious disappearances within the wastelands.
62. A mathematical genius uses the science of probability to solve crimes. But when a serial killer leaves mathematical riddles at the crime scene, he must solve the most complex equation yet.
63. A detective, who quit the force due to a traumatic event, is lured back when a serial killer starts leaving clues specifically aimed at him.
64. A detective and a pathologist with a romantic history are forced to work together on a case that echoes an unsolved murder from their past.
65. An infamous escape artist uses his skills to break out of prison to prove his innocence and to find the real culprit.
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66. A cop with the ability to communicate with animals uses his gift to solve crimes involving animal attacks. When a string of bizarre animal-related murders start occurring, he must get to the bottom of it.
67. In a world where superpowers are common, a detective with the ability to see the past uses his powers to solve crimes. But when a serial killer who can erase memories emerges, he faces his toughest opponent yet.
68. A famed archeologist applies her knowledge of ancient civilizations to solve a series of crimes linked to ancient artifacts, leading her to a centuries-old secret society.
69. A detective duo comprising a human lie-detector and a human polygraph must solve a high-profile case where everyone seems to be lying.
70. An investigator, known for solving cases by reconstructing faces from skulls, gets embroiled in a mystery where the killer leaves faceless victims.
71. A woman wakes up with no memory and finds herself in the middle of a crime scene. She must regain her memory quickly to clear her name and find the real perpetrator.
72. When a virus outbreak turns people into violent creatures, a scientist and a detective must solve the mystery behind the outbreak while surviving in the chaos.
73. A famous crime novelist is kidnapped by an obsessed fan who wants him to pen his 'perfect crime'. The writer must plot his escape while creating a crime masterpiece.
74. A detective, who has never solved a case without his twin brother, must solve his most personal case yet – the murder of his brother.
75. A detective with a near-perfect record encounters a string of murders that don't seem to have a motive, putting her skills to the ultimate test.
76. A veteran detective partners with a rookie who can sketch the crime scene from a distance. Together, they hunt down a serial killer who always manages to stay one step ahead.
77. In a world where truth serum is used in interrogations, a detective must solve a case where all the suspects are immune to the serum.
78. When a retired detective's estranged daughter becomes a prime suspect in a murder investigation, he must step in to clear her name and find the real killer.
79. A homicide detective loses his sight in an accident. Despite his disability, he continues to solve cases using his remaining senses, proving to be more effective than his peers.
80. A successful lawyer, known for defending the guilty, has her world turned upside down when she is targeted by a vengeful serial killer.
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81. In an alternate reality where everyone can read minds, a detective with the ability to block his thoughts is the only one who can solve a series of thought-instigated crimes.
82. When a crime lord starts working with the law enforcement to bring down an even bigger threat, a detective must deal with his own prejudices and work with the criminal to save the city.
83. A group of high school friends starts a detective agency to solve petty crimes, but they stumble upon a murder mystery that is beyond their league.
84. An agoraphobic detective uses technology and her wits to solve crimes without leaving her apartment. However, her latest case forces her to step outside her comfort zone.
85. When a notorious assassin is found dead, a detective must delve into the city's criminal underworld to find the killer, only to discover that the victim might not be who he seems.
86. A detective with a successful track record goes into a slump when he's unable to solve a case. As bodies pile up, he must overcome his self-doubt to catch the killer.
87. A detective's life turns into a nightmare when his loved ones start getting targeted by an unknown enemy. He must solve the mystery before he loses everyone he holds dear.
88. A former criminal joins the force as a detective and uses his criminal past to solve cases. His skills are put to the test when he has to solve a case involving his former gang.
89. An insomniac detective uses his late-night hours to solve crimes. However, his condition starts affecting his sanity, blurring the line between the real world and his hallucinations.
90. A detective discovers that he can see through the eyes of the killer during the murder, but it comes with the price of experiencing the kill itself. He must solve the case before the experiences break him down.
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