I like TV shows about modern crime such as Narcos, Snowfall, Breaking Bad, etc. What kind of books would I like?

I'm someone that studies criminology as a hobby, so I enjoy watching a lot of TV shows about crime and stuff like that (even when they aren't always realistic). I've tried to pick up different books that I've heard were similar to the shows and genres I like, but nothing seems to work. I tried to get into The Godfather (the one I seen suggested most), but couldn't make it past the first chapter.

I used to really love reading when I was little, I wish I could enjoy it like that again, so I'm trying to find a book that'll hook me in.