Sure. 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a great pick. It features Philip Marlowe, a private detective in a seedy and complex world. The story is full of twists and turns.
Definitely. 'The Daughter of Time' by Josephine Tey is an interesting one. It has detective Alan Grant investigating the mystery of King Richard III. It's unique as it involves historical research and detective work. The way Tey makes the reader question historical assumptions through the eyes of a detective is really engaging.
Yes, 'The Plot' by Jean Hanff Korelitz. It's not a typical detective novel in the sense that it plays with the idea of a writer creating a story within a story. There are elements of mystery and detective work as the characters try to figure out the truth behind a best - selling novel that might be plagiarized. It's a very thought - provoking read.
Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great one. It has a lot of interesting cases and the character of Sherlock Holmes is extremely intelligent and fascinating.
Another great one from the list could be 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. It has a complex plot with a search for a valuable statuette and a lot of shady characters involved. The protagonist, Sam Spade, is a tough and smart detective.
'The Cuckoo's Calling' by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) is also among the best new detective novels. The story follows a private detective, Cormoran Strike, as he investigates the supposed suicide of a supermodel. The characters are well - developed, and the mystery is engaging.
Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' is an early and important detective story. It introduced many of the concepts that would later define the detective genre, such as the brilliant detective solving a seemingly impossible crime through logical analysis.
Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great start. It has simple yet engaging mysteries that introduce you to the world of detective stories. Also, 'The Cat Who Could Read Backwards' by Lilian Jackson Braun. It's a cozy mystery with an interesting cat - loving detective.
Well, 'And Then There Were None' is also highly recommended. It's a classic Agatha Christie novel. Ten people are invited to an isolated island and then they start getting killed one by one. The mystery of who the killer is and why these killings are happening makes it a very engaging detective story.
Sure. 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a great pick. It features the iconic detective Philip Marlowe. The plot is filled with twists and turns, and Chandler's writing style is both gritty and engaging.
Of course, there was! Let me recommend a few books to you: 1. " Murderer " was a mystery detective novel. It was about a detective and a girl working together to solve a case. With the mysterious messenger and emotional scenes, it was super eye-catching! 2. Detective George was a suspense-mystery detective novel that told the story of a Chinese police officer who transmigrated to England to solve a case. It focused on the design and logical rationality of the case and received rave reviews! 3. "Murder Scene", this mystery detective novel, tells the detective story of the female detective Gao Qingyang. There are a series of bizarre cases waiting for you to uncover the truth! I hope these novels can satisfy your taste in detective novels. If you like them, you are welcome to discuss them with me anytime.
Sure. One of the great spy detective novels is 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold' by John le Carré. It's a classic that delves deep into the world of Cold War espionage.