'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.
Sure. 'The Night Fire' by Michael Connelly is a great new private detective novel. It features Harry Bosch, a well - known detective character, as he gets involved in a cold case that has new leads. Another one is 'The Chestnut Man' by Søren Sveistrup. It's a dark and gripping story where a detective is on the hunt for a serial killer leaving behind chestnut - man dolls at crime scenes.
Sure. 'The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle' by Stuart Turton is a great new detective fiction novel. It has a really unique concept where the main character has to relive the same day multiple times to solve a murder. Another good one is 'The Death of Mrs. Westaway' by Ruth Ware. It has an interesting plot with a young woman caught up in a mystery she didn't expect. And 'The Chalk Man' by C.J. Tudor is also worth reading, with a spooky mystery set in a small town.
Sure. 'The Dry Stone' by Mari Hannah is a good one. It's set in the North East of England. The detective in the story, Kate Daniels, is a strong and complex character. The mystery she has to solve is full of twists and turns, with a great sense of place that really adds to the atmosphere of the story.
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. 'Micro' by Michael Crichton is a good medical detective novel. It involves a group of scientists trying to solve the mystery of a strange and deadly microorganism. 'The Sanatorium' by Sarah Pearse is also interesting. Set in a former sanatorium turned luxury hotel, a detective has to solve a series of murders while also dealing with the medical history of the place. And 'The Chestnut Man' by Søren Sveistrup has elements of a medical detective story as the investigators try to piece together clues related to a series of grisly murders.
For beginners, 'The Perfect Murder' by H.R.F. Keating is a great start. It has simple yet engaging plots that introduce readers to the world of Indian detective stories.
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 Water Cure' by Sophie Mackintosh is a great new dystopian novel. It tells a story about three sisters in a world where men are seen as threats and there are strange and often cruel rituals. Another one is 'Children of Blood and Bone' by Tomi Adeyemi. While it has elements of fantasy, it also has a dystopian setting where magic has been suppressed and a young girl tries to bring it back to fight against an oppressive regime. 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner is also a popular dystopian novel. It's about a group of boys trapped in a maze and they have to find a way out while facing various deadly challenges.
Another one is 'Beach Read' by Emily Henry. It's about two writers who, while having very different writing styles, end up falling for each other during a summer at the beach. It's a really sweet and emotional read with some great character depth.
Yes, 'The Observations' by Jane Harris is also a top - notch new Victorian novel. It's about a young woman who becomes a maid in a large house and discovers all sorts of secrets. The writing is very atmospheric and the characters are full of life, which makes it a great read for those interested in the Victorian period.