I'd recommend 'The River' for beginners. It has an interesting mystery in a natural setting. The story of the two friends' journey and the strange things they encounter is easy to understand. It also gives a good sense of the mystery genre without being too convoluted. And 'The Institute' by Stephen King, while having some horror elements, has a strong mystery aspect that is not too difficult to grasp for new mystery readers.
Sure. 'The Ghostway' by Tony Hillerman is a good start. It's not overly complicated and gives a great introduction to the unique setting of the Southwest and its mysteries.
I'd also suggest 'Alphabet Mystery' by Sue Grafton. The writing style is accessible, and the main character, Kinsey Millhone, is relatable. The mysteries in these books are not overly complicated, which is good for beginners. You'll get a taste of the mystery genre while also enjoying the unique alphabet - themed naming of the books.
Sure. 'The Death of Mrs. Westaway' by Ruth Ware is a good choice for beginners. It has a classic mystery feel with a young woman who gets drawn into a family mystery she didn't expect. The plot is engaging and not overly complicated.
Sure. 'The Maid' by Nita Prose is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging mystery and the main character is very likeable. It's easy to follow and has a touch of humor.
One for beginners could be 'The Lost Secret in the Naval Academy'. It has a light - hearted approach to the mystery genre within the naval academy setting. The language used is easy to understand, and the mystery is solvable, which can be quite satisfying for those new to this type of novel.
I'd also recommend 'The Redwood Murders'. It's not overly complex in terms of the mystery but still offers an interesting read. The redwood national park setting is beautifully described, which helps draw the reader in. It has likeable characters and a mystery that can be easily followed by those new to the genre.
Sure. 'The Cold Dish' is a good start. It's not too complex and gives a great introduction to Wyoming - based mysteries.
Sure. 'Croak' by Gina Damico is a good start. It has a unique concept of Grim Reapers as sort of detectives. The main character's snarky attitude and the absurd situations she gets into make it a fun and easy - to - follow comedic mystery.
I would recommend 'The Darkest Evening' by Ann Cleeves. While not strictly Minnesota - only, it has a similar small - town mystery feel that many Minnesota mystery novels have. It's a great read for beginners as it has a clear mystery to solve and interesting characters that draw you into the story.
Sure. 'The Martian Chronicles' by Ray Bradbury is a good start. It has short stories that touch on various aspects of human - alien interactions on Mars, with a touch of mystery in each story. Another one is 'A Wrinkle in Time' which has elements of traveling through space and encountering strange, otherworldly beings that are somewhat of a mystery.