Sure. 'A Test of Wills' by Charles Todd is a good start. It has a simple yet engaging mystery plot and the post - war setting is well - described. It's easy to follow for beginners.
Another option could be 'The Silk Road Murders'. It's a World War I mystery that doesn't have a lot of complex sub - plots. The story focuses on a specific set of murders in a war - affected area, which makes it accessible for those new to this genre of novels.
I'd recommend 'Maisie Dobbs' series by Jacqueline Winspear. The first book, which is set in the post - World War I era, is a great introduction to mystery novels of this time. It has a likeable main character and the mystery is not overly complicated.
Sure. 'The Return of Captain John Emmett' by Elizabeth Speller is a good start. It has a clear mystery plot and the writing is accessible, helping new readers understand the post - war atmosphere. Another option is 'Birds of a Feather' by Jacqueline Winspear. The main character Maisie Dobbs is very relatable, and the mystery she has to solve is engaging.
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.
Sure. 'The Man in the High Castle' by Philip K. Dick. It's a brilliant mystery set in an alternate world where the Axis powers won World War 2. The mystery surrounds the authenticity of a book within the story that seems to suggest a different history. Another is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It has elements of mystery as it tells the story of two sisters in France during the war and the secrets they keep from each other.
One great World War 2 mystery novel is 'The Alice Network' by Kate Quinn. It weaves together the stories of two women, one a spy during the war and the other in the aftermath. It's full of mystery as the characters' pasts are slowly uncovered.
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.
Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It's easy to follow and has a really gripping storyline. The isolated setting and the way the characters start to suspect each other is really exciting.