'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel also has elements of mystery and a lot of focus on wildlife in the context of the Tudor period. It delves into the political intrigue and the role of animals in that society while also keeping the readers guessing about the various mysteries within the plot.
Another great one is 'The Beekeeper's Apprentice' by Laurie R. King. Although it's not solely about wildlife, it has elements of nature and mystery. It features a young girl who becomes an apprentice to Sherlock Holmes and they solve various mysteries, some of which are related to the natural world.
One popular 1950s wildlife fiction book is 'The Yearling' by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. It tells the story of a boy and his fawn in the Florida scrub. Another is 'My Side of the Mountain' by Jean Craighead George, which is about a boy who decides to live in the wild. Also, 'The Black Stallion' by Walter Farley is a great one. It focuses on the relationship between a boy and a wild stallion.
Gillian Flynn's 'Gone Girl'. It offers a modern take on the mystery genre. The story twists and turns as it follows the disappearance of a woman and the subsequent investigation which reveals many secrets about the relationship between the main characters.
One popular 2018 mystery novel is 'The Woman in the Window' by A.J. Finn. It's a psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its unreliable narrator and a mysterious neighbor.
Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is a classic. It has a complex plot with a murder on a train and a detective, Hercule Poirot, who has to figure out who the killer is among a group of suspects. There are many twists and turns in the story which make it really engaging.
Wildlife mystery novels can show the beauty and importance of nature. For example, if a story is set in a forest and the mystery involves the disappearance of a rare species, readers will start to care about that species and the forest.
Well, 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides is a beach mystery novel worth reading. The mystery of a woman who stops talking after killing her husband is really engaging. 'The Reversal' by Michael Connelly is another. It has a mystery that is both thought - provoking and can keep you entertained during a beach day. Also, 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt, which has a group of students involved in a mystery that dates back to their college days, and its literary style makes it a great choice for a beach mystery read.
Some mystery visual novels that are worth checking out are 'Clannad' (while it has other elements too, it has a mystery - filled storyline regarding the girl's past), 'Higurashi no Naku Koro ni' which is filled with mystery and horror elements. In this game, strange things keep happening in a small village and you need to figure out the truth behind all these events.
Well, 'Bitter Springs' is also a great Wyoming mystery novel. It delves deep into the Wyoming landscape and weaves a complex mystery around the characters. The author does a wonderful job of creating an atmosphere that is both mysterious and true to Wyoming's nature. There are various sub - plots that all come together to form a great mystery story.
Well, 'The Pelican Brief' by John Grisham is a great one. It's about a law student who uncovers a conspiracy that puts her life in danger. Then there's 'The Lincoln Lawyer' by Michael Connelly. The main character is a criminal defense lawyer who works out of his Lincoln car. He gets involved in a case that's full of twists and turns. Also, 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, although not strictly a lawyer - only mystery, has a significant legal aspect as the story unfolds and the characters deal with the legal implications of their actions.
Another great one is 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' by Tracy Chevalier. It delves into the mystery behind the famous painting. The story weaves around the life of the girl in the painting and the artist, creating an engaging art - related mystery.