Some great mystery fiction novels include 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It's a chilling mystery involving the hunt for a serial killer with the help of the infamous Hannibal Lecter. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is another gem. It has an isolated setting and a group of people being mysteriously killed one by one. Also, 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a must - read. It's a hard - boiled detective story with a valuable and elusive object at the center of the mystery.
Well, 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a classic mystery fiction novel. It has a noir - ish feel with its hard - boiled detective Philip Marlowe. Then there's 'In the Woods' by Tana French. It weaves a complex mystery around a childhood disappearance and its connection to present - day events. Also, 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is quite popular. It's a psychological mystery full of twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is also very well - known. The story is set on a train and Christie weaves a web of mystery as the detective tries to solve the murder. There are many suspects and twists and turns that keep readers on their toes.
Some good mystery science fiction novels include 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson. It weaves together a mystery of a digital virus in a cyberpunk - like future society. There's also 'Hyperion' by Dan Simmons. The story follows a group of pilgrims each with their own mysterious pasts on a journey to a strange and dangerous planet. Well, 'Blindsight' by Peter Watts is another great one. It delves into the mystery of an alien encounter and what it means for human consciousness and intelligence.
One popular medical mystery fiction novel is 'Coma' by Robin Cook. It delves into the dark secrets of a hospital where patients are mysteriously falling into comas.
One popular historical fiction mystery novel is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and involves a series of mysterious deaths. Another is 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr, which takes place in 19th - century New York City and follows the investigation of a serial killer. 'An Instance of the Fingerpost' by Iain Pears is also great. It weaves together different perspectives in 17th - century Oxford.
One popular mystery fiction book is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It's full of puzzles and secrets. Another is 'Sherlock Holmes' stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. The brilliant detective Holmes always manages to solve the most complex cases. Also, 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is well - liked. It has a very twisty plot that keeps readers guessing.
One popular one is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and involves a complex mystery with lots of religious and philosophical elements.
One popular light mystery fiction book is 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith. It features a female detective in Botswana and has a charming and easy - going style of mystery - solving.
One popular cozy mystery book is 'The Cat Who...' series by Lilian Jackson Braun. It features a journalist and his Siamese cat who often help solve mysteries in their small town. Another is 'Murder She Wrote' books which are based on the well - known TV series. And 'Agatha Raisin' series by M.C. Beaton also has a large following. These books usually have an amateur detective, a small - town or village setting, and lack excessive gore or violence.
One popular teen mystery fiction book is 'The Mysterious Benedict Society' by Trenton Lee Stewart. It follows a group of gifted children who are brought together to solve a mystery. Another is 'Nancy Drew' series which has been a classic for decades, with Nancy solving various crimes. And 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin is also great, full of puzzles and mystery for teens to figure out.
Well, 'Bitterroot' by Nevada Barr is a Montana mystery fiction that stands out. The story unfolds in the beautiful yet sometimes dangerous Montana wilderness. It has a great plot full of twists and turns, and the characters are really well - developed. Also, some works by C. J. Box touch on Montana in their mystery settings, like in his Joe Pickett series where the Montana - Wyoming border area is often involved in the mysteries.