One popular true life mystery novel is 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote. It tells the true story of a brutal murder in Kansas. Another is 'Helter Skelter' which details the Manson Family murders. 'The Devil in the White City' by Erik Larson is also well - known, combining the story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with a serial killer's crimes.
Another great one is 'The Devil in the White City' by Erik Larson. It weaves together the story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and the real - life serial killer H. H. Holmes who used the fair as a backdrop for his murderous spree.
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.
Some true to life teen novels include 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han. It depicts the life of a teen girl and her romantic adventures in a very genuine way. Also, 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' which is about a gay teen's journey of coming out and dealing with high school life. And 'Dumplin'' by Julie Murphy, which focuses on body image, self - acceptance, and the journey of a plus - size teen girl in a world that often has narrow beauty standards.
Well, 'Alive' by Piers Paul Read is a well - known true life survival novel. It's about the survivors of a plane crash in the Andes mountains and how they coped with the extreme conditions. Then there's 'In the Heart of the Sea' which details the real - life events that inspired 'Moby - Dick'. And don't forget 'Between a Rock and a Hard Place' by Aron Ralston, the story of a man who had to amputate his own arm to survive in a canyon.
One popular true life crime novel is 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote. It tells the story of the brutal murders of a Kansas family in a very detailed and gripping way. Another is 'The Stranger Beside Me' by Ann Rule, which is about her friendship with serial killer Ted Bundy.
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.