I think 'An American Marriage' by Tayari Jones has elements that can be considered in the mystery fiction of 2018. It's a story about a marriage torn apart by a false accusation of rape. The mystery lies in the truth behind the accusation and how the characters deal with it. It's a complex exploration of relationships and the justice system.
Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is also a top mystery. It has a complex plot with a murder happening on a train and a detective, Hercule Poirot, has to figure out who among the diverse group of passengers is the killer. Christie is known for her intricate plotting and unexpected twists.
Well, 'Gorky Park' by Martin Cruz Smith is a top pick. It's set in the Soviet Union and the mystery revolves around a triple murder in Gorky Park. The book gives a great insight into the Soviet society at that time. 'The Seven Per - Cent Solution' by Nicholas Meyer is another good one. It involves Sherlock Holmes and his struggle with drug addiction, set in a historical context. And 'The Historian' by Elizabeth Kostova is a great read. It weaves a story of mystery around the search for Dracula, with a lot of historical detail about different regions and time periods.
One of the best is 'Altered Carbon' by Richard K. Morgan. It combines a noir - like mystery with a far - future science - fiction setting. Another great one is 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson, which has a complex mystery set in a cyberpunk world. Also, 'The Three - Body Problem' by Liu Cixin offers a unique blend of scientific mystery and science - fiction concepts.
One of the best is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and involves a complex mystery filled with religious symbolism and intellectual debates. The detailed description of the medieval setting makes it a classic.
I think 'The Dresden Files' series by Jim Butcher is also excellent. It combines supernatural elements like magic and vampires with mystery-solving. Harry Dresden, the main character, is a wizard detective, and each book has a new and exciting mystery to solve.
Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is also a top - selling mystery. Christie is a master of the genre, and this book has a really clever plot with a great cast of characters. The mystery keeps you guessing until the very end.
One of the best is 'The Mark of the Lion' series by Francine Rivers. It combines historical settings with elements of mystery and strong Christian themes. The characters' spiritual journeys are intertwined with the plot's mystery, making it a great read.
One of the best is 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It has brilliant detective work and a very iconic detective in Sherlock Holmes.
A really good one is 'The Andromeda Strain' by Michael Crichton. It's a mystery as scientists try to figure out the deadly extraterrestrial virus that has landed on Earth. It's full of scientific speculation and tense moments as they race against time to understand and stop the virus.
Agatha Christie's 'Murder on the Orient Express' is also a top - selling mystery. It has a complex plot with a diverse cast of characters all trapped on a train. Christie is a master of the mystery genre, and this book is full of twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the end. The setting of the Orient Express adds an air of luxury and mystery to the whole story.