Another good one for beginners is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. Although it's a more modern take on the crime genre, it has all the elements of a great pulp crime novel - mystery, intrigue, and a complex protagonist in Lisbeth Salander. It's a page - turner that will introduce you well to the world of crime novels.
Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great start. The stories are short and easy to follow, and the mysteries are engaging. Another good one is 'The Cat Who...' series by Lilian Jackson Braun. It's more light - hearted compared to some darker crime novels.
Sure. 'The Cat Who...' series is a great start. It has simple yet engaging mysteries and the cat adds a cute element. Also, 'Agatha Raisin' series. The stories are easy to follow and the character of Agatha is very relatable. Another one is 'The Thursday Murder Club'. It has a fun concept of retirees solving crimes and the writing is accessible.
Sure. 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler is a great start. It's got a hard - boiled detective style that's easy to get into. The plot is engaging and the writing is sharp.
Sure. 'Death Notice' by Zhou Haohui is a great start. It has a clear plot structure, with an exciting chase between the good and the bad. The characters are well - developed, and the mystery elements are easy to follow for beginners.
Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a great start. It has a gripping mystery with a strong female lead. The story is set in Sweden and involves solving a long - forgotten crime.
For beginners, 'The Woman in the Window' by A.J. Finn is a good choice. It has a simple yet engaging plot about an agoraphobic woman who witnesses something strange from her window. The writing style is easy to follow and the mystery builds up steadily.
Sure. 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain is a good start. It has a straightforward yet captivating plot about a love - triangle - turned - murder - plot. The writing is accessible and it gives a great taste of the noir genre.
Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. The short stories are easy to follow and Holmes' deductive reasoning is fascinating. You can learn how to spot clues and solve mysteries along with him.
I'd recommend 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin. It's a classic among contemporary crime novels for young readers and beginners. It has a diverse cast of characters and a cleverly constructed mystery that unfolds in an apartment building. Also, 'The Name of the Star' by Maureen Johnson has a unique take on crime. It involves a girl who can see ghosts and is trying to solve a mystery related to a modern - day Jack the Ripper - like killer. It's easy to get into and full of suspense.
I would recommend 'Conan the Barbarian' as well. These pulp novels are full of sword - fighting, adventure in strange lands and a very tough and heroic protagonist. The language is not overly complicated, and it gives a great taste of the pulp genre's focus on action and adventure.