One of the top ten whodunit novels is 'A is for Alibi' by Sue Grafton. It's part of her 'alphabet series' and features Kinsey Millhone as the detective. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris can also be considered. While it has a more horror - ish element, it's still a mystery about finding a serial killer. And 'Presumed Innocent' by Scott Turow, which has a legal thriller aspect to it while being a whodunit about a murder within the legal world.
A great whodunit novel in the top ten is 'The Woman in White' by Wilkie Collins. It's an early example of the genre with a complex plot involving multiple narrators and a mystery surrounding a woman in white. 'The Moonstone' by Wilkie Collins as well. It's often considered the first detective novel in the English language. Another one could be 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle, with Sherlock Holmes solving the mystery of a terrifying hound on the moors.
Sure. 'The Moonstone' by Wilkie Collins is an early and influential one. Then there's 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote which is based on a real - life crime. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris also belongs to this genre, with its famous character Hannibal Lecter.
Sure. 'The Hobbit' is one. It's a prequel to 'The Lord of the Rings' and tells the story of Bilbo Baggins' adventure. 'Good Omens' co - written by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman is also great. It has a humorous take on the end of the world. Another is 'Mistborn' by Brandon Sanderson. It has an interesting magic system.
Sure. 'The Diary of a Young Girl' is a famous one. Anne Frank's diary is a poignant record of her life in hiding. Then there's 'All Quiet on the Western Front' which shows the futility of war. 'Slaughterhouse - Five' has a unique narrative style. It's not a typical war story.
Sure. 'A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks' is a good one. It has a complex plot. Another is 'The Man Who Loved Islands' which has deep philosophical undertones. And 'The Dreamers' which is known for its vivid character portrayals.
Sure. 'The Shining' is super scary. A family stuck in an empty, haunted hotel where the father slowly goes mad. 'Dracula' is a classic. The vampire's power and the gothic setting are really creepy. 'Frankenstein' too, the idea of a man - made monster is disturbing.
Sure. 'Welcome to Dead House' is one that sets the spooky tone well. 'The Haunted Mask' is about a cursed mask. 'One Day at HorrorLand' has a terrifying theme park. 'Say Cheese and Die!' involves a haunted camera. 'The Werewolf of Fever Swamp' is self - explanatory. 'Night of the Living Dummy' has those creepy dolls. 'Deep Trouble' underwater horror, 'Monster Blood' with its strange substance, 'The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight' in a rural setting, and 'The Girl Who Cried Monster' with a unique monster - related plot.
Sure. 'Anne of Green Gables' is a beloved children's novel. 'The Handmaid's Tale' is a famous dystopian work. 'Life of Pi' is about survival at sea. That's a quick summary of a few.
Sure. 'The God of Small Things' is a great one. It's about a family in Kerala and how small things in life can have big impacts. 'Midnight's Children' is famous for its unique take on India's history. Then there's 'A Suitable Boy' which is a long but engaging story about Indian society. 'Train to Pakistan' shows the horrors of Partition. 'The Guide' is a simple yet profound story about a man's journey.
Well, 'The Pilgrim's Progress' is a very important Christian novel. It shows the path of a Christian towards salvation. 'Mere Christianity' by C.S. Lewis is great for those who want to understand the basics of the faith. 'The Screwtape Letters' is quite unique as it shows the devil's tactics. 'The Chronicles of Narnia' is loved by many, with its hidden Christian messages. 'Left Behind' is interesting as it delves into the end - times prophecy. 'Ben - Hur' is a historical and religious story. 'The Great Divorce' makes you think about the afterlife. 'The Hiding Place' is inspiring with its story of faith. 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' has important Christian values like love and kindness. And 'The Robe' gives a different perspective on the time of Jesus.
Sure. Jin Yong's 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes' is a must - mention. It has an engaging story of Guo Jing's growth. 'Swordsman' is famous for its portrayal of Linghu Chong. Another is 'The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber' which has an intricate plot around two powerful weapons.