For beginners, I'd recommend 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain. It's a fast - paced noir crime novel that's not too complex. Also, 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt has elements of crime and mystery. It's well - written and will introduce you to the world of crime novels in an accessible way. The characters are well - developed and the mystery is gradually unfolded.
Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great start. The stories are short and easy to follow, and Holmes' methods of solving crimes are really interesting. Another one is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It has a simple yet very engaging plot. You'll be hooked from the start.
Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It's a classic that has a simple yet engaging premise. Ten strangers are lured to an isolated island, and one by one, they start getting murdered. The mystery keeps you guessing until the very end.
For beginners, I'd recommend 'The Maltese Falcon'. It's a classic that shows the essence of the crime genre. Another one is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It has a simple yet captivating plot that can draw in new readers. 'In Cold Blood' can also be a good choice as it gives an idea of how real - life events can be turned into a gripping crime story.
Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown is a really gripping crime novel for beginners. It combines mystery, history, and a race against time as the main characters try to solve a series of murders related to a religious mystery. 'Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories' is also a great choice. The adventures of Sherlock Holmes are full of interesting cases, and his deductive reasoning is fascinating to follow. And 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain. It's a short but intense crime novel with a simple yet engaging plot.
For beginners, 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins is a good start. It's easy to follow and has an interesting mystery. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is also great. It's a classic whodunit. Another option is 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty. It has a bit of a thriller element along with some great character development.
Well, 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is extremely thrilling. The character of Hannibal Lecter is both fascinating and terrifying. 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty is also a great crime - related novel. It weaves together multiple storylines and has a great deal of mystery and suspense. Oh, and 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown, while not strictly a traditional crime novel, has a lot of mystery and thriller elements with its art - related puzzles and chase scenes.
Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. It features the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson. The stories are short and engaging, introducing readers to the basic elements of crime - solving in a Victorian setting.
Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' is a great starting point. It has a fast - paced plot full of mystery and crime that takes readers on a journey across different locations. Another good one is 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency'. It's set in Botswana and has a charming and easy - to - follow story about a female detective solving various cases.
Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging plot where ten strangers are lured to an island and are killed one by one. It's easy to follow and will introduce you to Christie's classic mystery - writing style.
I'd also recommend 'Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter' by Tom Franklin. It has elements of crime and the relationship between the two main characters has some comical undertones. It's a great introduction to the genre.
Sure. 'The Brokenwood Mysteries' series is a great start. It has simple yet interesting crime plots that are easy to follow. The characters are also very likeable. Another good one is 'The Luminaries' which, despite its complexity, is written in a way that draws you in and helps you understand the world of NZ crime fiction.