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.
I'd recommend 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson. It's a cyberpunk science fiction with mystery elements. The main character Hiro Protagonist has to figure out the mystery behind a new drug and a virtual reality meta - verse. Then there's 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' by Susanna Clarke. Set in a world of English magic, there are many mysteries surrounding the two titular magicians and their relationship. 'The Girl with All the Gifts' by M. R. Carey also fits. It has a post - apocalyptic science - fiction setting with a mystery about the nature of the 'gifted' children like Melanie.
Well, they often have an element of the unknown. For example, in many mystery sci - fi books, the setting might be a strange new planet where the laws of physics seem different, and the characters have to figure out how things work while also solving a mystery like a missing spaceship or a strange signal.
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.
Sure. 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson is a great pick. It's set in a future where the meta - verse exists, and there are mysteries surrounding the powerful new drug 'Snow Crash'. It's got a unique blend of cyberpunk and mystery elements.
Another is 'Altered Carbon' by Richard K. Morgan. It has a complex mystery set in a future where consciousness can be transferred, involving a lot of high - tech and noir - like mystery elements. There are investigations into murders and the nature of identity in a very science - fictional world.
I really like 'Blindsight' by Peter Watts. The mystery in it revolves around an alien encounter. It has a lot of scientific concepts such as different forms of consciousness and advanced space exploration technologies, which makes it a fascinating mystery science fiction read.
One characteristic is the ability to make the reader question what they know about science and reality. In books like 'Blindsight', it challenges our understanding of consciousness and intelligence. Good ones also tend to have complex characters. These characters are driven by the need to solve the mystery, whether it's about a strange phenomenon or a missing piece of technology. And they often have a setting that is both science - fictional and mysterious, like the post - apocalyptic world in 'Snow Crash' that hides many secrets.
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.