I think 'The Raven Boys' by Maggie Stiefvater is an excellent choice for a beginner in supernatural mystery novels. It has a group of boys looking for an ancient Welsh king, and there are psychic powers and other supernatural elements involved. The story is full of mystery and the characters are really well - developed. Another option could be 'The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter' by Theodora Goss. It combines multiple classic horror and supernatural characters like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde's daughter, and there's a mystery to solve about a series of murders.
Sure. 'A Discovery of Witches' by Deborah Harkness is a great start. It has witches, vampires, and daemons, and a mystery that surrounds an ancient manuscript. It's easy to get into and the supernatural elements are really interesting. Another good one is 'The Graveyard Book' by Neil Gaiman. It's about a boy who grows up in a graveyard among ghosts and there are some mysterious forces at work. It's a very accessible and engaging story.
Sure. 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides is a great choice. It has a captivating premise where a woman stops speaking after being accused of murdering her husband. The mystery unfolds slowly as the psychologist tries to figure out what really happened.
Another good option for a beginner could be 'The Neon Rain'. It has an interesting mystery aspect to it along with great descriptions of New Orleans. You can easily get immersed in the story and at the same time learn about the city.
I'd recommend 'Number the Stars' for a beginner. It's about a girl in Denmark during World War II and it's written in a way that's easy to understand. Also, 'The Wind in the Willows' is set in the English countryside and has elements of the Victorian era in its portrayal of the characters and their lives. And 'Little Women' is a classic that can be considered a new historical novel in the sense that it gives a great view of family life in the 19th century in America.
Sure. 'Agatha Christie's Marple' is a great start. It features the iconic Miss Marple solving various mysteries in a typically British setting. The stories are easy to follow and full of charm.
For a more modern take, 'Coraline' is a good choice. It's about a girl who discovers a parallel world through a small door in her new home. This world seems better at first but soon reveals its dark and supernatural secrets. It's a fascinating story with great illustrations in the book version as well.
'The Lost Man' is worth reading. Set in the Australian outback, a man is found dead in the middle of nowhere. As the family tries to figure out what happened, they uncover family secrets and hidden motives. The setting adds an extra layer of mystery and isolation to the story.
One of the best new supernatural mystery novels is 'The Invisible Library' series by Genevieve Cogman. It combines a supernatural world with a mystery-solving librarian. Another great one could be 'The House in the Cerulean Sea' by TJ Klune which has elements of magic and mystery in a heartwarming story. And 'Mexican Gothic' by Silvia Moreno - Garcia is also a great pick, with its spooky and mysterious atmosphere set in a decaying mansion.
I'd recommend 'Black Company Basics'. This novel is designed in a way that it gently eases the reader into the world of 'new black company novels'. It has clear explanations of the common themes and tropes within this genre through its storyline about a novice entering a shady business environment.
I think 'Altered Carbon' by Richard K. Morgan could be a great beginner's pick. The mystery of the main character's past lives and how his consciousness has been transferred over time is really engaging. The world - building is also not overly complex at first, but still offers a lot of depth as the story progresses.
Some excellent choices for beginner readers are 'Spot the Dog' books. Spot often gets into situations where kids can try to figure out what's going on, like when he hides his toys. 'Paddington Bear' series also has mystery - like elements. Paddington often has little adventures in London that involve some sort of mystery, like finding a lost item or helping a friend in a strange situation. 'The Berenstain Bears' books also have some stories where the bears have to solve family - related mysteries, which are simple and suitable for new readers.