For beginners, I'd recommend 'Lethal Legacy' which is set in Philadelphia and has a straightforward mystery to solve. It doesn't have overly complicated language or convoluted plotlines. Also, 'The Last Policeman' is set in a pre - apocalyptic Philadelphia where a detective is still trying to solve crimes as the world is falling apart. It's a great introduction to Philadelphia crime novels as it gives a different perspective on crime - solving in the city.
Sure. 'The Long Lost' is a good one for beginners. It has a simple yet engaging plot about a crime in Philadelphia. The writing is easy to follow. Another option is 'The Silver Linings Playbook' which, while also a story about mental health and relationships, has elements of crime and is set in Philadelphia.
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.
Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. The short stories are easy to follow and introduce you to the world of crime-solving through the brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes.
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 Secret Adversary' by Agatha Christie is a good start. It's an easy - to - follow story with an engaging plot. Another option is 'A is for Alibi' by Sue Grafton. It's the first in a series and gives a good introduction to the genre. 'The Spellman Files' by Lisa Lutz is also beginner - friendly. It has a humorous tone and interesting characters.
Sure. 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is a good start. It has a gentle and engaging crime - solving story set in Botswana.
A good beginner - friendly UK crime novel is 'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill. It has a spooky atmosphere and a simple yet engaging mystery. It's not too complex, so it's easy for new readers of the genre to get into. Also, 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith, while set in Botswana, has a very accessible style. It shows the simple yet effective detective work of Mma Ramotswe, which can be a good introduction to the idea of crime - solving in novels.