Best English Murder Mystery Novels: Which Ones Should I Read?

One great modern murder mystery novel is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns that keeps you guessing until the very end. The characters are well - developed and the story is told from multiple perspectives, which adds to the mystery.

A great new murder mystery is 'The Guest List' by Lucy Foley. Set on a remote island during a wedding, things start to go wrong and a murder occurs. The multiple perspectives of the characters keep the reader on their toes as they try to figure out who the killer is among the wedding guests.

One of the top rated murder mystery novels is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It's a classic with a great plot twist. The story is set on an isolated island where people start getting killed one by one in a way that matches a nursery rhyme. It keeps you guessing until the very end.

One great Halloween mystery novel is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by Washington Irving. It's a classic that combines mystery and the spooky atmosphere of Halloween with the headless horseman. Another is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. The mystery of Count Dracula's existence and his actions in Transylvania and England is really engaging. Also, 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley has elements of mystery as we wonder about the creation of the monster and the consequences that follow.

One of the best mystery thriller novels is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns. The characters are well - developed and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat. You'll be constantly guessing what will happen next as the relationship between the two main characters unfolds in a very unexpected way.

Another is 'Diary of a Madman' by Lu Xun. Although it's not a typical mystery in the modern sense, it contains elements of psychological mystery. The exploration of the protagonist's 'mad' state and the hidden social critique within the text are quite thought - provoking.

Wuthering Heights is a classic. The love between Heathcliff and Catherine is intense and tragic. The wild and desolate setting of the moors adds to the mood of the story, and it explores themes of revenge, love, and social class.

Another great one is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It combines mystery, crime, and a strong female lead. The story is set in Sweden and involves a journalist and a hacker investigating a decades - old disappearance. It has a gritty atmosphere and a really engaging mystery to solve.

One great French mystery novel is 'The Chalet' by Catherine Cooper. It has a very engaging plot filled with suspense. The setting in the French Alps adds to the mystery and isolation. Another is 'The Murder on the Links' by Agatha Christie (although she was English, it's set in France). It has a classic whodunit feel with a complex web of characters.

One great London mystery novel is 'The Moonstone' by Wilkie Collins. It's often considered one of the first detective novels. Another is 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes' adventures in London are iconic and full of mystery. Also, 'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill is a spooky mystery set in a desolate London landscape.