Can you recommend some good crime novels for beginners?

Sure. 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a great start. It's not too complex and introduces you to the classic noir style of crime thrillers. Another good one is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It has a really interesting mystery with a great cast of characters.

Sure. 'The Body in the Library' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It has a classic mystery setup with a murder in an unexpected place. The writing is clear and the solution is clever. Another good one is 'Crooked House' by the same author. It's easy to follow and has that gentle touch of mystery.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a great choice for beginners. It has an interesting mystery to solve and a unique main character, Lisbeth Salander. The story involves a journalist and Salander teaming up to investigate a long - forgotten disappearance case.

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 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' 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.