Can you recommend best southern mystery novels?

Sure. Eudora Welty has some works that can be considered southern mystery - adjacent. Her stories often have a sense of the unknown and are set in the South. Also, Greg Iles is an author who writes southern mystery novels. His books are full of twists and turns set against the southern backdrop.

Well, 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' is a great southern mystery novel. It's set in Savannah, Georgia, and is filled with all sorts of strange characters and events. The story weaves together real - life events and fictional elements in a really engaging way. It gives you a good feel for the southern atmosphere as well as the mystery at hand.

One of the best is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It's set in the South and is filled with mystery as Scout and Jem try to understand the strange events in their town, like the mystery surrounding Boo Radley.

One great one is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It has elements of mystery with the trial and the strange figure of Boo Radley. Another is 'Absalom, Absalom!' by William Faulkner which delves deep into southern family secrets and has a complex, mysterious plot. 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt also has some southern gothic elements, especially in its exploration of a group of students and their dark secrets.

Beginning with southern novels? Try 'The Help' by Kathryn Stockett. It gives a great insight into the lives of black maids in the South during a particular era. It's written in a way that is easy to get into. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is also perfect for beginners. It has been a staple in southern literature for a long time. Its exploration of justice and childhood in the South makes it very accessible.

Sure. 'The Secret History of the Pink Carnation' is a great southern crime novel. It has a mix of mystery, espionage and southern charm. Another good one is 'The Help' which also touches on some aspects of southern crime in the context of the civil rights era. And 'The Dry Grass of August' is set in the South and has a compelling crime - related story.

Sure. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a must - read. It shows the racial divide in the South through the eyes of a young girl. It's a powerful story that has influenced generations.

Well, 'The Big Sleep' is a classic mystery novel. The noir - like atmosphere and the complex plot make it a great read. 'Gone Girl' is a more recent but very popular mystery. The story is full of unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat. 'The Maltese Falcon' is also a gem. The hunt for the falcon and the various characters involved create a great mystery.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is one of them. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson solving various complex cases. Another is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie, which has a very unique and suspenseful plot. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is also great, with a strong female lead and a dark mystery to unfold.

For beginners, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a perfect choice. It's easy to read and understand, and it gives a great introduction to the southern setting and its social issues. Another good one is 'The Secret Life of Bees'. The story is engaging and it doesn't have overly complex language or themes that might be difficult for new readers to southern fiction.