Can you recommend top mystery novels for beginners?

The 'Nancy Drew' series, starting with 'The Secret of the Old Clock', is ideal for beginners, especially young ones. Nancy Drew is a teenage detective who solves mysteries in her town. The stories are not overly complicated and are full of adventure and mystery.

Sure. 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin is a great start. It has a fun and somewhat over - the - top mystery where a group of people are brought together to solve the mystery of an inheritance. It's not too complex but still has enough twists to keep you interested. Another one could be 'Nancy Drew' books. They are classic mystery novels for beginners. Nancy gets into all sorts of over - the - top situations while solving mysteries, like in 'The Secret of the Old Clock' where she uncovers a mystery related to an old clock and a hidden treasure.

A great option for beginners is 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie. It has a classic mystery setup on a train. Christie's writing style is clear and the solution to the mystery is both clever and satisfying.

Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging premise of people being killed one by one on an isolated island. The mystery keeps you guessing until the end.

The 'Sherlock Holmes' series, like 'The Hound of the Baskervilles', is also suitable for beginners. Sherlock Holmes is a well - known and beloved detective, and these stories are full of great detective work, mystery, and intrigue. They're short and engaging.

Sure. 'The Death of Mrs. Westaway' by Ruth Ware is a good choice for beginners. It has a classic mystery feel with a young woman who gets drawn into a family mystery she didn't expect. The plot is engaging and not overly complicated.

Sure. 'The Maid' by Nita Prose is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging mystery and the main character is very likeable. It's easy to follow and has a touch of humor.

Sure. 'The Cold Dish' is a good start. It's not too complex and gives a great introduction to Wyoming - based mysteries.

Sure. 'Croak' by Gina Damico is a good start. It has a unique concept of Grim Reapers as sort of detectives. The main character's snarky attitude and the absurd situations she gets into make it a fun and easy - to - follow comedic mystery.

I would recommend 'The Darkest Evening' by Ann Cleeves. While not strictly Minnesota - only, it has a similar small - town mystery feel that many Minnesota mystery novels have. It's a great read for beginners as it has a clear mystery to solve and interesting characters that draw you into the story.