Can you recommend spooky mystery novels for beginners?

Sure. 'The Canterville Ghost' by Oscar Wilde is a good start. It has a bit of humor along with the spooky elements. Another is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by Washington Irving. It's a short and easy - to - read classic with the famous Headless Horseman. 'Goosebumps' books by R.L. Stine are also great for beginners. They are simple yet effective in creating spooky situations for young readers.

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.

Sure. 'The Martian Chronicles' by Ray Bradbury is a good start. It has short stories that touch on various aspects of human - alien interactions on Mars, with a touch of mystery in each story. Another one is 'A Wrinkle in Time' which has elements of traveling through space and encountering strange, otherworldly beings that are somewhat of a mystery.

Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It's easy to follow and has a really gripping storyline. The isolated setting and the way the characters start to suspect each other is really exciting.

For beginners, 'The Spellman Files' by Lisa Lutz is a good choice. It's about a family of private investigators. The family dynamic is hilarious, with bickering siblings and overbearing parents. The mystery part is also well - crafted, and the humor runs throughout the story, making it a great introduction to the genre.

The 'Nancy Drew' series is also suitable for beginners. These books are about a young female detective who solves various mysteries. They are not too complex and are great for getting into the mystery genre. For example, 'The Secret of the Old Clock' is a classic in the series.