Can you recommend some best small town mystery novels for beginners?

Sure. 'It Ends with Us' by Colleen Hoover is a good start. It has a small - town setting and a really engaging love story that's easy to follow. Another one is 'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks. It's a classic small - town romance that many people love. The story is simple yet very touching.

Well, 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn can be considered in this category. Although it's not a typical small - town story, the small - town setting plays a significant role in the mystery. The secrets and lies within the town and between the main characters are mind - boggling. Then there's 'Sharp Objects' by the same author, which also has a small - town feel with a lot of dark secrets. 'The Body in the Library' by Agatha Christie is a classic small town mystery. It's set in the fictional small town of St. Mary Mead, and Christie's famous detective, Miss Marple, solves the mystery of a body found in the library.

Sure. One great one is 'Longmire' series by Craig Johnson. It features Sheriff Walt Longmire in a small town in Wyoming. The stories are full of mystery, Native American culture elements, and complex characters.

I would recommend 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' for beginners. It's a short and exciting read that can introduce readers to the concept of duality in human nature. 'Heart of Darkness' is also a possibility, though it might be a bit more challenging. But it's a great small novel to start exploring deeper themes. And 'The Metamorphosis' can also be a good starting point as it's short and very unique in its concept.

I would also recommend 'Nine Lives' by Peter Swanson. It has a somewhat accessible plot structure. With nine characters and their intertwined fates, it gives a good taste of mystery writing. The writing style is not too difficult to understand and it has enough twists and turns to keep a beginner interested in the mystery genre.

I also like 'The Exorcist'. Although it's set in a city, there are strong elements of small - town horror in the way the demonic possession isolates the family and the community around them is both skeptical and afraid. It shows how horror can seep into the fabric of a seemingly ordinary place.

For beginners, 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin is a wonderful choice. It's a young - adult mystery that has a lot of fun elements like puzzles and clues within the story. Also, 'A Study in Scarlet' which is the first Sherlock Holmes story is a good entry point. It sets up the character of Holmes and Watson well, and the mystery is not overly complex.

Sure. 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin is a great start for beginners. It has an interesting plot with a group of people trying to solve a mystery left by a millionaire. It's not too complex but still engaging. Another one is 'Nancy Drew' series. These books follow the adventures of young detective Nancy Drew as she solves various mysteries. They are easy to read and full of excitement.

The 'Nancy Drew' series, starting with 'The Secret of the Old Clock', is also suitable for beginners. These books follow the adventures of Nancy Drew, a young detective, as she solves various mysteries. They are written in a way that is accessible and interesting for those new to mystery novels.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great start for beginners. The short stories are easy to follow and introduce you to the world of mystery solving. Another good one is 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie. It has a simple yet engaging plot that is easy to understand. 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin is also suitable for beginners. It's a mystery with a bit of a fun, young - adult feel.