Can you recommend mystery fiction best ghost story novels?

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is excellent. It has a complex plot with a lot of dark secrets and a strong female character in Lisbeth Salander. It keeps you guessing throughout.

Well, 'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill is a very good mystery ghost story novel. It's set in a desolate, fog - covered landscape which adds to the spooky atmosphere. The titular woman in black is a terrifying figure whose presence is full of mystery. Also, 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison has elements of a ghost story within a complex exploration of history and race. The ghost in this novel is a powerful symbol that ties in with the themes of memory and trauma. Then there's 'Bag of Bones' by Stephen King. King is a master of horror and mystery, and this novel has a great ghost story at its core, with a haunted lake and a vengeful spirit.

For beginners, 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It's a well - crafted mystery set on an isolated island. The characters are all suspects, and as they start to die one by one, the tension builds.

I'd recommend 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson. There's a mystery around the meta - virus called Snow Crash and its implications in a cyberpunk - style world. The novel is full of action and mystery as the protagonist tries to figure out what's really going on.

Another one is 'The Thirteenth Tale' by Diane Setterfield. It has elements of mystery as a biographer tries to uncover the truth about a famous author's past. Set in an old - fashioned English literary world, it also has strong historical fiction vibes.

For beginners, 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great choice. The stories are short and easy to follow. Sherlock Holmes is a very famous detective, and his deductive reasoning skills are fascinating to read about.

Sure. 'The Seventh Heaven' by Nawal El Saadawi is a great pick. It delves into the lives of women in Egypt and the mysteries that surround their experiences, both in a social and personal context. It's a powerful exploration of gender and mystery in Egyptian culture.

Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It's a page - turner with a lot of historical references and a thrilling mystery involving religious secrets. The main character, Robert Langdon, has to race against time to solve the puzzles.

For beginners, 'The Canterville Ghost' by Oscar Wilde is a great choice. It has a touch of humor along with the ghostly elements, making it an easy and enjoyable read. Another good one is 'Wait Till Helen Comes' by Mary Downing Hahn. It's a spooky story that's not too intense for those new to ghost fiction.

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.